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PART V GARAGE AND STORAGE LICENCES
Licence respecting dealing in motor vehicles, etc.
59 (1) No person shall deal in motor vehicles or trailers, operate a used car lot or engage in the business of wrecking or dismantling of vehicles without having been licensed so to do by the Ministry in respect of each separate premises used by the person for the purpose of the business.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 59 (1). Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who is registered as a motor vehicle dealer in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 59 (2); 2002, c. 30, Sched. E, s. 7. Fee (3) The fee for the licence shall be such as may be fixed from time to time by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 59 (3). Penalty (4) Every person who deals in motor vehicles or trailers or operates a used car lot or engages in the wrecking or dismantling of vehicles in contravention of subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $1,000.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 59 (4). Right of entry and inspection (5) Any police officer or any officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Part may enter into any place where motor vehicles, trailers or bicycles are stored or dealt in, or into any garage, repair shop, used car lot or premises used for the wrecking or dismantling of vehicles, and make the investigation and inspection that he or she thinks proper for the purposes of this Part.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 59 (5). Penalty for interference with police officer (6) Every person who obstructs, molests or interferes with any police officer or officer in the performance of his or her duties under subsection (5) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 59 (6). Suspension or cancellation of licence by Minister (7) The Minister may suspend or cancel the licence issued for dealing in motor vehicles or trailers, operating a used car lot, or for wrecking or dismantling vehicles, for misconduct or for non-compliance with or infraction of this Act or the regulations by the holder of the licence or by any of the licence holder’s employees or for any other reason appearing to him or her to be sufficient.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 59 (7). Regulations (8) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations controlling and governing the business of dealing in motor vehicles or trailers, operating a garage, repair shop or used car lot, or the wrecking or dismantling of vehicles.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 59 (8). Definition (9) In this section, “motor vehicle” does not include a motor assisted bicycle.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 59 (9). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 30, Sched. E, s. 7 - 01/01/2010 Second-hand vehicles, trailers, bicycles — offences
PART V GARAGE AND STORAGE LICENCES
Second-hand vehicles, trailers, bicycles — offences
60 (1) Every person who buys, sells, wrecks or otherwise deals in second-hand motor vehicles, trailers or bicycles shall keep the prescribed records of all motor vehicles, trailers or bicycles bought, sold or wrecked. 2019, c. 15, Sched. 18, s. 5 (1). Prohibition as to buying where number obliterated (2) No person shall buy, sell, wreck or otherwise deal with any motor vehicle or bicycle or a trailer that has a gross weight exceeding 1,360 kilograms where the manufacturer’s vehicle identification number or similar identifying mark has been obliterated or defaced or is not readily recognizable.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 60 (2). Defacing vehicle identification (3) No person shall deface or remove the manufacturer’s vehicle identification number or identifying mark from a motor vehicle or from the engine thereof or from a bicycle or from a trailer that has a gross weight exceeding 1,360 kilograms.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 60 (3). Report as to cars stored or parked (4) If a motor vehicle is placed in the possession of a person who repairs, buys, sells, wrecks or stores motor vehicles or operates a garage business, parking station, parking lot or used car lot and the vehicle remains in the person’s possession for more than two weeks without good reason, the person shall forthwith, upon the expiration of the two-week period, make a report to the nearest police officer in accordance with subsection (6).  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 60 (4). Report as to damaged or bullet-marked cars (5) If a motor vehicle that shows evidence of having been involved in a serious accident or having been struck by a bullet is brought into a garage, parking station, parking lot, used car lot or repair shop, the person in charge of the garage, parking station, parking lot, used car lot or repair shop shall forthwith make a report to the nearest police officer in accordance with subsection (6).  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 60 (5). Information to be reported (6) A person making a report under subsection (4) or (5) shall give a description of the vehicle and, if known, the vehicle identification number, the permit number, and the name and address of the owner or operator.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 60 (6). Offence (7) Every person who contravenes, (a)  subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $100; (b)  subsection (2) or (3) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000; (c)  subsection (4) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $20 and not more than $100; (d)  subsection (5) 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. 60 (7). Regulations (8) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing records that shall be kept for the purposes of subsection (1). 2019, c. 15, Sched. 18, s. 5 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 15, Sched. 18, s. 5 (1, 2) - 01/03/2021 PART VI   EQUIPMENT
