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PART II PERMITS
Commercial motor vehicles, enforcement of ss. 16-23, etc.
20 (1) Every person who gives up possession of a commercial motor vehicle under a lease shall retain a copy of the lease in the person’s place of business for a period of one year after the termination of the lease.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 20 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 7. Where contravention of subs. 16 (2) or 47 (8) (2) A police officer who has reason to believe that a commercial motor vehicle is being operated in contravention of subsection 16 (2) or 47 (8) may, (a)  detain the vehicle at any location that is reasonable in the circumstances; and (b)  seize the permits and number plates for the vehicle, until the vehicle can be moved without a contravention of this Act occurring.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 20 (2). Permit suspended (3) Every permit seized under subsection (2) shall be deemed to be under suspension for the purposes of section 51 while it is in the custody of the officer seizing it.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 20 (3). Lien (4) The costs incurred in detaining a vehicle under subsection (2) are a lien on the vehicle, which may be enforced in the manner provided under Part III of the Repair and Storage Liens Act.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 20 (4). Court application (5) The person entitled to possession of a vehicle that is detained or the permits or plates of which are seized under subsection (2) may apply to the Superior Court of Justice for an order that the vehicle be released or the permits and plates returned, as the case may be.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 20 (5); 2009, c. 5, s. 6. Security (6) On an application being made under subsection (5), the Court may make the order applied for on condition that a security, for the payment of any fine imposed, in the amount that is determined by the Court but not exceeding $5,000 be deposited with the Court.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 20 (6). Return of security (7) Every security deposited under subsection (6) shall be returned, (a)  upon a final acquittal under all charges arising in connection with the seizure or detention; (b)  where a charge is not laid within six months after the seizure or detention, on the expiration of the six-month period; or (c)  upon a conviction arising in connection with the seizure or detention, after withholding the amount of the fine.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 20 (7). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. R, s. 7 - no effect - see 2009, c. 5, s. 57 (1) - 01/05/2009 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 7 - 01/01/2006 2009, c. 5, s. 6
- 23/04/2009
PART II PERMITS
Offences, commercial motor vehicles
21 (1) Every person who contravenes subsection 16 (3) or (4) or section 20 or a regulation made under subsection 22 (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $1,000. 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 8. Idem (2) Every person who contravenes subsection 16 (2) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 21 (2). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 21 of the Act is amended by adding the following subsection: (See: 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 9) Same (2.1) Every person who contravenes subsection 16 (2.1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $2,000. 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 9. Same (3) Every person who contravenes or fails to comply with a term or condition of a CVOR certificate issued to the person is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both.  1996, c. 33, s. 5. Same (4) Every person who provides, uses or permits the use of a fictitious, altered or fraudulently obtained CVOR certificate, or improperly uses a CVOR certificate, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $400 and not more than $5,000, or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 8. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 33, s. 5 - 28/11/1997 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 8 - 01/01/2006 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 8 - 01/01/2017 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 9 - not in force Administrative penalties
PART II PERMITS
Liability insurance for commercial motor vehicles
23 (1) No operator or owner of a commercial motor vehicle shall operate the vehicle or cause or permit the vehicle to be operated on a highway unless, in addition to the minimum liability insurance required under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, motor vehicle liability insurance in the amount prescribed by the regulations is carried for the vehicle with an insurer licensed under the Insurance Act.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 23 (1). Non-residents (2) If an operator or owner of a commercial motor vehicle is not a resident of Ontario, the insurance required by subsection (1) may be carried with an insurer who is authorized to transact the insurance in the state or province in which the owner or operator resides.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 23 (2). Driver to carry evidence of insurance (3) Every driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall carry evidence of a type prescribed by the regulations that the vehicle is insured as required by this section and shall surrender the evidence for reasonable inspection upon the demand of a police officer.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 23 (3). Offence (4) An operator or owner who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $2,500.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 23 (4). Idem (5) A driver who contravenes subsection (3) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 23 (5). Regulations (6) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  prescribing the amount of motor vehicle liability insurance to be carried for a commercial motor vehicle; (b)  prescribing documents that may be accepted as evidence that a commercial motor vehicle is insured as required by this section; (c)  prescribing the form, amount, nature, class, provisions and conditions of the insurance required by section 23.1 and the nature of the evidence of that insurance that is to be carried in the vehicle.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 23 (6); 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 10. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 23 of the Act is repealed. (See: 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 11) Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 10 - 01/01/2006 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 11 - not in force
