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ARA and RoadSafetyBC Collaborate for Major Upgrades to Lien Regulation

The ARA and RoadSafetyBC Spearhead Progressive Updates in Vehicle Impoundment The ARA is pleased to announce a significant update to the Lien on Impounded Motor Vehicle Regulation (Lien Regulation) in collaboration with RoadSafetyBC. We are proud to share that this development is a culmination of our years-long partnership with RoadSafetyBC, working to implement much-needed improvements […]

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RoadSafetyBC Brings Sweeping Changes to Improve the Impound Lot Operator Program

To address the hurdles in B.C.’s impoundment program, especially related to rate changes, industry involvement is essential. by Ken Hendricks In British Columbia, police impound roughly 30,000 vehicles per year with impoundment periods ranging from three to 60 days, and even longer in some instances. The impound lot operator (ILO) program continues to be a

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Webinar: Upcoming Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service

Effective August, 2023, the B.C. government will be implementing new regulations for the Commercial Transportation Sector that will mirror the existing federal Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service Regulations. Towing companies may or may not be affected by these regulations depending on their operation. To help educate and inform industry about these upcoming regulations,

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91´ó»ÆѼ and ARA Team Up to Support Industry Training

The 91´ó»ÆѼ Retailers Association (ARA) and 91´ó»ÆѼ have partnered on a pilot project, Labour Attraction/Retention, Education/Training and Safety (LETS). For the towing and recovery industry, the program primarily helps companies with challenges related to training. The following text was provided by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (91´ó»ÆѼ) Eligibility Effective immediately, 91´ó»ÆѼ will cover the

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Changes Coming to Driver’s Licence Number System

91´ó»ÆѼ will run out of seven-digit driver’s license numbers (DLN) in 2023 and in preparation, 91´ó»ÆѼ expects to increase the length of driver’s license numbers from seven to eight digits by the fall of 2023. Driver’s licenses issued before this will not be changed or affected. BCID numbers will not change. The new eight-digit number

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