hordruma/ontario_laws_and_regs huggingface dataset:
PART VIII WEIGHT
Offence and penalty, Part VIII
125 (1) Every person who contravenes subsection 115 (1), section 116, 117 or 118, subsection 119 (4), section 120 or subsection 122 (1), (2) or (3) or a regulation made under subsection 123 (1) or a by-law made under subsection 123 (2) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of, (a)  $5 per 100 kilograms, or part thereof, for any weight in excess of that permitted under this Act or the regulations, where the overweight is less than 2,500 kilograms, but in no case shall the fine be less than $100; (b)  $10 per 100 kilograms, or part thereof, for any weight in excess of that permitted under this Act or the regulations, where the overweight is 2,500 kilograms or more but is less than 5,000 kilograms; (c)  $12 per 100 kilograms, or part thereof, for any weight in excess of that permitted under this Act or the regulations, where the overweight is 5,000 kilograms or more but is less than 7,500 kilograms; (d)  $15 per 100 kilograms, or part thereof, for any weight in excess of that permitted under this Act or the regulations, where the overweight is 7,500 kilograms or more but is less than 10,000 kilograms; (e)  $20 per 100 kilograms, or part thereof, for any weight in excess of that permitted under this Act or the regulations, where the overweight is 10,000 kilograms or more but is less than 15,000 kilograms; and (f)  $25 per 100 kilograms, or part thereof, for any weight in excess of that permitted under this Act or the regulations, where the overweight is 15,000 kilograms or more.  1996, c. 20, s. 28. Circumstances where additional fines apply (2) A person is liable to a fine, in addition to any fine to which the person is liable under subsection (1) or clause 110.2 (3) (b) or (c), of not less than $200 and not more than $1,000, under the circumstances set out in subsection (3) or (4) unless the vehicle involved belongs to a class of vehicles or combination of vehicles prescribed by the regulations.  2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 12. Same (3) A person is liable in accordance with subsection (2) if, (a)  a liftable axle on a vehicle or combination of vehicles is lifted; and (b)  the person is convicted of an offence under subsection (1) or clause 110.2 (3) (b) or (c), unless, (c)  the offence occurred while the vehicle or combination of vehicles was reversing; (d)  there were no wheels on the axle; (e)  the axle was lifted in compliance with a regulation; or (f)  the axle was reasonably required to be lifted in order to prepare for and carry out completely a safe turn at an intersection or onto or off a highway ramp.  2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 12. Same (4) A person is liable in accordance with subsection (2) if, (a)  the person is convicted of an offence referred to in subsection (1) or clause 110.2 (3) (b) or (c); and (b)  a liftable axle on the vehicle or combination of vehicles was deployed in such an improper manner that it caused or aggravated the offence.  2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 12. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 20, s. 28 - 28/10/1996 2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 12 - 01/01/2001
PART VIII WEIGHT
Overloading by consignor
126 Every consignor of goods, or the consignor’s agent or employee, who causes a vehicle or combination of vehicles not owned by the consignor to be loaded so that when operated on a highway, (a)  the weight on any millimetre in the width of the tire exceeds a limit set out in subsection 115 (1) or in the regulations; (b)  the axle unit weight on an axle unit exceeds a limit set out in section 116 or 119 or in the regulations; (c)  an axle group weight exceeds a limit set out in section 117 or 119 or in the regulations; (d)  the gross vehicle weight exceeds a limit set out in section 118 or 119 or in the regulations; or (e)  the gross vehicle weight exceeds the gross vehicle weight specified in a permit referred to in section 121, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine as if the consignor had been convicted under section 125.  1994, c. 29, s. 1; 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 23. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1994, c. 29, s. 1 - 09/12/1994 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 23 - 03/12/2015
PART IX RATE OF SPEED
Status quo maintained
128.1 The repeal of the Municipal Act and the resultant amendments to this Act by the Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002 do not affect the rates of speed on any highway or the validity of any regulation or by-law passed under section 128 and those rates of speed, regulations and by-laws continue to apply in the same manner as they did on December 31, 2002 until amended or repealed, as the case may be.  2002, c. 17, Sched. C, s. 15 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 17, Sched. C, s. 15 (3) - 01/01/2003
PART IX RATE OF SPEED
Conversion of rate of speed set out in by-laws
129 Upon the maximum permitted rate of speed in kilometres per hour being marked on the highways or portions thereof affected, the speed limits established under a by-law passed under section 128 that are expressed as a rate of speed in miles per hour set out in Column 1 of the Table shall be deemed to be the rate of speed in kilometres per hour set out opposite thereto in Column 2 of the Table. TABLE  Column 1   Rate of Speed in    Miles per Hour   Column 2   Rate of Speed in    Kilometres per Hour 