PART II PERMITS
Insurance
23.1 Every person carrying goods for any other person for compensation shall obtain and carry the insurance that is required by the regulations and shall ensure that the evidence of the insurance is carried in every commercial motor vehicle of the operator that is being used to transport goods for compensation.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 11. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 23.1 of the Act is repealed. (See: 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 11) Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 11 - 01/01/2006 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 11 - not in force
PART III PARKING PERMITS
Accessible parking permits
26 (1) The Minister shall issue an accessible parking permit to every person or organization that applies for it and meets the requirements of the regulations.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (3). Term (2) An accessible parking permit is in force during the period of time shown on the permit.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (3). Cancellation of permit (3) The Minister may cancel an accessible parking permit or may refuse to issue a replacement permit if the permit has been used in contravention of this Part or the regulations or of a municipal by-law passed under section 9, 10, 11 or 102 of the Municipal Act, 2001 or under section 7, 8 or 80 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as the case may be, for establishing a system of accessible parking.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (3). Refusal to issue new permit (4) If the Minister cancels an accessible parking permit, the Minister may refuse to issue a new permit to the holder of the cancelled permit.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 17,Sched. F, Table - 01/01/2003 2006, c. 32, Sched. C, s. 24 (1) - 01/01/2007 2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (3) - 15/12/2009
PART III PARKING PERMITS
Offence, accessible parking permit
27 (1) No person shall,  (a)  have in his or her possession an accessible parking permit that is fictitious, altered or fraudulently obtained; (b)  display an accessible parking permit otherwise than in accordance with the regulations; (c)  fail or refuse to surrender an accessible parking permit in accordance with this Part or the regulations; (d)  use an accessible parking permit on land owned and occupied by the Crown otherwise than in accordance with the regulations; (e)  give, lend, sell or offer for sale an accessible parking permit or permit the use of it by another person otherwise than in accordance with the regulations; or (f)  make, permit the making of, give, lend, sell or offer for sale a fictitious or altered accessible parking permit.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (4). Penalty (2) A person who contravenes clause (1) (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $5,000.  2001, c. 32, s. 26 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2001, c. 32, s. 26 (1, 2) - 30/09/2002 2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (4) - 15/12/2009
PART III PARKING PERMITS
Inspection, accessible parking permit
28 (1) Every person having possession of an accessible parking permit shall, on the demand of a police officer, police cadet, municipal law enforcement officer or an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act, surrender the permit for reasonable inspection to ensure that the provisions of this Part and the regulations and any municipal by-law passed under section 9, 10, 11 or 102 of the Municipal Act, 2001 or under section 7, 8 or 80 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as the case may be, for establishing a system of accessible parking are being complied with.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (5); 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 12 (1). Officer may take possession of the permit (2) An officer or cadet to whom an accessible parking permit has been surrendered may retain it until disposition of the case if the officer or cadet has reasonable ground to believe that the permit, (a)  was not issued under this Part; (b)  was obtained under false pretences; (c)  has been defaced or altered; (d)  has expired or been cancelled; or (e)  is being or has been used in contravention of the regulations or of a by-law passed under section 9, 10, 11 or 102 of the Municipal Act, 2001 or under section 7, 8 or 80 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as the case may be, for establishing a system of accessible parking.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 28 (2); 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table; 2006, c. 32, Sched. C, s. 24 (3); 2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (6); 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 12 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table - 01/01/2003 2006, c. 32, Sched. C, s. 24 (2, 3) - 01/01/2007 2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (5, 6) - 15/12/2009 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 12 (1, 2) - 03/12/2015 CTS 20 SE 10 - 4 29 Repealed:  2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table - 01/01/2003
