Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter Driving
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Shift into Winter
An initiative to keep you safe and moving during the winter season, and the work we do to make sure you are.
Why are Some Roads Plowed More Than Others?
When winter hits, we need to make sure we keep our roads as clear as possible. That usually means we focus on high priorities, like the major routes, because those are the ones used by
Safety First: 8 Steps to Installing Winter Tire Chains
There are many things you can do to be prepared for winter, one of which is knowing how to install winter tire chains. Below is a video from the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement team
When the Snow Hits the Fan: Preparing for Winter Driving Emergencies
If you live in the South Coast region of BC, being prepared for driving in winter weather might be lower on your priority list than it would be if you lived in the North. But
Winter Traction – Why Small Rocks, Instead of Sand
Home owners can treat icy sidewalks with sand, but on a slippery highway, whipping winds and passing trucks can blow away light material within minutes. Instead, when there’s a need for extra traction, our maintenance
Personal or Commercial Vehicle – How and When to Chain Up
How and when to install chains — whether you drive a passenger vehicle or you operate a commercial vehicle. Winter tire and chain requirements are in place from Oct. 1 – April 30, throughout most of BC.