Auto insurance Canada
Owners of motor vehicles driving on the public roads of Canada are required to insure their automobiles. The auto
insurance laws vary depending on the territory or providence in which one lives. Transport Canada is the Canadian
federal government agency responsible for road safety, although each province or territory has the authority to
establish its own traffic and safety laws and issue driving licenses. What is auto insurance for? Auto insurance
guarantees payment of expenses incurred when your vehicle is involved in accidents or is subjected to vandalism or
theft. It also ensures you are able to cover the costs of potential damages or injuries. You can purchase collision
coverage from the car-rental company. Cost varies, but averages $10 to $12 dollars a day. This coverage is handy
because if you cause damage to the rented car it will not affect your regular car insurance premium. The Act
specifies basic accident benefits for almost anyone injured in a motor vehicle accident, and higher coverage for
those catastrophically injured. Auto Insurance Rate Stability Act, the legislation for automobile insurance in
Ontario, allows accident victims to be compensated for their losses through the courts in a tort action and/or from
their own insurer through "no-fault" coverage. While each policy could be of some benefit under the right
circumstances, you should review each plan (its provisions, limitations, and exclusions) before making a purchase.
Many factors affect the premium you will pay for auto insurance. Each is a statistically based risk for a specific
population.
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