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PART II PERMITS
Assignment to another minister
7.13 If any power or duty of the Minister under this Part, as it relates to the International Registration Plan or an IRP cab card holder, is assigned to another minister of the Crown under the Executive Council Act, section 7.12 both applies to the other minister of the Crown as if he or she were the Minister and continues to apply to the Minister.  2002, c. 22, s. 98. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98
- 09/12/2002
PART II PERMITS
Disclosure to Minister of Finance re taxing statutes
7.14 The Minister shall disclose any information collected by the Minister with respect to the International Registration Plan or an IRP cab card holder to the Minister of Finance, or to any employee of the Ministry of Finance, that may assist the Minister of Finance or the employee in carrying out his or her duties in the administration or enforcement of the Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act or
Retail Sales Tax Act.  2002, c. 22, s. 98. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98 - 09/12/2002
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Regulations
7.15 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  prescribing information to be included in an application for an IRP cab card; (b)  prescribing the records to be maintained and preserved under section 7.2; (c)  prescribing information and reports to be filed with the Ministry with respect to an IRP cab card; (d)  governing the calculation of interest for the purposes of section 7.7; (e)  prescribing the manner of serving objections under subsections 7.8 (1) and 7.11 (7).  2002, c. 22, s. 98; 2004, c. 31, Sched. 18, s. 3 (1). Same (2) A regulation may establish classes of IRP cab card holders and may contain different provisions and requirements for different classes.  2002, c. 22, s. 98. Retroactive (3) A regulation made under clause (1) (d) is, if it so provides, effective with reference to a period before it was filed but not earlier than December 9, 2002.  2004, c. 31, Sched. 18, s. 3 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98 - 09/12/2002 2004, c. 31, Sched. 18, s. 3 (1, 2) - 16/12/2004
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Fees
7.16 The Minister may set a daily fee for work by IRP inspectors outside of Ontario for the purpose of section 7.5.  2002, c. 22, s. 98. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98 - 09/12/2002 7.17 Repealed:  2008, c. 17, s. 31. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98
- 09/12/2002 2008, c. 17, s. 31 - 06/03/2009 Permit limitations re use of motor vehicle
PART II PERMITS
Permit limitations re use of motor vehicle
8 (1) No person shall drive or permit the operation of a motor vehicle on a highway except in accordance with any limitations or restrictions on the use of a motor vehicle under the class of permit issued for the motor vehicle. 2020, c. 34, Sched. 23, s. 7 (4). Prescribed class of permit for specified uses (2) No person shall drive or permit the operation of a motor vehicle on a highway if the motor vehicle is being used in a way that is required by the regulations to have a specified class of permit unless the permit for the motor vehicle is of the prescribed class. 2020, c. 34, Sched. 23, s. 7 (4). Penalty (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 $250 and not more than $20,000 and, in addition, the person’s driver’s licence may be suspended for a period of not more than one year. 2020, c. 34, Sched. 23, s. 7 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 34, Sched. 23, s. 7 (4) - 01/07/2021 False statement, change of name or address, obliterated vehicle no., etc.
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Manufacturer’s vehicle identification number to be affixed
10 (1) No owner of a motor vehicle shall drive or permit his, her or its motor vehicle to be driven on a highway unless the motor vehicle has the manufacturer’s vehicle identification number permanently affixed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 10 (1). Idem (2) No owner of, (a)  a trailer that has a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating exceeding 1,360 kilograms; (b)  a conversion unit; or (c)  a trailer converter dolly, shall draw or permit the trailer, conversion unit or trailer converter dolly to be drawn on a highway unless the trailer, conversion unit or trailer converter dolly, as the case may be, has an identification number permanently affixed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 10 (2); 2009, c. 5, s. 4. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 5, s. 4
- 23/04/2009
PART II PERMITS
Where transfer of ownership or end of lease
11 (1) Upon the holder of a permit ceasing to be the owner or lessee of the motor vehicle or trailer referred to in the permit, he, she or it shall, (a)  remove his, her or its number plates from the vehicle; (b)  retain the plate portion of the permit; and (c)  on delivery of the vehicle, (i)  to the new owner, complete and sign the transfer application of the vehicle portion of the permit including the date of the delivery and give that portion of the permit to the new owner, or (ii)  to a lessor, give the vehicle portion of the permit to the lessor.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 11 (1). Re-issue of permit (2) Every person shall, within six days after becoming the owner of a motor vehicle or trailer for which a permit has been issued, apply to the Ministry, on the form provided therefor, for a new permit for the vehicle.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 11 (2). Temporary use of plates (3) Despite section 12, a person to whom number plates have been issued under subsection 7 (7) for a vehicle the person no longer owns or leases may affix the number plates to a similar class of vehicle that the person owns or leases where it is done in accordance with the prescribed requirements.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 11 (3). Idem (4) Despite section 7 and clauses 12 (1) (d) and (e), a person may drive a motor vehicle or draw a trailer on a highway within six days after becoming the owner of the motor vehicle or trailer where the person complies with the prescribed requirements.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 11 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. R, s. 4 - See Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 - 31/12/2011
