| 2026 |
Circular 01-26 |
Date Extension and Approval Validity - Extraordinary Load Approvals |
2026/02/25 |
| 2025 |
Circular 01-25 |
Circular to advise of a new preapproved route for specific 9, 10 and 11-axle configurations traveling along
Highway 16, from the BC/AB Border to Prince Rupert, and Hwy 37, between Hwy 16 and Kitimat. |
2025/06/18 |
| 2024 |
Circular 02-24 |
Changes to Commercial Transport Regulations to Input Compliance Circulars for Wide Base Single Tires and Logging Trucks into Regulations. |
2024/07/16 |
| 2024 |
Circular 02-22 |
Extension of Allowances for Hydro Vac Trucks with Front Mounted Hose Reels Under General Authorization and Letter of Authorization Trial. |
2024/06/05 |
| 2024 |
Circular 01-24 |
Review of Permit Conditions for Carriers Transporting Oversize Loads |
2024/02/05 |
| 2024 |
Circular 03-21 |
New Weight Allowances for Commercial Trucks, Truck Tractors and Buses Powered by Electricity or Hydrogen/Diesel Bi-Fuel, and Changes to Existing Weight Allowances for Full Size Commercial Vehicles Powered by LNG, CNG or LNG/Diesel |
2024/05/09 |
| 2022 |
Circular 02-22 |
Allowances for Hydro Vac Trucks with Front Mounted Hose Reels Under General Authorization and Letter of Authorization Trial |
2022/11/08 |
| 2022 |
Circular 01-22 |
Increase of Length to RV Trailers with 5th Wheel Hitch, with a GVW under 10,000kg |
2025/06/17 |
| 2021 |
Circular 04-21 |
Changes to Pilot Car Requirements and Travel Times for Oversize Loads |
2021/08/25 |
| 2021 |
Circular 02-21 |
This circular 02-21 provides clarity about the inclusion of ‘storage tanks’ in the fixed equipment
policy, and in particular, makes it clear that only empty travel is allowed. |
2021/04/20 |
| 2021 |
Circular 01-21 |
Single trip or term permits may be issued to operate tractor-semi-trailer combinations that include extended length semi-trailers |
2021/03/17 |
| 2021 |
Circular 06-19 |
Trial of Length Allowances for Autotarp Systems is Concluded - Allowances Will Continue Pending Further Notice |
2021/01/28 |
| 2020 |
Circular 03-20 |
Non-Resident Single Trip and Quarterly Third Party Liability Changes |
2020/08/12 |
| 2019 |
Circular 09-19 |
Clarification of Dimensional Requirements for Pony and Full Trailers Under 10,000 kg GVWR |
2019/12/19 |
| 2019 |
Circular 05-19 |
Application Process for Overweight or Oversize Fire Apparatus - October 2019 |
2019/10/16 |
| 2019 |
Circular 04-19 |
Changes to T-Forms and Overall Width for Non-Reducible Loads in the Peace River Area - April 2019 |
2019/04/17 |
| 2019 |
Circular 01-19 |
Limited hitch offset exemption for flatbed tow trucks towing motor vehicles |
2019/02/28 |
| 2018 |
Circular 03-18 |
Introduction of the Project Cargo Corridor Pilot |
2018/12/17 |
| 2018 |
Circular 02-18 |
Travel Restrictions for Oversize/Overweight Loads During Travel Advisories |
2018/10/16 |
| 2017 |
Circular 08-17 |
Requirements for automobile transporter configurations operating in British Columbia. |
2017/12/27 |
| 2017 |
Circular 05-17 |
Axle Spacings for Weigh Slips and Supervised Bridge Crossing Conditions |
2017/10/20 |
| 2017 |
Circular 10-16 |
Notice of Introduction of Pilot Car Load Movement Guidelines |
2017/02/14 |
| 2017 |
Circular 01-17 |
Changes to Policies Affecting Long Wheelbase Tractors |
2017/01/10 |
| 2016 |
Circular 07-16 |
Financial responsibility for out-of-province operators |
2016/08/09 |
| 2016 |
Circular 06-16 |
Increase to the Length of Aerodynamic Devices Fitted to the Rear of Trucks, Trailers and Semi-Trailers |
2016/08/08 |
| 2016 |
Circular 05-16 |
B-Train Overall Length Increased to 27.5 m |
2016/08/08 |
| 2016 |
Circular 02-16 |
Implementation of new 2016 Vehicle Inspection Manual |
2016/06/29 |
| 2016 |
Circular 01-16 |
Amendment Additional Axle Weight Allowances for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)/Diesel Bi-fueled Trucks, Truck Tractors, or Buses. |
2021/05/14 |
| Compliance, Education and Policy |
Circular 15-11 |
To advise that a Letter of Authorization permit is available for B Train, Super B Train, and hayrack semi-trailer logging configurations equipped with manual lift axles that are chained up during highway operation (as per the conditions of section 7.11 of the Commercial Transport Regulations (CTR)).
