B.C.'s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) branch, in co-operation with local law enforcement, will be out in full strength this summer to ensure commercial vehicles operating in northern B.C. are meeting safety standards.
"This summer's focused enforcement in the north by our ministry's CVSE staff is part of increased roadside enforcement right across the province," said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Shirley Bond. "We want to raise awareness in the commercial transport industry about safety on the roads, and that we expect safety standards to be met."
CVSE inspectors will target load security issues and the mechanical condition of commercial vehicles, including long haul trucks, local taxis and farm vehicles.
Enforcement will take place on major highways and companion roads throughout northern B.C. Almost 200 CVSE field staff throughout B.C. carry out more than 20,000 roadside vehicle inspections a year.
