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ReadyChek's vehicle inspection reporting app is a fast and easy way to help drivers record paperless pre and post trip daily inspections and hours of service with Ontario's MTO vehicle schedules and Canada's NSC Standard 13.  

Shows the app with all known data pre-filled to save driver time when performing the inspection.

Shows defects listed within the app to help driver select the appropriate defect for the problem.

Easy entry of daily duty status changes and operator has portal access to completed records

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Inspections.

Drivers use the intuitive layout to fill in the results of their inspection using an Android phone/tablet or iPhone/iPad device.  

Drivers don't have to look up or guess about the whether a certain defect puts their vehicle out of service, since the schedule parts and defect descriptions are provided with appropriate major and minor designations.

The results are saved to the device and also sent to the cloud for immediate viewing by the operator/safety manager in the ReadyChek web portal.  A PDF can also be sent to a customized list of email recipients based on the results of the inspection.

Hours of Service

For this module, we are helping those operators that stay within the 160km radius.  Even though there is an exemption from having ELDs, the operator is still required to maintain hours of service records for drivers in the case of a facility audit.  Ontario is more strict than most provinces, but all must have documentation on the duty status hours and cycle.  

For Ontario, see HTA Regulation 255/06 Section 23, subsection 3 that outlines what information operators must maintain for drivers.

ReadyChek provides a simple to use tool for drivers to record their start/end locations, duty status changes and daily totals, so their operators can refer to this information during a facility audit.

Keeping drivers and other road users safe is our primary goal at ReadyChek, Inc. As a leading-edge provider of mobile technology aimed at short haul commercial motor vehicle drivers, we improve safety checks by increasing their accuracy for commercial vehicles and help companies meet compliance regulations with an easy-to-use mobile app and admin web portal.

Our founders had a shared vision to help drivers and their operators spend more time taking care of business in the field and office, and less time completing and filing paperwork. With over 30 years in the design and development of reliable, user-friendly software solutions, ReadyChek strives to make recording inspections a simple and pain-free experience.  

Contact us today to learn more about the ReadyChek story, and join our growing list of satisfied customers.

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Pre-trip/Roadside Inspection training courses available 

WHY USE READYCHEK?

ReadyChek is a revolution in vehicle inspection reporting, with an easy to use layout that will have you on the road quickly and not sitting in the yard filling out paperwork. Let ReadyChek manage all of your vehicle inspection records for every vehicle in your fleet. No more filing cabinets or boxes full of vehicle inspection reports, and no more lost papers or inspection books. This will save your organization time, office/storage space and money.

As a Canadian company, based in Waterloo, Ontario, we adhere to the federal regulations regarding data privacy as described in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).  All customer data is kept in Toronto, Canada. 

ReadyChek is MTO compliant with the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, Regulation 199/07 and is compliant nationally with National Safety Code Standard 13.  

ReadyChek currently supports Schedules 1, 2 and 5 for trucks, buses and school buses, but expects to add additional schedules based on customer demand. 

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New Inspection registrations will have a time-limited trial with multiple users/vehicles/trailers before having to commit to any payments

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New Hours of Service registrations will have a time-limited trial with multiple users before having to commit to any payments

Unlimited Vehicle Inspection Reports

Unlimited Users/Duty Status reports

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Inspection Module

Maint fee + Usage Costs per month

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Unlimited Vehicles/Trailers/Users

Hours of Service Module

$0.35/Daily Duty status record 

when "On Duty" status is recorded

No Charge for "Off Duty" days

(if not bundled with Inspections, cost is .50/On Duty day)

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Testimonials

In the last week of July, we had our annual inspection by the MTO.

I would like to report that the officer was quite happy with the performance of the ReadyChek app.  The officer reported that everything needed for a pre-trip was covered in the app and that the app was in full compliance."

- Lawrence Lambkin, Kiwanis Transit

ReadyChek has simplified the daily inspection routine and removed the possibility of errors in the paperwork.  The app is well thought out and easy to navigate. Click on the picture of the unit being inspected and the information is populated in the report.  No chance for errors.  In the case of roadside inspection or audit, the report is easy to produce.   

