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MOTOR VEHICLE ACT REGULATIONS — Continued
B.C. Reg. 26/58

Schedule 1

[en. B.C. Reg. 598/77, s. 1; am. B.C. Regs. 301/86, s. 3; 443/88, s. 1;
55/89; 7/90; 72/90, s. 2; 35/92; 287/93, s. 2; 230/94; 12/95; 16/96;
 6/2001, ss. 2 to 10; 90/2001; 319/2003, App., s. 1.]

Note: For any of the following signs displaying a maximum speed, the abbreviation "km/h" is optional and may, but need not, appear either on the sign itself or on a tab as shown and described below.


60 x 60 cm

STOP (Regulatory)
Come to a complete stop and only proceed when it is safe to do so.
Colour:
White on red, fully reflectorized.


40 x 40 cm

STOP TRAFFIC CONTROL PADDLE (Regulatory)
Come to a complete stop and only proceed when directed by the sign operator.
Colour:
White on red, fully reflectorized.


40 x 40 cm

SLOW TRAFFIC CONTROL PADDLE (Warning)
Proceed slowly until clear of caution area.
Colour:
Black on yellow, reflectorized background.


75 x 75 x 75 cm

YIELD (Regulatory)
Yield the right of way to all other traffic, stopping if necessary.
Colour:
White inner triangle and border on red background, fully reflectorized.


90 x 120 cm

YIELD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC (Regulatory)
This sign indicates a single lane situation. Yield to all oncoming traffic, stopping if necessary.
Colour:
Black and red on white. Red and white reflectorized.


60 x 75 cm

MAXIMUM SPEED (Regulatory)
This sign indicates the maximum speed permitted, in kilometres per hour, under ideal conditions.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.


60 x 75 cm

MAXIMUM SPEED AHEAD
This sign gives information of lower maximum speed ahead.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.


60 x 75 cm

MAXIMUM SPEED UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED (Regulatory)
This sign displayed at the boundary of a geographical area indicates the maximum speed, in kilometres per hour, permitted in that area unless there is another sign in place showing another maximum speed.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.


45 x 90 cm

CREW WORKING MAXIMUM SPEED (Regulatory)
This sign creates a temporary speed zone and indicates the maximum speed permitted of 30, 40 or 50 kilometres per hour.
Colour:
Top: Black on orange. Bottom: Black on white. Background reflectorized.


45 x 90 cm

SURVEY CREW MAXIMUM SPEED (Regulatory)
This sign creates a temporary speed zone and indicates the maximum speed permitted of 30, 40 or 50 kilometres per hour.
Colour:
Top: Black on orange. Bottom: Black on white. Background reflectorized.


45 x 90 cm

RESUME SPEED
This sign indicates the end of a temporary speed zone.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.


60 x  30 cm

KILOMETRES PER HOUR (km/h) TAB (Regulatory)
This tab is optional and may, but need not, be used under any of the foregoing signs displaying a maximum speed to indicate that speeds shown on the signs are in kilometres per hour.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.


60 x 75 cm

KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS (Regulatory)
Vehicles must be driven in the right hand lane except when legally passing and overtaking other vehicles.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.


60 x 75 cm

SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT (Regulatory)
Vehicles proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic must use the right hand lane.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.


60 x 75 cm
VEHICLES INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING
60 km/h ON FREEWAY PROHIBITED
(Regulatory)
Certain vehicles, as specified on the sign, that are incapable of maintaining the indicated speed limit are prohibited on the roadway when this sign is displayed.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.

90 x 30 cm

ONE WAY (Regulatory)
This sign identifies a highway upon which traffic is allowed to travel only in the direction indicated by the arrow. "ONE WAY" text may be displayed within the arrow on the sign.
Colour:
White reflectorized arrow and border on black background.


60 x 60 cm

DO NOT ENTER (Regulatory)
Vehicles must not enter a highway marked by this sign.
Colour:
White background and horizontal bar, red disc and black border. Red and white reflectorized.


60 x 75 cm

TWO WAY TRAFFIC (Regulatory)
This sign indicates a 2 lane 2 way highway on which vehicles for each direction must proceed in their right hand lane unless legally overtaking and passing other vehicles.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.


