Chain and traction law · British Columbia
BC requires winter tires or chains on most highways in the Interior and the north, and on some coastal routes, from October 1 to April 30. Some routes that are not through passes or high-snowfall areas end on March 31. Below: the chain and traction reports in the DriveBC feed right now, then the law, each item linked to the official page it comes from.
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BC requires winter tires or chains on most highways in the Interior and the north, and on some coastal routes, from October 1 to April 30. Some routes that are not through passes or high-snowfall areas end on March 31. The levels, rules and fines on this page are linked to the official source. The sign on the road is the rule that applies.
$121 for no winter tires where they are required (Motor Vehicle Act s. 125). Commercial: $196 for not carrying chains (MVA Regulations s. 7.1635). $598 for bypassing an active chain-up area (MVA s. 208(4)).
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