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Definitions, Part VI
61 In this Part, “motor vehicle” does not include a motor assisted bicycle; (“véhicule automobile”) “vehicle”, in addition to the meaning set out in subsection 1 (1), includes a conversion unit and a trailer converter dolly. (“véhicule”)  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 61; 2009, c. 5, s. 27. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 5, s. 27
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PART VI EQUIPMENT
Vehicles with right hand drive
63 Every vehicle that is equipped with a right hand drive shall, unless it is equipped with a mechanical or electrical signal device as described in subsection 142 (6), have prominently displayed on the rear thereof, in bold face letters of not less than 50 millimetres in height and of a colour which is in contrast to that of the vehicle, the words, “RIGHT HAND DRIVE VEHICLE”. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 63. Brakes
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Brakes
64 (1) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, when driven on a highway shall be equipped with at least two braking systems, each with a separate means of application and effective on at least two wheels, one of which shall be adequate to stop the vehicle as required by regulations made by the Ministry and the other of which shall be adequate to hold the vehicle stationary.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 64 (1). Motorcycles, etc. (2) Every motorcycle, motor assisted bicycle or power-assisted bicycle when being driven on a highway shall be equipped with at least two braking systems, each with a separate means of application, with one effective on the front wheel and one effective on the rear wheel.  2009, c. 5, s. 29 (1). Brakes on bicycle (3) No person shall ride a bicycle on a highway unless it is equipped with at least one brake system acting on the rear wheel that will enable the rider to make the braked wheel skid on dry, level and clean pavement.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 64 (3). Meaning of bicycle (4) In subsection (3), “bicycle” does not include a unicycle, tricycle or power-assisted bicycle.  2009, c. 5, s. 29 (2). Trailer or semi-trailer (5) Every trailer or semi-trailer having a gross weight of 1,360 kilograms or more shall be equipped with brakes adequate to stop and to hold the vehicle.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 64 (5). Additional brakes (6) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  requiring vehicles or any type or class thereof to be equipped with brakes or braking systems in addition to the brakes required by subsection (1), (2), (3) or (5); (b)  prescribing the standards and specifications of brakes and braking systems or any class or type thereof that are required by this section or regulations made under clause (a); (c)  exempting any person or class of persons or any class of bicycles from subsection (3) and prescribing conditions for any such exemption.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 64 (6). Condition of brakes (7) All such brakes and braking systems shall be maintained in good working order and shall conform to the regulations made under this section.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 64 (7). (8) Repealed:  1999, c. 12, Sched. R, s. 12. Penalty (9) Every person who contravenes subsection (1), (5) or (7) or a regulation made under subsection (6) is guilty of an offence and, if the offence was committed by means of a commercial motor vehicle or any trailer within the meaning of subsection (5) that is drawn by 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. 14; 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 23. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 20, s. 14 - 28/10/1996; 1999, c. 12, Sched. R, s. 12 - 01/07/2003 2009, c. 5, s. 29 (1, 2) - 03/10/2009 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 23 - 01/01/2017
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Hydraulic brake and system fluid
65 (1) No person shall sell, offer for sale or install, (a)  hydraulic brake fluid; or (b)  hydraulic system mineral oil, for use in vehicles upon a highway that does not comply with the standards and specifications prescribed by the regulations or in containers not marked in compliance with the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 65 (1). Regulations (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  prescribing the standards and specifications of hydraulic brake fluid or hydraulic system mineral oil or any type or class thereof for use in vehicles; (b)  providing for the identification and labelling of containers used for hydraulic brake fluid or hydraulic system mineral oil or any type or class thereof.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 65 (2). Adoption of codes by reference (3) Any regulation may adopt by reference, in whole or in part with the changes that the Lieutenant Governor in Council considers necessary, any code of standards or specifications of hydraulic brake fluid or hydraulic system mineral oil.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 65 (3). Penalty (4) Every person who contravenes this section or any regulation made under this section is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $1,000.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 65 (4). Other equipment
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Other equipment