60 x 75 cm

KEEP RIGHT (Regulatory)
Vehicles must keep to the right of any object upon which this sign is erected.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.

45 x 90 cm

NO TURN ON RED (Regulatory)
When this sign is displayed near a traffic signal, vehicles must not make a turn on a red signal. The right or left turn restriction may be displayed. A tab may be used below this sign to indicate time of day and days of week the restriction is in effect.
Colour:
Black and red on white reflectorized background.

60 x 60 cm

NO BICYCLES (Regulatory)
This sign means bicycle riding is prohibited beyond this point
Colour:
Black and red on white reflectorized background.

60 x 60 cm

NO PASSING (Regulatory)
Vehicles are prohibited from passing. This sign may be supplemented with a tab below it reading "PASSING PROHIBITED".
Colour:
Black and red on white reflectorized background.

TURN CONTROL SIGNS (Regulatory)
The following 4 signs each mean that all vehicles are restricted to making only the movement or movements permitted by the sign.


60 x 60 cm


60 x 60 cm


60 x 60 cm

Left Turn Only

Left or Right Turn Only

Right Turn Only


60 x 60 cm

 

Colour: The 3 signs above and the one to the left have green rings, black arrows and borders on white backgrounds. White and green reflectorized.

No Turns—Through Only

The following 3 signs each mean that all vehicles are not allowed to make the movement prohibited by the sign:
 


60 x 60 cm


60 x 60 cm


60 x 60 cm

No Left Turn

No U Turn

No Right Turn

Colour: The 3 signs above have red rings and diagonal bars, black arrows and borders on white backgrounds. Red and white reflectorized.

Conditional tabs may be used indicating the times and days of the week the control is in effect and what vehicle types are exempt. For example:

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

OR

Buses Exempt.

LANE USE SIGNS (Regulatory)
The following 5 signs each mean that all vehicles within a traffic lane, over which any of these signs is suspended, must make only the movement or movements indicated on the sign when arriving at the next intersection:

 


75 x 75 cm


75 x 75 cm


75 x 75 cm

This Lane Turn Left

This Lane Through

This Lane Turn Right


75 x 75 cm

Colour: White reflectorized arrows and borders on black backgrounds.


75 x 75 cm

This Lane Through or Turn Left

This Lane Through or Turn Right

 

60 x 60 cm

LANE USE SIGNS (Regulatory)
These signs, when erected on the shoulder of the road, indicate the mandatory lane use arrangement at the next intersection.
Colour:
White reflectorized arrows and borders on black backgrounds.

60 x 75 cm

60 x 60 cm

These signs, when erected over or prior to a 2-way left turn lane, indicate that the lane is subject to two way traffic for the purpose of accessing properties along that segment of road.
Colour:
White reflectorized arrows and borders on black backgrounds.


60 x 60 cm

DANGEROUS GOODS ROUTE SIGN (Regulatory)
This sign indicates that vehicles transporting dangerous goods as defined in the Transport of Dangerous Goods Act are permitted to travel along a street or highway.
Colour:
White background, green circle, black centre diamond and border. White and green reflectorized.


60 x 30 cm

This tab may be used for an educational period.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.


60 x 60 cm

DANGEROUS GOODS PROHIBITION SIGN (Regulatory)
This sign indicates that vehicles transporting dangerous goods as defined in the Transport of Dangerous Goods Act are prohibited from travelling upon a street or highway.
Colour:
White background, red circle and centre slash, black centre diamond and border. White and red reflectorized.


60 x 30 cm

This tab may be used for an educational period.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.

BUS LANE SIGNS (Regulatory)
The following are 4 examples of signs which, when any of them are erected over or adjacent to a traffic
lane, mean the lane so signed and indicated is reserved for the exclusive use of buses:
Colour: Black on white reflectorized background. White reflectorized diamond on black background.
Any of these signs may be modified by the addition of times and days during which the bus lane regulations are applicable.

