Regulations
Exemption Granting Paper Record of Duty Status for Motor Carriers To/From Motion Picture or TV Production Site
The purpose of this exemption is to enable eligible motor carriers and their drivers engaged in transportation of goods or passengers to or from a motion picture or television production site, between and through all ten provinces to maintain or complete a paper record of duty status as outlined in section 82 of the Regulations.
Reminder: Speed Limiter Mandate Coming to BC in April
As of April 5, 2024, British Columbia is set to implement a speed limiter mandate, marking a significant step forward in enhancing safety on the province’s roads.
This mandate applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 11,793 kg and manufactured after 1994. It requires these vehicles to activate their speed-limiting systems by April 5, 2024, which will contribute to improved safety by restricting these vehicles to a maximum speed of 105 km/h on B.C. highways.
CVSA Emergency Response Information Update – Webinar
Hosted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), this webinar aims to address common violations encountered during roadside inspections
Particularly focusing on "maintenance and/or accessibility of emergency response information" and "emergency response information missing or incomplete." These violations not only pose risks to public safety but also potentially result in penalties for non-compliant operators.
New Legislation Paves the Way for Streamlined Insurance Transactions on Leased Vehicles
The Province of British Columbia has passed Bill 28/2023, the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, which marks a significant step toward enhancing the efficiency of insurance transactions on leased vehicles, benefiting both lessors and lessees.
BCTA Applauds Provincial Speed Limiter Mandate for Safer Roads and Reduced Emissions
In a significant move toward enhancing road safety and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, BCTA celebrates the BC government's decision to implement a provincial speed limiter mandate, effective April 5, 2024. This mandate, a long-standing request from the BCTA, applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 11,793 kg and manufactured after 1994.
Strengthened Measures to Enhance Safety on B.C. Highways for Commercial Vehicles
To ensure safer highway travel, the province of British Columbia is implementing tougher actions to deter trucks from colliding with overpasses and other infrastructure. The new measures, targeting unsafe commercial-vehicle drivers, include escalating consequences for trucking companies involved in infrastructure crashes.
Reminder: Federally Regulated Employers to Provide Access to Menstrual Products
Starting December 15, federally regulated employers must provide menstrual products to workers at no cost while in the workplace.
This includes putting pads and tampons in washrooms or another space controlled by the employer so that any worker who needs them (including cisgender women, non-binary individuals, transgender men, and intersex individuals) during their workdays has access.
CARM Client Portal 101 Webinar: Register Today
CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) team is pleased to introduce a series of webinars aimed at providing comprehensive insights into the implications of CARM.
Specifically designed for small and medium businesses, they will guide you through the necessary steps to register on the CARM Client Portal.
Registration is required to participate in upcoming CBSA webinars, please see below for more info: