The Ontario government is considering possibly eliminating the renewal fees for licence plate stickers, sources say.
While the plan has yet to be finalized, it’s a move that could save Ontario drivers up to $120 annually.
Dakota Brasier, press secretary for Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney, would only say that “our government is considering a number of options to cut costs for Ontarians.”
“ The Ontario government is considering possibly eliminating the renewal fees for licence plate stickers, sources say.” [PHOTO: AMY SIMON]
It’s unknown whether the sticker would be removed altogether as it’s still needed for insurance purposes and vehicle registration. However, an announcement is expected to be made in the coming weeks, ahead of the June election.
Other than the brief statement issued by MTO, no further comments have been made regarding the proposal.
In 2016, southern Ontario saw licence plate sticker fees rise from $108 to $120 per year for all passenger vehicles. Northern Ontario also saw an increase in their fees going from $54 per year to $60 per year.
The government suspended the yearly renewals in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the province in the hopes of managing crowds at Services Ontario centers.
Now, as officials announced the end to the suspension last year, all Ontario drivers must renew their expired licence plate stickers by Feb. 28.
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