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PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Portable signal lights
146 (1) Despite subsection 144 (31), during construction or maintenance activities on or adjacent to a highway, a portable lane control signal system may be operated on the highway in accordance with the regulations by the authority having jurisdiction and control of the highway or any person authorized by that authority.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 146 (1). Green light (2) A driver or a street car operator approaching a portable lane control signal showing a circular green indication and facing the indication may proceed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 146 (2). Amber light (3) Every driver or street car operator approaching a portable lane control signal showing a circular amber indication and facing the indication shall stop his or her vehicle or street car if he or she can do so safely, otherwise he or she may proceed with caution.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 146 (3). Red light (4) Every driver or street car operator approaching a portable lane control signal showing a circular red indication and facing the indication shall stop his or her vehicle or street car and shall not proceed until a circular green indication is shown.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 146 (4). Where to stop (5) A driver or operator who is required, under this section, to stop his or her vehicle or street car shall do so at a sign or marking on the highway indicating where a stop is to be made or, if there is no such sign or marking, not less than five metres before the nearest portable lane control signal.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 146 (5). Removing, etc., portable system (6) No person shall without lawful authority remove, deface or otherwise interfere with a portable lane control signal system.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 146 (6). Penalty for disobeying amber light (6.1) Every person who contravenes subsection (3) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $150 and not more than $500.  2009, c. 5, s. 45. Penalty for disobeying red light (6.2) Every person who contravenes subsection (4) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $1,000.  2009, c. 5, s. 45. Regulations re portable lane control devices (7) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  prescribing standards or specifications for portable lane control signal systems; (b)  prescribing locations where portable lane control signal systems may be erected; (c)  prescribing standards for operating and maintaining portable lane control signal systems.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 146 (7). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 5, s. 27 - 31/08/1998 2009, c. 5, s. 45
- 01/01/2010
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Slow vehicles to travel on right side
147 (1) Any vehicle travelling upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at that time and place shall, where practicable, be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic or as close as practicable to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 147 (1). Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a driver of a, (a)  vehicle while overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction; (b)  vehicle while preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; (c)  road service vehicle; or (d)  bicycle in a lane designated under subsection 153 (2) for travel in the opposite direction of traffic.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 147 (2); 2015, c. 14, s. 41. Offence (3) Every person who, while driving a motor vehicle, contravenes this section is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $150 and not more than $1,000. 2019, c. 8, Sched. 1, s. 27. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 14, s. 41
- 02/06/2015 2019, c. 8, Sched. 1, s. 27 - 29/11/2019 Overtaking and passing rules
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No overtaking a snow plow
148.1 (1) On a highway on which the speed limit is 80 kilometres per hour or more and which is divided into clearly marked lanes for traffic, no person shall, while travelling in a direction that has two or more such lanes, overtake a snow plow that is travelling in echelon with another plow or plows unless the lane of travel that is used by the overtaking vehicle to overtake the snow plow is entirely clear of any part of the snow plow, including any part of an attachment or the plow blade. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 15, s. 1. Offence (2) Every person who, while driving a motor vehicle, contravenes this section is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $150 and not more than $1,000. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 15, s. 1. Definitions (3) In this section, “snow plow” means a road service vehicle that requires a lamp in accordance with subsection 62 (31). 2023, c. 9, Sched. 15, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2023, c. 9, Sched. 15, s. 1 – 15/09/2023
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Driving to left of centre prohibited under certain conditions
149 (1) No vehicle shall be driven or operated to the left of the centre of a roadway designed for one or more lanes of traffic in each direction, (a)  when approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the roadway or within 30 metres of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel where the driver’s view is obstructed within that distance so as to create a potential hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction; or (b)  when approaching within 30 metres of a level railway crossing.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 149 (1); 2019, c. 8, Sched. 1, s. 29. Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply, (a)  on a highway divided into clearly marked lanes where there are more such lanes for traffic in one direction than in the other direction; (b)  to a road service vehicle where precautions are taken to eliminate the hazard; or (c)  on a highway while it is designated for the use of one-way traffic.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 149 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 8, Sched. 1, s. 29 - 06/06/2019
