Table of Contents - Motor Vehicle Act

Contents
Section
	1	Definitions
Part 1
	2	Application of Act
	3	Registration and licence
	4	Restriction on registration
	5	Interim licence
	6	Payment of premium
	7	Underage applicants
	8	Licences for farm tractors
	9	Special licence for motor vehicles used in industry
	10	Special licence for tractors, etc.
	11	Carrying of licence
	12	Number plates
	13	Offences
	14	Change of address or name
	15	Notice of change made in motor vehicle
	16	New vehicle identification numbers
	17	Transfer of motor vehicle
	17.1	Irreparable and salvage vehicles
	18	Transfer on death if estate small
	19	Registration of dissolved company suspended
	20	Notice of removal or destruction of motor vehicle
	21	Registration of foreign motor vehicles and trailers
	22	Reciprocal arrangements
	23	Classes of drivers' licences
	24	Offences
	25	Application for licence
	25.1	Remedial courses and programs for drivers
	26	Refusal to issue a licence, permit, etc.
	26.1	Cancellation of driver's licence
	27	Short term driver's licence
	28	Inspection of vehicles and refusal to issue licence
	28.1	Not in force. Repealed.
	28.2	Inspection of vehicles and refusal of licence or permit
	28.3	Refusal to issue licence and plates for irreparable and salvage vehicles
	29	Examination of licensees
	30	No refund for driver's licence fee
	31	Change of address or name
	32	Application for minor's licence
	33	Production of licence and liability card, duplicates
	34	Exemption of non-resident and new resident drivers
	35	Consular exemptions
	36	Municipal chauffeur permits
	37	Employment of unlicensed driver
	38	Demonstration licence
	39	Inspections respecting demonstration licences
	40	Refund of fees
	41	Transporters' licences
	42	Manufacturer's licence
	43	Operation of motor vehicle by customer
	44	Repairer's licence
	45	Operation of demonstration cars by written consent
	46	Offences
	47	Pollution control devices on motor vehicles
	48	Renewal of motor vehicle licence and air pollution emission
	49	Regulation of motor vehicle air pollution emission
	50	Motor vehicle compliance with exhaust emission standards
	51	Substitution of new licence if number plate or badge lost
	52	Carrying of revenue receipt in place of licence
	53	Passengers on motorcycles
	54	Permitting passengers on motorcycles
	55	Operating motorcycle
	56	Letting vehicles for hire
	57	Used vehicle records and plates
	58	Removal or obliteration of engine or vehicle identification number prohibited
	59	Offence
	60	Term and duration of licences
	61	Cancellation of driver's licence
	62	Fees
	63	Rebate of part of licence fees
	64	Recovery of licence fees
	65	Accounting
	66	Persons authorized to take affidavits
	67	Accident reports
	68	Duty of driver at accident
	69	False statements, misuse of number plates, licence or permit
	70	Use of another's licence or permit; failure to permit inspection
	71	Production of motor vehicle licences
	72	Transporting animals
	73	Failing to stop and state name
	74	Alteration and use of fictitious number plates or documents
	75	General offence
	76	No suspended sentence where minimum punishment
	77	Application of fines
	78	Limitation of actions
	79	Arrest without warrant
	80	Onus of proof of licence
	81	Evidence of licence or permit
	82	Records and proof
	82.1	Electronic records
	83	Liability of owner for contravention of Act
	83.1	Liability of owner for speeding and traffic light violations
	83.2	Certificate as evidence
	84	Duty to give information
	85	Offence
	86	Responsibility of owner or lessee in certain cases
	87	Liability of partners
	88	Liability of licensees for offences of employees
Part 2 — Suspensions of Licences and Prohibitions from Driving
	89	Deemed suspension
	90	Suspension and cancellation of vehicle licences, etc.
	90.1 and 90.2	Not in force. Repealed.
