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Red means stop, yellow means prepare for a red (stop if safe), and green means go. But what does flashing green mean? Someone recently asked us if we could clarify this for them and here’s the answer.
Do you own property along a BC highway? If you do, you may have some questions about driveway culverts and culvert maintenance. You’ve come to the right place. Whether you are constructing a new ...
Lane control on the Lions Gate helps keep traffic moving smoothly in and out of downtown Vancouver. Learn how the Lions Gate Bridge Counterflow System works.
Planning parades, towing boats and RVs, licensing limos or developing rural subdivisions? We hear all kinds of questions about all kinds of topics… It’s natural that many of these questions come to ...
What to do if you hit black ice Stay calm. Keep the steering wheel straight and DO NOT hit the brakes. Instead, ease off the gas pedal and if you can – shift into a lower gear to gain more control.
Have you ever heard the term, “snow shed” and wondered what it is? Well, it’s not a place where we keep extra snow. Actually, it’s more like a tunnel – a concrete cover built over the road to protect ...
Transport trucks play a big role in getting goods to markets across British Columbia. They’re also physically huge, heavy and behave much differently than you… While motorists travel on the same road ...
Starting January 1st, 2015, we've updated the Slow Down, Move Over rule to include all vehicles with flashing lights to improve roadside worker safety.
Not everyone thinks about it, but driving at night is more challenging and hazardous, than by day. Here are some tips and techniques to improve your safety.
What Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFAD) are, how they operate, and why they are important for the safety of traffic control people and travellers.
Safe driving on long trips means taking regular breaks to rest your mind and body. That's why the ministry has about 170 rest areas across the province, for you to take a short break.
We answer questions on BC Seasonal Load Restrictions and the Seasonal Strength Loss Program from the BC Trucking Industry.