Planning a Cattle Drive Along British Columbia's Highways

... a better way


For the safety of all road users, procedures are in place for operating a cattle drive along provincial highways. These procedures were drafted by the Ministry of Transportation in consultation with the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, the RCMP, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries and the Ministry of Forests.

Requirements depend on the traffic volume of the highway you will be using. Your local Ministry of Transportation district office will verify which category of highway your cattle-drive route follows.

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If the highway carries 500 - 5,000 vehicles per day:

• notify your local Ministry of Transportation district office at least three days in advance

• provide proper traffic control (requirement details are available from your local ministry office)

• carry $2-million general liability insurance and $2-million automobile liability insurance

• obtain an annual permit from your local district highways office

If the highway carries 100 to 500 vehicles per day:

• notify your local Ministry of Transportation district office at least three days in advance

• provide proper traffic control (requirement details are available from your local ministry office)

• carry $2-million general liability insurance and $2-million automobile liability insurance

• obtain a permit every five years from your local district highways office

If the highway carries less than 100 vehicles per day:

• obtain a permit every five years from your local Ministry of Transportation office (liability insurance and prior notification about the drive are not necessary)


To Operate a Cattle Drive:

1. Phone your local Ministry of Transportation district office and provide general information about the planned drive. The district office will advise you what is required to obtain your permit.

2. Where insurance is required, pick up an insurance certificate form at the district office and take it to your insurance agent to amend your coverage.

3. Visit your local district highways office to have your permit processed. If applicable, bring your completed insurance certificate form.

The new procedures also provide guidance for cattle crossings. Details are available from your local Ministry of Transportation district office.