The Letter of Authorization permit will be available only to vehicle configurations that have one or two manual lift axles on the lead trailer (3-axle leads for Super B Trains or 2-axle leads for B Trains.). The Letter of Authorization permit will contain specific conditions for operation of the non compliant lift axles. |
2011/12/01 |
| 2015 |
Circular 02-15 |
Deadline for Planned Trailer Axle Weight Reductions Extended to December 31, 2017 for Affected Vehicles |
2015/12/21 |
| 2014 |
Circular 04-14 |
Deadline for Planned Trailer Axle Weight Reductions Extended to December 31, 2015 for Affected Vehicles |
2014/06/30 |
| 2014 |
Circular 03-14 |
Inspection Station/Weigh Scale Bypass Policy for Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO), Wildfire Management Branch - Initial Attack Fire Suppression Vehicles |
2014/06/19 |
| 2014 |
Circular 02-14 |
Amendment Additional Axle Weight Allowances for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueled Trucks or Truck Tractors |
2021/05/14 |
| 2014 |
Circular 01-14 |
Booster Axle Controls on Ready-Mix Concrete Trucks |
2014/02/25 |
| 2013 |
Circular 04-13 |
REVISED - Amended National Safety Code (NSC) 10 Cargo Securement Standard |
2013/08/15 |
| 2013 |
Circular 03-13 |
AMENDED National Safety Code (NSC) 10 Cargo Securement Standard |
2013/08/02 |
| 2013 |
Circular 02-13 |
AMENDED Preapproved and Unladen Heavy Haul (HH) Combinations Travelling on Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) Designated Routes Without a Pilot Car. |
2013/08/01 |
| 2013 |
Circular 01-13 |
Commercial Transport Travel Times - End of Pilot Program March 18, 2013. |
2013/03/15 |
| 2012 |
Circular 14-12 |
Boat, Horse, Snowmobile, Automobile and Motorcycle Trailers |
2012/12/19 |
| 2012 |
Circular 13-12 |
Amendment - Load Securement for Rectangular Hay Bales under Permit |
2012/10/11 |
| 2012 |
Circular 12-12 |
Tandem steer/tridem drive picker trucks to be allowed shorter wheelbases and wider tridem axle spreads |
2012/09/24 |
| 2012 |
Circular 10-12 |
Financial responsibility for owner-operators |
2012/08/07 |
| 2012 |
Circular 09-12 |
Load Securement for Rectangular Hay Bales under Permit |
2012/08/03 |
| 2012 |
Circular 05-12 |
Six Months Trial for Preapproved and Unladen Heavy Haul (HH) Combinations Travelling on Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) Designated Routes Without a Pilot Car. |
2012/03/30 |
| 2012 |
Circular 04-12 |
Compliance Circular #04-12 - Travel Times Pilot for Loads 3.21 m to 4.4 m Overall Width March 19, 2012 to March 18, 2013. |
2012/03/14 |
| 2012 |
Circular 01-12 |
Class exemption from inspection for snow tracked vehicles over 8200kg.
To exempt snow vehicles that are licenced as commercial vehicles and that have a Licensed Gross Vehicle Weight (LGVW) of more than 8200 kg from the required annual commercial vehicle inspection. |
2012/01/10 |
| 2011 |
Circular 13-11 |
Amendments to Commercial Vehicle Weights and Dimensions by General Authorization (bus load sharing ratio, auxiliary power unit weight allowances, and axle track width requirements for trailers equipped with super single tires) |
2011/12/20 |
| 2011 |
Circular 12-11 |
An oversize permit is required in order to be compliant with Commercial Transport Regulations (CTR) if the forward hose reel exceeds 1 meter in overall length from the front bumper. To request a permit, the operator must have a Letter of Authorization from the Commercial Transport Program. |
2011/12/12 |
| 2011 |
Circular 06-11 |
Authorization to Equip Hearses and Official Funeral Vehicles with a Flashing Purple Lighting Device |
2011/08/04 |
| 2011 |
Circular 09-11 |
UPDATE
The Commercial Transport Regulation (CTR) was amended, effective July 21, 2011, to implement the changes set out below. The circular has been updated to reflect this.
