BC Highway Patrol is set to step up enforcement in an effort to reduce the growing number of motorcyclist deaths, according to a news release by the BC RCMP.
In the release, the BC Highway Patrol said officers are seeing a “surge” in motorcycle-related crashes and fatalities, noting 27 fatalities in 2025 with 16 just being in the months of July and August. In response, they are increasing patrols and targeting speeding, impaired driving, and other high-risk behaviours on provincial highways.
Earlier this month, BC Highway Patrol impounded 32 excessive speeders, including 13 motorcycles, on the Sea to Sky Highway.
Last year, British Columbia reported 48 year-to-date fatalities related to motorcycle collisions. According to the Patrol, motorcyclists are urged to ride defensively, follow posted speed limits, and avoid impairment.
“Motorcycles are a fun way to travel but they carry inherent risks that too many riders ignore,” said Corporal Michael McLaughlin, Media Relations Officer with the BC Highway Patrol. “You’re risking pedestrians, wildlife, property, and creating massive hassles by shutting down highways.
Drivers are reminded to stay alert for motorcycles, particularly in areas where visibility is limited or traffic is heavy.
The Patrol is urging all road users to do their part by driving safely, staying alert, and reporting dangerous behaviour.
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