  15   20 

  20   30 

  25   40 

  30   50 

  35   60 

  40   60 

  45   70 

  50   80 

  55   90 

  60   100 R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 129.
PART IX RATE OF SPEED
Careless driving
130 (1) Every person is guilty of the offence of driving carelessly who drives a vehicle or street car on a highway without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the highway. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 17. Penalty (2) On conviction under subsection (1), a person is liable 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, and in addition his or her driver’s licence or permit may be suspended for a period of not more than two years. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 17. Careless driving causing bodily harm or death (3) Every person is guilty of the offence of driving carelessly who drives a vehicle or street car on a highway without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the highway and who thereby causes bodily harm or death to any person. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 17. Penalty (4) On conviction under subsection (3), a person is liable to a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than two years, or to both, and in addition his or her driver’s licence or permit may be suspended for a period of not more than five years. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 17. Deemed lack of reasonable consideration (5) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (3), a person is deemed to drive without reasonable consideration for other persons using the highway if he or she drives in a manner that may limit his or her ability to prudently adjust to changing circumstances on the highway. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 17. Sentencing — aggravating factor (6) A court that imposes a sentence for an offence under subsection (3) shall consider as an aggravating factor evidence that bodily harm or death was caused to a person who, in the circumstances of the offence, was vulnerable to a lack of due care and attention or reasonable consideration by a driver, including by virtue of the fact that the person was a pedestrian, cyclist or person working upon the highway. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 17; 2019, c. 8, Sched. 1, s. 25. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 5, s. 41
- 01/01/2010 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 17 - 01/09/2018 2019, c. 8, Sched. 1, s. 25 - 01/07/2019
PART IX RATE OF SPEED
Territory without municipal organization
131 (1) For the purpose of this Act, the Minister may make regulations providing for the regulation and control of traffic on any highway or portion of a highway in territory without municipal organization where the highway is not under the jurisdiction and control of the Ministry.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 131 (1). Liability for damages (2) With respect to a highway that is not under the jurisdiction and control of the Ministry, no proceeding shall be brought against the Crown for damages caused by any default of the Ministry in maintaining the signs regulating and controlling traffic in territories without municipal organization and the Crown is not liable for damages sustained by any person using a highway in a territory without municipal organization.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 131 (2).
PART IX RATE OF SPEED
Unnecessary slow driving prohibited
132 (1) No motor vehicle shall be driven on a highway at such a slow rate of speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic thereon except when the slow rate of speed is necessary for safe operation having regard to all the circumstances.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 132 (1). Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a road service vehicle.  1994, c. 27, s. 138 (10). Offence (3) Every person who 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. 26. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1994, c. 27, s. 138 (10) - 01/07/2010 2019, c. 8, Sched. 1, s. 26 - 29/11/2019 PART X   RULES OF THE ROAD
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Definitions, Part X
133 In this Part, “bicycle traffic control signal” means a traffic control signal where the coloured lenses each display a prescribed bicycle symbol; (“signalisation de la circulation pour bicyclettes”) “indication” means a signal lens display that is activated by internal illumination; (“indication”) “traffic control signal” means that part of a traffic control signal system that consists of one set of no less than three coloured lenses, red, amber and green, mounted on a frame and commonly referred to as a signal head and includes a bicycle traffic control signal; (“signalisation de la circulation”) “traffic control signal system” means all of the signal equipment making up the installation at any location. (“système de panneaux de signalisation”)  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 133; 1994, c. 27, s. 138 (11); 2015, c. 14, s. 38. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1994, c. 27, s. 138 (11) - 01/07/2010 2015, c. 14, s. 38 (1, 2) - 01/01/2017
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Direction of traffic by police officer
134 (1) Where a police officer or an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act considers it reasonably necessary, (a)  to ensure orderly movement of traffic; (b)  to prevent injury or damage to persons or property; or (c)  to permit proper action in an emergency, he or she may direct traffic according to his or her discretion, despite the provisions of this Part, and every person shall obey his or her directions.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 134 (1); 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 11 (1). Highway closing (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a police officer or an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act may close a highway or any part thereof to vehicles by posting or causing to be posted signs to that effect, or placing or causing to be placed traffic control devices as prescribed in the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 134 (2); 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 11 (2). Driving on closed highway prohibited (3) Where signs or traffic control devices have been posted or placed under subsection (2), no person shall drive or operate a vehicle on the closed highway or part thereof in intentional disobedience of the signs or traffic control devices.