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https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lzjwdzasok2l
Published: September 23, 2025 22:01
Do you have a driver’s licence appointment coming up? Use this tool to ensure you avoid delays by bringing the correct ID for your appointment: bit.ly/47alTCr
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lyodystius2o
Published: September 12, 2025 22:51
Winter tires are required on some B.C. highways starting October 1! 🚗❄️
✔️ Both M+S (Mud + Snow) tires and Mountain/Snowflake tires qualify, but they must have at least 3.5 mm of tread depth.
Find out more: ow.ly/5eWh50WWarB
#DriveSafeBC…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lygpfvsqyc2f
Published: September 9, 2025 21:54
New to the province and need to get your govt ID or services card?
If you're not a driver, a BCID or a BC services card can act as a reliable piece of govt photo ID. Here's how:
📅 Book an appointment at a driver licensing office
🆔Bring accepted ID
📸 Be…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lye5ldwgj22n
Published: September 8, 2025 21:29
Just kidding, you really do need to do all of these on your commute! Giving yourself extra time means you’re less likely to speed, get distracted, or make other risky moves.
With kids back in school and traffic picking up again, let’s all do our part to…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3ly4qfdzvps2n
Published: September 5, 2025 22:45
Driver licensing services at our Guildford Corporate Centre in Surrey will be reopened on Saturday as we successfully secured a solution through the Labour Relations Board. This ensures customers can access our services at this location despite ongoing…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3ly47ewki2s24
Published: September 5, 2025 17:40
👀 Did you spot us in Cowichan Valley?
We partnered with North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP & BC Hwy Patrol for Messages in Motion! Civi staff carried safety signs through high-crash intersections while officers conducted enforcement. 📵 They caught lots of…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lxzzxn4pcc2u
Published: September 4, 2025 20:58
This week’s commutes come with extra challenges. 💨 Smoke, hot weather, kids back in school, and more drivers on the road after summer break. Drivers, please slow down when visibility is poor, give extra time for trips, leave space on the road, watch for…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lxxmeg7ewk2k
Published: September 3, 2025 21:49
⚠️We never contact customers via text about driving infractions or outstanding debt and do not ask for payment via an e-transfer link in a text message.
If you receive a suspicious message, please delete it—it’s a scam.
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lxuqfcvqgs2c
Published: September 2, 2025 18:23
Driver Licensing Services & appointments at the Guildford Corporate Centre in Surrey are unavailable today, due to strike action by the BC General Employees’ Union. If your appointment is impacted you can rebook your appointment online, visit the Surrey…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lxfguv3ors22
Published: August 27, 2025 16:23
🚸 Behind the scenes of back to school road safety! 🚸
Across B.C., we’re reminding drivers to drive safely with kids heading back to school. That means #LeaveYourPhoneAlone, watch for school buses, slow down in residential areas and always be ready to stop…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lxd3kxbdg22n
Published: August 26, 2025 17:55
#NewsRelease: School’s in but speeding shouldn't be. Our survey reveals drivers flunk on speeding near schools #DriveSafeBC ow.ly/NOSr50WMia4
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lwwrog64m22z
Published: August 21, 2025 20:26
⚠️We never contact customers via text about driving infractions or outstanding debt and do not ask for payment via an e-transfer link in a text message. If you receive a suspicious message, please delete it—it’s a scam.
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lwujuu5plk2z
Published: August 20, 2025 23:01
☀️ Road trip before summer ends? ☀️ Don't forget to pack the essentials (water, snacks, sunglasses, emergency kit) and check your tire pressure. If you feel too hot, pull over in the shade to cool off. Never leave kids or pets in a parked car.…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lwfkmgl6hk26
Published: August 15, 2025 00:05
☔ Rain is making a comeback in parts of B.C. Remember what that's like? 🌧
After a dry spell, built-up oil/dirt gets stirred up by the rain, making things extra slippery.
If it’s been a while since you’ve driven in rain remember to slow down & allow 2X…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lwfk52qirc2s
Published: August 14, 2025 23:56
⚠️We never contact customers via text about driving infractions or outstanding debt and do not ask for payment via an e-transfer link in a text message.
If you receive a suspicious message, please delete it—it’s a scam.
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lwcfyrvcfc2j
Published: August 13, 2025 18:04
Picked your route? 🚗 Check road and weather conditions before you go. DriveBC.ca gives real-time info on crashes, weather, and road conditions so you can plan ahead and travel safely.