66 (1) Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle shall be equipped with, (a)  a device for cleaning rain, snow and other moisture from the windshield so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the driver; (b)  a mirror or mirrors securely attached to the vehicle and placed in such a position as to afford the driver a clearly reflected view of the roadway in the rear, or of any vehicle approaching from the rear.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 66 (1). Exception (2) Clause (1) (b) applies to all motorcycles except those manufactured in or imported into Canada before the 1st day of January, 1971.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 66 (2). Mudguards (3) Every motor vehicle and every trailer shall be equipped with mudguards or fenders or other device adequate to reduce effectively the wheel spray or splash of water from the roadway to the rear thereof, unless adequate protection is afforded by the body of the motor vehicle or trailer or by a trailer drawn by the motor vehicle.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 66 (3). Exception (4) Subsection (3) does not apply to motor vehicles or trailers in an unfinished condition while proceeding to a works for completion.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 66 (4). Odometers (5) Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle shall be equipped with an odometer in good working order.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 66 (5). Penalty (6) Every person who contravenes this section is guilty of an offence and, if the offence was committed by means of a commercial motor vehicle or a trailer that is drawn by 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. 15; 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 24. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 20, s. 15 - 28/10/1996 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 24 - 01/01/2017
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Tires and wheels
69 (1) All self-propelled vehicles other than traction engines, and all trailers having a gross weight in excess of 1,820 kilograms, shall be equipped with rubber tires or tires of some composition equally resilient, and a vehicle shall not be operated on any highway with a tire that is broken or defective in such a manner as to cause additional impact or pounding on or cutting of the highway, and in the case of motor vehicles and trailers equipped with solid rubber tires there shall be at least 31.5 millimetres of rubber between the wheel rim and the roadway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 69 (1). Flanges and clamps (2) No vehicle shall be operated or object moved over or upon any highway with any flange, rib, clamp or other device attached to its wheels, or made a part thereof, which will injure the highway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 69 (2). Lock-shoes (3) No person driving a vehicle drawn by a horse or other animal and used for carrying articles of burden, goods, wares or merchandise shall when descending a grade on a highway lock any wheel of such vehicle except with the device commonly known as a lock-shoe.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 69 (3).
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Rebuilt tires
71 (1) In this section, “rebuild” means to make or impose a new tread or new surface or to otherwise alter the surface of a used tire so that it will resemble a new tire, by cutting into or adding rubber to the surface thereof, or by a combination of both.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 71 (1); 2009, c. 5, s. 30. Rebuilt tires, to be marked (2) No person shall rebuild any tire designed for use upon a motor vehicle unless the person causes it to be indicated in letters of not less than six millimetres in height, clearly embossed upon or imposed or cut into the outside surface of each wall of the tire, that it has been rebuilt.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 71 (2). Idem (3) No person shall sell, offer or expose for sale, or have in the person’s possession with intent to sell, any tire designed for use upon a motor vehicle that has been rebuilt unless it is indicated in letters of not less than six millimetres in height, clearly embossed upon or imposed or cut into the outside surface of each wall of the tire, that it has been rebuilt.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 71 (3). Penalty (4) 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 $200 and not more than $20,000.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 71 (4); 1996, c. 20, s. 17. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 20, s. 17 - 28/10/1996 2009, c. 5, s. 30
- 23/04/2009 71.1 Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 20 - no effect - see Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 - 31/12/2012 2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (8) - 15/12/2009
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Safety glass
