British ColumbiaBC-M226Second Reading
BC-M226: Bill M 226: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act (No. 2), 2025
Sponsor: Dana LajeunesseIntroduced November 26, 2025Last checked August 28, 2026
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What this bill does
This British Columbia bill amends the Motor Vehicle Act to create a new administrative framework for immediate 30-day driving prohibitions for 'reckless driving,' which includes stunting, excessive speeding (40+ km/h over the limit in lower zones, 50+ km/h over in higher zones, or 150+ km/h), aggressive driving behaviours, and other dangerous conduct. It also creates criminal-style offences for driving while prohibited under these new provisions.
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Business impact
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This bill most directly affects businesses in British Columbia that rely on driving as a core part of their operations — delivery companies, couriers, trucking firms, construction outfits with fleets, sales teams on the road, and any business where employees drive as part of their job. If a driver on your team gets hit with an immediate 30-day prohibition for reckless driving (which includes going 40 km/h or more over the speed limit), that employee is off the road instantly with no appeal, which could leave you short-staffed or scrambling for coverage. Owner-operators and solo tradespeople who drive to job sites are especially vulnerable since losing their licence for 30 days could effectively shut down their business. Fleet-based businesses may need to update driver policies, implement speed monitoring, and plan for contingencies when drivers lose their licences.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingNovember 26, 2025
Second ReadingFebruary 23, 2026
Next: Committee review
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