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PART VII LOAD AND DIMENSIONS
Additional power of Registrar to suspend, etc., special permits
110.4 (1) In addition to taking action under subsection 110.3 (1) for a ground listed in that subsection, the Registrar may take action under that subsection with respect to all of the permits of a given class, where in his or her opinion, (a)  the action eliminates or reduces any threat to highway safety; (b)  the action eliminates or reduces any unreasonable wear or damage to the highways and the supporting infrastructure; or (c)  the original reason for granting permits of that class under subsection 110.1 (1) no longer exists or is not the same due to a change of circumstances.  2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 7. Notice of proposed action (2) Before taking an action under subsection (1), the Registrar shall notify each permit holder of the proposed action and shall give the holders an opportunity to make written submissions about the proposed action, and the holder has 15 days from actual or deemed receipt of the notice to make submissions.  2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 7. Method of giving notice (3) Notice under subsection (2) is sufficiently given if, (a)  it is delivered by mail addressed to the permit holder at the latest address for the person appearing on the records of the Ministry; (b)  it is sent by fax to the person at the latest fax number for the person provided by the person to the Ministry; or (c)  it is sent by other means prescribed by the regulations.  2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 7. Same (4) Unless the person establishes that the person did not, acting in good faith, through absence, accident, illness or other cause beyond the person’s control, receive the notice, (a)  notice given by mail shall be deemed to have been received on the fifth day after it was mailed; (b)  notice given by fax shall be deemed to have been received on the first business day after it was sent; (c)  notice given by a means prescribed by the regulations shall be deemed to have been received on the day prescribed by the regulations.  2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 7. Submissions and decision (5) The Registrar shall consider submissions, but shall not hold a hearing into the matter, and the Registrar’s decision is final.  2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 7. Regulations (6) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  prescribing other means of giving notice; (b)  governing the giving of notice by a means prescribed under clause (a), including prescribing rules governing when notice is deemed to have been received. 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 22. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 7 - 01/01/2001 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 22 - 03/12/2015 Over-dimensional vehicle escorts
PART VII LOAD AND DIMENSIONS
Regulations, carriage of explosives, etc.
112 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  classifying and defining explosives and dangerous materials; (b)  regulating or prohibiting the transportation of explosives and dangerous materials or any class thereof by a vehicle on a highway; (c)  regulating the preparation and packaging of explosives and dangerous materials or any class thereof to be transported by a vehicle on a highway; (d)  requiring the labelling of packages and containers of explosives and dangerous materials or any class thereof and prescribing the labels to be attached to such packages and containers.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 112 (1). Code, etc., may be adopted by reference (2) Any regulation made under subsection (1) may adopt by reference, in whole or in part, with the changes that the Lieutenant Governor in Council considers necessary, any code or standard, or any regulation made by the Government of Canada, and may require compliance with any code, standard or regulation that is so adopted.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 112 (2). Penalty (3) Every person who contravenes a regulation made under this section 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 three months, or to both.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 112 (3). Farm vehicles
PART VII LOAD AND DIMENSIONS
Farm vehicles
113 (1) This Part, other than regulations made under this section, does not apply to over-dimensional farm vehicles.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 113 (1). Regulations (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  regulating or prohibiting the movement of over-dimensional farm vehicles or classes thereof on a highway or on classes of highways; (b)  requiring that escort vehicles or classes of escort vehicles accompany over-dimensional farm vehicles or classes thereof on a highway or classes of highways; (c)  prescribing the types, specifications and locations of markings, signs and lights that shall be carried by over-dimensional farm vehicles and escort vehicles or classes of either or both of them on a highway or classes of highways; (d)  prescribing conditions for the movement of over-dimensional farm vehicles on a highway or classes of highways relating to the protection of persons and property from injury or damage.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 113 (2). PART VIII   WEIGHT
PART VIII WEIGHT
Restrictions as to weight on tires
115 (1) Subject to section 110, no vehicle, (a)  equipped with tires of less than 150 millimetres in width where the weight upon any millimetre in the width of the tire exceeds nine kilograms; or (b)  equipped with tires of 150 millimetres or more in width where the weight upon any millimetre in the width of the tire exceeds eleven kilograms, shall be operated on a highway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 115 (1). How tire width ascertained (2) For the purpose of this section, where a tire width has been marked thereon by the manufacturer, the width of the tire shall be deemed to be as so marked.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 115 (2).
PART VIII WEIGHT
Maximum allowable axle unit weights
116 (1) Subject to section 110, no vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be operated on a Class A Highway where the axle unit weight on an axle unit, whether or not part of any axle group, exceeds, (a)  for a single axle with single tires, 9,000 kilograms; (b)  for a single axle with dual tires, 10,000 kilograms; (c)  for a dual axle, that weight shown in Column 2 opposite the corresponding axle spacing shown in Column 1 of Table 1; or (d)  for a triple axle, that weight shown in Column 2 opposite the corresponding axle spacing shown in Column 1 of Table 2.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 116 (1); 2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 9 (1). Other weights set by regulation (1.1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing axle unit weight limits other than those specified or referred to in subsection (1) for any prescribed axle unit on any prescribed class or classes of vehicle or combination of vehicles and, for that purpose, prescribing axle units and classes of vehicles and combinations of vehicles.  2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 9 (2). Where weights set by regulation apply (1.2) An axle unit weight limit prescribed under subsection (1.1) applies instead of the weights specified or referred to in subsection (1) for a prescribed axle unit on a vehicle or combination of vehicles in a class prescribed under subsection (1.1).  2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 9 (2). Restriction of weights allowed under subs. (1) (2) Despite subsection (1), the maximum allowable axle unit weight for a dual axle shall not exceed 18,000 kilograms unless the axle is equipped with dual tires.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 116 (2). Idem (3) Despite subsection (1), the maximum allowable axle unit weight for a triple axle shall not exceed 27,000 kilograms unless the axle is equipped with dual tires.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 116 (3). Idem (4) Despite subsection (1), the maximum allowable axle unit weight for a single front axle shall not exceed 5,000 kilograms unless the driver of a vehicle or combination of vehicles has with him or her a verification in writing as to the manufacturer’s gross axle weight rating for such single front axle.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 116 (4). Production of verification (5) The driver of a vehicle or combination of vehicles being operated on a Class A Highway who has the verification referred to in subsection (4) shall produce it when so demanded by a police officer or an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act, and, where it is so demanded and not produced, the driver shall be deemed to not have the verification.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 116 (5). Maximum allowable axle unit weight (6) Where subsection (4) does not apply because the driver has the verification referred to in subsection (4), then subject to subsection (1), the maximum allowable axle unit weight on the single front axle shall not exceed the manufacturer’s gross axle weight rating.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 116 (6). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 9 (1, 2) - 01/01/2001
PART VIII WEIGHT
Maximum allowable axle group weights
117 (1) Subject to section 110, no vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be operated on a Class A Highway where any axle group weight exceeds, (a)  for a two axle group, that weight shown in Column 2 opposite the corresponding axle group spacing shown in Column 1 of Table 3; (b)  for a three axle group, that weight shown in Column 2 opposite the corresponding axle group spacing shown in Column 1 of Table 4; or (c)  for a four axle group, that weight shown in Column 2 opposite the corresponding axle group spacing shown in Column 1 of Table 5.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 117; 2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 10 (1). Other weights set by regulation (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing axle group weight limits other than those specified or referred to in subsection (1) for any prescribed axle group on any prescribed class or classes of vehicle or combination of vehicles and, for that purpose, prescribing axle groups and classes of vehicles and combinations of vehicles.  2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 10 (2). Where weights set by regulation apply (3) An axle group weight limit prescribed under subsection (2) applies instead of the weights specified or referred to in subsection (1) for a prescribed axle group on a vehicle or combination of vehicles in a class prescribed under subsection (2).  2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 10 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 10 (1, 2) - 01/01/2001
PART VIII WEIGHT
Maximum allowable gross vehicle weights
118 (1) Subject to section 110, no vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be operated on a Class A Highway where the gross vehicle weight exceeds, (a)  the axle unit weight on the front axle, not exceeding the maximum weight permitted on the axle under section 116, plus the sum of the maximum allowable weights for all other axle units of the vehicle or combination of vehicles as set out in section 116; (b)  the axle unit weight on the front axle, not exceeding the maximum weight permitted on the axle under section 116, plus the sum of the maximum allowable weights for any two axle groups, three axle groups or four axle groups, or any combination thereof, as set out in section 117, plus the maximum allowable weight for any axle unit or units excluding the front axle and excluding any axle unit or units which are part of an axle group, as set out in section 116; or (c)  that weight prescribed in the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 118; 2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 11 (1). Interpretation (2) Where subsection (1) refers to a weight under or set out in section 116 or 117, the reference includes a weight specified by regulation under subsection 116 (1.1) or 117 (2).  2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 11 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 26, Sched. O, s. 11 (1, 2) - 01/01/2001