- Shadow Enterprises LTD

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MTO trip inspections required every 24 hours for all Commercial Motor Vehicles

• the motor vehicle make;
• the number plate or unit number of the truck, bus or tractor;
• the number plates or unit numbers of any trailers towed by the truck, bus or tractor
• the date and time of the inspection;
• the name and signature of the person who carries out the inspection;
• a list of the items required to be inspected (defined in Schedules 1 and 2); and
• any safety defects of the items referred to in clause (f) disclosed by the inspection.
• MTO - Registered Gross Weight
• MTO - Daily Truck, Trailer and Coach Inspection and Maintenance Program
• MTO - Annual Truck and Trailer Safety Inspections
• MTO - Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration (CVOR)
• MTO - Hours of Work

Auditing Trip Inspection Reports

All drivers of vehicles that are national safety code -registered must conduct pre-trip daily inspections..

Trip inspection written reports have to be completed on vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 14,600kgs or more and buses with ten or more passengers. All drivers and vehicles that are National Safety Code-registered must conduct pre-trip inspections of the vehicles daily. The vehicles that are under 14,600kgs or buses with fewer than ten passengers do not have to have a written report in the vehicle.

Why is this required?

The trip inspection is the mechanical and operational inspection of the vehicle at the beginning of the day before the first trip, over the course of the day if a defect is detected, and at the end of the last trip of the day. When the trip lasts more than one day, the post-trip inspection must be done on every subsequent day of the trip. A driver or person responsible for the pre-trip must conduct the pre-trip before the first trip of the day and at the first rest break after midnight if the trip lasts more than one calendar day.

What is the purpose of the trip inspection report other than to check the mechanical condition of the vehicle prior to the first trip of the day?

The trip inspection report is a way of recording any mechanical defects that could affect the safe operation of the vehicle for the day. This document is the way that a driver defends the safety of the vehicle while it is on the road.

Can the trip inspection report be more than just a mechanical checkoff?

The trip inspection report is the way the fleet can monitor the vehicle, including looking for smaller items that are mentioned by the driver but are not worthy of taking the vehicle off the road for repairs. The trip inspection reports also allow a driver to monitor the vehicle and make notes on items that may need servicing or to make the decision that the item is not critical and does not affect the safety of the vehicle. This document is also a good dialogue between the driver and the shop, fleet manager, or mechanic.

When must a pre- and post-trip be conducted?

The pre-trip inspection must be conducted before the first trip of the day and/or at the first rest break after midnight if the trip lasts more than one calendar day. The post-trip must be conducted at the end of the day or where the trip lasts more than one day on every subsequent day of the trip.

How long should a pre- and post-trip take to complete if there are no defects?

The pre-trip and post-trip inspections should not take longer than twenty minutes for a class-one vehicle and fifteen minutes for tandem or single-axle vehicle. Buses may take longer than fifteen minutes as the inside of the bus also requires more checks than other vehicles.

What happens if defects are detected?

If defect is detected by the driver or person conducting the pre-trip, a decision has to be made as to whether the defect can affect the safety of the vehicle or is minor in nature and can be repaired at a later date. The driver must then make a note of the defect and check off whether the defect was repaired or does not affect the safe operation of the vehicle.

What is “closing the loop”?

Closing the loop just means that the driver is notified that the repair for the defect has been completed. The can be done a number of ways, but usually the best way is to keep a monthly maintenance log in the vehicle where the driver can record any minor repairs that he/she made including greasing a fifth wheel, adding air to the tires, replacing a bulb, possibly adding fuel, and even washing the truck to look for other defects that can be hidden under road grime and dirt. The trip inspection reports allow the driver to follow a prescribed regimen when inspecting the vehicle at the beginning and at the end of the day. It is a way of the driver recording any defects detected and reporting the defects to the maintenance department. If the driver is on the highway and does not get back to the shop every day them the trip inspection reports must be mailed to the shop within twenty days of the when the pre-trip was conducted. Trip inspection reports must be kept for a minimum of 90 days and then they can be destroyed or stored offsite. Always keep two weeks of trip inspection reports that were signed by the driver after a serious accident as this can assist the driver in defending the safety of the vehicle and the fact that the driver does a comprehensive inspection daily. Drivers do have to be re-trained regularly (every two to three years) in order to stay current on the procedures and the proper methods of conducting pre and post-trip inspections of the vehicles.

