Drinking alcohol is not allowed in limousines or party buses in Vancouver due to provincial liquor laws. Passengers must comply with BC regulations, which prohibit open alcohol in any moving vehicle. Failure to follow these rules can result in fines or service refusal.
October 21,2015
Destiny Limousine Ltd.Reference: 236294
8033 156A Street
Surrey BC V4N OX6
Re: LCLA Information Decal
Over the past few years information has been provided to the passenger transportation industry regarding the Liquor Control and Licensing Act (LCLA). From the feedback the ministry has received from stakeholders, it is clear that more can be done to educate the public with regards
On June 2, 2015, I participated in a safe grad event in Vancouver, where I spoke about the need for both operators and passengers to comply with B.C.' s liquor laws. An information release was also provided to the public and media outlets the same day, which stated:
It is the law in British Columbia that no alcohol can be consumed while traveling in any vehicle. Passengers need to know that limousine operators must refuse to board passengers carrying alcohol and they must terminate trips if they find alcohol being consumed in a vehicle. Trips must be terminated in a safe manner such as returning passengers to their starting point or calling parents to come and pick up minors. Operators who do not comply with liquor laws run the risk of losing their licenses.
I am pleased to see that many operators have added information on the LCLA to their web sites and contracts. Also, images and text on web and social media that did not comply with the LCLA have been removed by many operators and I want to encourage others to voluntarily do the same across all platforms. Where necessary, I have asked ministry enforcement personnel to advise licensees to make the changes or risk administrative fines or penalties.
To further support and assist industry with educating its passengers, the ministry is providing limousine operators with decals that clearly state that consuming alcohol in a vehicle is illegal in B.c. These decals are intended as a tool to assist you and your staff in ensuring your vehicles are being operated in compliance with the law and your licence. The idea of a posted notice for passengers was suggested at an industry meeting hosted by the Registrar on May 12,2015, and developed in consultation with industry and the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.
Enclosed are decals for each of your active licensed limousines. I encourage you to post a decal
in a prominent place inside the passenger area of each of your vehicles. Should you require
additional decals, please contact the Passenger Transportation Branch at 604 527-2198
or passengertransportationbr@gov.bc.ca.
Sincerely,
Todd G. Stone
Minister
Enclosure
Copy to: Honourable Suzanne Anton
Minister of Justice and Attorney General
MLA, Vancouver-Fraserview
Deborah Bowman, Assistant Deputy Minister
Transportation Policy and Programs
Kristin Vanderkuip, Registrar and Director
Passenger Transportation Branch
In British Columbia, it is illegal to consume alcohol in limousines, party buses, or any other moving vehicle under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. Open liquor is strictly prohibited unless the vehicle is legally classified as a licensed establishment, which limos and party buses are not. Passengers caught drinking alcohol in a vehicle may face fines, and the company providing the service could also be penalized. Authorities conduct regular checks, especially during events and weekends, to enforce these regulations.
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In an effort to ensure passenger safety, BC has a law prohibiting the consumption of alcohol in all limousines and party buses. That means individuals and groups using a limo service for special events and occasions must abstain from drinking alcohol during their ride. Vehicles like town cars, stretch limos, and party buses will no longer be able to accommodate passengers who wish to consume alcohol while riding. In addition, licensees are require to display signs both inside the limousine and on the website informing riders about the new law. Violation of this law can result in serious consequences for limousine operators including fines and possible revocation of their business license.
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