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 134 (3). Exception to subs. (3) (4) Subsection (3) does not apply to, (a)  the driver of a road service vehicle, an ambulance, a fire department vehicle, a public utility emergency vehicle, a police department vehicle or a vehicle operated by an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act; or (b)  a firefighter, as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, driving a motor vehicle other than one listed in clause (a) while performing his or her duties.  2009, c. 5, s. 42; 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 11 (3). No Crown or road authority liability (5) Every person using a highway closed to traffic in accordance with this section does so at the person’s own risk and the Crown or road authority having jurisdiction and control of the highway is not liable for any damage sustained by a person using the highway so closed to traffic.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 134 (5). Regulations (6) The Minister may make regulations providing for the posting of signs and the placing of traffic control devices on any highway or any type or class thereof for the purposes of this section, and prescribing the types of signs and traffic control devices.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 134 (6). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 19 - 21/11/2005 2009, c. 5, s. 42 - 23/04/2009 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 11 (1-3) - 03/06/2021
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Right of way at uncontrolled intersections
135 (1) This section applies where an intersection is not controlled by a stop or yield sign or a traffic control signal system.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 135 (1). Right of way (2) Every driver approaching an intersection shall yield the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection that has entered it from an intersecting highway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 135 (2). Idem (3) When two vehicles enter an intersection from intersecting highways at approximately the same time, the driver on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 135 (3). Definitions (4) In this section, “driver” includes street car operator and “vehicle” includes street car.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 135 (4).
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Stop at through highway
136 (1) Every driver or street car operator approaching a stop sign at an intersection, (a)  shall stop his or her vehicle or street car at a marked stop line or, if none, then immediately before entering the nearest crosswalk or, if none, then immediately before entering the intersection; and (b)  shall yield the right of way to traffic in the intersection or approaching the intersection on another highway so closely that to proceed would constitute an immediate hazard and, having so yielded the right of way, may proceed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 136 (1). Acquiring right of way (2) Every driver or street car operator approaching, on another highway, an intersection referred to in subsection (1), shall yield the right of way to every driver or operator who has complied with the requirements of subsection (1).  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 136 (2).
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Stop signs, erection at intersections
137 In addition to stop signs required at intersections on through highways, (a)  the council of a municipality may by by-law provide for the erection of stop signs at intersections on highways under its jurisdiction; and (b)  the Minister may by regulation designate intersections on the King’s Highway at which stop signs shall be erected, and every sign so erected shall comply with the regulations of the Ministry.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 137; 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table - 01/01/2003
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Yield right-of-way signs
138 (1) The driver or operator of a vehicle or street car approaching a yield right-of-way sign shall slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions or shall stop if necessary as provided in clause 136 (1) (a) and shall yield the right of way to traffic in the intersection or approaching on the intersecting highway so closely that it constitutes an immediate hazard and having so yielded may proceed with caution.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 138 (1). Erection of yield signs (2) No yield right-of-way sign shall be erected except in compliance with the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 138 (2).
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Right of way on entering highway from private road
139 (1) Every driver or street car operator entering a highway from a private road or driveway shall yield the right of way to all traffic approaching on the highway so closely that to enter would constitute an immediate hazard.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 139 (1). Exception to subs. (1) (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a driver or operator entering a highway from a private road or driveway controlled by a traffic control signal of a traffic control signal system.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 139 (2). Pedestrian crossover
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Pedestrian crossover
