Insurance requirements

Chapter 1: Licensing Information › Registration and insurance · printed page 20 (PDF page 22)

Insurance requirements All motor vehicles must be insured with a public liability insurance policy as outlined in the Alberta Insurance Act. It is illegal to operate an uninsured motor vehicle. Your insurance company issues a financial responsibility card (pink card) which must be presented when registering a vehicle and when requested by a peace officer.

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Open official handbook at page 22 ↗

Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.