The annotated ontario highway traffic act university. Stunt driving is a new section added to the highway traffic act of ontario and can include, exceeding the speed limit by 50kmhr or more, or driving in a manner suggesting an. Ontario traffic council escooter symposium march 5, 2020. Ontario s highway traffic act regulations apply to noncommercial and commercial motor vehicles operated on the roads and highways in ontario, canada. Appealing a suspension or cancellation of your drivers. The law for speeding tickets in ontario the ontario highway traffic act section 128. The new crosswalk rule is part of the making ontario roads safer act. Term 3 a permit shall be valid during the calendar year in which it is issued. A guide to oversizeoverweight vehicles and loads in ontario. The act includes cars, trucks, motorcycles, offroad vehicles, farm equipment, construction equipment, buses, motor home vehicles, and nonmotorized bikes. Find out about which ontario drivers must use an ignition interlock device in their vehicles and how the program works. Previously, ontarios highway traffic act hta did not allow escooters to be used on road. Please note this document, prepared by the legislative counsel office, is an office consolidation of this act, current to december 2, 2015. Ontarios highway traffic act regulations apply to noncommercial and commercial motor vehicles operated on the roads and highways in ontario, canada.
This chapter collects all the definitions relevant to vehicle weights and dimensions in the hta and its regulations, and identifies where each definition is made. Her majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the legislative assembly of the province of ontario, enacts as follows. Publications ministry of transportation of ontario. Crossing it is not illegal but its still a lousy idea. When a police officer signals you to pull your vehicle over, you must pull over as far to the right as you safely can and come to a complete stop.
The otm incorporates current best practices in the province of ontario. When police officers are directing traffic, you must follow their directions, even if the directions are different from traffic lights or signs. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. New regulation for vehicle emissions environmental. Highway traffic act ontario regulation 36609 display. The annotated ontario highway traffic act murray d. You may be able to obtain assistance from a lawyer or paralegal. Bill 229, highway traffic amendment act muffler noise, 2007. Changes to the highway traffic act plating and registering. Highway traffic act table of contents c t current to. In this regulation, allterrain vehicle means an offroad vehicle that.
Our staff cant provide legal advice, interpret the law or conduct research. The highway traffic act order affecting the operation of this act. The ministry of transportation mto has the legislative authority under section 228 of the hta to conduct pilot projects by regulation of up to 12 years to test and evaluate the safe integration of new vehicles on ontarios public roads. The short title of this act is the highway traffic amendment act muffler noise, 2007. Stay in your vehicle and wait for the police officer. Definitions used in the highway traffic act and regulations the highway traffic act and its regulations depend on the precise legal definition of certain terms. Amend the highway traffic act regulation 615, signs, to include new signs for traffic control purposes. Section 4 highway traffic act driving schools regulations page 4 updated february 1, 2004 t c c that the driving school is permitted to operate as a driver education school or a driver training school. Highway traffic act ontario regulation 36609 display screens. Ontario highway traffic act legislates how vehicles may be used on ontario s roads. First introduced in 1923 to deal with increasing accidents during the early years of motoring in ontario, and replacing earlier legislation such as the.
Parts vii and viii of the act are included as chapters 6 of this guide book. Ontario regulation 31603 made under the highway traffic act made. Ontario highway traffic act historic vehicle plates here is the information that i have printed from the current ontario highway traffic act. Ontarios rules about transportation can be found in the highway traffic act. The highway traffic act hta the act is an ontario act which regulates the licensing of vehicles, classification of traffic offences, administration of loads, classification of vehicles and other transport related issues. Explanatory note the bill amends the highway traffic act to prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle or motor assisted bicycle that is not equipped with an operational muffler, in good working order, that prevents excessive or unusual noise and smoke. For the purposes of legal jurisdiction, however, the highway traffic act deems that tertiary roads are. Ontario vehicle weight and dimension limits are prescribed in the highway traffic act hta and its various regulations which are administered by the ministry of transportation, ontario mto. Kings highways which includes controlledaccess highways and secondary highways, with individual highways referred to as that part of the kings highway known as no. The police officer may have one opinion and the drivers have a completely different view based upon their experiences with damage. August 2011 page 2 of 4 never cross highspeed traffic lanes on foot for any purpose.
Yurek minister of transportation 1st reading may 2, 2019 2nd reading may 16, 2019 3rd reading june 4, 2019. Traffic volumes ontario ministry of transportation library. Highway traffic act ontario regulation 36609 display screens and handheld devices consolidation period. Traffic safety act 124 production of documents 125 onus 126 duty of driver, etc. Ontarios highway traffic act is the only act that doesnt specifically ban crossing the double line.