PART III PARKING PERMITS
Regulations, accessible parking permits
30 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations,  (a)  prescribing any form for the purposes of this Part and requiring its use; (b)  respecting the issuance, renewal, cancellation, replacement and disposal of accessible parking permits; (c)  prescribing the requirements for obtaining an accessible parking permit; (d)  prescribing the period of time or the method of determining the period of time during which accessible parking permits shall be in force; (e)  governing the manner of displaying accessible parking permits on or in vehicles; (f)  requiring the erection of signs and the placing of markings to identify designated parking spaces for the use of vehicles displaying an accessible parking permit, and prescribing the types, content and location of the signs and markings; (g)  prescribing the conditions of use of an accessible parking permit on land owned and occupied by the Crown; (h)  requiring and governing the surrender of accessible parking permits; (i)  providing for and governing the recognition of permits, number plates and other markers and devices issued by other jurisdictions as being equivalent to accessible parking permits issued under this Part.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (7). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (7) - 15/12/2009 part iii.1   Electric vehicle charging Stations
PART III.1 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Definitions
30.1 In this Part, “electric vehicle” means, (a)  a battery electric vehicle that runs only on a battery and an electric drive train, or (b)  a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that runs on a battery and an electric drive train, and also uses an internal combustion engine; (“véhicule électrique”) “electric vehicle charging station” means a publicly or privately-owned parking space that provides access to equipment that supplies a source of electricity for charging electric vehicles. (“station de recharge pour véhicules électriques”) 2019, c. 18, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 18, s. 1
- 01/01/2021
PART III.1 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Improper use
30.2 No person shall park a vehicle in an electric vehicle charging station that is identified by a sign that satisfies the prescribed requirements unless the vehicle is an electric vehicle and the vehicle is attached to the station’s charging equipment. 2019, c. 18, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 18, s. 1
- 01/01/2021
PART III.1 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Penalty
30.3 A person who contravenes section 30.2 is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of $125. 2019, c. 18, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 18, s. 1
- 01/01/2021
PART III.1 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Regulations
30.4 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations providing for any matters which, in the opinion of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, are necessary or advisable for the purposes of this Part, including, (a)  prescribing requirements for a sign for the purposes of section 30.2; (b)  providing for exemptions from this Part. 2019, c. 18, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 18, s. 1
- 01/01/2021 PART IV   LICENCES Driver, Driving Instructor
PART IV LICENCES
Driving a privilege
31 The purpose of this Part is to protect the public by ensuring that, (a)  the privilege of driving on a highway is granted to, and retained by, only those persons who demonstrate that they are likely to drive safely; and (b)  full driving privileges are granted to novice and probationary drivers only after they acquire experience and develop or improve safe driving skills in controlled conditions.  1993, c. 40, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 40, s. 1 - 06/06/1994
PART IV LICENCES
Combined photo card in lieu of driver’s licence card
32.1 (1) The driver’s licence card issued under this Act may be replaced with a combined photo card issued under the Photo Card Act, 2008, but the provisions of this or any other Act imposing a duty on the holders of drivers’ licences, including a requirement to carry, present or surrender a driver’s licence, apply to the combined photo card and the holder of a combined photo card as if the combined photo card were a driver’s licence.  2008, c. 17, s. 33. Combined photo card is also driver’s licence (2) A combined photo card issued under the Photo Card Act, 2008 is also the holder’s driver’s licence for all purposes and the one combined photo card constitutes his or her enhanced photo card under that Act and his or her driver’s licence.  2008, c. 17, s. 33. Driver’s licence remains valid if photo card ceases to be valid (3) If a combined photo card holder’s photo card ceases to be valid under the Photo Card Act, 2008
for any reason, the holder’s driver’s licence remains valid unless this Act requires otherwise, and the holder may be issued a replacement driver’s licence card.  2008, c. 17, s. 33. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2008, c. 17, s. 33
- 06/03/2009
PART IV LICENCES
Photo-comparison technology
32.2 (1) The Minister may use photo-comparison technology to compare the photographs taken of any applicants for or holders of a driver’s licence or photo card.  2008, c. 17, s. 34. Not admissible (2) The photo-comparison technology used by the Minister, the methodology used to compare photographs and the measurements and results used for comparison are not admissible in evidence for any purpose and cannot be required for production in a civil proceeding before a court or tribunal.  2008, c. 17, s. 34. Definitions (3) In this section, “photo card” has the same meaning as in the Photo Card Act, 2008; (“carte-photo”) “photo-comparison technology” means a software application that measures the characteristics of a person’s face in a photograph and compares the results of that measurement with those of other photographs. (“technologie de comparaison de photos”)  2008, c. 17, s. 34. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2008, c. 17, s. 34
