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PART VI EQUIPMENT
Emissions
75.1 (1) No person shall drive or cause or permit to be driven on a highway a motor vehicle that does not comply with the regulations respecting emissions. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 11. Tampering (2) No person shall tamper, or cause or permit a person to tamper, by, (a)  removing, bypassing, defeating or rendering inoperative all or part of a motor vehicle’s emission control system; or (b)  modifying a motor or motor vehicle in any way that results in increased emissions from the level to which it was originally designed or certified by the manufacturer of the motor or motor vehicle. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 11. Sale of tampering devices (3) No person shall sell or offer for sale a system or device the main purpose of which is to carry out any of the actions described in subsection (2). 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 11. Offence, emissions contravention (4) Every person who contravenes subsection (1) or a regulation referred to in it is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable, (a)  if the vehicle is not a commercial motor vehicle, to a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $1,000; and (b)  if the vehicle is a commercial motor vehicle, to a fine of not less than $400 and not more than $20,000. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 11. Offence, tampering or sale of tampering devices (5) Every person who contravenes subsection (2) or (3) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $400 and not more than $20,000. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 11. Penalty, tampering, multiple items (6) If an offence under subsection (5) involves more than one emission control system, motor, motor vehicle, system or device, the maximum fine that may be imposed is the amount that would otherwise apply under subsection (5), multiplied by the number of emission control systems, motors, motor vehicles, systems or devices. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 11. Regulations (7) The Minister may make regulations, (a)  governing emissions for the purpose of subsection (1), including governing emission control equipment standards, emission control performance standards and tests to be used to determine compliance with regulations respecting emissions; (b)  defining “emission control system” and any other word or expression used in this section that is not already defined in this Act; (c)  exempting any person or class of persons or any motor vehicle or class of motor vehicles from any requirement or provision of this section or of any regulation made under this section and prescribing conditions and circumstances for any such exemption. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 11. Same, amendments to adopted documents (8) If a regulation made under this section adopts a document by reference, the regulation may adopt the document as it may be amended from time to time. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 11. Same, when adoption of amendment effective (9) The adoption of an amendment of a document that has been adopted by reference comes into effect upon the amended document being posted on a Government of Ontario website. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 11. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 11 - 01/04/2022
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Slow moving vehicle sign
76 (1) No person shall operate a slow moving vehicle on a highway unless a slow moving vehicle sign is attached, in accordance with the regulations, (a)  to the rear of the slow moving vehicle, if no trailer, implement of husbandry or other device is being towed; (b)  to the rear of the rearmost trailer, implement of husbandry or other device that is being towed by the slow moving vehicle, if one or more trailers, implements or other devices are being towed.  1994, c. 28, s. 1; 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 21 (1). Slow moving vehicles (2) The following are slow moving vehicles: 1.  Farm tractors and self-propelled implements of husbandry. 2.  Vehicles (other than bicycles, motor assisted bicycles and disabled motor vehicles in tow) that are not capable of attaining and sustaining a speed greater than 40 kilometres per hour on level ground when operated on a highway. 3.  Motor vehicles towing an implement of husbandry. 4.  Road-building machines. 1994, c. 28, s. 1; 2009, c. 5, s. 32; 2016, c. 5, Sched. 12, s. 4. Exception (3) The slow moving vehicle sign is not required if the slow moving vehicle is operated on a highway only to cross it directly.  1994, c. 28, s. 1; 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 21 (2). Prohibition (4) No person shall place a slow moving vehicle sign on or near a fixed object where it is readily visible from a highway.  1994, c. 28, s. 1. Exception (5) Subsection (4) does not apply to a facsimile of a slow moving vehicle sign that is displayed for the information of highway users.  1994, c. 28, s. 1. Prohibition (6) No person shall operate on a highway a vehicle, other than a slow moving vehicle, with a slow moving vehicle sign attached to it or to a trailer, implement of husbandry or other device being towed by it.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 21 (3). Same (6.1) No person shall operate on a highway a slow moving vehicle with a slow moving vehicle sign attached to it or to a trailer, implement of husbandry or other device being towed by it, at a speed greater than 40 kilometres per hour.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 21 (3). Regulations (7) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  prescribing the type and specifications of the slow moving vehicle sign and its location on the vehicle; (b)  providing that subsection (1) does not apply to a horse-drawn vehicle when driven by a person whose religious convictions or beliefs prohibit the display of devices such as the slow moving vehicle sign; (c)  prescribing the type and specifications of a marker or device, requiring that it be displayed, instead of the slow moving vehicle sign, on a horse-drawn vehicle when driven by a person described in clause (b), and prescribing the location of the marker or device on the vehicle; (d)  respecting any matter considered necessary or advisable to carry out the intent and purpose of this section.  1994, c. 28, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1994, c. 28, s. 1 - 01/12/1996 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 21 (1-3) - 29/08/2003 2009, c. 5, s. 32 - 01/07/2009 2016, c. 5, Sched. 12, s. 4 - 01/07/2017
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Sleigh bells
77 (1) Every person travelling on a highway with a sleigh or sled drawn by a horse or other animal shall have at least two bells attached to the harness or to the sleigh or sled in such a manner as to give ample warning sound.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 77 (1). Penalty (2) Every person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $5.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 77 (2).
