Important Notice
The VIP System
Will be unavailable from 11:00 PM on Friday, January 21, 2011 to 9:00 AM on Monday, January 24, 2011 due to government-wide system changes.
Please hand-write any inspections during that period and enter the inspections into the VIP eForm system once the VIP eForm system is available.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Inspection of Diesel Emission Control Devices is suspended for 6 months or longer - see Notice #02-10 on the CVSE web site
Important Notices
Printing Inspection Reports
If you have problems printing a completed Inspection Report, please use the “Search for Inspection Report” function, located via a link on the lower left side of VIP Online Home page, to retrieve the Report. If you are still unable to print the report, please contact the VIP Office @ 250-952-0577 for assistance.
Renewal Reminder Notices
These notices are no longer mailed to inspectors or facilities. They will only appear electronically within the VIP eForm System when entering an inspection within 45 days of licence expiry.
System Maintenance
Please refrain from using the VIP eForm system on Sunday mornings between 6:00am and 9:00am as regular system maintenance may be in progress. This will ensure that any inspection data entered at that time will not be lost.
Vehicle Inspections and Standards
IMPORTANT SYSTEM CHANGE:
Please be aware that the VIP eForm System will be unavailable on Thursday January 26, 2012 from 11:45 am to approximately 12:30 pm pst in order to perform system maintenance.
Please do not try to enter inspections at that time.
For a list of changes, see the "What's New" link below.
Please hand-write any inspections during that period and enter the inspections into the VIP eForm system once the VIP eForm system is available.
 
 
The Vehicle Inspection & Standards program encompasses all types of highway vehicles - both private and commercial – and is dedicated to improving vehicle and road safety in British Columbia. Through the application of the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act, Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, Vehicle Inspection Manual and Canadian vehicle manufacturing standards, Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) strives to have only the safest and most roadworthy highway vehicles operating on British Columbia's highways.
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Inspections
Private and Commercial Vehicle Inspections are performed by trade qualified mechanics that are authorized through CVSE as Authorized Inspectors (AI’s). Inspections are completed at a Designated Inspection Facilities (DIF) or Preventative Maintenance Facilities (PMP) throughout the province. Preventative Maintenance Facilities may only conduct inspections on their own vehicle fleet. CVSE Area Vehicle Inspectors conduct Audits on both DIF’s and PMP’s are conducted by a CVSE Area Vehicle Inspector to monitor compliance of all applicable inspection standards and regulations.
Primary statutory provisions under this program include Divisions, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 25 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, and the standards of Safety and Repair Regulation (Vehicle Inspection Manual).
Standards
The Vehicle Standards Program mandate is to accurately interpret and apply BC Motor Vehicle regulatory standards, Canadian Manufacturing Standards, and National and International Vehicle Safety Standards. It is the Program’s intent to maintain road safety and ensure compliant and safe vehicles are operating on BC roadways through proper application of applicable standards and regulations.
What's New
Notices |
Description |
Initial
Effective Date (YYMMDD) |
Revision Date
(YYMMDD) |
VI Bulletin 01-12 |
Authorized Inspectors Personal BCeID |
12/01/11 |
12/04/23 |
NOTICE 01 – 12
|
Amendment for Inspection of Anti-Lock Brakes and Manual Slack Adjusters
|
12/04/11 |
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Circular_03-12 |
AMENDED Front Mounted Hose Reels on Hydro Vac Trucks |
12/02/22 |
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Circular_02-12 |
Flashing Red Lamp & Siren Policy |
12/01/11 |
|
Circular 01-12 |
Class exemption from inspection for snow tracked vehicles over 8200kg.
To exempt snow vehicles that are licenced as commercial vehicles and that have a Licensed Gross Vehicle Weight (LGVW) of more than 8200 kg from the required annual commercial vehicle inspection. |
12/01/10 |
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Notice 08-11 |
Inspection of Anti-Lock Brakes |
11/12/31 |
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Notice 07-11 |
Amendment of Bulletin 03-10 Inspection of Air Brake Slack Adjusters
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11/12/31 |
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Notice 03-11 |
Discontinuation of Refunds for Certificate of Approval Decals |
11/06/29 |
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Notice 07-11 |
Deferral of Application for New Designated Inspection Facilities |
11/06/03 |
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Bulletin 03-11 |
School Bus Seat, Seatbelt and Restraint Device Compliance |
11/05/03 |
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