Ontario drivers may now display their auto insurance through their mobile devices.
The Ontario Government announced Thursday that insurers may now provide electronic insurance cards that serve as proof of auto insurance on a mobile device at no extra cost. Policyholders have the option of displaying their proof of insurance electronically, in addition to the paper "pink card."
"Our government has committed to making life easier for Ontario people," said Finance Minister Rod Phillips. "That is why this government is making auto insurance more convenient by giving drivers the option of showing their proof of auto insurance electronically, so that drivers can access their insurance card in the way that best suits their needs."
The paper “pink card” will not be eliminated.
The promise was made in the 2019 budget.
"Today's announcement is good for drivers. It's another great step forward towards reducing red tape to achieve our government's goal of making Ontario work smarter for business and better for people," said Small Business and Red Tape Reduction Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria.
The government said it is working to modernize auto insurance in the province.
"Ontario's auto insurers welcome the government's decision to allow electronic proof of insurance for Ontario drivers," the Insurance Bureau of Canada said in a statement released Thursday. "In all other sectors that consumers interact with, from banking to retail to cell phone providers, consumers are offered a choice and we are pleased to now be able to offer consumers that same choice."
Drivers are responsible for ensuring their mobile device can properly display the proof of auto insurance, regardless of poor signal, drained batteries, or damaged screens.