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Display screen visible to driver prohibited
78 (1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway if the display screen of a television, computer or other device in the motor vehicle is visible to the driver.  2009, c. 4, s. 1. Exceptions (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of the display screen of, (a)  a global positioning system navigation device while being used to provide navigation information; (b)  a hand-held wireless communication device or a device that is prescribed for the purpose of subsection 78.1 (1); (c)  a logistical transportation tracking system device used for commercial purposes to track vehicle location, driver status or the delivery of packages or other goods; (d)  a collision avoidance system device that has no other function than to deliver a collision avoidance system; or (e)  an instrument, gauge or system that is used to provide information to the driver regarding the status of various systems of the motor vehicle.  2009, c. 4, s. 1. Same (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to the driver of an ambulance, fire department vehicle or police department vehicle.  2009, c. 4, s. 1. Exemption by regulation (4) The Minister may make regulations exempting any class of persons or vehicles or any device from this section and prescribing conditions and circumstances for any such exemption.  2009, c. 4, s. 1. Penalty (5) Every person who contravenes this section is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable, (a)  for a first offence, to a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000; (b)  for a first subsequent offence, to a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $2,000; and (c)  for a second subsequent or an additional subsequent offence, to a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $3,000. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 15. Same (6) If a person is convicted of an offence under this section, the Registrar shall suspend his or her driver’s licence, (a)  for a first offence, for three days; (b)  for a first subsequent offence, for seven days; and (c)  for a second subsequent or an additional subsequent offence, for 30 days. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 15. Same (7) An offence under this section committed more than five years after a previous conviction for an offence under this section is not a subsequent offence for the purposes of subsection (5) or (6). 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 15. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 4, s. 1
- 26/10/2009 2015, c. 14, s. 22
- 01/09/2015 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 15 - 01/01/2019 Hand-held devices prohibited
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Speed measuring warning devices
79 (1) In this section, “speed measuring warning device” means any device or equipment designed or intended for use in a motor vehicle to warn the driver of the presence of speed measuring equipment in the vicinity and includes any device or equipment designed or intended for use in a motor vehicle to interfere with the effective operation of speed measuring equipment.  1996, c. 33, s. 12. Speed measuring warning device prohibited (2) No person shall drive on a highway a motor vehicle that is equipped with or that carries or contains a speed measuring warning device.  1996, c. 33, s. 12. Powers of police officer (3) A police officer may at any time, without a warrant, stop, enter and search a motor vehicle that he or she has reasonable grounds to believe is equipped with or carries or contains a speed measuring warning device contrary to subsection (2) and may seize and take away any speed measuring warning device found in or upon the motor vehicle.  1996, c. 33, s. 12. Forfeiture of device (4) Where a person is convicted of an offence under this section, any device seized under subsection (3) by means of which the offence was committed is forfeited to the Crown.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 79 (4). Penalty (5) Every person who contravenes subsection (2) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 79 (5). Exception (6) Subsection (2) does not apply to a person who is transporting speed measuring warning devices in sealed packages in a motor vehicle from a manufacturer to a consignee.  1996, c. 33, s. 12; 2017, c. 2, Sched. 17, s. 6. Sale of speed measuring warning devices prohibited (7) No person shall sell, offer or advertise for sale a speed measuring warning device by retail.  1996, c. 33, s. 12. Penalty (8) Every person who contravenes subsection (7) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable, (a)  for a first offence, to a fine of not more than $1,000; and (b)  for each subsequent offence, to a fine of not more than $5,000.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 79 (8). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 33, s. 12 - 30/06/2003 2017, c. 2, Sched. 17, s. 6 - 22/03/2017
