Ontario auto-insurance guide

What 'no-fault' auto insurance means in Ontario

Ontario's no-fault framework does not mean nobody is found at fault; it largely describes how insured people claim through their own insurer while fault is still determined.

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Updated for Ontario rules in force August 11, 2026 · Megan R. Fairview

Your own insurer handles key parts of the claim

DCPD and accident benefits are examples of first-party claim mechanisms.

Fault still affects property claims and records

Insurers still apply Fault Determination Rules.

Premiums can be affected

FSRA notes that a driver found 50% or more at fault has a good chance of a premium increase at renewal.

No-fault is not immunity from liability

Third-party liability coverage remains a core part of the policy.

Ontario-specific educational summary. Your actual rights and coverage come from the Insurance Act, regulations, the current Ontario Automobile Policy (OAP 1), your certificate, endorsements and the facts of the claim. Do not change coverage based only on a general web article.