Can Temporary License Plates Be Used Across Provinces?

[ONoah]

Cross-administrative jurisdiction temporary license plates can be used across provinces, while administrative jurisdiction temporary plates cannot. Below are the usage instructions for temporary license plates: Administrative Jurisdiction Temporary Plates: Administrative jurisdiction temporary plates (sky blue background with black characters and black borders), commonly referred to as urban temporary plates, allow vehicles to drive only within the jurisdiction and prohibit cross-province travel. The validity period for these plates is 15 days; Cross-Administrative Jurisdiction Temporary Plates: Cross-administrative jurisdiction temporary plates (brown-yellow background with black characters and black borders), commonly referred to as national temporary plates, permit vehicles to travel across provinces. The validity period for these plates is 30 days.

[ArielLynn]

Last year when I picked up my new car with a temporary license plate, I specifically asked whether I could drive it to a neighboring province. The salesperson said it depends on the type of temporary plate: if it's an intra-provincial temporary plate, you can only drive within the province and not cross provincial borders; if it's an inter-provincial temporary plate, you can drive to other places, but the validity period is very short, usually just a few days to a couple of weeks. I opted for the inter-provincial one back then and drove out of the province without any issues, but remember that temporary plates have a very short validity—don’t exceed it. Before heading out, check the markings and bring all necessary documents and insurance to be safe. If you get pulled over, you could face a lot of trouble, like fines, and dealing with it can be very time-consuming. Actually, it’s best to avoid long trips before the first service of a new car. Once you get your permanent plates, traveling will be more secure. Personally, I think it’s safer not to take shortcuts or recklessly cross provincial boundaries just to save trouble.