PURPOSE OF CIRCULAR
To advise that the CTR has been amended to reconcile some vehicle weight and dimension standards with Alberta and Saskatchewan. Changes to reconcile and modernize pilot car physical standards were also made. These changes were made pursuant to the New West Partnership Trade Agreement between the three provinces. |
2011/08/04 |
| 2011 |
Circular 08-11 |
Release of a New Reducible Loads Policy and Resulting Changes to Form T-53, Form T-53A and the Commercial Transport Procedures Manual - Effective July 4, 2011 |
2011/07/04 |
| 2011 |
Circular 07-11 |
Changes to the Commercial Transport Regulations to reconcile standards with Alberta and Saskatchewan under the New West Partnership Trade Agreement |
2011/07/01 |
| 2011 |
Circular 04-11 Amendment |
Continuation of Exemption for Diesel Retrofit Requirement |
2011/03/17 |
| 2011 |
Circular 02-11 Amendment |
Amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act Regulation Division 35 - Cargo Securement to Exclude Vehicles Weighing 5,000 kg or Less from the Requirements of National Safety Code Standard 10 |
2011/03/09 |
| 2011 |
Circular 10-10 Amendment |
Soft Enforcement Until July 31, 2011 on the Hitch Offset Limits for Truck and Pony/Full Trailer Combinations Hauling Individual Load on each Vehicle |
2011/03/01 |
| 2011 |
Circular 05-11 |
Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) Exemption for Truck Tractors Licensed for Pleasure-use Only |
2011/04/05 |
| 2010 |
Circular 08-10 |
Increase of the maximum allowable axle weight for tridem axle groups in "Heavy Haul" applications |
2010/12/30 |
| 2010 |
Circular 11-10 |
New T Forms - T-59 and T-59 A for Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) |
2010/12/09 |
| 2010 |
Circular 12-10 |
Amendments to Commercial Transport Regulations |
2010/11/26 |
| 2010 |
Circular 06-10 |
Postponement of Trailer Axle Weight Reductions in Appendices F, H, and I of the Commercial Transport Regulations and Compliance Circular 09/09 |
2010/11/09 |
| 2010 |
Circular 09-10 |
Trailers, Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicles - Repeal of Circular 03/09 and enforcement of Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards |
2010/11/03 |
| 2010 |
Circular 01-10 |
Changes to British Columbia's Permitting Policy on Pipe and Steel |
2010/10/21 |
| 2010 |
Circular 07-10 |
AMENDMENT - Diesel Retrofit Requirement |
2010/09/17 |
| 2010 |
Circular 05-10 |
New Motor Vehicle Act Legislative Authorities, Repeal of Motor Vehicle Act Regulation Division 25.17 and release of the new Vehicle Inspection Manual |
2010/08/27 |
| 2010 |
Circular 04-10 |
Additional Weight Tolerance for Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) |
2010/08/27 |
| 2010 |
Circular 02-10 |
Upcoming Diesel Retrofit Requirements |
2010/04/20 |
| 2010 |
Circular 03-10 |
New 6.10 m Wide Route Opened in the Peace River Area for Mobile Homes and Modular Buildings |
2010/04/01 |
| 2009 |
Circular 09-09 |
Postponement of Axle Weight Reduction for Tridem Hayrack Semi-trailers, Tridem Pole Trailers, and Triaxle Trailers Hauling Green Felled or Bucked Logs or Poles |
2009/11/17 |
| 2009 |
Circular 08-09 |
New permits for extended length super b-trains hauling wood chips and mill processed wood residuals - October 15, 2009 |
2009/10/30 |
| 2009 |
Circular 07-09 |
Temporary changes to Non-Resident Quarterly Permits from January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010 for Commercial Vehicles (including Charter Buses) |
2009/10/15 |
| 2009 |
Circular 06-09 |
Issuance of permits for truck tractors with a wheelbase greater than 6.2 metres |
2009/07/27 |
| 2009 |
Circular 05-09 |
This Circular has been replaced by Circular 05/19 |
2009/06/15 |
| 2009 |
Circular 04-09 |
