The Holt government has tabled legislation that could, if passed, eliminate the use of registration stickers on all vehicles, including off-road and commercial vehicles, but not the cost.
The changes to the Motor Vehicle Act would remove the requirement for the stickers next spring – the small sticker placed on the right side of the license plate. According to the change, drivers are still required to renew their registration annually, but enforcement officials will need to confirm the registration electronically.”
“The proposed amendments reflect how technology has evolved and how we can make services more convenient for New Brunswickers,” said Local Government Minister Aaron Kennedy, who is also minister responsible for Service New Brunswick (SNB) in a release. “Eliminating licence plate stickers will simplify the registration process, reduce costs and save people time.”
It said renewal reminders would continue to be offered by mail or email. SNB said it will be adding reminders through text messages in the coming weeks, according to the release.
The release said customers who renew their vehicle registration online would have the option to print their own registration certificates immediately after payment or have them mailed. People can also continue to renew them in-person at SNB.