90 x 30 cm
This tab may be used above or below any bus lane sign for an educational period.
Colour: Black on white reflectorized background.
Tabs measuring 90 cm x 30 cm and bearing supplemental messages such as "AHEAD", "BEGINS",
"ENDS", "LEFT LANE", "RIGHT LANE", etc., may be added above or below any bus lane sign.
Colour: Black on white reflectorized background.


90 x 120 cm

VANPOOL (Regulatory)
This sign, when erected in advance of a traffic lane, indicates the required occupancy in order for a vehicle, other than a bus, to use that lane.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.


75 x 75 cm


90 x 40 cm

VANPOOL (Regulatory)
These signs, when erected over or adjacent to a traffic lane, indicate that vanpool vehicles are permitted to use that lane.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background. White reflectorized diamond on black background.

HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANE SIGNS (Regulatory)
The following are 8 examples of signs which, when any of them are erected over or adjacent to a traffic lane, mean the lane so signed and indicated is reserved for the exclusive use of high occupancy vehicles and other permitted vehicles.


R-211 D
90 cm x 120 cm


R-211 D (3)
90 cm x 120 cm


R-211 L
90 cm x 120 cm


R-211 L (3)
90 cm x 120 cm


R-211 R
90 cm x 120 cm


R-211 R (3)
90 cm x 120 cm


R-240
90 cm x 120 cm


R-240 (3)
90 cm x 120 cm

Colour: Black on white reflectorized background. White reflectorized diamond on black background.
Any of these signs may be modified by the addition of times and days during which the high occupancy vehicle lane regulations are applicable.


R-226
90 cm x 30 cm

This tab may be used above or below any high occupancy vehicle lane sign for an educational period.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.
Tabs measuring 90 cm x 30 cm and bearing supplemental messages such as "AHEAD", "BEGINS", "ENDS", "LEFT LANE", "RIGHT LANE", etc. may be added above or below any high occupancy vehicle lane sign.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.

90 x 30 cm

MOTORCYCLES OK (Regulatory)
This sign confirms that motorcyclists are permitted in high occupancy vehicle lanes.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.

60 x 60 cm

60 x 60 cm

TRUCK SIGNS (Regulatory)
These signs indicate that trucks, defined as "commercial vehicles" in the Commercial Transport Act, are either permitted (green circle) or prohibited (red circle with diagonal line). Arrow tabs may be used below these signs to indicate truck routes or lane designations. The truck symbol only may be combined within any sign to convey information or regulation that pertains to truck traffic only. Conditional tabs may be added below these signs to specify vehicle types, time of day, day of week or Gross Vehicle Weight limits.
Colour:
Black and red or green on white reflectorized background.


120 x 100 cm

120 x 90 cm

TRUCK BRAKE CHECK (Regulatory)
This sign mandates trucks to enter a brake check area to inspect
brake systems. Signs may be displayed with or without a dashed border.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.


90 x 120 cm

90 x 120 cm

TRUCKS STOP HERE CHECK BRAKES (Regulatory)
This sign is used in brake check areas to instruct truck drivers
to inspect brake systems. Signs may be displayed with or
without a dashed border.
Colour:
Black ("TRUCKS" in red or black) on white reflectorized background.


60 x 60 cm

PEDESTRIAN (Warning)
Pedestrians may be walking along or crossing the highway at any time.
Colour:
Black on yellow reflectorized background.


60 x 60 cm

SCHOOL AREA (Warning)
This sign indicates there is a school nearby and school children may be present near or on the roadway.
Colour:
Black on fluorescent yellow-green background.


60 x 60 cm

SCHOOL CROSSWALK AHEAD (Warning)
This sign warns that school children may be crossing the highway in a crosswalk ahead.
Colour:
Black on fluorescent yellow-green background.


60 x 60 cm

PLAYGROUND AREA (Warning)
A playground area is located nearby. Children may be walking along or crossing over the highway.
Colour:
Black on yellow reflectorized background.

