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 require forward-facing dash cameras on commercial trucks. The mandate marks a meaningful step forward for highway safety, applying to commercial vehicles over approximately 11,793 kg operating on B.C. highways, including those registered outside the province. The act will take effect following the regulatory process. Fleets should begin auditing hardware now, before the compliance window opens.