Weigh scale inspection stations didn’t always look like they do today. They were small, simple and unassuming structures but they were BIG when it came to the safety of commercial transport in BC. We’re talking
Electronic commercial vehicle reporting happens in an astonishing seven seconds, on Highway 91 in Delta. Commercial vehicles registered with Weigh2GoBC, that operate safely, are granted an inspection station bypass when they drive over our weigh-in-motion sensors.
Welcome to the work of our operations managers… It takes a cool head in emergencies, problem-solving and planning skills, an ability to communicate with a vast variety of people – and in one case – an eight-hour drive to the job.
An emergency can strike anywhere, anytime. Fortunately, we have two amazing emergency vehicles (AKA mobile incident command vehicles) to help us establish a more effective response when something threatens BC’s transportation network. Weather-related emergency events
Ride-hailing isn’t straightforward, so here’s our simplified take on the topic, to show you how passenger transportation regulations help ensure a safe ride in BC. What is Ride Hailing? Ride-hailing is an arrangement where for-profit,
If you’re driving people around, and you’re making money at it, you probably need a licence. Follow our chart to see what happens with general authorization licences and special authorization licences.
Our ministry staff join forces with local Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement officers, maintenance contractors, ICBC, RCMP and emergency responders on BC highways to remind drivers about preparing for winter driving, and hand out some helpful items. As hundreds of vehicles drove through these highway stops, they were provided with information about the importance of good winter tires and winter driving tips.
With a broad name like Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, there are bound to be questions. Like small-talk at a cocktail party, those 13 syllables beg the question: “So, what do you do?” Some of