45 x 60 cm


45 x 45 cm

30 KILOMETRES PER HOUR TAB (Regulatory)
When used below the "School Area (Warning)" sign this tab establishes a maximum speed zone of 30 kilometres per hour on school days between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or as otherwise specified. This tab may be amended with the text "8AM – 5PM SCHOOL DAYS" or other times in place of "8AM – 5PM" as specified. A period of time otherwise specified must not commence later than 8 a.m. or end earlier than 5 p.m.
When used below the "Playground Area (Warning)" sign the tab establishes a 30 kilometre per hour zone from dawn to dusk daily.
In both cases, the back of the sign assembly for the opposite direction of travel terminates the 30 km/h speed zone.
Colour:
Black on white background.


60 x 60 cm

50 KILOMETRES PER HOUR WHEN CHILDREN ON HIGHWAY TAB (Regulatory)
When used below the "School Area (Warning)" sign this tab establishes a maximum speed zone which must be observed whenever a child or children are on the travelled roadway or the shoulders, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on school days. When used below the "Playground Area (Warning)" sign this tab establishes a maximum speed zone which must be observed whenever a child or children are on the travelled roadway or the shoulders, from dawn to dusk. In either case, the back of the sign assembly erected for the opposite direction of travel designates the end of the restricted zone. The symbol "km/h" placed on the tab, or on a separate tab mounted below, indicates that the maximum speed shown is in kilometres per hour.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.

  


60 x 75 cm


60 x 75 cm

PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK (Regulatory)
These signs mark the site of a pedestrian crosswalk. Motorists are required to yield the right of way to pedestrians within the crosswalk in accordance with the law.
The pedestrian symbols on the signs shall be oriented to face toward the centre of the roadway. The motorist will face one sign on the right side or over the roadway and one sign on the left side or over the roadway.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.


60x75 cm


 60x75 cm

SCHOOL CROSSWALK (Regulatory)
These signs mark the site of a school crosswalk. Motorists are required to yield the right of way to pedestrians within the crosswalk in accordance with the law. The school children symbols on the signs shall be oriented to face toward the centre of the roadway. The motorist will face one sign on the right side or over the roadway and one sign on the left side or over the roadway.
Colour:
Black on white reflectorized background.


60x75 cm (Sign)
20 cm (Lens)
(Right Side)


60 x 75 cm (Sign)
20 cm (Lens)
(Left Side)

SPECIAL PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK (Regulatory)
These signs mark the site of a pedestrian crosswalk. Motorists are required to yield the right of way to pedestrians within the crosswalk in accordance with the law.
Two signs are to be mounted overhead per approach with each pedestrian symbol oriented to face toward the centre of the roadway. One sign shall be located over the right side of the roadway and the other sign shall be located over the left side of the roadway.
Each overhead sign shall contain internal illumination, down lighting for the crosswalk area, and one flashing yellow beacon.
The two flashing yellow beacons per approach shall flash alternately and be pedestrian activated.
Colour:
White symbol and border on black background.


45 x 60 cm

WALK ON LEFT FACING TRAFFIC (Regulatory)
This sign indicates that pedestrians must walk on the extreme left hand side of the left highway shoulder.
Colour:
Black on white background.


90 x 120 cm

DO NOT PASS SCHOOL BUS WHEN RED LIGHTS ARE FLASHING (Regulatory)
This sign indicates that it is illegal to pass, in either direction, a stopped school bus upon which red lights are flashing alternately.
Colour:
Black on white except lights are red and bus is yellow. Red, yellow and white reflectorized.


75 x 75 cm

ADVANCE LOW CLEARANCE (Warning)
This sign warns of a low overhead clearance and shows the height in metres from the roadway surface to the overhead obstruction.
Colour:
Black on yellow reflectorized background.


90 x 60 cm

LOW CLEARANCE (Warning)
This sign is placed on an overhead obstruction to indicate the height in metres from the road surface to the obstruction.
Colour:
Black on yellow reflectorized background.


45 x 45 cm

ADVISORY SPEED TAB (Warning)
This sign is displayed below warning signs to indicate the safe speed in kilometres per hour at which it is advisable to proceed under normal driving conditions.
Colour:
Black on yellow reflectorized background.


75 x 75 cm

STOP AHEAD (Warning)
This sign warns of a stop ahead.
Colour:
Red octagon, black arrow and border on yellow background. Red and yellow reflectorized.