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Used vehicle information package
11.1 (1) Every person who sells, offers for sale or transfers a used motor vehicle shall provide a valid used vehicle information package in respect of the vehicle for inspection by proposed purchasers or transferees and shall deliver the package to the purchaser or transferee at the time of sale or transfer of the vehicle.  1993, c. 13, s. 1. Issuance of package (2) The Ministry shall issue a used vehicle information package in respect of any used motor vehicle to any person who applies therefor and pays the prescribed fee.  1993, c. 13, s. 1. Permit for vehicle (3) The purchaser or transferee of the used motor vehicle shall deliver the used vehicle information package mentioned in subsection (1) to the Ministry before obtaining from the Ministry a new permit for the vehicle.  1993, c. 13, s. 1. Regulations (4) For the purposes of subsection (1), the Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  defining “used motor vehicle” and “used vehicle information package”; (b)  prescribing the period of time during which a used vehicle information package is valid after it is issued; (c)  prescribing and providing for the payment of fees for the issuance of used vehicle information packages; (d)  exempting any class of sellers or transferors from the application of subsection (1) or any class of purchasers or transferees from the application of subsection (3).  1993, c. 13, s. 1. Offence (5) Every person who fails to comply with subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 on a first conviction and not less than $200 and not more than $1,000 on each subsequent conviction.  1993, c. 13, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 13, s. 1 - 04/10/1993
PART II PERMITS
Violations as to number plates
12 (1) Every person who, (a)  defaces or alters any number plate, evidence of validation or permit; (b)  uses or permits the use of a defaced or altered number plate, evidence of validation or permit; (c)  without the authority of the permit holder, removes a number plate from a motor vehicle or trailer; and (d)  uses or permits the use of a number plate upon a vehicle other than a number plate authorized for use on that vehicle; (e)  uses or permits the use of evidence of validation upon a number plate displayed on a motor vehicle other than evidence of validation furnished by the Ministry in respect of that motor vehicle; or (f)  uses or permits the use of a number plate or evidence of validation other than in accordance with this Act and the regulations, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than thirty days, or to both, and in addition the person’s licence or permit may be suspended for not more than six months.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 12 (1). Property of the Crown (2) Every number plate is the property of the Crown and shall be returned to the Ministry when required by the Registrar.  1999, c. 12, Sched. R, s. 5 (1); 2017, c. 9, s. 2 (1). Notice to plate holder (2.1) The Registrar may cause notice to be given to the holder of a number plate that the number plate is required to be returned to the Ministry. 2017, c. 9, s. 2 (2). Same (2.2) Notice under subsection (2.1) is sufficiently given if delivered personally or mailed to the latest address of the holder of the number plate on the records of the Ministry. 2017, c. 9, s. 2 (2). No right to be heard (2.3) There is no right to be heard before notice is given under subsection (2.1). 2017, c. 9, s. 2 (2). Cancellation of number plate (2.4) The Registrar may cancel a number plate if it is not returned within 60 days after the date by which it is required to be returned, but if the Registrar is satisfied that the number plate is damaged, altered, deteriorated or worn such that it may not be accurately photographed by an electronic toll system, automated speed enforcement system or red light camera system, the Registrar may cancel the number plate if it is not returned within 30 days after the required date. 2017, c. 9, s. 2 (2). Same (3) For the purpose of subsections (2) to (2.4), “number plate” includes, (a)  a number plate bearing a requested number, (b)  evidence of validation, (c)  a permit, and (d)  Repealed: 2019, c. 4, Sched. 11, s. 3. (e)  an IRP cab card issued by the Ministry.  1999, c. 12, Sched. R, s. 5 (1); 2019, c. 4, Sched. 11, s. 3; 2017, c. 9, s. 2 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. R, s. 5 (1) - 01/01/2001; 1999, c. 12, Sched. R, s. 5 (2) - see Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 - 31/12/2011 2017, c. 9, s. 2 (1-3)
- 01/12/2019 2019, c. 4, Sched. 11, s. 3 - 03/04/2019 Number plates, further violations
PART II PERMITS
Number plates, further violations
