About RoadSafetyBC

RoadSafetyBC is a branch of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. It's one of the key provincial agencies responsible for road safety. We govern drivers, oversee driver medical fitness, run driver programs and implement road safety policies. Our focus is on addressing high-risk driving behaviours (speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving) and we work with partners to help reach our goal of zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries.  

In working toward this goal, we collaborate with our partners including:

• Service providers
• Road safety interest-holders
• Law enforcement
• Government agencies
• Research organizations

RoadSafetyBC and the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles' responsibilities

The Motor Vehicle Act regulates the operation of motor vehicles in British Columbia. The act makes the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles the administrative authority governing drivers. The superintendent:

• Ensures B.C. drivers are medically fit to operate a motor vehicle
• Prohibits a person from driving if they:
  • Have an unsatisfactory driving record, or
  • Pose a risk to public safety
• Orders some drivers, because of concerns about their driving, to take part in the:
  • Responsible Driver Program
  • Ignition Interlock Program, or
  • Driver Improvement Program
• Conducts reviews related to:
  • Sanctions applied by police under the act
  • Driving prohibitions
  • Licensing decisions made by the ICBC

The superintendent delegates decision-making authority to RoadSafetyBC staff and ICBC to perform. 

RoadSafetyBC staff

RoadSafetyBC staff include:

• Intake agents who receive phone calls, arrange hearings, administer reviews
• Nurse case managers who review certain driver medical fitness files
• Adjudicators who review cases, conduct hearings, decide and communicate with clients
• Analysts who conduct research, consult interest-holders, support legislative changes and launch new programs
• Managers and directors who supervise branches, projects and programs and collaborate with partners
• Administrative and information technology professionals who support the RoadSafetyBC team