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Owners of qualifying EVs will no longer need an ‘OK’ decal to drive their single-occupancy EV in an HOV lane. Going forward, ...
Red means stop, yellow means prepare for a red (stop if safe), and green means go. But what does flashing green mean? Someone recently asked us if we could clarify this for them and here’s the answer.
Newest edition of the Avoid Engine Braking sign (I-076 series), released fall 2021. Engine brakes are an important piece of safety equipment for commercial vehicle operators. Trouble is, they can ...
We introduced better chain-up regulations for commercial vehicles, which provide more clarity for professional drivers, in 2018. This means safer roads. The changes came in the wake of one of our ...
We review the new BC highway maintenance contract specifications and outline how the maintenance contractors that are taking them on.
What to do if you hit black ice Stay calm. Keep the steering wheel straight and DO NOT hit the brakes. Instead, ease off the gas pedal and if you can – shift into a lower gear to gain more control.
Seven safety tips to help safety and your travel over high elevation passes, such as the Coquihalla, Rogers Pass and others. Please drive safely.
Do you own property along a BC highway? If you do, you may have some questions about driveway culverts and culvert maintenance. You’ve come to the right place. Whether you are constructing a new ...
Employees working at the Transportation Management Centre of BC (TMC), has a big job getting BC highway info to travellers via DriveBC and other routes, 24/7.
Winter doesn’t mess with the Lower Mainland all too often. But when it does, our maintenance efforts go beyond the standard plowing and sanding of highways. Our attention is also drawn skyward to the ...
The Hope Slide was the largest known landslide in Canadian history. We recently uncovered a series of never before seen images documenting the event and recovery.