Remember that conducting a thorough and proper pre-trip inspection is the only way of defending the vehicle while it is on the road.

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Latest Resources

Wildfires Affect Drivers and Vehicles, Increasing Risk

Stay off the road if you can. If you have to go, have a plan, says Road Safety at ... Work. Wildfires and the smoke they create can make driving even more dangerous, cautions Road Safety at Work. The best way to keep safe is to delay non-essential trips if possible. “Intense heat, smoke, and debris on the road can affect both drivers and their vehicles,” says Trace Acres, Program Director for Road Safety at Work. “To help keep everyone safe, reconsider travel into or through areas that are under evacuation alerts or near them. Only go if you’re confident your travel won’t put you, other drivers, or emergency responders at risk.” With some wildfires expected to burn into the fall and winter, drivers may need to adjust their plans for several months. “One of the best things to do is know before you go,” says Acres. Whether you’re driving for leisure or work, consult credible, trusted sources for information about regions you’ll be travelling to or through. DriveBC.ca posts updated information on road and weather conditions. If fires are burning alongside or near your intended route or destination, be aware that the situation can change quickly. “Emergency workers have plenty on their hands so they don’t need more traffic – and, potentially, more evacuees – to deal with.” Always follow instructions from emergency and traffic control personnel. Plan your trip and include regular check-ins with someone along the way, especially if you’re planning to stray from major travel routes. Other tips from Road Safety at Work include: Drive calmly and cautiously Don’t speed. Be alert. Increase your following distance to 4 to 6 seconds, similar to when driving in severe winter conditions. Keep your headlights and taillights on. Avoid driving at night The combination of temperature, moisture, dim lighting, and smoke can reduce visibility. When you drop into valleys or dips where there’s a creek, lake, or other water source, be prepared for visibility to worsen. Roll up the windows Inhaling smoke-filled air can harm your respiratory health and make you tired. Smoke can irritate your eyes, impairing your vision. Close windows and exterior air vents. Use the recirculation mode on your air conditioning. Switch it off every hour for about 15 minutes to allow the air filter to remove contaminants and let fresh air in. Clean all windows, mirrors, and headlights Built-up smoke and dust can impair visibility. Give windows, mirrors, and headlights a thorough cleaning before heading out. Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle Stock emergency essentials such as booster cables, bottled water, a “Help/OK” sign, and a map in case you lose cell reception and need to find an alternate route. Double-check your fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Pack a few N95 masks in case you need to get out of your car in a smoky area. Keep your phone charged Don’t get caught with a dead battery if you need to call for assistance. Drive for work? Your employer has safety responsibilities For the hundreds of thousands of British Columbians who drive on the job, some trips may have to proceed. In those cases, employers need to fulfill their legal responsibilities for the safety of employees when they’re behind the wheel. Driving is the leading cause of work-related traumatic death in BC. Wildfires create additional risk, such as stress, fatigue, and breathing in smoke that contains a complex mixture of harmful gases, fine particles, and chemicals. Employers need to take steps to reduce driving risks whether employees are using their own vehicle or one owned by the organization. Whenever employees drive for work purposes, even if it’s only an occasional trip to see a client, the vehicle is considered a workplace. For more tips about safe driving on the job, review our Driving for Work Tool Kit.

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DRIVER’S DAILY VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT  |  VIR2

The unique design of Driver’s Daily Vehicle Inspection Report | VIR2 combines a daily pre or post-trip inspection report and a daily ticket summary for logging hours. Each section can include your logo and two location numbering for situations in which the two sections are torn apart and filed separately. In fact, you can include a perforation line for easier separation to your specifications through the Print Your Own Design page (instructions found below). Once separated you can easily keep your daily tickets organized by fastening them to you daily ticket summary. The inspection report features a detailed checklist for truck and up to 2 trailers. Record positive air shut-off test results and tire condition on the 8-axle diagram.

A vehicle and/or equipment checklist is a great way to ensure that operators are performing a physical and visual inspection before use. It is good practice to do a circle check of some kind before using any type of vehicle or equipment. For commercial operations, however, physical documentation of the inspection is often a requirement. A good quality checklist will detail important information about the equipment such as unit number, odometer reading and engine hours.