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Passing to right of vehicle
150 (1) The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle only where the movement can be made in safety and, (a)  the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn or its driver has signalled his or her intention to make a left turn; (b)  is made on a highway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles in each direction; or (c)  is made on a highway designated for the use of one-way traffic only.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 150 (1). Driving off roadway prohibited (2) No driver of a motor vehicle shall overtake and pass another vehicle by driving off the roadway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 150 (2). Non-application of subs. (2) (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to, (a)  a motor vehicle overtaking and passing to the right of another vehicle where the shoulder to the right of the roadway is paved and the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn or its driver has signalled his or her intention to make a left turn; (b)  an ambulance or fire department vehicle; (c)  a police department vehicle or a vehicle being driven by an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act; (d)  a tow truck where the driver is responding to a police request for assistance; (e)  a road service vehicle; or (f)  a motor vehicle overtaking and passing to the right of a road service vehicle or road-building machine where a person apparently employed by or on behalf of the authority that is engaged in the highway maintenance operation has directed the driver to pass it and the movement can be made in safety.  2009, c. 5, s. 46 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1994, c. 27, s. 138 (14) - 01/07/2010 2009, c. 5, s. 46 (1)
- 23/04/2009; 2009, c. 5, s. 46 (2) - 01/07/2010
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Highway designated for one-way traffic
153 (1) Where a highway has been designated for the use of one-way traffic only and official signs have been erected accordingly, vehicles and street cars shall be driven only in the direction so designated.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 153. Exception — bicycle lanes (2) A lane on a highway designated for the use of one-way traffic only may be designated for the use of bicycle traffic in the opposite direction and, despite subsection (1), where such a designation is made, a person riding or operating a bicycle in that lane shall travel only in the direction designated for that lane. 2015, c. 14, s. 44. Same (3) The designation of a lane for bicycle traffic is not effective until official signs have been erected and the lane has been marked accordingly. 2015, c. 14, s. 44. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 14, s. 44
- 02/06/2015
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Where highway divided into lanes
154 (1) Where a highway has been divided into clearly marked lanes for traffic, (a)  a vehicle shall not be driven from one lane to another lane or to the shoulder or from the shoulder to a lane unless the driver first ascertains that it can be done safely; (b)  in the case of a highway that is divided into three lanes, a vehicle shall not be driven in the centre lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle where the roadway is clearly visible and the centre lane is clear of traffic within a reasonable safe distance, or in preparation for a left turn, or where the centre lane is at the time designated for the use of traffic moving in the direction in which the vehicle is proceeding and official signs are erected to indicate the designation; (c)  any lane may be designated for slowly moving traffic, traffic moving in a particular direction or classes or types of vehicles and, despite section 141, where a lane is so designated and official signs indicating the designation are erected, every driver shall obey the instructions on the official signs.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 154 (1); 2015, c. 14, s. 45. Exception (2) Where safety is not jeopardized, clauses (1) (b) and (c) do not apply to road service vehicles and clause (1) (c) does not apply to road-building machines or apparatus while engaged in the construction of a highway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 154 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 14, s. 45
- 02/06/2015
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Regulations for high occupancy vehicle lanes
154.1 (1) Where a part of the King’s Highway has been divided into clearly marked lanes for traffic, the Minister may by regulation designate any lane as a high occupancy vehicle lane for that part of the King’s Highway and may make regulations, (a)  limiting the designation to specified months or times of the year, days, times, conditions or circumstances; (b)  limiting the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes to vehicles, or any class or type of vehicles, with a specified number of occupants, and prescribing conditions and circumstances for such use; (c)  regulating the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes, including prescribing rules of the road applicable to the use of the lanes, exemptions from any requirement in this Part or in a regulation made under this Part applicable to the use of the lanes and conditions and circumstances for such exemptions; (d)  providing for the erection of signs and the placing of markings to identify high occupancy vehicle lanes and the entry and exit points for high occupancy vehicle lanes; (d.1)  providing for the posting of signs on any part of a highway designated as having a high occupancy vehicle lane that is in a construction zone designated under subsection 128 (8); (e)  prescribing the types of the signs and markings referred to in clause (d), instructions to be contained on them and the location of each type of sign and marking.  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 25; 2019, c. 8, Sched. 