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B.C. truckers will face higher fines this winter if they’re caught without snow chains this winter.

The Ministry of Transportation says commercial drivers will be fined $196 for not carrying chains when and where required, and $598 for not installing chains during mandatory chain-ups.

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During previous winters drivers faced a base-level fine of $121 for not carrying chains or not installing them when required to do so.

The new fines go into effect Oct. 1 when winter-tire and chain-up regulations begin on most B.C. highways.

Commercial trucks weighing between 5,000 kilograms and 11,794 kg must carry chains or acceptable traction devices, unless the vehicle is equipped with winter-rated tires. Commercial vehicles over 11,794 kg, such as tractor trailers, are required to carry steel chains on most major highways.