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(TORONTO, Sept. 6, 2022) – In a letter to OTA September 6, 2022, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) provided additional updates on its plans to phase in the DriveON program.   In March 2022, the Ontario government announced a plan to integrate the emissions and safety inspection programs. The new program, called DriveON, when fully implemented will combine the heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions testing program and the MVIS program into one digital inspections program.

MTO anticipates that once fully implemented, DriveON will reduce opportunities for fraud, eliminate paper waste, improve compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety standards, and help protect people and the environment from smog-causing pollutants.

Existing MVIS’ will be able to apply to the new DriveON program in phases based on inspection types conducted and will be contacted directly by the new program vendor Parsons Inc about upcoming enrollment opportunities.   Planned enrollment phases are outlined below:

For questions about the DriveON program, OTA members are encouraged to visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/driveon-emissions-and-safety-inspection-program or direct contact can be made with MTO by emailing  [email protected] .

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O. Reg. 199/07: COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS

under Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8

Highway Traffic Act

ONTARIO REGULATION 199/07

Commercial motor vehicle inspections

Consolidation Period: From April 1, 2024 to the e-Laws currency date .

Last amendment: 118/24 .

Legislative History: 411/10 , 78/11 , 171/11 , 434/12 , CTR 2 JL 08 - 1 , 242/14 , 256/15 , 330/15 , 421/15 , 404/16 , 208/18 , 74/19 , 232/19 , 134/21 , 432/21 , 892/21 , 415/22 , 164/23 , 118/24 .

This is the English version of a bilingual regulation.

part I Interpretation AND Application

Definitions and interpretation

1. (1) In section 107 of the Act and in this Regulation,

“commercial motor vehicle” includes a school purposes vehicle and a tow truck within the meaning of section 1 of the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021 , but does not include,

(a)  a commercial motor vehicle, other than a bus, a school purposes vehicle or a tow truck, having a gross weight or registered gross weight of not more than 4,500 kilograms,

(b)  an ambulance, a cardiac arrest emergency vehicle, a fire apparatus, a hearse, a casket wagon or a motor home,

(b.1)  Revoked : O. Reg. 415/22, s. 1 (2).

(c)  a commercial motor vehicle operated under and in accordance with a Dealer permit and number plate or a Service permit and number plate issued under Regulation 628 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Vehicle Permits) made under the Act that is not transporting passengers or goods,

(c.1)  a commercial motor vehicle operated under the terms of a Manufacturer permit and number plate issued under Regulation 628 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Vehicle Permits) made under the Act,

(d)  Revoked : O. Reg. 256/15, s. 1 (1).

(e)  a commercial motor vehicle leased for 30 days or less by an individual for the purpose of transporting goods for the individual’s personal use or for the carriage of passengers for no compensation,

(f)  a commercial motor vehicle that is a historic vehicle within the meaning of section 1 of Regulation 628 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Vehicle Permits) made under the Act and that has a vehicle permit for a historic vehicle,

(g)  a pick-up truck that,

(i)  is being used for personal purposes without compensation, and

(ii)  is not carrying, or towing a trailer that is carrying, commercial cargo or tools or equipment of a type normally used for commercial purposes, or

(h)  a bus that is used for personal purposes without compensation; (“véhicule utilitaire”)

“operator” means,

(a)  in the case of a commercial motor vehicle that is not a school purposes vehicle,

(i)  the person directly or indirectly responsible for the operation of the vehicle, including the conduct of the driver of the vehicle and the carriage of goods or passengers, if any, in the vehicle, and

(ii)  in the absence of evidence to the contrary, where there is no CVOR certificate, national safety code number under the Motor Vehicle Transport Act (Canada) or lease applicable to the vehicle, the holder of the plate portion of the permit for the vehicle,

(b)  in the case of a school purposes vehicle,

(i)  the person directly or indirectly responsible for the operation of the vehicle, including the conduct of the driver of the vehicle and the carriage of passengers in the vehicle, and

(ii)  in the absence of evidence to the contrary, the holder of the plate portion of the permit for the vehicle. (“utilisateur”) O. Reg. 199/07, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 242/14, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 330/15, s. 1; O. Reg. 256/15, s. 1 (1, 2); O. Reg. 421/15, s. 1; O. Reg. 404/16, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 415/22, s. 1; O. Reg. 164/23, s. 1.

