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ontario licence plate

It's been almost a year since Ontario launched its automatic licence plate renewal system, a much-welcomed shift that's relieved the stress of yearly renewals for millions of drivers. However, while the update has streamlined the process for many Ontario drivers, not every vehicle is in the clear.

The system, which began in July 2024, automatically renews plates for eligible vehicles, such as most passenger vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, and light-duty trucks under 3,000 kilograms.

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It's been six months since the Ontario government introduced automatic licence plate renewals, a major change that has already saved millions of drivers time and stress.

But did you know that not all plates renew automatically? And if you're caught with an expired licence plate in Ontario, you could face fines of up to $2,500.

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Have you forgotten that you need to renew your Ontario licence plate each year now that there are no fees and stickers?

Well, the provincial government is planning to update the renewal process by "getting rid of that totally."

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Would you call your province's licence plate the best in the country?

A TikToker took it upon themselves to rank every Canadian province and territory's licence plate in a video that has since gone viral, and he makes a good case for the best in Canada.

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Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning drivers it's now easier than ever for officers to spot an expired Ontario licence plate on the road and it's something that could end up landing you a hefty fine.

A new system is able to scan for any driver who hasn't yet completed their Ontario licence plate renewal or anyone driving with an expired Ontario driver's licence.

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