	90.3	12 hour suspension
	90.4	Driving while suspended
	91	Prohibition against driving if there is an unsatisfied judgment
	92	Prohibition against driving relating to fitness or ability to drive
	93	Prohibition against driving by superintendent
	93.1	Access to driving records
	93.2	Notification by superintendent of prohibition action
	94	Appeal of prohibition against driving
	94.1	Notice of driving prohibition
	94.2	Effect of notice of driving prohibition
	94.3	Duties of peace officer
	94.4	Review of driving prohibition
	94.5	Considerations
	94.6	Decision of the superintendent
	95	Driving while prohibited
	96	Driver to surrender licence
	97	Notice of prohibition
	97.1	Driver's licence forwarded to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
	98	Court prohibition against driving
	99	Automatic prohibition against driving on conviction
	100	Prohibition against driving for failing to stop
	101	Stay of prohibition against driving
	102	Driving while prohibited by court order or operation of law
	103	Deemed prior convictions
	104	Reporting conviction or judgment
	104.1	Impoundment of a motor vehicle: unlicensed drivers
	104.2	Liability for impoundment
	104.3	Period of impoundment
	104.4	Duties of peace officer
	104.5	Storage of impounded motor vehicle
	104.6	Review of impoundment
	104.7	Considerations
	104.8	Decision of the superintendent
	104.9	Application of section 104.3 (2)
	104.91	Compassionate release of motor vehicle
	104.92	Release of motor vehicle after impoundment period
	104.93	Owner's right against driver
	104.94	Superintendent may indemnify for wrongful impoundment
	104.95	Appropriation
	105	Impoundment of a motor vehicle
	105.1	Impoundment of a motor vehicle: prohibited and suspended drivers
	105.2	Period of impoundment
	105.3	Duties of peace officer
	105.4	Storage of impounded motor vehicle
	105.5	Review of impoundment
	105.6	Considerations
	105.7	Decision of the superintendent
	105.8	Application of section 105.2 (2)
	105.9	Compassionate release of motor vehicle
	105.91	Release of motor vehicle after impoundment period
	105.92	Owner's right against driver
	105.93	Superintendent may indemnify for wrongful impoundment
	105.94	Appropriation
	105.95	Early release of motor vehicle on grounds of economic hardship: unlicensed drivers and prohibited drivers
	106	Proof of financial responsibility
	107	Service of unlicensed insurer
	108	Notice to insurer
	109	Implied covenant
	110	Default of insurer
	111	Issue of financial responsibility card
	112	Cancellation of financial responsibility card
	113	Garage and sales agency policy
	114	Return of security given in proof
	115	Information to be furnished by Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
	116	Certified abstract
	116.1	Director of Commercial Vehicle Safety and staff
	117	Superintendent may delegate
	118	Appointment of superintendent and staff
Part 2.1 — Appeals and Show Cause Hearings
	118.1	Definitions
	118.2	Superintendent may assign appeal officers
	118.3	Jurisdiction
	118.4	Right to show cause to the superintendent against certain proposed actions
	118.5	Show cause procedure
	118.6	Show cause hearing decisions
	118.7	Right of appeal — certain other decisions
	118.8	Appeal procedure
	118.9	Written submissions
	118.91	Powers of superintendent on an appeal
	118.92	Regulations
	118.93	Repealed
Part 2.2 — Show Cause Hearings and Reconsiderations about Commercial Motor Vehicles
	118.94	Definitions
	118.95	Suspensions
	118.96	Cancellations and restrictions
	118.97	Right to show cause and request for reconsideration
	118.98	General reconsideration power of the director
	118.99	Show cause hearings and reconsiderations
	118.991	Direction to cancel commercial vehicle licences and permits
	118.992	Power to make regulations
Part 3
	119	Definitions
	120	Application
	121	Construction and maintenance vehicles
	122	Exemption for emergency vehicles
	123	Police traffic direction
	124	Municipal powers
	125	Obeying traffic controls
	125.1	Traffic control signals inoperative
	126	Traffic control signals
	127	Green light
	128	Yellow light
	129	Red light
	130	Arrows
	131	Flashing lights
	132	Pedestrian controls
	133	Pedestrian controlled signal