(2) In this Regulation,

“emergency vehicle” means,

(a)  a road service vehicle operated by or on behalf of a road authority,

(b)  a vehicle used by a member of a police service or on behalf of a police service, or

(c)  a vehicle used by or on behalf of a public utility; (“véhicule de secours”)

“house trailer” includes a cabin trailer, collapsible cabin trailer, tent trailer and camping trailer; (“roulotte”)

“major defect” means a defect listed in Column 3 of Schedule 1, 2, 3, 5 or 6; (“défectuosité majeure”)

“minor defect” means a defect listed in Column 2 of Schedule 1, 2, 3, 5 or 6; (“défectuosité mineure”)

“mobile equipment vehicle” has the same meaning as in Ontario Regulation 398/16 (Road-Building Machines) made under the Act; (“véhicule de matériel mobile”)

“motor coach” means a bus of monocoque design, designed to provide intercity, suburban, commuter or charter service and equipped with air ride suspension, air brakes, automatic brake adjusters and under-floor baggage storage; (“autocar”)

“pick-up truck” means a commercial motor vehicle that,

(a)  has a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 6,500 kilograms or less, and

(b)  is fitted with either,

(i)  the original box that was installed by the manufacturer, which has not been modified, or

(ii)  a replacement box that duplicates the one that was installed by the manufacturer, which has not been modified; (“camionnette”)

“principal place of business”, for an operator, means the last known address of the operator appearing on the records of the Ministry; (“établissement principal”)

“school purposes bus” means,

(a)  a “school bus” as defined in section 175 of the Act, and

(b)  a bus, other than a motor coach, operated by or under contract with a school board or other authority in charge of a school; (“autobus à usage scolaire”)

“school purposes vehicle” means a passenger vehicle, other than a bus, that is operated by or under a contract with a school board or other authority in charge of a school for the transportation of six or more adults with a developmental disability, six or more children or six or more persons from both categories. (“véhicule à usage scolaire”) O. Reg. 199/07, s. 1 (2); O. Reg. 242/14, s. 1 (2-4); O. Reg. 256/15, s. 1 (3, 4); O. Reg. 404/16, s. 1 (2); O. Reg. 232/19, s. 1; O. Reg. 118/24, s. 1.

(3) For the purposes of Parts II and IV, a trailer converter dolly, if carrying a trailer, shall be considered part of that trailer.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 1 (3).

Prescribed major and minor defects

2. (1) The major defects are prescribed as defects for the purpose of subsection 107 (11) of the Act.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 2 (1).

(2) The minor defects are prescribed as defects for the purpose of subsection 107 (12) of the Act.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 2 (2).

Application to buses

3. This Regulation applies to buses, whether or not they are used for the transportation of persons.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 3.

4. (1) Subsections 107 (4) to (12) of the Act and Part II of this Regulation do not apply in respect of the following classes of vehicles, used in the following circumstances:

1.  An emergency vehicle while responding to or returning from an emergency.

2.  A commercial motor vehicle while providing relief from an earthquake, flood, fire, famine, drought, epidemic, pestilence or other disaster by transporting passengers or goods.

3.  A two-axle or three-axle truck, bus or tractor, not drawing a trailer, that is primarily used to transport primary products of a farm, forest, sea or lake produced or harvested by the driver or the driver’s employer. 

4.  A bus that is operated by or on behalf of a municipality as part of the municipality’s public transit service, either within the municipality or within 25 kilometres of the boundary of that municipality.

5.  A commercial motor vehicle being road-tested, for the purposes of repairs, within 30 kilometres of a repair facility where the vehicle is being repaired by,

i.  the holder of a certificate of qualification, that is not suspended, in the trade of automotive service technician or truck and coach technician issued under the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021 , or

ii.  an apprentice under that Act.

