British Columbia Order in Council — Order under Motor Vehicle Amending Schedule 1 (Signs) Division 23 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, BC Reg (O.C. 28/2001)
O.C. 28/2001
British Columbia — Orders in Council
PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ORDER OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL Order in Council No. 28 , Approved and Ordered JAN ! 2 2001 111114 111111:17 . • Lieutenant Governor Executive Council Chambers, Victoria On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, orders that Division 23 of B.C. Reg. 26/58, the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, is amended as set out in the attached Appendix. Min s er of Trans ration and ighways Pr siderg ember of the Executive Council (This
part is for administrative purposes only and is not part of the Order.) Authority under which Order is made: Act and section:- Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318,
section 209 Other (specify):- oic 1004/58 October 27, 2000 (k)i-i /2000/13 •
APPENDIX 1 Division 23 is amended by adding the following section: Signs in use until December 31, 2004 23.04 Despite
section 23.02, until December 31, 2004, any signs in
Schedule 3 of this Division that correspond to those depicted in
Schedule 1 of this Division may be used in place of the signs in
Schedule 1 which have the same titles and meanings. 2
Schedule 1 of Division 23 of B.C. Reg. 26/58, the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, is amended by repealing the items for "CREW WORKING MAXIMUM SPEED " and "SURVEY CREW MAXIMUM SPEED "and substituting the following: CREW WORKING MAXIMUM SPEED (Regulatory) This sign creates a temporary speed zone and indicates the maximum speed permitted of 30, 40, 50 or 70 kilometres per hour. Colour: Top: Black on orange. Bottom: Black on white.
Background reflectorized. r mAppom 70 Llun/h 45 x 90 SURVEY CREW MAXIMUM SPEED (Regulatory) This sign creates a temporary speed zone and indicates the maximum speed permitted of 30, 40, 50 or 70 kilometres per hour. Colour: Top: Black on orange. Bottom: Black on white. Background reflectorized. 45 x 90 3
Schedule 1 is amended by adding the following items: VtRICLES INCAPABLF_ DF 60 km/h PEDESTRIANS BICYCLES FARM IMPLEMENTS ANIMALS PROHIBITED 60 x 75 VEHICLES INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 60 km/h ON FREEWAY PROHIBITED (Regulatory) Certain vehicles, as specified on the sign, that are incapable of maintaining the indicated speed limit are prohibited on the roadway when this sign is displayed. Colour: Black on white reflectorized background. 1 of 6
60 x 60 45 x 90 60 x60 NO TURN ON RED (Regulatory) When this sign is displayed near a traffic signal, vehicles must not make a turn on a red signal. The right or left turn restriction may be displayed. A tab may be used below this sign to indicate time of day and days of week the restric- tion is in effect. Colour.• Black and red on white reflectorized background. NO BICYCLES (Regulatory) This sign means bicycle riding is prohibited beyond this point. Colour: Black and red on white reflectorized background. NO PASSING (Regulatory) Vehicles are prohibited from passing.
This sign may be supplemented with a tab below it reading "PASSING PROHIBITED". Colour: Black and red on white reflectorized background. 4
Schedule 1 is amended by repealing the item for "ONE WAY" and substituting the following: ONE WAY (Regulatory) This sign identifies a highway upon which traffic is allowed to travel only in the direction indicated by the arrow. "ONE WAY" text may be displayed within the arrow on the sign. Colour: White reflectorized arrow and border on black background. 90 x 30 2 of 6
60 x 60 60 x 60 60 x 60 5
Schedule 1 is amended by adding the following item: TRUCK SIGNS (Regulatory) These signs indicate that trucks, defined as "commercial vehicles" in the Commercial Transport Act, are either permitted (green circle) or prohibited (red circle with diagonal line). Arrow tabs may be used below these signs to indicate truck routes or lane designations. The truck symbol only may be combined within any sign to convey information or regulation that pertains to truck traffic only. Conditional tabs may be added below these signs to specify vehicle types, time of day, day of week or Gross Vehicle Weight limits. Colour: Black and red or green on white reflectorized background. 6
Schedule 1 is amended by adding the following items before the "DANGEROUS GOODS ROUTE SIGN": LANE USE SIGNS (Regulatory) These signs, when erected on the shoulder of the road, indicate the mandatory lane tise arrangement at the next intersection. Colour: White reflectorized arrows and borders on black backgrounds. P;1! 60 x 60 BEGINS ENDS 60 x 75 60 x 75 60 x 60 These signs, when erected over or prior to a 2-way left turn lane, indicate that the lane is subject to two way traffic for the purpose of acct: sing properties along that segment of road. Colour: White reflectorized arrows and border- on black backgrounds. 3 of 6
Schedule I is amended by adding the following items: VEHICLES -111 I OVER 5500 kg I I LICENCE0 GROSS VEHICLE WEISH1 I LREPORT TO SCALE . ) VEHICLES OVER 5500 kg REPORT TO SCALE (Regulatory) This sign mandates commercial vehicles to report to the upcoming weigh scale if it is open. The vehicle weight indicated on the sign may be varied to suit conditions. Colour: Black on white reflectorized background. 240 x 120 FOTORCYCLES OK 90 x 30 MOTORCYCLES OK (Regulatory) This sign confirms that motorcyclists :.re permitted in high occupancy vehicle lanes. Colour: Black on white reflectorized background.