	134	Lane direction control signals
	135	Obstruction of signal prohibited
	135.1	Prohibition against obstruction of traffic light safety devices
	136	Commercial advertising
	137	Altering signal
	138	Work in progress
	139	Erection of speed sign
	140	Obedience to speed signs
	141	Obeying flagger
	142	Removal of temporary sign
	143	Newly painted lines
	144	Careless driving prohibited
	145	Slow driving
	146	Speed limits
	147	Schools and playgrounds
	148	Excessive speeding
	148.1	Fines for speeding offences
	149	Meeting school bus
	150	Driver on right
	151	Driving on laned roadway
	152	High occupancy vehicle lane
	153	Bus lane
	154	Passing when meeting vehicle
	155	Highway lines
	156	Suspension of sections 151 and 155
	157	Duty when overtaking
	158	Passing on right
	159	Passing on left
	160	Clear view on passing
	161	Obedience to traffic signals
	162	Following too closely
	163	Divided highways
	164	Entering controlled access highway
	165	Turning at intersections
	166	Turning left other than at intersection
	167	Turning right other than at intersection
	168	Reverse turn
	169	Starting vehicle
	169.1	Yielding to bus
	170	Signals on turning
	171	Means of signalling
	172	Left hand drive signals
	173	Yield signs
	174	Yielding right of way on left turn
	175	Entering through highway
	176	Emerging from alleys
	177	Approach of emergency vehicle
	178	Repealed
	179	Rights of way between vehicle and pedestrian
	180	Crossing at other than crosswalk
	181	Duty of driver
	182	Pedestrian walking along highway
	182.1	Motor assisted cycles
	183	Rights and duties of operator of cycle
	184	Bicycle safety helmets
	185	Railway crossings
	186	Stopping at intersections
	187	Where parking prohibited
	188	Police may move parked vehicle
	189	When vehicle stopping prohibited
	190	Manner of parking
	191	Leaving parked vehicle
	192	Parking on private property
	193	Caution in backing vehicle
	194	Motorcycles
	195	Requirements for moving vehicle
	196	Travelling through canyons
	197	Coasting down grade
	198	Following fire vehicle
	199	Driving over fire hose
	200	Driving on sidewalk
	201	Sign as evidence
	202	Repealed
	203	When opening door prohibited
	204	Depositing articles on highway
	205	Repealed
	206	Transporting explosives
	207	Warning devices
	208	Safety equipment
	209	Regulations respecting highways in municipalities
	210	Power to make regulations
	211	Power to establish forms
	211.1	Power to prescribe for electronic information
	212	Regulations respecting safety
	212.1	Operator's duty to provide information
	212.2	Regulations respecting vehicles having safety certificates
	213	Evidence of weight of vehicle or load
	214	Signs
Part 4
	215	24 hour prohibition
	215.1	Review of driving prohibition
	215.2	Considerations
	215.3	Decision of the superintendent
	215.4	24 hour impoundment of motor vehicle
	216	Power to make regulations
	217	Inspections
	218	Standards and approvals
	218.1	Driver control programs
	219	Equipment of motor vehicles
	220	Seat belt assembly
	221	Motorcycle safety helmets
	222	Sale of motor vehicle contrary to regulations
	223	Canada Safety Standards
	224	Driving with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in blood
	225	Demand for blood sample
	226	Refusal to give blood sample
	227	Proof of blood sample
	228	Civil liability
	229	No legal obligation
	230	Report of psychologist, optometrist and medical practitioner
	231	Not in Force
Part 5
	232	Suspension on conviction for certain offences
	233	Reinstatement of suspended licence
	234	Driving while suspended
	235	Driver to surrender licence
	236	Stay of suspension against driving
Part 6 — Carriers
	237	Definitions
	238	Operating requirements for business vehicles
	239	Power to search business vehicles
	240	Liability for act or omission of employee
Part 7 — Impoundment for Racing
	241	Definitions
	242	Impoundment of a motor vehicle for racing
	243	30 day impoundment
	244	Duties of peace officer
	245	Release to owner who was not the operator
	246	Review of impoundment
	247	Considerations for review under section 246
	248	Decision of the superintendent

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Motor Vehicle Act

[RSBC 1996] CHAPTER 318