Movement of goods

The efficient movement of goods is critical to the economic health of the City. Trucks traveling on City of Vancouver roads are required to follow Federal, Provincial and Municipal government regulations. The City is actively working with the Vancouver Police Department, ICBC, the Vancouver Port Corporation, and major employers to improve and/or maintain truck driver, public and worker safety and to ensure by-law compliance. Enforcement is initiated through public complaints, staff concerns, and safety inspections. At construction sites, where trucks originate, it is important to ensure they are not overweight and that their loads are secured (tarped). Action could be taken against trucking companies and/or the primary contractor of the building site if they are found liable for their involvement in disregarding or abusing the above City by-laws.

Truck rules and regulations

For the complete City of Vancouver By-laws regulating truck traffic see Part 3 of the COV Street and traffic by-law No. 2849 ( PDF). The By-law specifies truck characteristics, such as vertical clearances, dimensions, load, weight, vehicle, tire and axle limits necessary for the safe movement of goods. Restrictions on parking trucks and trailers, securing loads and use of engine brakes within the City Limits are also outlined in the By-law.

A vehicle or any combination of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight G.V.W. greater than 10,000 kg must travel on designated truck routes. For destinations not on a truck route, the shortest route between the destination and the closest truck route must be used. Vehicles exceeding by-law limits must obtain a special permit before traveling in Vancouver. Permits can be obtained from the Client Services Centre on the fifth floor of 507 West Broadway (at Cambie). Please see the Truck Route Regulations below for a summary of the By-law.

*Print the Truck route regulations ( PDF 559kb) or map ( PDF 319kb)

Punjabi Version:

( PDF 2.04mb), ( PDF 1.1mb)

Securement by-law and the Traffic Management By-law summary sheet ( PDF, 833kb) for further details.

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