Safety
Expanded DriveBC Camera Network Aims to Improve Road Safety
Commercial drivers and other road users in BC now have access to more real-time road condition updates, as DriveBC has added 22 new cameras to its network in 2024. These additions provide 37 new views, expanding the total network to 503 cameras offering 1,037 unique perspectives on road and weather conditions.
The newly added cameras have been installed at several key points across the province, including:
Canadian Roadcheck Blitz Puts One in Three Vehicles Out of Service
By Today’s Trucking
Canadian enforcement teams placed 33.2% of inspected vehicles out of service during the international Roadcheck blitz that was conducted May 14-16, compared to a 23.2% out-of-service rate in the U.S.
CVSE Launches Monthly Publication of Carrier Safety Certificates
August 6, 2024
Beginning in July 2024, the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) is enhancing transparency and providing valuable information for the public and industry stakeholders by publishing a list of carriers who hold a National Safety Code (NSC) safety certificate issued in British Columbia. This list, which can be found in the attached appendix and will be updated monthly, contains critical details about each carrier, including:
New Minimum Passing Distances for Drivers
June 10, 2024
Starting June 3, 2024, drivers in British Columbia must adhere to new minimum distances when passing people walking and riding on roads.
These new rules aim to protect vulnerable road users, requiring drivers to maintain a safe distance of at least one metre when passing.
2024 Out-of-Service Criteria Workshop
May 13, 2024
The 2024 OOS Criteria will be effective throughout North America on April 1, 2024.
Though the handbook is a "must have" resource for truck and bus safety managers, fleet directors, drivers and shop professionals, this workshop provides an opportunity to learn the criteria directly from Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE).
Minister Rob Fleming Addresses Suspension of Trucking Company in B.C.
By Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, has released a statement regarding the cancellation of Chohan Freight Forwarders Ltd.'s operations in British Columbia.
2021 BC Throne Speech
The Throne Speech delivered on April 12, 2021 highlighted actions government will take over the next year to ensure that B.C comes back from the pandemic stronger and more resilient. A few items that may be relevant for road transportation include:
Webinar: Securing Your Safety
Join Road Safety At Work on February 24, 2021, 10 – 11 am, for a free webinar on load securement.
Proper loading and securing of cargo, equipment, tools, and other items on and in your vehicle are important aspects of keeping you and other road users safe. Learn about what the law requires, obtain valuable practical advice and insights on how to protect yourself and other road users, and get answers to your common load securement questions.