New safety measures targets B.C. commercial vehicles
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CHILLIWACK — Starting today, new regulations under B.C.’s Motor Vehicle Act require commercial vehicles with dump boxes that can rise above 4.15 metres to have in-cab warning devices installed. The new mandate is meant to improve road safety for all drivers by preventing infrastructure crashes caused by raised dump boxes.
The regulation applies to all commercial vehicles operating in B.C., including those from out of province. Drivers of non-compliant vehicles will face a $598 fine, as announced by the Province in December 2023.
In-cab warning devices, which provide visual or audio alerts, are expected to significantly reduce the number of crashes where dump boxes impact overpasses and other infrastructure. The crashes can cause extensive damage and disrupt the movement of people and goods, posing safety risks to all road users.
While the majority of truck drivers operate responsibly, the trucking industry has supported stricter measures to address the actions of a small number of irresponsible operators. The new regulation is part of a broader strategy by the Province to improve road safety, which includes progressive enforcement, increased fines, enabling courts to impose significant penalties, and collaborating with other Canadian provinces to address unsafe carrier operations across jurisdictions.
