About RoadSafetyBC
Last updated on April 17, 2025Driving is a privilege, not a right. Road collisions are a leading cause of death and injury and are a major public health issue in British Columbia.
RoadSafetyBC is one of the key provincial agencies responsible for road safety. Under the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, we govern drivers, oversee driver medical fitness, run driver programs and implement road safety policies. Our focus is on addressing high-risk driving behaviours (speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving) and we work with partners to help reach our goal of zero traffic fatalities.
The Motor Vehicle Act
The Motor Vehicle Act regulates the operation of motor vehicles in B.C. The act allows RoadSafetyBC to:
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Prohibit a person from driving a motor vehicle
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Require a driver to take part in a program to improve their driving
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Review sanctions, driving prohibitions and ICBC licensing decisions
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Make sure B.C. drivers are medically fit to drive
Superintendent of Motor Vehicles
The Motor Vehicle Act also makes the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles the administrative authority governing drivers. The superintendent delegates decision-making authority to RoadSafetyBC staff and ICBC.
RoadSafetyBC staff
RoadSafetyBC staff include:
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Intake agents who receive phone calls, arrange hearings, administer reviews
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Nurse case managers who review certain driver medical fitness files
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Adjudicators who review cases, conduct hearings, decide and communicate with clients
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Analysts who conduct research, consult interest-holders, support legislative changes and launch new programs
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Managers and directors who supervise branches, projects and programs and collaborate with partners
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Information technology, finance, communications, and administrative professionals provide strategic business functions to support the RoadSafetyBC team