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B.C. Reg. 26/58
O.C. 1004/58
This consolidation is current to March 5, 2024.
See the Cumulative B.C. Regulations Bulletin 2023 and
Cumulative B.C. Regulations Bulletin 2024
for amendments effective after March 5, 2024.
Link to consolidated regulation (PDF)
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Motor Vehicle Act

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations

[Last amended November 27, 2023 by B.C. Reg. 244/2023]

Contents
Division 1 — Interpretation
1Interpretation
1.01Repealed
1.02Prescribed Criminal Code offences
Division 2 — Application
2.01Application in case of conflict
2.011Application
2.02Removal in case of collision or breakdown
2.03Determination of maximum vehicle width
Division 3 — Display and Use of Number Plates
3.01Prohibition
3.011Attachment of number plates
3.0111Application to off-road vehicles
3.012Attachment of validation decal
3.013Prescribed actions respecting validation decals
3.02Number plates in horizontal position
3.021Vertical position permitted for motorcycles
3.03Plates to be unobstructed
3.04Transfer fee
3.05Removal of number plates on transfer
3.06Transfer by operation of law
3.07Where owner cannot be located
3.08Substitute vehicle
3.09Disposal of number plates
3.10Remission of fees
3.11Fee adjustment on transfer
3.12Number plates transferable only within class
3.121Prohibition — vehicles regulated under Division 24
3.13Classes of vehicles
Division 4 — Lamps
4.01Hours prescribed for lighted lamps
4.02General lighting requirements
4.03Mounting of lamps and reflectors
4.04General maintenance
4.05Headlamps
4.06Multiple beam headlamps
4.07Single beam headlamps
4.08Daytime running lamps
4.09Auxiliary driving lamps
4.10Parking lamps
4.11Fog lamps
4.12Side-marker lamps
4.13Turn signal devices
4.14Cowl and fender lamps
4.15Tail lamps
4.16Licence plate lamp
4.17Stop lamps
4.18Backup lamps
4.19Docking lamps
4.20Lamps or flags on front and rear projections
4.21Reflective devices
4.22Clearance lamps
4.23Identification lamps
4.24Spotlamps
4.25Off-road lamps
4.26Sequential lamps
4.27Lighted signs and air deflectors
4.28Flashing lamps
4.29Implements of husbandry
4.30Slow-moving vehicles
Schedule
Division 5 — Brakes
5.01Brakes required
5.011Repealed
5.02Stopping distances
5.03Emergency or parking brakes
5.04Vehicles exempted, brakes
5.05Driver or operator to permit vehicle brake inspection on request
5.06Brake tubing and hose adequacy
5.07Brake connection adequacy
5.08Brake lining
5.09Brake fluid
Division 6 — Brake Regulations Respecting Buses, Trucks, Truck Tractors and Commercial Trailers
6.01Special interpretation
6.02Braking requirement
6.03Two means of brake application required
6.04Independent means of applying brakes
6.05Parking brakes
6.06Brakes required on all wheels
6.07Breakaway and emergency braking
6.08Bus brakes
6.09Reduction of brake effort on front wheel permitted
6.10Single valve to operate all brakes
6.11Reservoirs required
6.12Warning devices
6.13Air brake system performance
6.14Air brakes
6.15Conflict between regulations
Schedule 6
Division 7 — Other Equipment
7.001Definitions
7.01Equipment required
7.02Horn
7.03Muffler
7.04Mirrors
7.05Windshields and windows
7.06Mudguards
7.07Trailer connections and towed vehicles
7.08Inspection of motor vehicles
7.09Standards of safety and repair
7.091Clearance height
7.10-
7.12
Repealed
7.13Safety belts
7.14Motorcycle handlebars
7.15Repealed
7.16Sale of pneumatic tires
7.161Defects in pneumatic tires
7.162Winter tires
7.163Chains on light commercial motor vehicles
7.1631Chains on heavy commercial motor vehicles without trailers
7.1632Chains on heavy commercial motor vehicles with one trailer
7.1633Chains on heavy commercial motor vehicles with more than one trailer
7.1634Chains on heavy commercial motor vehicles with trailers and super single tires
7.1635When and where commercial motor vehicles must carry chains
7.164Studs
7.17Warning devices
7.18Repealed
Schedule — Standards for the Approval of a Motor Vehicle
Division 7.1 — Offences Against Minister's Standards
7.19Offence
Division 7A — Noise from Motor Vehicles
7A.01Prohibition
Division 7B — Slow Moving Vehicles and Equipment
7B.01Definition
7B.02Prohibition — driving
7B.03Warning device
7B.04Prohibition — display
7B.05Spent
Division 7D — Manual Suspension Control Prohibition
7D.01Prohibition
Division 8 — Equipment Kept for Sale
