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    • Passenger Transportation
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    • BC Projects
    • BC Infrastructure
    • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
    • BC Highway History
  • Environment
    • Wildlife
    • Avalanche and Weather Program
    • Active Transportation
    • Adopt a Highway
    • Transit
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Tips and How Tos

Some suggestions and best practices when travelling BC highways to get you to your destination safely.

Six (Plus) Ways to Steer Clear of Wildlife

November 23, 2022July 31, 2012 Leave a comment

Keeping an eye out for wildlife on the highway while you’re driving can prevent hazards to you both. And to help you in your travels, we’ve compiled some handy tips on how you can treat

Categories Tips and How Tos, Wildlife

10 Motorcycle Safety Tips to Keep You on the Road

May 1, 2023May 30, 2012 46 Comments

Whether protected by three tonnes of metal and a seatbelt or by leathers and a helmet – all drivers are responsible for motorcycle safety. In fact, besides speed and inattentive driving, the main factor contributing

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See and be Seen – a Q & A for YOU!

December 4, 2020March 14, 2012 Leave a comment

During the Winter months and early Spring, it is usually cold and dark as you rush for your car. You might be thinking about work or home, but before you get in your vehicle and

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Winter Safety Tips – Preparing for the Road Less Travelled

December 12, 2020February 3, 2012 Leave a comment

Winter is here, so we asked some of our resident experts for their top safety tips. And here’s the result! It really boils down to “be prepared”, but here’s what you can do to make

Categories Shift into Winter, Tips and How Tos
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Calling for a Permit? Check the Checklist!

November 9, 2020December 19, 2011 4 Comments

If you’re looking for a permit to haul something in B.C., you’ll need to call our Provincial Permit Centre . You can call the centre at 1-800-559-9688 from 6 a.m.to 10 p.m. seven days a

Categories Tips and How Tos, Trucking
Ready for cold weather driving and Shift into Winter

Safety First: 8 Steps to Installing Winter Tire Chains

October 22, 2020October 28, 2011 4 Comments

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

Categories Shift into Winter, Tips and How Tos

Setting the Stage for Summer Safety

October 27, 2020July 8, 2011 Leave a comment

If you’re planning on a road trip this summer, it pays to be prepared. We’ve mentioned a few tips already on how you can do that. There’s fuel saving tips and ways to show your

Categories BC Road Trips, BC Travellers, Tips and How Tos

On the Road to RV Safety

March 24, 2022June 30, 2011 31 Comments

The warm weather is here! If you’re heading out for some camping over the next few days, here’s hoping you’ve got your gear and site reservations in place. But if you’re using a recreational vehicle

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