Reconsidering Rates: Ontario government considering changes to vehicle collision reporting threshold
Ottawa, Ontario — The Ontario government is considering changing the threshold for Property Damage Only (PBO) collision reporting from $2,000 to $5,000. This change, if passed, will more than double the damage value required before a crash must be reported to police. Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria originally told CTV News Toronto that the dollar […]
Crafty Capers: Ontario driver caught with printed paper license plate
Leamington, Ontario — Essex County OPP say a 45-year-old driver from the Leamington area has been charged after police discovered the individual’s vehicle had a paper license plate. A member of the Essex OPP was on general patrol on Talbot Street West in the Leamington area on January 22 at approximately 1:30 a.m. when they […]
Expanding Threshold Expectations: Alberta raises collision reporting threshold from $2,000 to $5,000
Edmonton, Alberta — Starting January 1, the Alberta government plans to raise the damage threshold beyond which motorists in a collision must report to police from $2,000 to $5,000. Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen said that this move will free up police resources and will also better reflect the rising cost of auto parts and repair […]