8.01Motor vehicles
8.02Trailers
8.03Lamp bulbs
8.04Turn signals
Division 9 — Record of Repairs
9.01Record of repairs
Division 10 — Commercial Passenger Vehicles
10.01Interpretation
10.02Application
10.03Standees in passenger vehicles
10.04Passengers in business vehicles
10.041Carriage of livestock or poultry
10.05Sanitation
10.051Application of federal construction standards
10.06Vehicle construction
10.07Seating
10.08Aisle
10.09Entrance
10.10Emergency door
10.11Emergency windows
10.12Baggage and express
10.13Ventilation and exhaust
10.14Heater
10.15Tool storage
10.16Fuel tank
10.17Rearview mirrors
10.18Instruments
10.19Retreaded tires
10.20Interior lamp
10.21Towing by passenger vehicle
10.22Spare and emergency equipment
10.23Offences
10.24Spent
10.25Refuelling with passengers on board
10.26Liability insurance for passenger directed vehicles operated under transportation network services authorization
Division 11 — School Buses
11.01Interpretation
11.02Prohibitions
11.03School bus permit
11.04Cancellation or suspension of school bus permits
11.05School bus required
11.06Passenger list required
11.07Defective school bus not to be operated
11.08Substitute vehicle
11.09Pretrip inspection
11.10Cleaning floors
11.11Loading fuel
11.12Boarding school bus
11.13Seating capacity
11.14School bus signs
11.15National safety mark
11.16Mechanical standards
11.17Removal of "school bus" insignia on disposition of bus
11.18Weight restrictions
11.19Taxi cab
11.20Offence
Division 12
12.01-
12.06
Repealed
Division 13
13.01Repealed
Division 14 — Temporary Operation Permits
14.01Temporary operation permit
14.011-
14.012
Repealed
14.02Fees, without load
14.03Fees, with load
14.04Temporary operation permit for inspection
14.05Repealed
Division 14A
14A.01Repealed
Division 15
15.01Repealed
Division 16
16.01Repealed
Division 17
17.01Repealed
Division 18 — Enforcement of Rules of the Road
18.01Parking prohibited at yellow curb
Division 19 — Miscellaneous
19.01Interpretation
19.02Provisions of Commercial Transport Regulations adopted
19.03Prohibition
19.04Provisions of Commercial Transport Regulations adopted
19.05Weight scales
19.06Permits
19.07Schedule 1 highways restrictions
Schedule 1 — Highways
19.08Schedule 2 highways restrictions
Schedule 2 — Highways
19.09Towing dolly restriction
19.10Towing dolly restriction
19.11Overload prohibition
19.12Prohibition
19.13Registered extraprovincial non-share corporation
19.14Prescribed entity
19.15Transit bus — yield sign
19.16Use of flashing yield
Schedule 3 — Yield Sign
Division 20 — Motor Vehicle Dealers
Part 1 — Motor Vehicle Dealer Licences
20.01-
20.30
Spent
Part 2 — Demonstration Licences
20.31Surrender of demonstration licences and number plates
20.32Failure to surrender licences and plates
Division 21 — Short Term Licences
21.01Repealed
21.02Short term licences
Division 22 — Antique Motor Vehicles
22.01Interpretation
22.02Application for registration and licence
22.03Licence and number plates
22.04Restrictions
Division 22A — Collector Motor Vehicles
22A.01Interpretation
22A.02Licences established
22A.03Applications
22A.04Use of licence and number plates for multiple vehicles
Division 23 — Traffic Control Devices
23.01Special interpretation
23.02Schedule 1 signs authorized
23.03Schedule 2 signs authorized
23.04Repealed
23.05Traffic sign meanings
23.06Non-schedule signs
23.07Sign dimensions
23.08Substitution
23.09Traffic signals
23.10Electrically operated control signal
23.11Protected/permissive left turn signal
23.12Traffic sign changes
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
Schedule 3
Schedule 4
Schedule 5
Division 24 — Vehicles of Unusual Size,
Weight or Operating Characteristics
Part 1 — Interpretation
24.01Definitions and interpretation
Part 2 — Operation on a Highway
24.02General restrictions and conditions
24.02.01Liability insurance for exempt vehicles
24.03Utility vehicles
24.03.01Operating permits for industrial utility vehicles
24.04Golf carts
24.05Snowmobiles, snow vehicles, air cushion vehicles and all terrain vehicles
24.06Neighbourhood zero emission vehicles
24.07Grandparenting of neighbourhood zero emission vehicles
24.08Illumination of lamps
24.09Operation permit
Part 2.1 — Mobile Equipment
24.09.01Mobile equipment
24.09.02Rights and duties of operator of mobile equipment
Part 3 — Safety and Equipment Requirements
24.10Definition
24.11Neighbourhood zero emission vehicles
