BC commercial trucks will need dash cams. Get ready before the rush.
Bill M217 just passed.
If your trucks operate in BC, now is the time to choose, install, and test forward-facing dash cams before every fleet starts scrambling for hardware and installers.
The clock already started.
Bill M217 has moved this into law.
The smart move is not waiting for every carrier, installer, and parts supplier to get flooded at the same time.
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.
- ROADForward-facing recording of the road through the front windshield
- RECContinuous recording while the commercial vehicle is operating
- HDMinimum 1080p HD video quality
- 72HAt least 72 hours of recording capacity
- NIGHTNight vision capability for low-light road conditions
- VIEWClear, unobstructed view through the windshield
- PIPAPrivacy-aware footage handling, including BC PIPA considerations
Build the fleet setup before the rush hits
BlackboxMyCar can help you choose the right cameras, standardize the setup, and plan clean installs across the trucks that need them.
Forward-facing road evidence, not cab surveillance.
One standard setup across your fleet.
Clean installs, planned before deadline pressure hits.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, installers, and support.
Work with BlackboxMyCar,
BC-based dash cam experts
BlackboxMyCar is based in BC, and dash cams are what we do. We can help you choose a practical road-facing setup, standardize it across your trucks, and avoid the wrong camera under deadline pressure.
Road-facing 1080p+ options with night-capable recording and clean windshield placement.
Guidance on memory cards, recording loops, and 72-hour retention needs.
GPS, cloud, LTE, parking mode, and multi-channel options when needed.
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.
Quick answers for truck owners
Has BC passed the commercial truck dash cam law?
Yes. Bill M217 received Royal Assent on May 28, 2026, according to BC Laws' bill progress record. In plain English: BC has moved this into law, and commercial truck 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.
Where can I read more about the law?
You can read the original CBC coverage here: BC mandatory commercial truck dash cams. You can also check the official BC Laws bill progress record and Bill M217 text.