Meet British Columbia's outward-facing dashcam mandate on schedule — with GPS-synced video, driver materials, and phased rollout support for SMB fleets.
British Columbia's Bill M-217 requires outward-facing cameras on heavy commercial trucks. Missing the phased rollout dates puts your fleet at risk for penalties, insurance gaps, and driver confusion about what is required.
GVW thresholds and dates determine when your trucks must comply
cameras must meet recording, mounting, and retention expectations
operators need clear materials on what is recorded and why
many vendors target large fleets with minimums SMB carriers cannot meet
operating Class 1 and heavy commercial trucks subject to M-217
planning a phased install across mixed fleet ages
that need compliant video without multi-year contracts
who want outward video for claims, not just checkbox compliance
outward-facing video that matches M-217 intent and timelines
tie road footage to location and time for claims review
rollout resources in English and 中文
install priority matched to your deadline window
event clips for review and exoneration, not surveillance
equip highest-GVW units first, then expand as deadlines approach
reconstruct incidents with outward video and GPS context
hand new hires clear policy materials before the first trip
add video to tractors while trailer tracking stays on the same platform
Valentir's ValenCam program includes professional install, outward 1920P recording, optional driver-facing coaching, and ValenInsights when you want maps and events together. We help SMB carriers comply without enterprise minimums — including a checklist and install timeline matched to your fleet.
Request a B.C. M-217 compliance checklist with your fleet size, GVW mix, and target compliance date. We will confirm which units need cameras first and propose a practical install schedule.