24.12General lighting requirements
24.13Flashing lamps
24.14Reflective devices
24.15Maintenance of lamps, lighting devices and reflectors
24.16Sirens and theft alarms
24.17Windshields and windows
24.18Operation of a vehicle and trailer
24.19Defects in pneumatic tires
24.20Additional safety and equipment requirements
24.21Exemption by director
Part 3.1 — Neighbourhood Golf Carts
24.211Definitions
24.212Application
24.213Use of neighbourhood golf carts on NGC highways
24.214Intersections
24.215Equipment requirements for neighbourhood golf carts
24.216NGC permit
24.217Presentation of NGC permit
Part 4 — General
24.22General offence
Division 25 — Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
Part 1 — Inspection
25.01Interpretation and application
25.02Identification card
25.03Identification plate
25.04Use of identification cards and identification plates
25.05Notification
25.06Expired identification cards and identification plates
25.07Limitation on driving without inspection certificate
25.08Notifications and orders
25.09Unauthorized inspection
25.10No registration without valid inspection report
25.11Change of contact information
25.12General duties of operators of facilities
25.13Inspections
25.14Inspection certificate
Part 2 — Maintenance and Records
25.15Interpretation
25.16Application
25.17Repealed
25.18Records
Part 3 — Salvaged, Modified and Reconstructed Vehicles
25.19Interpretation
25.20Application
25.21Limitation on operation
25.22Duties of authorized persons
Part 4 — Inspection of Motor Vehicles Imported into British Columbia
25.23Interpretation
25.24Application
25.25Limitation on registration
25.26Required documentation
25.27Duties of authorized persons
25.28Inspection report
25.29No registration without valid inspection report
Part 5 — General
25.30Powers of peace officer
25.31Offences
25.32Grounds for cancellation of authorization
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
Division 26
26.01-
26.011
Repealed
26.02-
26.03
Repealed
26.04-
26.10
Repealed
Division 27 — Driver Training
27.01Definitions
27.02Application
27.03Penalties
27.04Licensing
27.05Driver training school and instructor training facility security
27.06Standards and obligations of driver training schools
27.061 Instructor training facilities
27.07Standards, qualifications and procedures for driver training instructor's licence applications
27.071Instructor training facility records
27.08Obligations of driver training instructor
27.09Driver training vehicles
27.10Other requirements
27.11Driver training course curriculum
Division 28 — Point System
28.01Point penalties on driving record
28.02Repealed
28.03Repealed
Schedule
Division 29
29.01-
29.35
Repealed
Division 30 — Drivers' Licences
30.01Definitions and interpretation
30.011Mandatory entry-level training course
30.02Prohibition on air brakes
30.03Exemptions
30.04Age of driver and expiry of learner's licence
30.05Minimum driving experience, skills and other qualifications
30.051Class 1 mandatory entry-level training requirements — applications
30.052Class 1 mandatory entry-level training requirements — exemptions for Class 1 licence holders and reciprocal exemptions
30.053Transition exemption — in-progress Class 1 licence applications on October 18, 2021
30.06Accompanying adult conditions and passenger restrictions for learner's licence
30.07Hours-of-day restrictions for Class 6L, 7L and 8L licences
30.071Accompanying adult conditions and passenger restrictions for Class 7 licence
30.072Repealed
30.08Speed and area restrictions for Class 6L and 8L licences
30.09Minimum waiting periods imposed on learner's licences
30.10New driver sign condition for Class 7L, 8L, 7 and 8 licences
30.11No-alcohol, no-drug condition for Class 7L, 8L, 7 or 8 licences
30.12Passenger and motor vehicle restrictions for Class 6 and 8 licences
30.13Repealed
30.14Cancellation of driver's licence
30.15Resident of British Columbia
30.16Application for licence — address
Division 30A — Drivers' Licences — Foreign Representatives
30A.01Fee exemption
30A.02Driver's licence testing exemptions
Division 30B — Drivers' Licences — Canadian Citizenship
30B.01Definitions
30B.02Additional requirements for driver's licence
30B.03Continuing requirements for driver's licence and cancellation
Division 30C — Drivers' Licences — Exemption for
Non-Resident Temporary Workers
30C.01Seasonal agricultural workers