PART VIII WEIGHT
Raw forest products allowance during freeze-up
119 (1) Despite sections 116, 117, 118 and subsection 121 (1), during freeze-up the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight for a vehicle or combination of vehicles, while used exclusively for the transportation of raw forest products, shall be 110 per cent of that weight for which a permit has been issued for the vehicle or combination of vehicles in accordance with section 7, provided no axle unit weight, axle group weight or gross vehicle weight exceeds by more than 10 per cent that weight prescribed in this Act or the regulations for such vehicle or combination of vehicles.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 119 (1). Designation of freeze-up (2) For the purposes of this section, an official of the Ministry authorized by the Minister in writing may designate the date on which a freeze-up shall commence and the date on which a freeze-up shall terminate and the part of the Province to which the designation shall apply.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 119 (2). Legislation Act, 2006, Part III (3) A designation under subsection (2) is not a regulation within the meaning of Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 119 (3); 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 136 (1). Prohibition (4) No vehicle or combination of vehicles having a weight in excess of that authorized in subsection (1) shall be operated on a highway.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 119 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 136 (1) - 25/07/2007
PART VIII WEIGHT
Prohibition re operation on Class B Highway
120 Subject to section 110, no vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be operated on a Class B Highway where the weight upon one axle exceeds 8,200 kilograms, or, if the axles are spaced less than 2.4 metres apart, where the weight upon one axle exceeds 5,500 kilograms.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 120.
PART VIII WEIGHT
Operating within permitted weight
121 (1) No vehicle or combination of vehicles having a permit issued in accordance with section 7 of this Act, the fee for which is based upon gross vehicle weight, shall be operated on any highway where the gross vehicle weight exceeds that for which the permit was issued.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 121 (1); 1996, c. 9, s. 26. Exception to subs. (1) (2) Despite subsection (1) and subject to sections 116, 117 and 118, where a conversion unit is used to convert a two axle tractor into a three axle tractor and the fee prescribed in the regulations in respect of the conversion unit is paid, the vehicle or combination of vehicles to which the conversion unit is attached may operate on a highway at a maximum gross vehicle weight of 7,000 kilograms in excess of the gross vehicle weight for which a permit was issued for the vehicle or combination of vehicles in accordance with section 7 and the Ministry shall issue a receipt for the fee so prescribed and paid.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 121 (2). Receipt re excess weight payment to be carried (3) The receipt issued by the Ministry in accordance with subsection (2) shall, whenever a vehicle is on a highway with the conversion unit referred to in subsection (2) attached, be carried by the driver of the vehicle or placed in some readily accessible position in the vehicle and shall be surrendered when demanded by a police officer or an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 121 (3); 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 27. Penalty (4) Every person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine as if the person had been convicted under section 125 and the Registrar may suspend the permit issued under section 7 for the vehicle or vehicles involved, and the suspension shall continue until a new permit at the maximum gross vehicle weight allowable has been issued for the vehicle or vehicles and the fee therefor has been paid.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 121 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 9, s. 26 - 30/05/1996 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 27 - 01/01/2006
PART VIII WEIGHT
Reduced load periods
122 (1) Subject to section 110, during a reduced load period no commercial motor vehicle or trailer, other than a vehicle referred to in subsection (2), shall be operated or drawn upon any designated highway where the weight upon an axle exceeds 5,000 kilograms.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 122 (1); 2020, c. 34, Sched. 23, s. 7 (14). Idem (2) Subject to section 110, during a reduced load period, (a)  no two axle tank-truck, while used exclusively for the transportation of liquid or gaseous heating fuel; (b)  no two axle truck, while used exclusively for the transportation of livestock feed; and (c)  no vehicle transporting live poultry, shall be operated upon any designated highway where the weight upon an axle exceeds 7,500 kilograms.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 122 (2). Idem (3) Subject to section 110, during a reduced load period no vehicle having a carrying capacity in excess of 1,000 kilograms, other than a motor vehicle or trailer, shall be operated upon any designated highway where the weight upon any millimetre in the width of a tire exceeds five kilograms.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 122 (3). Exceptions (4) Subsections (1) and (3) do not apply to, (a)  vehicles operated by or on behalf of a municipality or other authority having jurisdiction and control of a highway, where the vehicles are engaged in highway maintenance, including the carriage and application of abrasives or chemicals to the highway, the stockpiling of abrasives or chemicals for use on a highway, or the removal of snow from a highway; (b)  vehicles used exclusively for the transportation of milk; (c)  fire apparatus; (d)  vehicles operated by or on behalf of a municipality transporting waste; (e)  public utility emergency vehicles; or (f)  vehicles used to transport passengers for compensation, other than those operated solely within the limits of one municipality. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 122 (4); 2009, c. 5, s. 39; 2020, c. 34, Sched. 23, s. 7 (15). Designation (5) An official of the Ministry authorized by the Minister in writing may designate the date on which a reduced load period shall start or end and the King’s Highway or highway in territory without municipal organization, or portion thereof, to which the designation applies.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 122 (5). Legislation Act, 2006, Part III (6) A designation under subsection (5) is not a regulation within the meaning of Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 122 (6); 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 136 (1). Designation by municipality (7) The municipality or other authority having jurisdiction over a highway may by by-law designate the date on which a reduced load period shall start or end and the highway or portion thereof under its jurisdiction to which the designation applies.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 122 (7); 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table - 01/01/2003 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 136 (1) - 25/07/2007 2009, c. 5, s. 39
- 23/04/2009 2020, c. 34, Sched. 23, s. 7 (14, 15) - 01/07/2021 Weight on bridges
PART VIII WEIGHT
Weight on bridges
123 (1) The Minister may make regulations limiting the gross vehicle weight of any vehicle or any class thereof passing over a bridge forming part of the King’s Highway or a highway in territory without municipal organization and notice of the limit of the weights fixed by the regulation, legibly printed, shall be posted up in a conspicuous place at each end of the bridge.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 123 (1). By-laws limiting weight on bridges (2) The municipality or other authority having jurisdiction over a bridge may by by-law limit the gross vehicle weight of any vehicle or any class thereof passing over the bridge, and the requirements of subsection (1) with respect to the posting up of notice apply thereto.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 123 (2); 1996, c. 33, s. 13 (1); 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table. Same, on connecting links (3) Despite subsection (2), where the bridge forms part of a highway designated as a connecting link under subsection 21 (1) of the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, the by-law shall not become operative until it is approved by the Ministry.  1996, c. 33, s. 13 (2). Regulations (4) The Minister may make regulations establishing standards to determine allowable gross vehicle weight for any vehicle or class of vehicle for the purpose of subsection (2).  1996, c. 33, s. 13 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 33, s. 13 (1, 2) - 01/04/1997 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table - 01/01/2003
PART VIII WEIGHT
Power of officer to have vehicle weighed, examined
124 (1) A police officer or officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act may stop any vehicle or combination of vehicles, direct the driver to such location as is reasonable in the circumstances, direct the driver to drive the vehicle or combination of vehicles on or off of a scale in order to weigh the vehicle or combination of vehicles using portable or stationary scales, and measure and examine the vehicle or combination of vehicles to determine its nature and dimensions.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 28. Load removed or redistributed (2) Where it is found that the gross vehicle weight, axle unit weight or axle group weight of any vehicle or combination of vehicles is in excess of the limits permitted under this Act or the regulations, or under the permit issued for the vehicle or combination of vehicles, the police officer or officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act may require the driver to redistribute or remove as much of the load as is necessary to ensure compliance with this Act, the regulations and the permit.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 28. Penalty (3) Every driver who, when required under subsection (1) to stop, drive to another location or drive the vehicle on or off of a scale, refuses or fails to do so is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $1,000 and to the suspension of his or her driver’s licence for a period of not more than 30 days.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 28. Same (4) Every driver is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $200 who, (a)  when required under subsection (2) to redistribute or remove part of a load, refuses or fails to do so or to cause it to be done; or (b)  obstructs any weighing, measuring or examination authorized by this section.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 28. Penalty, commercial motor vehicle (5) Despite subsection (3), every driver of a commercial motor vehicle who, when required under subsection (1) to stop, drive to another location, or drive the vehicle on or off of a scale, refuses or fails to do so is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $20,000 and to the suspension of his or her driver’s licence for a period of not more than 30 days.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 28; 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 36 (1). Same (6) Despite subsection (4), every driver of a commercial motor vehicle is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $20,000 who, (a)  when required under subsection (2) to redistribute or remove part of a load, refuses or fails to do so or to cause it to be done; or (b)  obstructs any weighing, measuring or examination authorized by this section.  2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 28; 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 36 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 20, s. 27 - 28/10/1996 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 28 - 01/01/2006 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 36 (1, 2) - 01/01/2017