Highway use permit - Cattle drives
Last updated on March 16, 2026Farmers and ranchers must get a highway use permit to move livestock from one location to another if the cattle drive crosses a provincial highway.
Apply
Contact your local district office and provide general information about the planned drive. We'll advise you which permit you need.
Cattle drives are not permitted on highways that carry more than 5000 vehicles a day.
Highway use permits are processed and tracked through PASport, the online application and approval system.
Use PASport to apply for a highway use permit.
You can also submit a paper application:
Highway carries less than 100 vehicles a day
If the highway you plan to cross carries less than 100 vehicles per day you are not required to give notice to the district of your planned cattle drive. Contact your local district office to find out if you need to arrange for traffic control. You may be required to carry insurance for the cattle drive.
Highway carries more than 100 vehicles a day
If the highway you plan to cross carries more than 100 vehicles per day notify your local district office at least three days in advance of the planned cattle drive. You will need to arrange for traffic control and may need to carry insurance for the cattle drive.
Contact us to find out if you need to carry insurance for the cattle drive event.
- Highway carries 500 to 5,000 vehicles per day: Annual renewal
- Highway carries 100 to 500 vehicles per day: Renew every five years
- Less than 100 vehicle per day: Renew every five years
Collection of Personal Information
Personal information is collected by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit under section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of processing applications through the Permits Approvals Subdivisions Portal (PASport). The information entered into this system will be provided to referral agencies. It is your responsibility to ensure the information is accurate and up to date. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information, please contact:
Ministry Privacy Officer, Ministry of Transportation and Transit, TTInformationSecurity@gov.bc.ca
Contact information
Planning a cattle drive? Please contact your local district office.