In most cases street parking can be provided for essential unit vehicles. Where off-street parking is available, the film production company should use it for non-essential vehicles, e.g. crew parking. In locations where off-street parking is not available the film production company may be required to use a remote parking location and arrange for a suitable shuttle. Parking should be organized to minimize the disruption to the area. Cones and traffic personnel must be in place at all times. Vehicles may be required to be identified with signage/hangers.
If traffic cannot be effectively diverted onto other streets, traffic shall be stopped only intermittently and for no longer than three continuous minutes during each ten minute period.
The production company will be required to obtain, at their cost, certified or licenced professionals for traffic and/or crowd control where deemed necessary by the City. The traffic control plan must be forwarded to the Film Liaison with a minimum of five (5) days' notice for their approval. Where traffic control is required by the RCMP (i.e. process trailer shots), please contact the Film Liaison directly.
While the City of Maple Ridge tries to accommodate your production the best we can, the following must be strictly adhered to:
- Streets in the central business area of the City shall not be closed during the retail business day unless all businesses located thereon agree.
- Major streets shall not be closed during rush hour or other high volume traffic periods.
- Emergency equipment and school buses shall have the absolute right-of-way and shall not be impeded for any reason.
- The City does not permit the use of streets for dangerous stunts such as high-speed car chases, crashes or special effects utilizing explosive devices.
