Who calls the tow truck after a motorcycle crash in Steveston?
Often it is not you. ICBC says that at a crash, emergency services usually contact a local tow company, and the vehicle is then held in that company's yard. ICBC's page on getting a damage estimate explains what comes next for your claim.
If no one called a truck, or the bike went down on its own in a lot, you can call us. Tell us the spot, whether the bike rolls, and whether anyone is hurt; if they are, 911 comes first.
What should you do at the crash scene before a damaged motorcycle is loaded?
Get clear of traffic. If the bike can safely be moved off the roadway, BC's Motor Vehicle Act expects that; if it can't, leave it where it lies and stand well back. Take photos of the bike where it lies, then of each side, the dash and the damage.
Pick up your bags, phone and helmet if it is safe to reach them. Our list on how to prepare your motorcycle for a tow works here too, minus anything you can't safely do.
How is a crashed motorcycle loaded onto our flatbed in Steveston?
Slowly. We look at the wheels, forks and bars first, because a bent fork or a flat can stop the bike rolling straight. If it rolls, it goes up the deck and into the wheel chock. If it doesn't, or it is in a ditch or on soft ground, we winch it up with care.
Then soft loops go on the frame or the lower triple clamp, never the bars, levers or a cracked fairing. How a motorcycle is strapped on a tow truck shows the straps up close, and the complete guide to how motorcycle towing works covers the rest of the trip.
Which published extras apply when a crashed motorcycle is towed from Steveston?
Only the ones that are true for your bike, and we name them before we book. Our flatbed rate is $125 with the hook-up and the first 10 km, then $4 a km.
| Situation after the crash | Published extra | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| After an accident | +$50 | A bike that went down and needs extra care loading |
| Won't roll or wheels locked | +$40 | Bent fork, locked brake or a wheel that will not turn |
| Needs a winch | +$60 | Off the road, in a ditch or on soft ground |
| No keys | +$30 | Key lost in the fall or taken by someone else |
So a bike that went down and is towed 15 km on the flatbed comes to $125 plus $20 plus $50, or $195 before taxes and fees. Our motorcycle towing cost guide has more worked examples, and towing a motorcycle without the key covers a lost key.
Where does a crashed motorcycle go after it is towed from Steveston?
If emergency services called the tow, the bike usually goes to that company's yard first. If you called us, it goes where you choose: your garage, the dealer or the shop that will repair it. Have the address ready.
While we load beside the road, BC's Slow Down, Move Over rule means drivers pass our lights at 40 km/h where the limit is under 80. The other roadside rules are in motorcycle towing rules Steveston riders should know.
How do ICBC and towing receipts work after a Steveston motorcycle crash?
Ask the tow company whether it is part of the ICBC Towing Program. If it isn't, ICBC says you pay for the tow and submit your eligible receipts to be paid back, so keep every one, with the date and the pickup spot on it.
If the bike only quit rather than went down, the 5 signs your motorcycle needs a tow and the five checks before you call are the better read.
Towing a crashed motorcycle in Steveston, in short
Look after yourself first, then the bike. After a crash, emergency services often call the tow and the bike may wait at that yard; if you call us, a flatbed, a wheel chock and soft straps on the frame bring it to the place you choose, and you hear every published extra first. Ask about the ICBC Towing Program and keep each receipt.
Crashed Motorcycle Towing in Steveston FAQ
Can I ride in the tow truck with my crashed motorcycle?
Ask when you call. If you are hurt, or shaken, go with the paramedics or a friend instead; the bike will be looked after.
Should I try to start the bike after it went down?
Better not. Fuel, oil or a damaged part can make it unsafe. Leave it off and let it ride on the flatbed.
Will a cracked fairing be damaged more on the truck?
We keep straps off the fairing and every plastic panel, so they hold the frame or the lower triple clamp only.
What does a 10 km flatbed tow of a crashed bike cost?
$125 covers the hook-up and the first 10 km. The published $50 after-accident extra brings it to $175 before taxes and fees, plus any other extra that applies.