Cycling Regulations, Restrictions & Rules of the Road
Cyclists are allowed on all highways except designated freeways.
Events that take place on a provincial highway, like triathlons, parades, rallies, relay races, bicycle races and fundraising events, require special permission.
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. Read the laws:
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.
Schedule 1 Highways |
Summary of Restricted Highway Sections (no cycling permitted) |
Exceptions |
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Trans-Canada Highway 1* |
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Hope-Princeton Highway 3 |
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Coquihalla Highway 5 |
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Inland Island Highway 19 |
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Annacis Highway 91 |
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Annacis Highway 91A |
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Okanagan Connector Highway 97C |
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Highway 99 |
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* 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.
Bridge Restrictions for Bicycles
Bicycles are not permitted on roadways but may use a sidewalk on the following bridges:
- Annacis Bridge - Highway 91
New Westminster - Richmond - Delta - East Channel Bridge - Highway 91
New Westminster - Richmond - Delta - Queensborough Bridge - Highway 91A
New Westminster - Knight Street Bridge - Knight Street
Vancouver - Richmond - Lions Gate Bridge - Highway 1A/99
North Vancouver - Vancouver - Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Bridge - Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway)
North Vancouver - Vancouver - Oak Street Bridge - Highway 99
Vancouver - Richmond - William R. Bennett Bridge - Highway 97
Kelowna - Port Mann Bridge - Highway 1
Trans-Canada Highway
Coquitlam - Surrey - Pattullo Bridge - Highway 99A/1A
New Westminster - Surrey - George Massey Tunnel - Highway 99
Richmond - Delta - Cassiar Connector - Highway 1
(Trans-Canada Highway)
Vancouver
There are no bicycle restrictions on the following highways:
- Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge - Highway 9
Agassiz - Rosedale - Nelson Bridge - Highway 3A
Nelson
It's the Law
Just like driving a car, there are rules of the road that cyclists must follow.
- Rights and Duties of the Operator of a Bicycle
- Bicycle Safety Helmets Legislation
- Bicycle Safety Helmets Regulation
- Bicycle Safety Helmet Exemption Regulation
- Cycling Restrictions on B.C. Highways
- Cycling Restrictions on Bridges
- Low-Powered Vehicles
- Motor Assisted Cycle Regulation
- Traffic Regulations