75 x 75 cm

SIGNALS AHEAD (Warning)
This sign warns of traffic signal lights ahead.
Colour:
Red, yellow and green discs (top to bottom) in black vertical rectangle. Black border and yellow background. Red, yellow and green reflectorized.


90 x 120 cm
ADVISORY EXIT SPEED (Warning)
This sign indicates the speed, in kilometres per hour, at which it is advisable to proceed along an exit ramp, under normal conditions, after leaving a freeway roadway.
Colour: Black on yellow reflectorized background.

90 x 120 cm
VEHICLES OVER 5 500 kg REPORT TO SCALE (Regulatory)
This sign mandates commercial vehicles to report to the upcoming weigh scale if it is open. The vehicle weight indicated on the sign may be varied to suit conditions.
Colour: black on white reflectorized background.


60 x 60 cm

WARNING SIGNS (Warning)
Warning signs have black messages on a diamond shaped, yellow reflectorized background. The minimum size for warning signs is 60 cm x 60 cm.

Schedule 2

[en. B.C. Reg. 598/77, s. 1; am. B.C. Reg. 443/88, s. 2.]


30 x 30 cm

NO STOPPING ANY TIME (Regulatory)
Vehicles must not be stopped at any time in a zone marked by signs of this type. Arrows indicate directions in which the zone applies.
Colour:
Black stop symbol and arrows, red ring and diagonal bar on white background. Red and white reflectorized.


30 x 45 cm

NO STOPPING (Specified periods) (Regulatory)
Vehicles must not be stopped in a zone marked by signs of this type on the days and during the periods specified on the signs. Arrows indicate directions in which the zone applies.
Colour:
Black stop symbol, arrows, numerals and letters, red ring and diagonal stroke on white background. Red and white reflectorized.


30 x 30 cm

NO PARKING ANY TIME (Regulatory)
Vehicles must not be parked at any time in a zone marked by signs of this type. Arrows indicate directions in which the zone applies.
Colour:
Black letter and arrows, red ring and diagonal stroke on white background. Red and white reflectorized.


30 x 45 cm

NO PARKING (Specified periods) (Regulatory)
Vehicles must not be parked in a zone marked by signs of this type on the days and during the periods specified on the signs. Arrows indicate directions in which the zone applies.
Colour:
Black arrows, letters and numerals; red ring and diagonal stroke on white background. Red and white reflectorized.


30 x 45 cm

PARKING PERMITTED (Specified periods) (Regulatory)
Vehicles may be parked in a zone marked by signs of this type for a period not exceeding the number of minutes or hours specified on the signs. Such restriction is only in effect on the days and during the periods also specified. Arrows indicate the direction in which the zone applies.
Colour:
Black arrows, letters and numerals and green ring on white background. Green and white reflectorized.


30 x 60 cm

DISABLED PARKING (Regulatory)
Only vehicles transporting or driven by disabled persons may park in parking spaces which display this sign.
Colour:
White background throughout, red top circle and centre slash, black centre "P", green bottom circle, black centre symbol, black arrows and black border. White, red and green reflectorized.

If any signs in this schedule are so located that they are adequately illuminated during the hours of darkness by street lighting or other similar light sources, then the requirement for reflectorization may be waived.

Schedule 3

[en. B.C. Reg. 6/2001, s. 11; am B.C. Reg. 319/2003, App., S. 2.]


60 x 60 cm

SCHOOL AREA (Warning)
A school is located nearby and school children may be walking along or crossing over the highway.
Colour:
White on blue, fully reflectorized.


60 x 60 cm

SCHOOL CROSSWALK (Warning)
School children may be crossing the highway.
Colour:
Black on yellow reflectorized background.

45 x 30 cm
30 KILOMETRES PER HOUR TAB (Regulatory)
When used below the "School Area (Warning)" sign this tab establishes a maximum speed zone of 30 kilometres per hour between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on school days. When used below the "Playground Area (Warning)" sign the tab establishes a maximum speed zone of 30 kilometres per hour from dawn to dusk. In either case, the back of the sign assembly erected for the opposite direction of travel designates the end of the restricted zone.
Colour:
Black on white background.

Schedule 4

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