Find out more: ow.ly/aZF550Wk1PB
#DriveSafeBC #BCRoadTrip #BCSummer
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lw5drscdv22x
Published: August 11, 2025 17:41
⚠️ Heat warnings have been issued in parts of B.C. today and tomorrow. If you'll be driving: Bring water, food, sunglasses, & an emergency kit. If you get too hot, pull over into a shaded area to cool down & rest. Never leave children or pets inside a…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lvr6xayaf22f
Published: August 6, 2025 21:43
Picked your escape? 🚗 Don’t forget your emergency kit: bandages, antiseptics, medications, jumper cables, multi-tool, tire gauge, flashlight, spare tire, jack, lug wrench, reflective triangles, road flares, LED warning lights.
Find out more:…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lvjaq6yrh22w
Published: August 3, 2025 17:53
Our offices will be closed tomorrow for the stat holiday. If you need to file a claim, our dial-a-claim lines will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m or you can file your claim online 24/7 here: bit.ly/47rQJHI
More information on our holiday hours:…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lvekfcymmc2r
Published: August 1, 2025 21:03
Planning a long drive this long weekend? Long drives and hot weather can be a dangerous combination leading to serious, preventable crashes. In fact, one-in-four B.C. drivers admitted to nodding off behind the wheel: ow.ly/sTtl50Wyklo
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lvblgnrohc2h
Published: July 31, 2025 16:44
🚴 Nearly 4 out of 5 cycling crashes in B.C. happen at intersections. That’s why we partnered with the City of Kelowna in 2020 to add protected cycle tracks, multi-use pathways, and bike lanes — making cycling safer and more accessible.
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https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lv7ouwf26s2a
Published: July 30, 2025 22:40
Treats planned? 🥨🚗 Don’t forget your emergency kit: pack a first aid kit, jumper cables, flashlight, spare tire, jack, lug wrench, and warning devices like LED flares or triangles. Stay safe out there!
Find out more: ow.ly/aZF550Wk1PB
#DriveSafeBC…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lv4nll3nkk2g
Published: July 29, 2025 17:39
Our new survey reveals that 1 in 4 B.C. drivers admitted to nodding off while driving and half of the surveyed have driven while tired or drowsy. If you notice any of these signs of fatigue ⬇️, pull over when it’s safe and take a nap.
Read the full…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lungrlbeu22j
Published: July 23, 2025 16:27
Got your summer plans? 🚗 Pack a grab-and-go kit: food, water, charger, flashlight, radio, first-aid, meds, ID, cash, clothes, blanket, whistle, and copies of key documents. Be ready for anything on the road.
Find out more: ow.ly/aZF550Wk1PB
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https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lu3uzx2a2s2s
Published: July 16, 2025 16:54
🚗 Speed contributes to over 80 fatalities and 2,000 injuries every year in B.C. That’s why we partnered with the B.C. government to install a variable speed limit system on Hwy 1 in Chilliwack — lowering speed in poor weather to help drivers stay safe.
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https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3ltxjtle2kk2p
Published: July 14, 2025 23:23
Picked your adventure? 🚗 Make sure your vehicle’s ready too: check tires, top up fluids, test wipers, check brakes, pack an emergency kit, and fuel up often on rural roads. Do quick walk-arounds to catch issues early.
Find out more: ow.ly/aZF550Wk1PB
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https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3ltxjl54a3k2i
Published: July 14, 2025 23:18
Two-Wheeled Tuesday is rolling into Surrey this summer! Join Surrey police, the City of Surrey, and ICBC to test your skills on fun courses.
🗓️ July 22 | 10AM - 12PM
📍 Katzie Elementary School parking lot - 6887 194A Street
🆓 Free and no registration…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3ltn7dm5ews24
Published: July 10, 2025 20:49
🚗 About 79% of pedestrian crashes in B.C. happen at intersections—& over 80% cause injuries. That’s why we partner on road safety improvements across BC, including pedestrian crosswalks, curb extensions, sidewalk installations, pedestrian flashers, & more.…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3ltig4hnjjc2f
Published: July 8, 2025 23:07
🚸 Did you know #ICBC partners on over 300 road safety improvements every year, including rumble strips, overhead signs, and crosswalks? These efforts help reduce crashes and make B.C. safer for everyone.
Find out more: icbc.com/roadimprovements
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https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lt3raxs2sk23
Published: July 3, 2025 22:21
We teamed up with the @bcspca.bsky.social to share tips on keeping pets safe in vehicles: Use a crash-tested harness or crate, keep them in the back seat, never leave them alone in a car. Pet safety helps protect everyone on the road. 🐾
More tips:…
https://bsky.app/profile/theicbc.bsky.social/post/3lsubkvdy7k2m
Published: June 30, 2025 22:52
Our offices will be closed tomorrow for the stat holiday. If you need to file a claim, our dial-a-claim lines will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m or you can file your claim online 24/7 here: bit.ly/47rQJHI
More information on our holiday hours:…