1, s. 31 (1). Construction zone (1.1) Where a construction zone designated under subsection 128 (8) includes a high occupancy vehicle lane or part of a high occupancy vehicle lane designated under subsection (1), the official authorized under subsection 128 (8) may authorize a temporary change of the commencement or end of the part of the high occupancy vehicle lane that is within the designated construction zone, and any such change shall not become effective until the highway or portion of it affected is signed in accordance with the regulations. 2019, c. 8, Sched. 1, s. 31 (2). Regulation may be general or specific (2) A regulation made under subsection (1) may be general or specific in its application and may apply differently to different classes or types of vehicles.  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 25. Offence (3) No person shall drive a motor vehicle in a high occupancy vehicle lane or enter or exit a high occupancy vehicle lane except in accordance with this section and the regulations made under it.  2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 25. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 25 - 01/12/2005 2019, c. 8, Sched. 1, s. 31 (1, 2) - 06/06/2019
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Moving from roadway to roadway on divided highways
156 (1) Where a highway is divided into two separate roadways, no person shall operate or drive a vehicle or lead, ride or drive an animal, (a)  along or on the highway except on the roadway on the right-hand side, having regard to the direction in which the vehicle is being operated or driven or the animal is being led, ridden or driven; or (b)  from one roadway to the other roadway except where a crossing is provided.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 156 (1). Exception — road service vehicles (2) Despite clause (1) (a), a road service vehicle may be operated or driven on the shoulder of the highway if the vehicle remains on its side of the separation. 2015, c. 14, s. 46. Same — bicycles (3) Despite clause (1) (a), a bicycle may be ridden or operated on the paved shoulder of the highway if the bicycle remains on its side of the separation. 2015, c. 14, s. 46. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 14, s. 46
- 02/06/2015
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Backing prohibited, speed limit over 80 k.p.h.
157 (1) No driver of a vehicle shall back the vehicle upon the roadway or shoulder of any highway divided by a median strip on which the speed limit is in excess of 80 kilometres per hour.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 157 (1); 2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 27. Exception to subs. (1) (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to, (a)  an ambulance or fire department vehicle; (b)  a police department vehicle or a vehicle being driven by an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act; (c)  a person attempting to render assistance to another person; (d)  a road service vehicle, if the movement is made in safety; or (e)  a commercial motor vehicle that is being used for the construction of the highway, if the movement is made in safety.  2009, c. 5, s. 48; 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 13. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 27 - 21/11/2005 2009, c. 5, s. 48
- 23/04/2009 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 13 - 03/06/2021 Headway
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Headway
158 (1) The driver of a motor vehicle or street car shall not follow another vehicle or street car more closely than is reasonable and prudent having due regard for the speed of the vehicle and the traffic on and the conditions of the highway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 158 (1). Headway for commercial motor vehicles (2) The driver of a commercial motor vehicle when driving on a highway at a speed exceeding 60 kilometres per hour shall not follow within 60 metres of another motor vehicle, but this shall not be construed to prevent a commercial motor vehicle overtaking and passing another motor vehicle.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 158 (2). Approaching, following emergency vehicles
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Towing of persons on bicycles, toboggans, etc., prohibited
160 No driver of a vehicle or street car shall permit any person riding, riding on or operating a bicycle, coaster, toboggan, sled, skateboard, toy vehicle or any other type of conveyance or wearing roller skates, in-line skates or skis to attach the same, himself or herself to the vehicle or street car on a highway. 2015, c. 14, s. 48. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 14, s. 48
- 02/06/2015
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Vehicles required to stop at railway crossing signal
163 (1) When the driver of a vehicle is approaching a railway crossing at a time when a clearly visible electrical or mechanical signal device or a flagman is giving warning of the approach of a railway train, he or she shall stop the vehicle not less than 5 metres from the nearest rail of the railway and shall not proceed until he or she can do so safely.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 163. Stop signs at railway crossings (2) Every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign at a railway crossing shall, unless otherwise directed by a flagman, stop the vehicle at the marked stop line or, if none, then not less than five metres from the nearest rail of the railway, and shall not proceed until he or she can do so safely.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 30. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 30 - 01/01/2006
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Opening of doors of motor vehicles
165 (1) No person shall, (a)  open the door of a motor vehicle on a highway without first taking due precautions to ensure that his or her act will not interfere with the movement of or endanger any other person or vehicle; or (b)  leave a door of a motor vehicle on a highway open on the side of the vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than is necessary to load or unload passengers.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 165. Penalty (2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $1,000. 2015, c. 14, s. 49. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 14, s. 49
- 01/09/2015 Passing street cars
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Approaching ridden or driven horses, etc.
