Changes to the Motor Vehicle Act, announced June 7, will cut insurance costs for golf course owners and others who operate miniature vehicles.
Industrial utility vehicles (IUVs), miniature motor vehicles and golf course-owned beverage carts are no longer required to be registered, licensed and insured by ICBC under amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act
The changes affect IUVs that have incidental use on highways and miniature motor vehicles used in parades.
"These changes reduce the regulatory burden and respond directly to concerns that were expressed to us by businesses and charitable organizations," said Solicitor General Shirley Bond.
"It is another example of our government's commitment to reducing red tape and allowing companies and charities to focus on what they do best."
Douglas Ferne, who is regional director of the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (B.C. Chapter), was pleased with the change.
"Carrying double coverage for liability wasn't enhancing safety for golf course members and guests – in fact, it was just creating more work and cost for golf courses," said Ferne.
"Kudos to the province for working with us to address this situation."