Amendments to the BC Commercial Transport Regulations and the BC Motor Vehicle Act - Regulations |
2009/04/30 |
| 2009 |
Circular 02-09 TAXI |
Mobility Aid Accessible Taxi Standards |
2009/03/30 |
| 2009 |
Circular 01-09 |
Changes to pended application for non-reducible overweight loads |
2009/01/15 |
| 2008 |
Circular 06-08 |
Changes to the Non-Resident Quarterly Permit Weight Threshold and the Repeal of the Peace River Farm
Agreement |
2008/12/16 |
| 2008 |
Circular 05-08 |
To advise that as of November 24, 2008, B.C. is allowing pilot cars to operate with smaller lettering on "Oversize", "Wide Load" or "Long Load" signs. B.C. will allow pilot cars to operate using these signs with lettering to a minimum of 20 cm in height and 3 cm in stroke. |
2008/11/24 |
| 2008 |
Circular 04-08 |
Commercial Transport Permits Available for Tandem Steer/Tridem Drive Ready-mixed Concrete Drum Trucks to Reduce the Interaxle Spacing requirement from 5.5 metres to 5 metres |
2008/09/09 |
| 2008 |
Circular 03-08 |
Changes to the Canadian Agreement on Vehicle Registration (CAVR) |
2008/08/28 |
| 2008 |
Circular 02-08 |
Additional Axle Weight Allowance for Tridem Hayrack Semi-trailers Hauling Green Felled or Bucked Logs or Poles - Effective August 13, 2008 |
2008/08/13 |
| 2008 |
Circular 01-01 |
Amendments to Commercial Transport Regulations - Division 7 - Size and Weight - Effective July 1, 2008 |
2008/07/01 |
| 2008 |
Circular 08-01 |
Changes to licensing rules for manufacturers of vehicles, tow dollies, and recreational use trailers |
2008/06/17 |
| 2007 |
Circular 02-07
Attachment |
New Fine Amounts and Offences for Seat Belt Laws and attachment of New Regulations in Division 39 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations |
2007/05/17 |
| 2007 |
Circular 01-07 |
Changes to the Canadian Agreement on Vehicle Registration (CAVR) |
2007/04/02 |
| 2006 |
Circular 08-06 |
Number Plate and Marking Requirements: Amendments to Division 3 of the Commercial Transport Regulations, B.C. Reg. 30/78; Division 3 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, B.C. Reg. 26/58; and the Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation, B.C. Reg. 89/97
OIC 740 and OIC 745 |
2006/11/02 |
| 2006 |
Circular 07-06 |
Pending Amendments to Appendix "G" of the Commercial Transport Regulations (CTR), allowing the use of "Reversed B-Trains" |
2006/08/04 |
| 2006 |
Circular 03-06 |
Axle Retrofit and Addition to Existing Vehicles
|
2006/07/04 |
| 2006 |
Circular 04-06 |
Clarification of Appendix G of the Commercial Transport Regulations |
2006/07/04 |
| 2006 |
Circular 06-06 |
Amendments to the Appendix "H" and "I" of the Commercial Transportation Regulations (CTR) - Gross Combination Vehicle Weight |
2006/07/04 |
| 2006 |
Circular 02-06 |
Amendments to Division 7 of the Commercial Transport Regulations, B.C. Reg. 30/78; Division 35 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, B.C. Reg. 26/58; and to the Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation, B.C. Reg. 89/97
OIC 278
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2006/04/18 |
| 2005 |
Circular 07-05 |
Enforcement of the Passenger Transportation Act |
2005/07/29 |
| 2005 |
Circular 06-05 |
Enforcement of Division 35 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, B.C. Reg. 26/58 |
2005/06/30 |
| 2005 |
Circular 05-05 |
Passenger Transportation Vehicle Identification Certificates |
2005/04/26 |
| 2005 |
Circular 04-05 |
Amendments to Division 10 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations (PDF 81KB) with attached OIC 392 |
2005/04/05 |
| 2005 |
Circular 03-05 |
Amendments to Division 35 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, B.C. Reg. 26/58 and to the Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation, B.C. Reg. 89/9 OIC 300 |
