Highway use permits - guidance and resources

Application Checklists

Highway Use

• Access Checklist (H0020-CL Access) (PDF) 
• Works Checklist (H1469) (PDF) 
• Underground Communication Lines Checklist (H0020-CL-UGCOM) (PDF)
• Special Events Permits Checklist for Non-Ministry Certificate of Insurance (H0021-SE3)
• Structural Setback Checklist (H0020-CL-STR) (PDF)

Filming

• Activity Impact Definitions (PDF)
• Low Impact Application & Checklist (PDF)
• Medium Impact Application & Checklist (PDF)
• High Impact Application & Checklist (PDF)

Manuals

• Highway Permits & Approvals Manual (PDF, 1.6MB)
• Planning & Designing Access to Developments Manual (PDF, 24MB)
• Utility Policy Manual (PDF.4.2MB)
• Traffic Management Manual for Work on Roadways
• Electrical & Traffic Engineering Manual
• Service & Attraction Sign Catalogue (PDF)

Forms

• Work Notification/Lane Closure Request and Approval (H1080) (PDF)
• Certificate of Insurance (H-0111)
• Contaminated Site Remediation Web App 

Engineering Specifications and Guidelines

• Standard Specifications for Highway Construction
• Design Build Standard Specifications for Highway Construction
• Residential Driveways & Road Access
• Geometric Design Guidelines for B.C. Roads
• Geometric Design Guide For Canadian Roads

Technical Circulars

• T-7/94 - Cattle Guard Specifications, Policy, Purchase (PDF)
• T-01/21 - Cattle Guard Policy (PDF)
• T-04/22 - Policy for Digital and Projected Advertising Displays (Electronic Billboards) 

Reference

• British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act (MVA)
• Livestock at Large in B.C.
• Sports, Arts & Culture Event Hosting
• Creative BC Filming Resources
• Creative BC Film Permits and Contacts
• Traffic Planning for Major Athletic Events 
• Filming & Special Events: A How-To 

Applications

Use eDas, the online application system, to apply for a highway use permit.

Apply Online

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You can also submit a paper application for:
Provincial Public Highway Permit Application - H0020 (PDF):

Download Form H0020

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You can also submit a paper application for: 

Special Events Application Form (H1159) (PDF) 

Download Form H1159

Collection of Personal Information

Personal information is collected by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure under section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of processing applications submitted through the electronic Development Approvals System (eDAS). If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information, please contact:

Manager, Development Services
Suite 4D - 940 Blanshard Street​
778 974-2634