B.C. passed the truck dash cam law. Get your fleet ready now.
Royal Assent was granted on May 28, 2026. If your commercial trucks operate in B.C., use the prep window to install, test, and standardize forward-facing dash cams before everyone starts scrambling.
The clock already started.
As of June 18, 2026, B.C. is already past Royal Assent. The smart move is not waiting for every carrier, installer, and parts supplier to get flooded at the same time.
Bill progress you can actually act on
Bill M217, the Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act, moved quickly from committee to Royal Assent. That is the urgency: the debate stage is over. Fleet prep is the next practical step.
Source basis: BC Laws bill progress and amended bill text, checked June 18, 2026. Progress record and bill text.
What commercial truck owners should prepare for
The bill points to forward-facing road recording, reliable video, night capability, and enough local storage to review incidents. Exact enforcement details can still depend on implementation, but the direction is clear.
- Forward-facing recording of the road through the front windshield
- Continuous recording while the commercial vehicle is operating
- Minimum 1080p HD video
- At least 72 hours of recording capacity
- Night vision capability for low-light road conditions
- Camera view that stays clear and unobstructed
- Privacy-aware footage handling, including B.C. PIPA considerations
This is not just compliance. It is protection.
Commercial truck owners already deal with claims, disputes, downtime, driver safety, and install logistics. The law just makes the camera conversation urgent.
When your driver was not at fault, forward-facing video can stop a bad claim from becoming a long fight.
Clear footage helps insurers, investigators, customers, and managers see what actually happened.
Do it before every fleet starts calling for the same hardware, the same installers, and the same support.
Use cameras that record reliably, hold enough footage, and do not block the driver’s view.
The wrong setup wastes time. The right setup protects the route without adding daily headaches.
One truck is easy. Ten trucks need a plan for storage, power, footage access, and replacements.
B.C.-based dash cam experts for B.C. fleets
BlackboxMyCar is based in B.C., and dash cams are what we do. We can help you choose a practical road-facing setup without forcing you into an oversized fleet software platform you do not need.
Road-facing 1080p+ dash cam options with night-capable recording and clean windshield placement.
Guidance on memory cards, recording loops, and 72-hour retention needs based on route and use.
GPS, cloud, LTE, parking mode, and multi-channel options when your operation needs more than the basics.
Talk to us before you buy the wrong camera under deadline pressure.
Tell us what you drive, how many vehicles you operate, and how your trucks are used. Our team will point you toward a setup that makes sense for compliance readiness, driver protection, storage, and install planning.
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Quick answers for truck owners
Has B.C. passed the commercial truck dash cam law?
Yes. Bill M217 received Royal Assent on May 28, 2026, according to BC Laws’ bill progress record. That is why commercial fleets should start preparing now.
What vehicles are covered?
The amended bill text refers to commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 11,793 kg.
What kind of camera should I prepare for?
The bill points to forward-facing road recording, minimum 1080p HD video, night vision capability, at least 72 hours of recording, local storage, and unobstructed operation.
Do I need a driver-facing camera?
The bill is focused on the road in front of the commercial vehicle. Driver-facing or interior cameras create extra privacy considerations and should be handled carefully.
Can BlackboxMyCar help with multiple trucks?
Yes. We can help with single trucks, small fleets, and larger commercial operations that need a more standardized setup.