It Takes Two: Winter Highway Maintenance and Safe Driving
Snow. Now you see it; now you don’t. Yeah, we wish. Snow will fall on the roads, and there will inevitably be a period before it can be cleared. Winter conditions are a reality on
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.
How to Keep Active Transportation Going in Winter
According to a general population survey, bad weather is the top reason people choose not to travel to work, school or other activities using active transportation (that’s travelling by bike, on foot, wheelchair, skateboard, skis…
4 Reasons Why Piling Your “Private Snow” on Roads is a “No”
A “private snow” problem has landed on provincial roads in more populated parts of rural BC. Some residents and property managers have been plowing their driveway snow onto ministry roads, and they need to know that their actions put people and property in peril. Here’s why it’s in your best interests and the public’s best interests, NOT to pile your snow on public roads.
How to Drive Around Snow Plows in BC
Pop quiz! You’re driving a two-lane highway after a fresh dumping of snow. You spot the flashing lights of a snow plow up ahead in the left lane. You… a) Speed up to get
A Look at Some Shift into Winter Face Time
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.
Visiting BC in Winter? Welcome! What You Need to Know Before Driving
From world-class skiing to west coast storm watching, there are many reasons for visiting BC in winter. So it’s no surprise folks from out-of-province ask us questions like, “We’re from Alberta – do BC winter
How to Get a Grip on Safe Winter Traction Devices
Have you ever seen overshoes, ice cleats or the old-style rubber covers people used to wear over their dress shoes to prevent slips and falls on ice? Did you know you can apply that same
When is the Best Time to Remove Winter Tires?
Much like naively donning shorts and a t-shirt at the slightest sign of spring, the temptation to swap out winter tires can be strong. But be careful: the consequences of prematurely exposing Vitamin-D deprived skin