Information and background on how we import, export and move goods across our province to driving the economy, including the work of commercial vehicles.
If you’ve driven in British Columbia, chances are pretty good you’ve been on the Trans-Canada Highway. It’s the primary east-west connection through our beautiful province, our main gateway to the rest of Canada, and a
**THE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED** We’d like you to tell us how to make transportation better, by taking our BC Transportation Survey The survey helps us know what areas to focus on
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.
We all want traffic to keep moving—whether it’s vehicles on BC roadways, or trains transporting goods to and from our ports. This can take extra ingenuity where roads and railway tracks meet, like they do along the 70-kilometre Roberts Bank Rail Corridor (RBRC). To help vehicles avoid delays there, we’ve introduced the Railway Crossing Information System (RCIS) – six digital signs that tell motorists when trains are blocking nearby rail crossings, so drivers can choose another route.
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.