167 Every person having the control or charge of a motor vehicle or motor assisted bicycle on a highway, when approaching a horse or other animal that is drawing a vehicle or being driven, led or ridden, shall operate, manage and control the motor vehicle or motor assisted bicycle so as to exercise every reasonable precaution to prevent the frightening of the horse or other animal and to ensure the safety and protection of any person driving, leading or riding upon the horse or other animal or being in any vehicle drawn by the horse or other animal.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 167.
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Use of passing beam
168 When on a highway at any time when lighted lamps are required to be displayed on vehicles, the driver of a motor vehicle equipped with multiple beam headlamps shall use the lower or passing beam when, (a)  approaching an oncoming vehicle within 150 metres; or (b)  following another vehicle within 60 metres, except when in the act of overtaking and passing.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 168. Alternating beams
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Alternating beams
169 (1) Despite section 168, highbeam headlamps that produce alternating flashes of white light may be used by a public utility emergency vehicle while responding to an emergency and by an emergency vehicle as defined in subsection 144 (1).  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 169 (1). Alternating highbeams on other vehicles prohibited (2) No person shall use highbeam headlamps that produce alternating flashes of white light on any vehicle other than a vehicle referred to in subsection (1).  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 169 (2).
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Tow truck services
171 (1) No person shall make or convey an offer of services of a tow truck while that person is within 200 metres of, (a)  the scene of an accident or apparent accident; or (b)  a vehicle involved in an accident, on the King’s Highway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 171 (1). Idem (2) No person shall park or stop a tow truck on the King’s Highway within 200 metres of, (a)  the scene of an accident or apparent accident; or (b)  a vehicle involved in an accident, if there is a sufficient number of tow trucks already at the scene to deal with all vehicles that apparently require the services of a tow truck.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 171 (2). Idem (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to a person who is at the scene of the accident at the request of a police officer, an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act, a person engaged in highway maintenance or a person involved in the accident.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 171 (3). Other prohibited activities (3.1) No driver of a tow truck, or other person who is in charge of a tow truck, shall engage in an activity prohibited by regulation. 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 39. Offence (4) Every person who contravenes any provision in this section is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable, (a)  for a first offence, to a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $1,000; and (b)  for each subsequent offence, to a fine of not less than $400 and 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. 171 (4). Idem (5) An offence under this section committed five years or longer after a previous conviction for an offence under this section is not a subsequent offence for the purposes of clause (4) (b).  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 171 (5). Regulations (6) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  defining “tow truck” for the purposes of this section; (b)  prescribing prohibited activities for the purpose of subsection (3.1), prescribing conditions and circumstances when the prohibitions apply or do not apply, exempting any class of persons or of vehicles from any such prohibition, and prescribing conditions and circumstances for any such exemption. 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 39. Note: On January 1, 2024, the day named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 171 of the Act is repealed. (See: 2021, c. 26, Sched. 3, s. 67 (3)) Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 39 - 01/01/2017 2021, c. 26, Sched. 3, s. 67 (3) - 01/01/2024
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Nitrous oxide fuel systems prohibited
172.1 (1) No person shall drive or permit to be driven on a highway a motor vehicle manufactured or modified after its manufacture such that nitrous oxide may be delivered into the fuel mixture unless,  (a)  the part of the fuel system that may connect to a canister, bottle, tank or pressure vessel capable of containing nitrous oxide can be clearly seen by looking at the interior or exterior of the motor vehicle; (b)  there is no canister, bottle, tank or pressure vessel connected to that part; and (c)  if the part of the fuel system that may connect to a canister, bottle, tank or pressure vessel capable of containing nitrous oxide is located inside the passenger compartment, there is no canister, bottle, tank or pressure vessel capable of containing nitrous oxide in the passenger compartment.  2007, c. 13, s. 22. Same (2) No person shall drive or permit to be driven on a highway a motor vehicle manufactured or modified after its manufacture such that nitrous oxide may be delivered into the fuel mixture unless, (a)  the part of the fuel system that may connect to a canister, bottle, tank or pressure vessel capable of containing nitrous oxide is completely disconnected from the part of the system that connects to the engine; (b)  the disconnection can be clearly seen by looking at the interior or exterior of the motor vehicle; and (c)  the disconnected parts cannot be reconnected from inside the passenger compartment.  2007, c. 13, s. 22. Offence (3) Every person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both.  2007, c. 13, s. 22. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 13, s. 22
- 30/09/2007