Division 30D — Drivers' Licences — Beneficiary under the Medicare Protection Act
30D.01Prescribed categories
30D.02Additional requirements for driver's licence
Division 30E — Drivers' Licences — Medical Condition Statement for Compliance with International Agreement
30E.01Definition
30E.02Prescribed international agreement
30E.03Statement indicating certain medical conditions
Division 30F
30F.01-
30F.03
Repealed
Division 31 — Trailers and Mobile Homes
31.01CSA standards
31.02Exclusion
Division 32 — Seat Belt Assembly
32.01Definition
32.02Repealed
32.03Exemption — taxi driver
32.04Exemption — emergency vehicle
32.05Exemption — sheriff escort vehicle
Division 33 — Year-round Motor Vehicle Licence Renewal
33.01Varied terms of licences
Division 34 — Personalized Number Plates
34.01Issuance of plates
34.02Remission of fees
34.03Application for plates
34.04Restrictions on content
34.05Restrictions on types of vehicles
34.06Plates not transferable to another licensee
34.07Plates transferable to another vehicle of licensee
34.08Priority on character combination
34.09Surrender of plates — reservation of character combination
34.10Surrender of plates — no reservation of character combination
34.11Reissuance where no surrender and no reservation
34.12Replacement of lost or damaged plates
Division 35 — Cargo Securement
35.01Application
35.02Standard adopted
35.03Prohibitions respecting equipment and cargo
35.04Cargo securement
35.05Transporting logs or poles
35.06Covering of aggregate loads
35.07Front end structures
35.08Operating vehicles with insecure cargo prohibited
35.09Carrying luggage in bus passenger compartments
Division 36 — Child Seating and Restraint Systems
36.01Definitions
36.02Exemption from the Act
36.03Obligation on driver
36.04Infant restraint systems
36.05Child restraint systems
36.06Booster seats and seat belt assemblies
36.07Seat belt assemblies
36.08Restraint systems for infants with special needs and children with mobility impairments
36.09Exemptions
Division 37 — Safety Code
Part 1 — Interpretation
37.01Definitions for Division 37
37.02Definition of "on-duty time"
37.03Technical standard
37.04Definition of "carrier" for sections 118.94, 212 (1) and 237 of Act
37.05Definition of "commercial motor vehicle" for section 118.94 of Act
Part 2 — Generally Applicable Safety Requirement
37.06Responsibilities of carriers, shippers, consignees and drivers
Part 3 — Safety Certificate
37.07Safety certificate required
37.08Application for safety certificate
37.09Issuance of safety certificate
37.10Conditions on safety certificate
37.11Changes to safety certificate
37.12Safety ratings
37.13Profiles
37.14Name of carrier to be marked on business vehicle
37.15Notice of safety certificate number
Part 4 — Hours of Service — General
37.16Application of Parts 4 to 8
37.17Emergencies and adverse driving conditions
37.18Travelling as a passenger — off-duty time
37.19Exemption for commercial motor vehicles other than oil well service vehicles
37.20Exemption for unforeseen event
37.21Obligations of carrier with permit or exemption
37.22Exemption for commercial motor vehicles of a certain weight
37.23Exemption for motion picture production
37.24Daily driving and on-duty time
37.25Mandatory off-duty time
37.26Daily off-duty time
37.27Deferral of daily off-duty time
37.28Local driving hours
37.29Ferries
37.30Logging truck hours
37.31Oil well service vehicle hours
37.32Splitting of daily off-duty time — single driver
37.33Splitting of daily off-duty time — team of drivers
37.34Cycles
37.35Cycle 1
37.36Cycle 2
37.37Cycle reset — off-duty time
37.38Cycle switching — off-duty time
Part 5 — Hours of Service — ELD Records of Duty Status
37.39Application of Part — requirement for ELD
37.40ELD recording requirements
37.41ELD information packet requirements
37.42Exemption from requirement for ELD
37.43ELD maintenance
37.44ELD malfunction
37.45ELD accounts
37.46Driver certification of record of duty status
Part 6 — Hours of Service — Other Forms of Records of Duty Status
37.47Requirement to fill out record of duty status
37.48Content of record of duty status
37.49Local time to be used in record of duty status
Part 7 — Hours of Service — Possession, Distribution and Keeping of Records of Duty Status
37.50Possession of records of duty status and supporting records by drivers
37.51Distribution and keeping of records of duty status
37.52Verification of record of duty status
37.53Monitoring by carrier
