Cycling regulations, restrictions and rules of the road

​It's the Law: Just like driving a car, there are rules of the road that cyclists must follow to keep themselves and others safe.

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The B.C. government is updating transportation policies and regulations so more British Columbians can choose active transportation and stay safe on roads. 

• Learn more about active transportation policy and legislation

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Rumble strips: Rumble strips are shallow grooves milled into the centreline and the shoulder of a roadway. When cycling on highways, cyclists should be aware of shoulder rumble strips and use gaps in the rumble strip to maneuver across the edge line to avoid obstacles on the shoulder. Rumble strips end before most driveways and intersections to allow cyclists comfortable turning movement.

• Let’s Get Ready to Rumble: A Story of Rumble Strips

Where can you cycle?

Cyclists are allowed on all highways except designated freeways.

Restricted bridges: Bicycles are not permitted on roadways but may use a sidewalk on the following bridges.

​There are no bicycle restrictions on the following highways:

Restricted highways: For safety reasons, cyclists are not allowed on these portions of the following Schedule 1 highways except to cross an intersection and where signs are in place permitting cyclists.

Restricted highways

Schedule 1 Highways	Summary of Restricted Highway Sections (no cycling permitted)	Exceptions
Trans-Canada Highway 1*	From the ferry terminal at Horseshoe Bay to the north approach of the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Bridge From its intersection with Rupert Street to its junction with Highway 3 in Hope From its junction with the Coquihalla Highway (Afton Interchange) on the west approach to Kamloops to its junction with the Yellowhead Highway 5 on the east approach to Kamloops.	Horseshoe Bay to Capilano Road Highway 11 (Abbotsford) to Highway 3 (Hope) excluding the section between No. 3 Road (Abbotsford) and Lickman Road Valleyview Road to Route 5 (Kamloops East) for westbound travel only
Hope-Princeton Highway 3	From its junction with Highway 1 in Hope to its junction with the Coquihalla Highway, 7.7 km east	Highway 1 (Hope) to Highway 5 (east of Hope)
Coquihalla Highway 5	From its junction with Highway 3, 7.7 km east of Hope, to its junction with Highway 1 (Afton Interchange) on the west approach to Kamloops.	Highway 3 (east of Hope) to Highway 1, Afton Interchange (Kamloops West)
Inland Island Highway 19	From Craig's crossing south of Parksville to its intersection with Highway 19A at Willow/Tamarac in Campbell River From its North Cedar Road intersection with Trans-Canada Highway 1, south of Nanaimo, to its intersection with Highway 19A north of Nanaimo.	South of Parksville (Craig's Crossing) to Campbell River (Willow/Tamarac) From its North Cedar Road intersection with Trans-Canada Highway 1, south of Nanaimo, to its intersection with Highway 19A north of Nanaimo
Annacis Highway 91	From its interchange Highway 99 to the south approach to the Annacis Bridge From the north approach to the Annacis Bridge to the the south approach to the East Channel Bridge From the north approach to the East Channel Bridge to the Richmond Connector.	No exceptions
Annacis Highway 91A	From the Richmond Connector to the south approach to the Queensborough Bridge.	No exceptions
Okanagan Connector Highway 97C	From its junction with Highway 5A to its junction with Highway 97, a distance of approximately 108 kilometres.	Highway 5A (east of Merrit) to Route 97 (Peachland)
Highway 99	From 1st Avenue in Surrey to the south approach of the Oak Street Bridge.	Canada/U.S.A. border to Eighth Avenue (Surrey)

* When cycling on Highway 1 east of Hope, activate your flashers before entering tunnels. These tunnels have narrow shoulders and some are on a curve so it is difficult for motorists to see cyclists. We're piloting an active warning sign to warn motorist to be are that a cyclist may be in the tunnel, and to proceed with extra caution.