## warning! 

The vehicle licence plate must carry an unexpired decal to show that it is insured. A driver caught without current insurance could face a large fine. 

• Keep your driver’s licence in a secure place on your person. Don’t put your licence in a large pocket or in a large or open purse where it may easily be stolen or fall out. Never leave it in plain view inside your vehicle. 

• Store your driver’s licence in a safe place when you’re not operating your vehicle. Don’t leave your licence lying around, particularly where strangers can easily see it. 

• Don’t share or post pictures of your driver licence on social media (e.g. Facebook or Twitter). 

• Make sure to get your driver’s licence back immediately after you use it for identification, such as at a store. Don’t leave it as a security deposit — it contains valuable personal information that could be stolen. 

• Keep a list of your identification including your driver’s licence and credit cards in a safe place in your home. Include card numbers and phone numbers of the card issuers so that you can notify them if they are lost or stolen. 

• If you lose your driver’s licence, report the loss immediately to the police, and also report it to ICBC. 

• If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of being a victim of identity theft, in addition to immediately notifying the police, report the incident to PhoneBusters — National Call Centre: 1-888-495-8501 (toll-free). 

• Remember, it’s your identity — protect it! 

## Insuring your vehicle 

As a driver, you must ensure that the vehicle you are driving has a valid and current licence plate as well as adequate insurance. 

ICBC’s Basic Autoplan coverage ensures every B.C. motorist carries a minimum amount of liability insurance, as well as insurance to help if they are involved in a motor vehicle crash resulting in injury or death. This system protects British Columbians because virtually all B.C. motorists carry at least a minimum amount of insurance. 

If you will be driving your parent’s vehicle, your parents may need to adjust their Autoplan insurance. The best thing to do is have your parents discuss their options with an ICBC Autoplan broker. 

## Strategies: preventing identity theft and driver licence fraud 