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Pre-empting traffic control signal devices prohibited
79.1 (1) No person shall drive on a highway a motor vehicle that is equipped with, carries, contains or has attached to it a pre-empting traffic control signal device.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 22. (2) Repealed:  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 12 (1). Powers of police officer (3) A police officer may at any time, without a warrant, stop, enter and search a motor vehicle that he or she has reasonable grounds to believe is equipped with, carries, contains or has attached to it a pre-empting traffic control signal device contrary to subsection (1) and may detach, if required, seize and take away any such device found in or upon the motor vehicle.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 22. Forfeiture of device (4) Where a person is convicted of an offence under this section, any device seized under subsection (3) is forfeited to the Crown.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 22. Penalty (5) Every person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 22. Regulations (5.1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations exempting any class of persons or any class or type of vehicles from subsection (1) and prescribing conditions for such exemptions.  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 12 (2). Definition (6) In this section, “pre-empting traffic control signal device” means any device or equipment that may temporarily suppress or extend an indication on a traffic control signal from its current setting.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 22. Same (7) In subsection (6), “indication” and “traffic control signal” have the same meanings as in section 133.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 22. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 22 - 14/02/2003 2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 12 (1, 2) - 15/02/2006
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Powers of police officer re ignition interlock
79.2 If a police officer determines that the driver’s licence of the driver of a motor vehicle is subject to a condition that prohibits him or her from driving any motor vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock device, the police officer may, without a warrant, stop, enter and inspect the vehicle to determine, (a)  whether the vehicle is equipped with such a device; and (b)  if the vehicle has the device, whether the device has been tampered with in any manner. 2015, c. 14, s. 24. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 14, s. 24
- 01/07/2018
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Attachments required when vehicle drawn on highway
80 (1) No motor vehicle, other than a motor vehicle in which there is a person licensed to drive a motor vehicle on a highway, trailer or other object or device shall be drawn by a motor vehicle or farm tractor on a highway unless there are two separate means of attachment so constructed and attached that the failure of one such means will not permit the motor vehicle, trailer, object or device being drawn to become detached; but this section does not apply to a trailer, object or device attached or coupled to the towing vehicle by means of a fifth wheel attachment or to a trailer or other object or device when drawn directly across a highway by a farm tractor.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 80. Penalty (2) Every person who contravenes this section is guilty of an offence and, if the offence was committed by means of a commercial motor vehicle, on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $20,000.  1996, c. 20, s. 18; 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 27. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 20, s. 18 - 28/10/1996 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 27 - 01/01/2017
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Regulations re inspection of certain motor vehicles
83 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  requiring the owners of commercial motor vehicles, or any type or class thereof, uninsured motor vehicles or motor assisted bicycles, and motor vehicles or motor assisted bicycles that have been involved in accidents that are reportable under section 199 to submit them to inspection; (b)  prescribing the inspection procedures, inspection requirements and performance standards required for the motor vehicles and motor assisted bicycles; (c)  prohibiting the operation on a highway of motor vehicles and motor assisted bicycles that do not comply with the requirements and standards, and providing for the seizure of the number plates of the motor vehicles and for holding them until the motor vehicle is made to comply with the requirements and standards.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 83.
