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New chain-up regulations for commercial vehicles

The new rules come into effect today provincewide
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In an effort to increase winter safety on our highways, commercial vehicle tire chain regulations have changed. (Submitted)

The B.C. government amended the Motor Vehicle Act today in regards to commercial vehicle tire chain regulations.

The change comes into effect today and the updated regulations include new chain up requirements for different vehicles. Below is a pictorial reference for the new chain configuration requirements.

The picture will be posted at various chain up locations throughout the province.

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Winter is a dangerous time (Submitted)