The annotated ontario highway traffic act university of. Cycling and the law al safest roads in the world cial to have the safest roads in na cipal. Bill 229, highway traffic amendment act muffler noise. Section 56 of the act states that the demerit point system is for the regulation of motor vehicles, and so as such does not apply to cyclists. Hta 147 slow moving traffic travel on right side hta 148 slower traffic must give way to faster traffic when safe and practical any vehicle moving slower than the normal traffic speed should drive in the righthand lane, or as close as practicable to the right edge of the road except when preparing to turn left or when passing another vehicle. The sections of the highway traffic act hta and regulations that prescribe. Regulations, safety standards certificates, motor vehicle inspection stations, etc. Oversizedoverweight guide ministry of transportation. Reposition apparatus instead, or call for additional apparatus that can respond to the proper location. Federal highways act arrangement of sections control of federal highways section 1. Cycling and the highway traffic act ontario cycling association club presidents day sasha gollish, p. Jul 14, 2015 ontarios highway traffic act is the only act that doesnt specifically ban crossing the double line. Ontario traffic offence racing, stunting, over 50km. This document is not the official version of the act.
Fighting a fail to report charge first involves looking at the essential elements of the charge and do they fit or apply to what happened. Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit. Amend the highway traffic act regulation 615, signs, to include. Speeding ticket law the law on speeding tickets in ontario. Definition in the highway traffic act has not been updated since 1979. Currently the act allows regulations and municipal bylaws to be made.
Bill 229 2007 an act to amend the highway traffic act with respect to muffler noise. Consolidated schedules of set fines have been prepared for convenience of reference only. This act amends the highway traffic act for the legislative history of the act, see public statutes detailed legislative history on. Some highway routes which have not yet been assigned an official highway number, are included under the title selected 7000 series highways. This act deals with vehicle licensing and classification, traffic offences, the administration of loads and other transportrelated issues. This is the english version of a bilingual regulation. The highway traffic act hta the act is legislation in ontario, canada, which regulates the licensing of vehicles, classification of traffic offences, administration of loads, classification of vehicles and other transport related issues. Order re temporary suspension of trucking and transportation provisions made by order in council 1072020 under the emergency measures act, with effect from march 20, 2020 to july 31, 2020. Information on highway and road conditions is available from the ministry of transportation mto regional offices. Sorry but you are not permitted to use the search system.
Is it illegal to cross a double line to pass on the highway. Appealing a suspension or cancellation of your drivers licence for a medical reason under section 47. Similarly, hta regulation 45 vehicle weights and dimensions. Jan 26, 2016 the new crosswalk rule is part of the making ontario roads safer act. Ministry program for the inspection of vehicles and the. The highway traffic act hta the act is legislation in ontario, canada, which regulates the. August 16, 2003 operation of offroad vehicles on highways part i definitions definitions 1. Bill 123 2019 an act to amend the highway traffic act respecting electric vehicle charging stations. The ontario traffic manual is directed to its primary users, traffic practitioners. Select a link below to download traffic volume aadt, sadt, sawdt, wadt and accident rate ar data for 1988 to 2016, in pdf or csv format. Ontario highway traffic act regulations legal beagle. Ontario highway traffic act legislates how vehicles may be used on ontarios roads. Section 56 of the act states that the demerit point system is for the regulation of motor. Bicycles are considered vehicles as part of the act.
The section 56 of the act states that the demerit point system is for the regulation of motor vehicles, and so as such does not apply to cyclists. Each paragraph reference is prefixed by the paragraph symbol. A new vehicle emission regulation under the environmental protection act and amendments to the vehicle permits regulation under the highway traffic act will be in effect january 1, 2020, which will clarify and strengthen onroad vehicle emissions requirements and set out rules around the testing of emissions from heavy diesel commercial vehicle. Stunt driving is a new section added to the highway traffic act of ontario and can include, exceeding the speed limit by 50kmhr or more, or driving in a manner suggesting an intention to chase another motor vehicle. In toronto, call the road information office at 416 5999090. Click download or read online button to get ontario highway traffic act book now. References to the regulations are additionally followed by reg. First introduced in 1923 to deal with increasing accidents during the early years of motoring in ontario, and replacing. The highway traffic act includes ontarios laws related to traffic, highways, and other issues related to transportation. With failing to report the highway traffic act talks about the damage being apparently over two 2 thousand dollars. Ontario highway traffic act download ebook pdf, epub. It is intended for information and reference purposes only. Medical condition, functional impairment or visual impairment please check all diagnoses that apply.
An act to amend the highway traffic act and various other statutes. This patient has or appears to have a disorder resulting in cognitive impairment that affects attention, judgement and problem. The authoritative set fines are those in the pdf version of the chief justices original set fine orders posted on the changes to the set fines made by set fines orders or regulations. What is the new crosswalk law in ontario and whats the. December 2, 2015 page 3 c highway traffic act table of contents section page part i interpretation 1.