For not carrying or installing chains as required in British Columbia, commercial truckers will be fined higher prices starting Oct. 1. From previous winters, the fine for not carrying or installing chains when required was $121. Now, the fine for not carrying chains when required is $196 and the fine for not installing chains when required is $598. With the poor road conditions B.C. sees in the winter, these stricter fines are being enforced to further improve road safety.
Weight matters when using traction devices on the roads. Previously, these regulations were for vehicles over 27,000 kilograms and now they are for commercial vehicles over 5,000 kilograms. Get more information by clicking the link below.