Port Authorities Operations Regulations

31.1 (1) The following definitions apply in this section.

Authority

Authority means the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. (Administration)

authorization

authorization means a written authorization issued by the Authority to transport containers by truck in Port Metro Vancouver. (autorisation)

Container Trucking Act

Container Trucking Act means the British Columbia Container Trucking Act, S.B.C. 2014, c. 28. (loi sur le transport de conteneurs par camion)

Port Metro Vancouver

Port Metro Vancouver means the Authority’s port. (Port Metro Vancouver)

(2) Subject to subsections (5) and (6), the Authority shall not permit a truck to gain access to Port Metro Vancouver for the purpose of transporting a container unless

• (a) the driver of the truck is employed by or is acting, either directly or indirectly, on behalf of a person who holds a valid authorization;

• (b) the person who holds the authorization also holds a licence under the Container Trucking Act to transport containers by truck in Port Metro Vancouver; and

• (c) the licence is not under suspension.

(3) An authorization is valid if the holder complies with, or ensures that the holder’s drivers comply with, any of the following requirements that are established by the Authority and specified in the authorization:

• (a) requirements respecting an appointment or reservation system for trucks;

• (b) requirements respecting the identification of trucks that gain access to Port Metro Vancouver; and

• (c) requirements respecting the tracking and monitoring of trucks in Port Metro Vancouver.

(4) For greater certainty, a licence referred to in paragraph (2)(b) includes an authorization that is deemed to be a licence under the Container Trucking Act.

(5) Subsection (2) does not apply if there is an emergency that poses a risk to the safety of persons or property in Port Metro Vancouver or a risk to the environment and if containers must be transported by truck to mitigate or help mitigate that risk.

(6) Paragraphs (2)(b) and (c) do not apply in respect of a truck that is transporting a container to or from a location outside of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.