Regulations

Extraordinary Load Update: New Alternatives to Non-driving Bridge Navigators

As of April 27, 2020, Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement is temporarily allowing carriers hauling extraordinary loads three alternatives to having a second person in cab to navigate bridge crossings. The alternatives – using GPS devices or implementation of a Journey Management Plan – are based on requirements proposed by BCTA’s Heavy Haul Committee.

Chain Up Requirements Now in Force October 1 to April 30, 2018

Next Monday is October 1, the start of BC’s annual regulatory period for carrying and using tire chains on heavy trucks, which extends this year to the end of April for high mountain passes on some highways. BCTA opposed one of the changes the government proposed for new chain-up regulation and is awaiting the final version of requirements.

In BC, commercial trucks over 27,000 kg GVW must carry chains from October 1st to April 30th where required.