37.54Inaccurate information, tampering or falsification of records
Part 8 — Hours of Service — Inspections
37.55Authority to enter commercial motor vehicle or sleeper berth for inspection
37.56Production of record of duty status and supporting records by driver
37.57Production of record of duty status and supporting records by carrier
37.58Out-of-service declaration
37.59Obstruction of director or peace officer
Part 9 — Trip Inspection
37.60Pre-trip and post-trip inspection
37.61Trip inspection report
37.62Multiple drivers
37.63Delivery of report
37.64Corrective action
37.65Retention of trip inspection report
Part 10 — Compliance Reviews and Audits
37.66Application of Part
37.67Record maintenance
37.68Record retention
37.69Inspectors
37.70Compliance review and audit
37.71Records must be delivered if requested by inspector
37.72Carrier administered audit
Part 11 — Offences
37.73Unsafe vehicle
37.74Altering, defacing or destroying records
37.75Operating vehicle under suspended or cancelled safety certificate
37.76Offences
Part 12 — Bills of Lading and Cargo Insurance
37.77Bill of lading
37.78Bills of lading — retention and filing
37.79Bills of lading to be signed
37.80Carriage and production of bills of lading
37.81Records in lieu of bills of lading for certain commodities
37.82General provisions as to bills of lading
37.83Electronic bills of lading
37.84Part lot shipments
37.85Records of freight carried
37.86Cargo insurance
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
Schedule 3
Schedule 4
Division 38 — Parking Permits for Persons with Disabilities
38.01Interpretation
38.02Application for permit
38.03Display of permit
38.04Out of Province permits
38.05Cancellation of permit
38.06Notification of loss or theft
38.07Repealed
38.08Offence
Division 39 — Road Safety
39.001Definition
39.01Passenger seating requirement
39.02Driver responsibilities
39.021Responsibilities of carrier, employer and owner
39.03Exceptions
39.04Seating for a child
Division 40
40.01-
40.16
Repealed
Schedule
Division 40A — Heavy Vehicle Diesel Emission Inspections
40A.01Interpretation and application
40A.02Vehicles on highways must meet diesel emission standards
40A.03Roadside diesel emission inspections
40A.04-
40A.06
Repealed
40A.07Offences
Division 40B — Heavy Vehicle Diesel Emission Control Device
40B.01Interpretation and application
40B.02Emission control device required
40B.03Director may exempt from requirement
Division 41 — Speed Monitoring and Traffic Light Safety
41.01Devices prescribed
41.011Prescribed maximum period
41.02Forms for section 83.2 certificates
41.03Fines for speeding offences
Schedule A
Schedule A.1
Schedule A.2
Schedule A.3
Schedules B to V
Schedule W
Division 42 — High Occupancy Vehicles
42.01Definitions
42.02Rules for use of high occupancy lanes
42.03Repealed
Division 43 — Administrative Driving Prohibition and
Vehicle Impoundment Programs
43.001Prescribed blood drug concentrations and blood alcohol concentrations
43.002Prescribed requirements
43.003Prescribed documents or information
43.01Notice of driving prohibition
43.02-
43.07
Repealed
43.08Fees
43.09Monetary penalties — automatic roadside driving prohibitions
Division 44 — Mobility Aid Accessible Taxi Standards
44.1Interpretation
44.2Application
Part 1 — Accessible Taxis Manufactured or Converted Before September 16, 2019
44.21Interpretation
44.22Application
44.3CSA standard D409-92
44.4Door and emergency exit requirements
44.5Passenger seat quick-release
44.6Inside height
44.7Clearance requirements
44.8Mobility aid securement and occupant restraint
44.9Entry ramp requirement and standards
Part 2 — Accessible Taxis Manufactured or Converted on or After September 16, 2019
44.91Interpretation
44.92Application
44.93CSA standard D409
44.94Mobility aid securement and occupant restraint
Division 45 — Indefinite Licence Suspensions
45.01Certificate of service
Division 46 — Remedial and Ignition Interlock Programs
46.01Definitions
46.02Mandatory remedial programs
46.03Mandatory ignition interlock programs
46.04Points for events
46.05Multiple events from one or related actions
46.06Driving prohibition or conviction removed from driving record
46.07Suspension of points
46.08Medical condition
46.09Completion of remedial programs
46.10Fees
Division 47 — Speed Limits and Traffic Rules
if Official Vehicle Parked on a Highway
47.01Definition
47.02When an official vehicle is stopped