WARNING SIGNS Warning signs have black messages on a diamond shaped, yellow reflectorized background. The minimum size for warning signs is 60 cm x 60 cm. 60 x 60 8
Schedule 1 is amended by repealing the items for "TRUCK BRAKE CHECK" and "BRAKF CHECK" and substituting the following: TRUCKS OVER 5 500 kg LICENSED CAMS VEHICLE WEIGHT CHECK BRAKES EXIT 600m TRUCK BRAKE CHECK (Regulatory) This sign mandates trucks to enter a brake check area to inspect brake systems. Signs may be displayed with or without a dashed border. Colour: Black on white reflector- ized background. r TRUCKS I OVER 5500kg, ' MIMED CROSS MOW EIGIG ;CHECK BRAKES; EXIT 900m 120 x90 120 x 100cm 4 of 6
60 x 60 cm 30 km/h AM-5 P14 SOW DAYS 45 x 60 30 km/h 45 x 45 iC TRUCK? MP HERE NECK BRAKES STEEP HILL AHEAD J 90 x 120 TRUCKS STOP HERE CIIECK BRAKES (Regulatory) This sign is used in brake check areas to instruct truck drivers to inspect brake systems. Signs may be displayed with or without a dashed border. Colour: Black ("TRUCKS" in red or black) on white reflectorized background. TRUCKS STOP H ERE CHECK BRAKES STEEP HILL AHEAD 90x 120 cm 9
Schedule 1 is amended by repealing the items for "SCHOOL AREA", "SCHOOL CROSSWALK" and "30 KILOMETRES PER HOUR TAB" and substituting the following: SCHOOL AREA (Warning) This sign indicates there is a school nearby and school children may be present near or on the roadway. Colour: White on fluorescent yellow-green background. SCHOOL CROSSWALK AHEAD (Warning) This sign warns that school children may be crossing the highway in a crosswalk ahead.
Colour: Black on fluorescent yellow-green background. 30 KILOMETRES PER HOUR TAB (Regulatory) When used below the "School Area (Warning)" sign this tab esthblishes a maximum speed zone of 30 kilometres per hour on school days between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or as otherwise specified in
section 147 (1) of the Motor Vehicle Act. This tab may be amended with the text "8AM •- 5PM SCHOOL DAYS" or other times as specified in
section 147 (1) of the Motor Vehicle Act. When used below the "Playground (Warning)" sign the tab establishes a 30 kilometre per hour zone from dawn to dusk daily. In both cases, the back of the sign assembly for the opposite direction of travel terminates the 30 km/h speed zone. Colour: Black on white background. 5 of 6
Schedule 1 is amended by repealing the items for the following Warning signs: "CURVE", "SHARP CURVE", "REVERSE CURVE", "WINDING ROAD", "CROSS ROAD", "SIDE ROAD", "T' INTERSECTION", "V INTERSEC- TION", "RAILWAY CROSSING", "NARROW STRUCTURE", "ONE LANE TAB", "ROAD NARROWS", "HILL", "BUMP OR ROUGH ROADWAY", "SLIPPERY WHEN WET", "LANE ENDS", "DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS", "TWO WAY TRAFFIC AHEAD", "MERGING TRAFFIC" and "MERGE". 11 The following
Schedule 3 is added to Division 23:
SCHEDULE 3 SCHOOL AREA (Warning) A school is located nearby and school children may be walking along or crossing over the highway. Colour.• White on blue, fully reflectorized. SCHOOL CROSSWALK (Warning) School children may be crossing the highway. Colour: Black on yellow reflectorized background. 30 KILOMETRES PER HOUR TAB (Regulatory) When used below the "School children (Warning)" sign this tab establishes a maximum speed zone of 30 kilome- tres per hour between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on school days.
When used below the "Playground (Warning)" sign the tab establishes a maximum speed zone of 30 kilometres per hour from dawn to dusk. In either case, the back of the sign assembly erected for the opposite direction of travel designates the end of the restricted zone. Colour: Black on white background. 45 x 30 cat 6 ot 6