2005/03/23 |
| 2005 |
Circular 01-05 |
Enforcement of Passenger Transportation Act |
2005/03/22 |
| 2005 |
Circular 02-05 |
Enforcement of the Passenger Transportation Act OIC 162 |
2005/03/21 |
| 2004 |
Circular 07-04 |
Commercial Trailer Inspection Intervals |
2005/01/01 |
| 2004 |
Circular 10-04 |
New Transportation Act, 2004 OIC 1148 |
2004/12/29 |
| 2004 |
Circular 09-04 |
Temporary Operating Permits |
2004/10/12 |
| 2004 |
Circular 06-04 |
Passenger Transportation Act set to replace the Motor Carrier Act Interim Enforcement Procedures |
2004/06/29 |
| 2004 |
Circular 05-04 |
Vehicle Inspection Manual - Internal Break Inspection Procedures |
2004/05/01 |
| 2004 |
Circular 03-04 |
New Address, Main Telephone & Fax Number for the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Division, Compliance and Consumer Services Branch |
2004/03/04 |
| 2004 |
Circular 01-04 |
Vehicle Inspection Manual - Internal Brake Inspection Procedures |
2004/01/05 |
| 2003 |
Circular 07-03 |
Changes to the Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation (fine amounts) and the Offence Act Forms Regulation |
2003/12/04 |
| 2003 |
Circular 06-03 |
Mobility Aid Accessible Taxi Standards |
2003/09/08 |
| 2003 |
Circular 05-03 |
Faxing TOPs |
2003/08/12 |
| 2003 |
Circular 04-03 |
Exemption Expiry for Tow Trucks Rated Under 5,500 kgs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) |
2003/08/05 |
| 2003 |
Circular 03-03 |
Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations and the repeal of the Minimum Standards for the Construction of School Buses Regulation, B.C. Reg. 89/97 |
2003/06/12 |
| 2003 |
Circular 02-03 |
Cheater Guide added to both Intranet and Extranet |
2003/01/20 |
| 2003 |
Circular 01-03 |
Amendment to Commercial Transport Regulations |
2003/01/17 |
| 2002 |
Circular 07-02 |
New Version of MV-3073 Notice and Order |
2002/11/28 |
| 2002 |
Circular 06-02 |
Commercial Transport Procedures Manual on Internet at ICBC.COM |
2002/08/29 |
| 2002 |
Circular 05-02 |
Amendments to the Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulation, B.C. Reg. 203/85 and to the Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation, B.C. Reg. 89/97 |
2002/08/19 |
| 2002 |
Circular 04-02 |
Amendment to the Commercial Transport Regulations |
2002/06/03 |
| 2002 |
Circular 03-02 |
Status of Ontario Permits and Licences - Labour Disruption |
2002/04/09 |
| 2002 |
Circular 02-02 |
Amendment to the Commercial Transport Act Regulations |
2002/03/18 |
| 2002 |
Circular 01-02 |
Enforcement Policy for the Load Securement of Zinc Ingots Slab Bundles, etc. |
2002/03/01 |
| 2001 |
Circular 10-01 |
Amendment to the Commercial Transport Act Regulations |
2001/11/26 |
| 2001 |
Circular 09-01 |
Changes to Operations of National Safety Code in B.C. |
2001/10/22 |
| 2001 |
Circular 08-01 |
British Columbia Motor Carrier Certificate (Cab Card) - Form No: MV5014 |
2001/08/23 |
| 2001 |
Circular 07-01 |
Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program |
2001/07/24 |
| 2001 |
Circular 04-01 |
Enforcement Policy for the Load Securement for Tow Truck Operators Using Towing Recovery Dollies or Wheel Lifts |
2001/06/25 |
| 2001 |
Circular 05-01 |
Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program |
2001/06/25 |
| 2001 |
Circular 06-01 |
Enforcement Policy for Load Securement for Materials used to Secure Binder Handles |
2001/06/25 |
| 2001 |
Circular 03-01 |
Amendment to the "Weld repair of Aluminum Alloy Wheel Regulations" |
2001/03/21 |
| 2001 |
Circular 02-01 |
Enforcement of Motor Carrier Act Regarding the Implementation of Bill 13 (Municipal Taxes) |
2001/02/13 |
| 2001 |
Circular 01-01 |
Enforcement Policy for the Load Securement of Short Logs on Flat Deck Semi- Trailers |
2001/01/25 |