During the Christmas holidays, on average, 69 people are injured in 340 crashes on Vancouver Island every year.

Every year during New Year's, on average, 17 people are injured in 78 crashes on Vancouver Island.

Almost double the number of pedestrians are injured in crashes from October to January as the weather changes and daylight hours decrease. On Vancouver Island every year, on average, 390 crashes involve a pedestrian.

That's why today, ICBC is launching a pedestrian safety campaign with police and TransLink to urge pedestrians and drivers to stay safe as crashes with pedestrians spike at this time of year.

Majority of drivers will benefit from changes to ICBC’s rate model: Driving convictions now impact optional premiums
More changes are coming to make car insurance better for B.C. Starting September 1, 2019, customers with frequent or serious driving convictions will pay more for their ICBC optional insurance coverage so that lower-risk drivers can pay less.

Motorcycle safety

Whether you're a rider or a driver, these safety tips can help prevent motorcycle crashes and serious injuries.

March is distracted driving month in British Columbia and ICBC would like to remind you to give your complete attention to the driving task. Police will reinforce this message by focusing enforcement action on those drivers who fail to heed this advice. Even if you're not using your phone, you may still be distracted. Any diversion of your attention away from the safe operation of your vehicle, like chatting with passengers, eating or drinking, or adjusting radio or vehicle settings, can contribute to distracted and inattentive driving.