The word is official now, Summer is over, as the BC Government reminds motorists that Winter Tire requirements are now in place for those taking to the province's highways. A moment that leave us with but our fond remembrances of summer time weather and a reminder that the more challenging elements of winter driving are not that far off in the future.
Today marks the first day for the winter travel requirements, with vehicles to be equipped with snow tires from today through until March 31st 2019.
The regulations are in place for certain highways across Northern British Columbia including the Highway 16 corridor, with the regulation in effect pretty well from the Port Edward road eastward.
An appropriate winter tire is defined as one with either the M+S or mountain/snowflake symbol and in good condition with a minimum tread depth of 3.5 millimetres.
While winter tires are not mandatory province-wide, they are required on a majority of B.C. highways.
Drivers without the proper winter tires in good condition driving on designated B.C. highways can receive a fine of $109.
Also starting today, commercial vehicle operators must carry chains and are required to use them when a mandatory chain-up is in place.
More background on today's return to the Shift to Winter can be found here.
Further notes on Winter Driving requirements is available here.
The provincial government also offers up tips for winter driving through its Shift to Winter program.
As the winter driving season gets underway you can access up to date information on the road conditions from the Drive BC website or twitter feed.
As well, we offer a link to the string of Highway cameras across the region here.
For more notes of interest on transportation on the North Coast see our Highway 16 corridor page here.
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