Ontario Reportedly May Get Rid Of Licence Plate Stickers & You Could Save Over $100

There is a chance that Ontario drivers could save some money the next time they need to get their licence plate stickers renewed.

CTV News reports that the Ford government is thinking about removing licence plate stickers for Ontario vehicles like passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles.

If the plan does get approved, drivers could save up to $120 a year. ServiceOntario's licence plate sticker renewal page, however, states that Northern Ontario passenger vehicles pay $60 each year, so the amount motorists could save may vary.

"Our government is considering a number of options to cut costs for Ontarians," a spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation told Narcity in an email.

According to the Toronto Star, this proposal would cost the Ontario treasury over $1 billion each year due to the 8.5 million vehicles registered in the province.

While it'll cost a pretty penny, the Star reports that it might help the Progressive Conservative party ahead of the election in June.

The Ford government previously announced it would be constructing highways like Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass, which it hopes will help to decongest traffic.

Until the announcement is official, drivers should be mindful of upcoming deadlines for renewals.

Ontarians whose licence plate sticker, driver's licence, or health card already expired in March 2020 (or is about to expire by February 28, 2022) will have until the end of this month to renew them.

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