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A driver has no insurance and is in a reportable collision. What is the penalty for the driver's driving privilege?

  1. No suspension if the driver pays the damage
  2. Suspension for 24 hours
  3. Suspension for 3 months
  4. Suspension for 1 year after the date of the collision
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Correct answer: Suspension for 1 year after the date of the collision

Driving without insurance is serious. If it also leads to a reportable collision, the Registrar suspends the driving privilege for one year.

Source: Driver's Licence Regulations (N.S. Reg. 226/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 26, Mandatory suspension for uninsured driver involved in reportable collision, page 16

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026