Winter Tire Season Begins Oct. 1 in B.C.
Drivers on designated highways must use winter tires or chains, and police can issue $121 fines and two penalty points for noncompliance.
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Winter tire season begins Oct. 1 in B.C.
Winter tire season is almost here. Starting Oct.1, 2026, winter tires-or chains for commercial vehicles-become mandatory on most designated BC highways. Depending on the route, the requirement remains in effect until either March 31 or April 30, 2027. If you plan to travel outside the Lower Mainland...
As winter approaches, drivers have begun searching for answers to the question, "When should winter tires be fitted?" While the start and end dates for the mandatory winter tire requirement for the 2026-2027 period have been determined, the scope of the regulation is also a subject of curiosity.
The mandatory use of winter tires on intercity roads during the 2026-2027 winter season will begin on November 15, 2026, and continue until April 15, 2027. This legal requirement for commercial vehicles carrying passengers and goods is a top priority for drivers as the weather gets colder.
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