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Apparently the definition of a spouse is in the motor vehicle act regulations, but who reads those? (oh yeah, me)
Those with ‘N’ restrictions and common-law relationships may find this useful.
“The definition under section 30.01 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations defines a spouse as a person who was married to another person at the relevant time or who was living for at least 2 years immediately before the relevant time in a marriage-like relationship, including a marriage-like relationship between persons of the same gender.” (ICBC).
Hey, I’m Carmen, a being from Earth who has loved cars & driving for many moons. I became an ICBC GLP (graduated licensing program) driving instructor at the age of 22 in North Vancouver, Canada. The beautiful ‘North Shore’ was such a dream location. I’ve been working on this here website since 2012 when I created it.
Do I need proof of shared residence to drive over the border with my spouse and a friend? Will they accept our ID’s with the same adress? With my N that is.
Hi I’m not sure.. Best to just ask ICBC about this one. Let me know what you find out 🙂
So now i have another question, its a little complicated. I live with my fiancee, commonlaw, and in the same household lives her sister and her husband. we have lived all together for 2 years now, would my room mate be able to drive the 3 of us around together?
CaN I drive with my N and my common law partner and step sons?
Hi,
The passenger restriction does not apply to immediate family members: mother, father, sister, brother, child, spouse, grandparent, grandchild; including step and foster relationships.
The definition under section 30.01 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations defines a spouse as a person who was married to another person at the relevant time or who was living for at least 2 years immediately before the relevant time in a marriage-like relationship, including a marriage-like relationship between persons of the same gender. (ICBC).
So, it looks like you can drive with them only if you have been living together for at least 2 years. Technically it doesn’t say “living together” it says “living in a marriage-like relationship” but that would be my guess.
are in laws immediate family
No! DO NOT drive with your in-laws, even if you have your full Class 5 license as this has been proven to be highly dangerous. JK…
what is the law on this
“Immediate Family Member” means a spouse, parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, step-parent, step-grandparent, step-child, step-grandchild, step-brother, step-sister, foster parent, foster grandparent, foster child, foster grandchild, foster brother or foster sister;