140 (1) When a pedestrian is crossing on the roadway within a pedestrian crossover, the driver of a vehicle approaching the crossover, (a)  shall stop before entering the crossover; (b)  shall not overtake another vehicle already stopped at the crossover; and (c)  shall not proceed into the crossover until the pedestrian is no longer on the roadway. 2015, c. 14, s. 39 (1). (2) Repealed: 2015, c. 14, s. 39 (1). Passing moving vehicles within 30 metres of pedestrian crossover (3) When a vehicle is approaching a pedestrian crossover and is within 30 metres of it, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not allow the front extremity of his or her vehicle to pass beyond the front extremity of the other vehicle. 2015, c. 14, s. 39 (2). Duty of pedestrian (4) No pedestrian shall leave the curb or other place of safety at a pedestrian crossover and walk, run or move into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impracticable for the driver of the vehicle to comply with subsection (1). 2015, c. 14, s. 39 (2). Municipal by-laws (5) No municipal by-law that purports to designate a pedestrian crossover on a highway on which the speed limit is in excess of 60 kilometres per hour is valid.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 140 (5); 2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 21 (1). Riding in pedestrian crossover prohibited (6) No person shall ride or operate a bicycle across a roadway within a pedestrian crossover. 2015, c. 14, s. 39 (2). Offence (7) Every person who contravenes subsection (1) or (3) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine assessed in accordance with section 144.1. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 18. Regulations (8) The Minister may make regulations respecting pedestrian crossovers, (a)  providing for the erection of signs on any highway or any type or class of highway and the placing of markings on the roadway; (b)  prescribing the types of signs and markings and the location on the highway and roadway of each type of sign and marking; (c)  prohibiting the use or erection of any sign or type of sign that is not prescribed. 2015, c. 14, s. 39 (4). Definitions (9) In this section, “pedestrian” includes a person in a wheelchair; (“piéton”) “vehicle” includes a street car. (“véhicule”) 2015, c. 14, s. 39 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 21 (1) - 21/11/2005; 2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 21 (2) - 31/03/2006 2015, c. 14, s. 39 (1-4) - 01/01/2016 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 18 - 01/09/2018
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Requirement to yield to bus from bus bay
142.1 (1) Every driver of a vehicle in the lane of traffic adjacent to a bus bay shall yield the right of way to the driver of a bus who has indicated his or her intention, as prescribed, to re-enter that lane from the bus bay.  1994, c. 27, s. 138 (12). Bus not to signal until ready (2) The driver of a bus shall not indicate his or her intention to re-enter the lane of traffic adjacent to a bus bay until the driver is ready to re-enter traffic.  1994, c. 27, s. 138 (12). When bus must wait (3) No driver of a bus shall re-enter the lane of traffic adjacent to a bus bay and move into the path of a vehicle or street car if the vehicle or street car is so close that it is impractical for the driver to yield the right of way.  1994, c. 27, s. 138 (12). Regulations (4) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations for the purposes of this section, (a)  defining bus and bus bay; (b)  prescribing the manner in which a bus driver shall indicate his or her intention to re-enter the lane that is adjacent to a bus bay; (c)  prescribing signs, signal devices and markings for bus bays; (d)  prescribing the standards, specifications and location of the signs, signal devices and markings; (e)  prescribing standards for operating and maintaining any signal devices prescribed under clause (c).  1994, c. 27, s. 138 (12). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1994, c. 27, s. 138 (12) - 02/01/2004
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
U-turns prohibited
143 No driver or operator of a vehicle upon a highway shall turn the vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction when, (a)  upon a curve where traffic approaching the vehicle from either direction cannot be seen by the driver of the vehicle within a distance of 150 metres; (b)  on a railway crossing or within 30 metres of a railway crossing; (c)  upon an approach to or near the crest of a grade where the vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of another vehicle approaching from either direction within 150 metres; or (d)  within 150 metres of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel where the driver’s view is obstructed within such distance.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 143.
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Penalty for certain offences
144.1 (1) Every person convicted of an offence under subsection 140 (1), 140 (3), 144 (7) or 176 (3) is liable, (a)  for a first offence, to a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $1,000; and (b)  for each subsequent offence, to a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 20. Same (2) An offence referred to in subsection (1) committed more than five years after a previous conviction for an offence referred to in that subsection is not a subsequent offence for the purposes of subsection (1). 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 20. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 20 - 01/09/2018
PART X RULES OF THE ROAD
Blocking intersection
145 (1) The council of a municipality may by by-law prohibit a driver or street car operator approaching, at an intersection, a traffic control signal showing a circular green or green arrow indication from entering the intersection unless traffic in front of him or her is moving in a manner that would reasonably lead him or her to believe he or she can clear the intersection before the signal indication changes to a circular red indication.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 145 (1). Idem (2) A by-law passed under subsection (1) does not apply to a driver or street car operator who enters an intersection for the purpose of turning to the right or left into an intersecting highway and signals his or her intention to make the turn prior to entering the intersection.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 145 (2). Idem (3) A by-law passed under subsection (1) shall apply to all signalized intersections of highways under the jurisdiction of the municipality.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 145 (3).