- 06/03/2009
PART IV LICENCES
As to carrying licences and surrender on demand
33 (1) Every driver of a motor vehicle or street car shall carry his or her licence with him or her at all times while he or she is in charge of a motor vehicle or street car and shall surrender the licence for reasonable inspection upon the demand of a police officer or officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 33 (1). Same, re novice driver rules (2) Every accompanying driver, as defined under section 57.1, shall carry his or her licence and shall surrender the licence for reasonable inspection upon the demand of a police officer or officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act.  1993, c. 40, s. 3. Identification on failure to surrender licence (3) Every person who is unable or refuses to surrender his or her licence in accordance with subsection (1) or (2) shall, when requested by a police officer or officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act, give reasonable identification of himself or herself and, for the purposes of this subsection, the correct name and address of the person shall be deemed to be reasonable identification.  1993, c. 40, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 40, s. 3 - 06/06/1994
PART IV LICENCES
Exemption as to non-residents, licensing requirements
34 (1) Section 32 and any regulation made thereunder do not apply to any person who is, (a)  a resident of any other province of Canada, who is at least sixteen years of age and has complied with the law of the province in which he or she resides as to the drivers of motor vehicles; or (b)  a resident of any other country or state, (i)  who is at least sixteen years of age and is the holder of a valid International Driver’s Permit, or (ii)  who is at least sixteen years of age and has not resided in Ontario for more than three months in any one year and has complied with the law of the country or state in which he or she resides as to the licensing of drivers of motor vehicles.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 34 (1). Exemption of new residents (2) Section 32 and any regulation made thereunder do not apply to a person for sixty days after he or she has become a resident of Ontario if during such period he or she holds a subsisting driver’s licence in accordance with the laws of the province, country or state of which he or she was a resident immediately before becoming a resident of Ontario.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 34 (2).
PART IV LICENCES
Drivers under 16 prohibited
37 (1) No person under the age of sixteen years shall drive or operate a motor vehicle, street car, road-building machine, self-propelled implement of husbandry or farm tractor on a highway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 37 (1). Employment of drivers under 16 prohibited (2) No person shall employ or permit anyone under the age of sixteen years to drive or operate a motor vehicle, street car, road-building machine, self-propelled implement of husbandry or farm tractor on a highway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 37 (2). Exception (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply in respect of the driving or operating of a self-propelled implement of husbandry or farm tractor directly across a highway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 37 (3).
PART IV LICENCES
Minimum age to drive motor assisted, power-assisted bicycle
38 (1) No person under the age of 16 years shall drive or operate a motor assisted bicycle or power-assisted bicycle on a highway.  2009, c. 5, s. 8. Same (2) No person who is the owner or is in possession or control of a motor assisted bicycle or power-assisted bicycle shall permit a person who is under the age of 16 years to ride on, drive or operate the motor assisted bicycle or power-assisted bicycle on a highway.  2009, c. 5, s. 8. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 38 of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 3) Minimum age to drive power-assisted bicycle 38 (1) No person under the age of 14 years shall operate a power-assisted bicycle described in clause (a) of the definition of “power-assisted bicycle” on a highway. 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 3. Same (2) No person who is the owner or is in possession or control of a power-assisted bicycle referred to in subsection (1) shall permit a person who is under the age of 14 years to operate the power-assisted bicycle on a highway. 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 3. Same (3) No person under the age of 16 years shall operate a power-assisted bicycle described in clause (b) or (c) of the definition of “power-assisted bicycle” on a highway. 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 3. Same (4) No person who is the owner or is in possession or control of a power-assisted bicycle referred to in subsection (3) shall permit a person who is under the age of 16 years to operate the power-assisted bicycle on a highway. 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 3. Minimum age to drive motor assisted bicycle 38.1 (1) No person under the age of 16 years shall ride on, drive or operate a motor assisted bicycle on a highway. 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 3. Same (2) No person who is the owner or is in possession or control of a motor assisted bicycle shall permit a person who is under the age of 16 years to ride on, drive or operate the motor assisted bicycle on a highway. 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 5, s. 8
- 03/10/2009 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 3 - not in force