13 (1) No number other than that upon the number plate furnished by the Ministry shall be exposed on any part of a motor vehicle or trailer in such a position or manner as to confuse the identity of the number plate.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 13 (1). Number plate to be kept clean (2) Every number plate shall be kept free from dirt and obstruction and shall be affixed so that the entire number plate, including the numbers, is plainly visible at all times, and the view of the number plate shall not be obscured or obstructed by spare tires, bumper bars, any part of the vehicle, any attachments to the vehicle or the load carried.  1994, c. 27, s. 138 (7). Obstruction prohibited (3) The number plates shall not be obstructed by any device that prevents the entire number plates including the numbers from being accurately photographed using an automated speed enforcement system. 2017, c. 9, s. 3. Same (3.0.1) The number plates shall not be obstructed by any device that prevents the entire number plates including the numbers from being accurately photographed using a red light camera system.  1998, c. 38, s. 2 (1). Same (3.1) The number plates shall not be obstructed by any device or material that prevents the entire number plates including the numbers from being identified by an electronic toll system.  1996, c. 1,  Sched. E, s. 2 (1). Offence (4) Every person who contravenes subsection (2), (3), (3.0.1) or (3.1) is guilty of an offence.  1993, c. 31, s. 2 (5); 1996, c. 1, Sched. E, s. 2 (2); 1998, c. 38, s. 2 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 31, s. 2 (5) - 15/08/1994; 1994, c. 27, s. 138 (7) - 01/03/1995; 1996, c. 1, Sched. E, s. 2 (1, 2) - 06/03/1996; 1998, c. 38, s. 2 (1, 2) - 20/11/2000; 1998, c. 38, s. 2 (3) - 01/08/2002 (see 2002, c. 15) 2017, c. 9, s. 3
- 01/12/2019 Improper or invalid number plates and cab cards
PART II PERMITS
Improper or invalid number plates and cab cards
14 (1) Where a police officer or an officer appointed under this Act has reason to believe that, (a)  a number plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer, (i)  has not been authorized under this Act for use on that vehicle, (ii)  was obtained by false pretences, or (iii)  has been defaced or altered; (b)  evidence of validation of a permit displayed on a motor vehicle, (i)  was not furnished under this Act in respect of that motor vehicle, (ii)  was obtained by false pretences, or (iii)  has been defaced or altered; or (c)  a permit carried by a driver of a motor vehicle, (i)  was not authorized under this Act in respect of that motor vehicle, (ii)  was obtained by false pretences, or (iii)  has been defaced or altered, the officer may take possession of the number plate, evidence of validation or permit and retain it until the facts have been determined.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 14 (1); 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 4. Invalid cab card (2) Where a police officer or an officer appointed under this Act has reason to believe that an IRP cab card produced by a driver as being the permit for the vehicle, (a)  was not furnished in accordance with this Act for that motor vehicle; (b)  has been cancelled; or (c)  has been defaced or altered, the officer may take possession of the IRP cab card and retain it until the facts have been determined.  1999, c. 12, Sched. R, s. 6 (1); 2019, c. 4, Sched. 11, s. 4. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. R, s. 6 (1) - 01/01/2001; 1999, c. 12, Sched. R, s. 6 (2) - see Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 - 31/12/2011 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 4 - 03/12/2015 2019, c. 4, Sched. 11, s. 4 - 03/04/2019
PART II PERMITS
Exceptions as to residents of other provinces, permit requirements, etc.
15 (1) Section 7 and subsection 13 (1) do not apply to a motor vehicle owned by a person who does not reside or carry on business in Ontario for more than six consecutive months in each year if the owner thereof is a resident of some other province of Canada and has complied with the provisions of the law of the province in which the person resides as to registration of a motor vehicle and the display of the registration number thereon, and provided the province of residence grants similar exemptions and privileges with respect to motor vehicles owned by residents of Ontario for which permits are issued and in force under this Act and the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 15 (1). Exemption from s. 7 for thirty days (2) Upon the owner of a motor vehicle becoming a resident of Ontario, the owner is exempt from the provisions of section 7 for the thirty days immediately following provided the owner has complied with the provisions of the law of the jurisdiction in which the owner resided immediately prior to taking up residence in Ontario as to the registration of the motor vehicle and the displays of the registration number thereon, and continues to display the registration number in accordance with that law.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 15 (2). Exceptions as to residents of foreign countries (3) Section 7 and subsection 13 (1) do not apply to a motor vehicle owned by a person who does not reside or carry on business in Ontario for more than three months in any one year if the owner thereof is a resident of a country or state that grants similar exemptions and privileges with respect to motor vehicles owned by residents of Ontario for which permits are issued and in force under this Act and the regulations and has complied with the provisions of the law of the country or state in which the person resides as to registration of a motor vehicle and the display of registration plates thereon, but this subsection does not apply to commercial motor vehicles.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 15 (3). Registration of vehicles of certain non-residents (4) Despite subsections (1) and (3), section 7 and subsection 13 (1) apply to a motor vehicle owned by a person who does not reside in Ontario that displays registration plates of a jurisdiction other than Ontario and that is, (a)  based and operated in Ontario by the person; or (b)  operated by a resident of Ontario for more than a thirty-day period in any calendar year.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 15 (4). Regulations (5) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations providing for the temporary exemption of vehicles or any class thereof from section 7 or any provision thereof.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 15 (5). Commercial motor vehicles
PART II PERMITS
Commercial motor vehicles
