British Columbia has passed a new 

**Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act (Bill M217)** 

that will soon make forward‑facing dash cams mandatory on many commercial trucks operating in the province. If your vehicles run in or through B.C. – including the Alaska Highway – this will affect you.

What the new BC dash cam law requires

Fleets will have six months to install compliant dash cams on all in‑scope vehicles.
In simple terms, any commercial vehicle over 11,793 kg GVWR (about 26,000 lb) operating on B.C. highways must have a dash cam that:

• Is forward‑facing and records the road through the windshield (driver‑facing is not required)
• Records continuously while the vehicle is in operation
• Captures video in at least 1080p HD resolution
• Has night vision for low‑light and night‑time driving
• Retains at least 72 hours of footage
• Remains unobstructed and operational during operation

How FleetTracker can help you comply

FleetTracker offers several dash cam options designed to meet and exceed the BC requirements, while also improving safety, claims management, and driver protection:

1. Multi‑Channel Dash Cams (Front + Rear + Cabin)

• Our 4K Triple Lens Dash Cam and similar multi‑channel setups provide full front, rear and cabin coverage for fleets that want more than the minimum standard
• Front lens can be configured to meet the 1080p+ forward‑facing requirement, with extra views available for incident investigation, fraud reduction and coaching
• Enhanced night vision and wide‑angle lenses help capture clear evidence in challenging conditions

2. Dash Cams Paired with FleetTracker GPS & Telematics

• Combine dash cams with FleetTracker’s GPS tracking and telematics platform for route history, event flags and simplified video retrieval
• Support for incident review, insurance claims and liability protection, beyond pure compliance
• Options for local storage with 72+ hours retention and solutions that can scale across large fleets

Recommended next steps for your fleet

To prepare for the BC mandate, we recommend:

1. ​Identify which vehicles are in scope

Any commercial unit over 11,793 kg GVWR that operates in or through B.C.

2. ​​Audit your current camera setup

• Check if existing dash cams are forward‑facing, 1080p+, 
• with night vision 
• and 72‑hour retention
• Confirm that recording is continuous and that cameras cannot be easily disabled or obstructed

3. ​​​Plan your upgrade path

• Decide whether a simple forward‑facing solution is sufficient, or if you want dual/triple‑lens systems for broader safety and evidence coverage
• Standardize hardware and installation across your fleet to simplify training and maintenance

4. Update driver policies and inspections

• Add dash cam checks to pre‑trip inspections
• Clarify expectations around keeping cameras unobstructed and operational

If you’d like help reviewing your current setup or choosing the right solution, contact us. 
We can walk through your fleet profile and recommend a BC‑ready dash cam package that fits your budget and rollout timeline.