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Penalty for driving unsafe vehicle
84 (1) No person shall drive or operate or permit the driving or operation upon a highway of a vehicle, a street car or vehicles that in combination are in a dangerous or unsafe condition.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 84; 2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (9). Vehicle with critical defect deemed unsafe (1.1) If a commercial motor vehicle or trailer has one or more critical defect, as prescribed by regulation, it shall be deemed to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition.  1997, c. 12, s. 11; 2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (10). Penalty (2) Every person who contravenes this section is guilty of an offence and, if the offence was committed by means of a commercial motor vehicle, on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $400 and not more than $20,000.  1996, c. 20, s. 19; 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 30. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 20, s. 19 - 28/10/1996; 1997, c. 12, s. 11 - 02/02/1998 2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (9, 10) - 15/12/2009 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 30 - 01/01/2017
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Offence if parts, etc., detach
84.2 (1) Where any part of a vehicle or anything affixed to a vehicle becomes detached from the vehicle while it is on a highway, the driver of the vehicle is guilty of an offence.  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 14. Exception (2) If a part or thing is detached from a vehicle for the purpose of carrying out a roadside repair, subsection (1) does not apply while the part or thing is so detached.  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 14. Penalty (3) Upon conviction of an offence under subsection (1), the driver of the vehicle is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $2,000.  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 14. Same (4) Where the vehicle from which the part or thing becomes detached is a commercial motor vehicle, a vehicle drawn by a commercial motor vehicle, a mobile crane or a road-building machine, the driver of the vehicle is liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $400 and not more than $20,000, and not as provided in subsection (3).  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 14. Licence suspension (5) In addition to the penalty under subsection (3) or (4), as the case may be, the court may suspend the person’s driver’s licence for a period of not more than 60 days.  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 14. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 14- 15/03/2006
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Offence of causing parts to detach
84.3 (1) Every person who performs work to repair or maintain a vehicle or a vehicle part and who does anything that causes a part of the vehicle or anything affixed to the vehicle to become detached from the vehicle while it is on a highway is guilty of an offence.  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 15. Same (2) Every person who carries on a business of repairing or maintaining vehicles or vehicle parts and who does anything or permits another person to do anything that causes a part of a vehicle or anything affixed to a vehicle to become detached from the vehicle while it is on a highway is guilty of an offence.  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 15. Exception (3) If a part or thing is detached from a vehicle for the purpose of carrying out a roadside repair, subsections (1) and (2) do not apply while the part or thing is so detached.  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 15. Penalty (4) Upon conviction of an offence under subsection (1) or (2), a person is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $2,000.  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 15. Same, commercial motor vehicle (5) Where the vehicle from which the part or thing becomes detached is a commercial motor vehicle, a vehicle drawn by a commercial motor vehicle, a mobile crane or a road-building machine, the person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) or (2) is liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $400 and not more than $20,000, and not as provided in subsection (4).  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 15. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 15- 15/03/2006
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Prohibition where evidence of inspection required
85 (1) No person shall operate or permit to be operated on a highway a vehicle of a type or class prescribed by the regulations made under clause 87 (b) unless, (a)  the vehicle displays, affixed in the place and manner prescribed by the regulations, an annual inspection sticker and, if prescribed, a semi-annual inspection sticker; or (b)  where permitted by the regulations and in a form prescribed by the regulations, the vehicle has attached to it or is associated with another type of proof of inspection issued by a vehicle inspection centre. 2015, c. 14, s. 27; 2019, c. 8, Sched. 1, s. 23. Exception, proof from reciprocating Canadian jurisdiction or state (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a vehicle where its driver produces evidence that the vehicle was inspected in accordance with the inspection procedures and met the equipment and performance standards of a reciprocating province or territory of Canada or any state of the United States designated by the regulations, subject to any conditions or limitations set out in the regulations. 2015, c. 14, s. 27. Removal of plates by officer (3) Where, as required by subsection (1), the sticker or stickers or other type of proof of inspection are not displayed as prescribed by the regulations, a police officer or officer appointed for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this Act may seize the sticker or stickers or other type of proof of inspection and the number plates of the vehicle. 2015, c. 14, s. 27. Penalty (4) Every person who contravenes this section is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $20,000.  1996, c. 20, s. 20. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 20, s. 20 - 28/10/1996 2015, c. 14, s. 27
- 01/04/2022 2019, c. 8, Sched. 1, s. 23 - 06/06/2019
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Certificates and stickers provided by Ministry
86 No person shall issue a safety standards certificate or affix a vehicle inspection sticker except a certificate or sticker provided by the Ministry.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 86. Note: On January 1, 2025, the day named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 86 is repealed. (See: 2015, c. 14, s. 28) Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 14, s. 28
- 01/01/2025
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Regulations re inspection of vehicles
87 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  governing, for the purposes of section 85, annual inspection stickers and semi-annual inspection stickers and other types of proof of inspection; (b)  prescribing the types or classes of vehicles requiring annual inspection stickers or semi-annual inspection stickers or other types of proof of inspection mentioned in section 85; (c)  governing alternative methods of complying with section 85 by employing other types of proof of inspection, including requiring or permitting a method other than displaying annual and semi-annual inspection stickers; (d)  designating reciprocating provinces or territories of Canada or states of the United States for the purposes of subsection 85 (2) and setting conditions or limitations on the recognition of evidence of inspection results; (e)  prescribing the period of time for which the stickers or other types of proof of inspection referred to in section 85 shall be valid and any conditions for their validity; (f)  defining for purposes of the regulations any word or expression used in the Act or regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 87; 2015, c. 14, s. 29. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 14, s. 29
- 01/04/2022