16 (1) In this section and in sections 17 to 23.1, Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 16 (1) of the Act is amended by striking out “In this section and in sections 17 to 23.1” at the beginning and substituting “In this section and in sections 17 to 22”. (See: 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 5 (1)) “operator” means the person directly or indirectly responsible for the operation of a commercial motor vehicle including the conduct of the driver of, and the carriage of goods or passengers, if any, in, the vehicle or combination of vehicles. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 16 (1); 1994, c. 27, s. 138 (8); 1996, c. 33, s. 1; 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 3 (1-3); 2009, c. 5, s. 5; 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 3 (1). CVOR certificate required (2) No person shall drive or operate a commercial motor vehicle on a highway unless the operator is the holder of a valid CVOR certificate.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 16 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 3 (4). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 16 of the Act is amended by adding the following subsection: (See: 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 5 (2)) Same (2.1) No person shall hold themselves out to be the holder of a CVOR certificate unless the person is the holder of a CVOR certificate. 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 5 (2). Documents to be carried (3) Every driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall carry, (a)  the original or a copy of the CVOR certificate issued to the operator of the vehicle or, if it is a leased vehicle, the original or a copy of the lease that meets the requirements of subsection (5); (b)  if the operator has been issued fleet limitation certificates, the fleet limitation certificate; and (c)  any other prescribed document, in its original form or as a copy, as prescribed. 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 3 (2); 2019, c. 15, Sched. 18, s. 4. Documents to be surrendered (4) Every driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall, upon the demand of a police officer, surrender for inspection the documents that are required under subsection (3) to be carried.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 16 (4). Requirements for lease (5) Every lease carried under subsection (3) shall clearly identify the vehicle involved, the parties to the lease and their addresses, the operator of the vehicle and the operator’s CVOR certificate.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 3 (6). (6), (7) Repealed:  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 3 (6). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1994, c. 27, s. 138 (8) - 01/03/1995; 1996, c. 33, s. 1 - 28/11/1997 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 3 (1-6) - 01/01/2006 2009, c. 5, s. 5
- 23/04/2009 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 3 (1, 2) - 01/01/2017 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 5 (1, 2) - not in force 2019, c. 15, Sched. 18, s. 4 - 01/03/2021
PART II PERMITS
Revocation of CVOR certificate for dishonoured payments
17.0.1 (1) The Registrar may revoke a CVOR certificate if the payment of the issuance, renewal or replacement fee in respect of the certificate has been dishonoured.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 5. Notice (2) The Registrar shall give the holder of the CVOR certificate notice, in the prescribed manner, of the proposed revocation under subsection (1) and, subject to subsection (3), the revocation shall take effect on the 30th day after the day the notice was given.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 5. Payment honoured (3) If the amount of the dishonoured payment, and any related fees, interest and penalties, are paid to the Registrar before the 30th day after the day the notice was given, the revocation shall not take effect.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 5. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 5 - 01/12/2008 Refusal to issue, replace or renew CVOR certificates
PART II PERMITS
Refusal to issue, replace or renew CVOR certificates
17.0.2 (1) The Registrar may refuse to issue, replace or renew a CVOR certificate if the applicant owes an outstanding fee, fine or administrative penalty, or any interest or penalty that is in respect of such a fee, fine or penalty, under this Act, the Provincial Offences Act, the Public Vehicles Act before its repeal or the Motor Vehicle Transport Act (Canada). 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 5; 2017, c. 2, Sched. 17, s. 3; 2020, c. 34, Sched. 23, s. 7 (5). Subject to terms or conditions or invalid for more than 12 months (2) The Registrar shall refuse to renew a CVOR certificate, (a)  that was issued subject to any terms or conditions pursuant to subsection 17 (1.1); or (b)  that has been invalid for more than 12 months before the application for renewal is received by the Registrar. 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 5. Prescribed reason (3) The Registrar may refuse to issue, replace or renew a CVOR certificate for any other reason that may be prescribed. 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 5. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 5 - 01/01/2017 2017, c. 2, Sched. 17, s. 3 - 22/03/2017 2020, c. 34, Sched. 23, s. 7 (5) - 01/07/2021
PART II PERMITS
Person deemed to be operator
19 In the absence of evidence to the contrary, where no CVOR certificate or lease applicable to a commercial motor vehicle is produced, the holder of the plate portion of the permit for the vehicle shall be deemed to be the operator for the purposes of section 20.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 6; 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 7. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 6 - 01/01/2006 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 7 - 01/01/2017 Commercial motor vehicles, enforcement of ss. 16-23, etc.