wilber1 wrote:
FAQ's GVWR in BC
OK, here is a post made by jimnlin back in March:
"RV folks sure get confused on BC weight regulations actually says.
The link supplied by VintageRacer is a information sheet only and is not regulatory or a written law. There are 2-3 other versions BC has floating around the net. But they all tell us quote;
"This information sheet is intended to assist you. Should conflict arise please refer to the Motor Vehicle Act and Regulation".
Now we go to BC Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations and regulation;
section 19.05; ......(snipped for length)
(2) The driver of a vehicle on a highway, when directed by a traffic sign on the highway to drive over scales, shall drive the vehicle to the scales for the purpose of weighing the whole or part thereof by means of stationary or portable scales, measuring the dimensions of the vehicle and load, measuring and inspecting the tires thereon, inspecting the load carried, or for any purpose under this Act or regulations.
(3) The gross weight of any tandem axles and the gross weight of any group of axles shall be the sum of the gross axle weights of all the axles comprising the tandem axles or the group of axles, as the case may be.
(4) The gross weight of any vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be the sum of the individual gross axle weights of all the axles of the vehicle or combination of vehicles.
(en. B.C. Reg. 68/71, s. 5; am. B.C. Regs. 413/97, App. 1, s. 11; 135/2003, s. 6.)
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As in any state or province stay under the trucks axle/tire load ratings.
One thing I've noticed is that folks from BC say they are required to register their trucks at a "GVWR". The GVWR can be up to the sum of the vehicles axle ratings (GAWRs).
However as long as your registered according to your states requirement you will be fine going through BC or anywhere. "
Here is a link to BC laws.
http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/LOC/freeside/--%20M%20--/46_Motor%20Vehicle%20Act%20RSBC%201996%20c.%20318/05_Regulations/29_26_58%20Motor%20Vehicle%20Act%20Regulations/26_58_00.htmHere is another document to read:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/references_publications/booklets1-6/pdf/Booklet_1_Commercial_Carriers.pdfChris
