Hopefully not "stealing" anyones thunder but this is good news for BC Rodders.
Just received this e-mail update:
Following on our committee's invitation to provide an update on this initiative to the SVABC Annual General Meeting, we have received a number of requests for information.
Attached is a summary of the activities to date and how close we are to success.
Dan London - (on behalf of)
The Fender-less Committee - Jim Winter, Rick Ross, Art Brumpton, Keith Biddlecombe.
Fender-less Rods Legal on B.C. Roads?
An update on the progress of this initiative – April, 2015
Background
A small group of dedicated hobbyists has been quietly working for the past eight years to implement changes to provincial rules
which would permit the operation of fender less vehicles on British Columbia roads.
Bill Townsend, Rick Ross and Jim Winter began the concept with research on experience in other jurisdictions operating a “fair weather” provision.
In addition, several thousand signatures were obtained for a petition to provincial authorities.
In 2009 Dan London was asked to join the group to assist communicating to and working with respective provincial government agencies.
In 2010, British Columbia Hot Rod Association past President Art Brumpton and current President Keith Biddlecombe joined the group.
Over the past five years, the group has worked closely with Mr. Perry Dennis, Deputy Director, Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement, Ministry of Transportation to address and resolve areas of concern.
Meetings and presentations were made to address;
vehicle construction safety – Ministry of Transportation - CVSE Branch
licensing and insurance – Ministry of Transportation – I.C.B.C.
public safety - Provincial Association of Police Chiefs
public liability – Ministry of Attorney General
These agencies has recommended implementation of a “fair weather” clause to permit operation of fender less vehicles – based on the proposals from “the fender-less committee”.
Where are we today
Following on the above recommendations, the Legislative Counsel Office is working to prepare regulatory wording
for the operation of fender-less vehicles based on the following criteria:
Ø A 1940 or earlier manufactured vehicle or a 1940 or earlier replicated vehicle
Ø Modified registered vehicle
Ø Dry paved road operation only
More to come.
Dan London
dw_lond@yahoo.ca
For the ”Fender-less Committee”
Jim Winter, Rick Ross, Art Brumpton, Keith Biddlecombe


Just received this e-mail update:
Following on our committee's invitation to provide an update on this initiative to the SVABC Annual General Meeting, we have received a number of requests for information.
Attached is a summary of the activities to date and how close we are to success.
Dan London - (on behalf of)
The Fender-less Committee - Jim Winter, Rick Ross, Art Brumpton, Keith Biddlecombe.
Fender-less Rods Legal on B.C. Roads?
An update on the progress of this initiative – April, 2015
Background
A small group of dedicated hobbyists has been quietly working for the past eight years to implement changes to provincial rules
which would permit the operation of fender less vehicles on British Columbia roads.
Bill Townsend, Rick Ross and Jim Winter began the concept with research on experience in other jurisdictions operating a “fair weather” provision.
In addition, several thousand signatures were obtained for a petition to provincial authorities.
In 2009 Dan London was asked to join the group to assist communicating to and working with respective provincial government agencies.
In 2010, British Columbia Hot Rod Association past President Art Brumpton and current President Keith Biddlecombe joined the group.
Over the past five years, the group has worked closely with Mr. Perry Dennis, Deputy Director, Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement, Ministry of Transportation to address and resolve areas of concern.
Meetings and presentations were made to address;
vehicle construction safety – Ministry of Transportation - CVSE Branch
licensing and insurance – Ministry of Transportation – I.C.B.C.
public safety - Provincial Association of Police Chiefs
public liability – Ministry of Attorney General
These agencies has recommended implementation of a “fair weather” clause to permit operation of fender less vehicles – based on the proposals from “the fender-less committee”.
Where are we today
Following on the above recommendations, the Legislative Counsel Office is working to prepare regulatory wording
for the operation of fender-less vehicles based on the following criteria:
Ø A 1940 or earlier manufactured vehicle or a 1940 or earlier replicated vehicle
Ø Modified registered vehicle
Ø Dry paved road operation only
More to come.
Dan London
dw_lond@yahoo.ca
For the ”Fender-less Committee”
Jim Winter, Rick Ross, Art Brumpton, Keith Biddlecombe


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