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Commercial Vehicles preparing for winter travel

Chain Up Tips You Need to Know for Commercial Vehicles

January 13, 2023October 29, 2014 1 Comment

Whether we like it or not, it’s true. It’s time to Shift into Winter and all drivers need to be prepared. And, and those that spend a lot of time travelling our BC roads, helping

Categories Shift into Winter, Trucking

How to Choose from 4 Types of Tires for Winter Driving in BC

September 18, 2023October 24, 2014 211 Comments

There’s been a lot of tire talk lately, which is great. Winter is coming, and you obviously want to be prepared. We want you to be prepared, too. So, we thought we’d go over the

Categories BC Travellers, Shift into Winter

Do Motorcycles Need Winter Tires in BC?

September 23, 2021October 17, 2014 9 Comments

We’ve received many questions from motorcyclists wondering how winter tire regulations affect them. In a nutshell, here’s how motorcyclists should approach winter driving in BC. Motorcyclists are not required to use winter tires, as winter

Categories BC Travellers, Shift into Winter

Shift into Winter: The Inside Scoop on Winter Tires and Chains

May 26, 2022October 1, 2014 145 Comments

What’s the best winter tire for you? Is it one with a mountain snowflake symbol? How about M+S (mud and snow) tires? Here’s a rundown on the recommendations and requirements for winter tires in BC.

Categories BC Travellers, Shift into Winter, Tips and How Tos, Trucking

3 Things You Need To Know About How We Update Information on DriveBC

June 10, 2022July 16, 2014 11 Comments

DriveBC is our most popular website and it’s easy to see why. It’s the place you go to find out everything you need to know about road conditions and events across the province and to

Categories BC Travellers, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Tips and How Tos

How You Can Save Police from Roadside Injuries

June 10, 2022June 30, 2014 2 Comments

Police officers not only enforce Cone Zones, they are also protected by them. Sure, bright orange pylons aren’t usually present to announce when an officer is in a vulnerable position, but drivers should still approach

Categories Cone Zone

Left for the Laundromat – BC’s Unusual Highway Signs

October 14, 2021June 12, 2014 29 Comments

Wherever you travel in BC, you’ll find signs to help you get from point A to B, to direct you along roadways and to warn you. We’ve got all kinds of signs for posting along

Categories BC Travellers

Emergency Signs on BC Highways and What they Mean

November 7, 2021May 7, 2014 10 Comments

We have an extensive inventory of signs in use along our highways – many of which you are familiar with. But let’s take a minute to highlight some of our emergency signs — signs which

Categories Emergency Events, Flooding
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