B.C. dash cam compliance: A guide for fleet operators

Key Takeaways

British Columbia (B.C.) passed Bill M217, the Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act, on May 25, 2026, becoming the first Canadian province to enact legislation requiring forward-facing dash cameras on commercial trucks. This bill marks a meaningful step forward for highway safety, applying to commercial vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 11,793 kg operating on B.C. highways, potentially including those vehicles registered outside the province. The current text of the Act also sets some technical requirements for cameras, including the capability to retain at least 72 hours of footage at a minimum resolution of 1080p. It is important to note that the Act isn't in force yet and no start date has been set, so the requirements may still be subject to change. Nonetheless, fleets should strongly consider evaluating their dash camera solutions now so they can be prepared if and when an enforcement date is set.