72 (1) In this section, “motor vehicle” includes any apparatus or device that is permanently or temporarily attached to a motor vehicle, other than for the purpose of towing it, and in which a person can ride.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 72 (1). Motor vehicles to be equipped with safety glass (2) No person shall sell any new motor vehicle nor shall any new motor vehicle be registered with the Ministry unless the vehicle is equipped with safety glass wherever glass is used in doors, windows and windshields.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 72 (2). Installation of safety glass (3) No person shall install glass other than safety glass in the door, window or windshield of any motor vehicle.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 72 (3). Regulations as to safety glass in vehicles (4) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  prescribing standards and specifications for safety glass used or intended to be used in a door, window or windshield of any motor vehicle; (b)  providing for and requiring the marking and identification of safety glass used or intended to be used in a door, window or windshield of any motor vehicle.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 72 (4). Adoption of code by reference (5) Any regulation made under subsection (4) may adopt by reference, in whole or in part with the changes that the Lieutenant Governor in Council considers necessary, any code or standard and may require compliance with any code or standard that is so adopted.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 72 (5). Penalty (6) Every person who contravenes this section or a regulation made under this section is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $1,000.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 72 (6). Equipment obstructing view
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Equipment obstructing view
73 (1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle upon a highway, (a)  with any sign, poster or other non-transparent material or object placed on the windshield or on any window of such motor vehicle; or (b)  with any object placed in, hung on or attached to the motor vehicle, in a manner that will obstruct the driver’s view of the highway or any intersecting highway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 73 (1). Colour coating obstructing view prohibited (2) No person shall drive a motor vehicle upon a highway where the surface of the windshield or of any window of the vehicle has been coated with any colour spray or other colour coating in such a manner as to obstruct the driver’s view of the highway or any intersecting highway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 73 (2). Colour coating obscuring interior (3) No person shall drive on a highway a motor vehicle on which the surface of the windshield or of any window to the direct left or right of the driver’s seat has been coated with any coloured spray or other coloured or reflective material that substantially obscures the interior of the motor vehicle when viewed from outside the motor vehicle.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 73 (3). Signs, etc., required by Act or regulations (4) This section does not prevent the use of signs, markers or equipment required under this Act or the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 73 (4).
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Windows to afford clear view
74 (1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle upon a highway, (a)  unless the windshield and the windows on either side of the compartment containing the steering wheel are in such a condition as to afford the driver a clear view to the front and side of the motor vehicle; and (b)  unless the rear window is in such a condition as to afford the driver a clear view to the rear of the motor vehicle.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 74 (1). Application of cl. (1) (b) (2) Clause (1) (b) does not apply to a motor vehicle that is equipped with a mirror or mirrors securely attached to the motor vehicle and placed in such a position and maintained in such a condition as to afford the driver, otherwise than through the rear window, a clearly-reflected view of the roadway in the rear or of any vehicle approaching from the rear.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 74 (2). Noise, smoke, bells and horns
PART VI EQUIPMENT
Noise, smoke, bells and horns
75 (1) Every motor vehicle or motor assisted bicycle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and excessive smoke, and no person shall use a muffler cut-out, straight exhaust, gutted muffler, hollywood muffler, by-pass or similar device upon a motor vehicle or motor assisted bicycle.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 75 (1). Same (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to, (a)  a motor assisted bicycle with an attached motor that is driven entirely by electricity; or (b)  a motor vehicle that is driven entirely by electricity.  2009, c. 5, s. 31. (3) Repealed: 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 10. Unnecessary noise (4) A person having the control or charge of a motor vehicle shall not sound any bell, horn or other signalling device so as to make an unreasonable noise, and a driver of any motor vehicle shall not permit any unreasonable amount of smoke to escape from the motor vehicle, nor shall the driver at any time cause the motor vehicle to make any unnecessary noise, but this subsection does not apply to a motor vehicle of a municipal fire department while proceeding to a fire or answering a fire alarm call.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 75 (4). Alarm bell to be sounded (5) Every motor vehicle, motor assisted bicycle and bicycle shall be equipped with an alarm bell, gong or horn, which shall be kept in good working order and sounded whenever it is reasonably necessary to notify pedestrians or others of its approach.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 75 (5). Prohibition as to use of siren horn (6) No vehicle other than an ambulance, fire or police department vehicle, public utility emergency vehicle or vehicle operated by the Ministry shall be equipped with a siren horn or a device producing a sound which so nearly resembles that produced by a siren horn as to deceive or confuse.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 75 (6). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 5, s. 31 - 23/04/2009 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 10 - 01/04/2022