Risky Drivers Targeted With Higher Fines

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Pictured: David Eby, Attorney General

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He says if approved by the BC Utilities Commission, the increases will result in penalty amounts increasing by 20% in the first year, and an additional 20% in the next year.

Feedback also shows a majority of those who responded agree that:

* The option to pay back claims should be changed (currently, customers can repay vehicle damage claims and not have their premiums affected).

* A driver-based system would be more fair, as insurance rates would be tied to drivers, rather than vehicle owners.

* Driving convictions should play a greater role on premiums.

Feedback was mixed regarding the penalty amount owners should pay if a crash is caused by an unlisted driver, as well as whether distance driven should play a greater role in determining insurance rates.

“While moving quickly to implement changes for dangerous driving, we are also using this feedback to inform additional changes in the coming months to help make rates more fair for drivers,” said Eby. “This feedback will help ensure our improved auto insurance rating system is consistent with the values of British Columbians.”