6.  A trailer drawn by a vehicle described in paragraph 1, 2, 4 or 5.

7.  A trailer converter dolly that is not carrying a trailer. O. Reg. 199/07, s. 4 (1); O. Reg. 434/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 892/21, s. 1.

(2) Section 107 of the Act and this Regulation do not apply in respect of the following classes of vehicles:

1.  A vehicle, other than a trailer or trailer converter dolly, that is drawn by another vehicle.

2.  A house trailer, other than a house trailer,

i.  owned or leased by an employer to house the employer’s employee,

ii.  carrying commercial cargo or tools or equipment of a type normally used for commercial purposes, or

iii.  carrying animals or non-commercial tools, equipment or vehicles that occupy one-half or more of its floor space.

3.  A commercial motor vehicle drawing a house trailer, other than a house trailer,

iii.  carrying animals or non-commercial tools, equipment or vehicles that occupy one-half or more of its floor space. O. Reg. 199/07, s. 4 (2); O. Reg. 242/14, s. 2.

(3) Subsection 107 (1) of the Act and Part V of this Regulation, other than subsections 18 (1), (2) and (3), do not apply in respect of school purposes vehicles.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 4 (3).

part II daily inspections

Daily inspection schedules

5. (1) The daily inspection schedules apply to different classes of vehicles as follows:

1.  Schedule 1 applies to trucks, tractors and trailers drawn by a truck or tractor.

2.  Schedule 2 applies to,

i.  buses, including motor coaches but excluding school purposes buses, and

ii.  trailers drawn by a bus, including a motor coach or a school purposes bus.

3.  Schedule 3 applies to motor coaches.

4.  Schedule 5 applies to school purposes buses, whether or not they are being used for school purposes.

5.  Schedule 6 applies to school purposes vehicles.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 5 (1); O. Reg. 242/14, s. 3 (1, 2); O. Reg. 256/15, s. 2 (1).

(2) In supplying a driver with the appropriate daily inspection schedule for each commercial motor vehicle and trailer that the driver will be driving or drawing, as required by clause 107 (4) (a) of the Act, an operator may supply the driver of a motor coach with either Schedule 2 or 3.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 5 (2); O. Reg. 242/14, s. 3 (3); O. Reg. 256/15, s. 2 (2).

(3) An operator may include additional information on a schedule to assist the person who will conduct the daily inspection.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 5 (3).

(4) An operator may delete a portion of a schedule respecting the inspection of a specific vehicle component if the vehicle to be inspected under that schedule is not required to have and does not have that component.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 5 (4).

(5) A schedule supplied to a driver need not include any note to the schedule that is set out in section 19 and that is applicable to that schedule.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 5 (5).

Daily inspections

6. (1) A daily inspection of a commercial motor vehicle or trailer must include an inspection of every system and component listed in Column 1 of the appropriate daily inspection schedule.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 6 (1).

(2) A daily inspection must be adequate to determine whether there is a major or minor defect as set out in the appropriate daily inspection schedule.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 6 (2).

(3) A daily inspection is valid for 24 hours.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 6 (3).

(4) Despite subsection (3), a daily inspection of a motor coach in accordance with Schedule 3 is not valid unless an under-vehicle inspection of the motor coach has been conducted in accordance with Part III and is still valid. O. Reg. 256/15, s. 3.

Daily inspection report

7. (1) The report completed when the daily inspection is completed must include the following:

1.  The licence plate number and plate jurisdiction of the vehicle.

2.  The operator’s name.

3.  The date and time of the inspection.

4.  The city, town, village or highway location where the inspection was conducted.

5.  The printed name of the person who conducted the inspection.

6.  For a commercial motor vehicle, the odometer reading of the vehicle.

7.  Any major and minor defects found during the inspection or, if none were found, a statement that no major or minor defects were found.

8.  A statement, signed by the person who conducted the inspection, that the vehicle was inspected in accordance with this Regulation.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 7 (1).

(2) If the driver of the commercial motor vehicle is not the person who conducted the daily inspection of the commercial motor vehicle or trailer, the driver shall sign the daily inspection report for the commercial motor vehicle or trailer before driving the commercial motor vehicle or drawing the trailer.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 7 (2).

(3) An operator shall supply the driver or other person who conducts daily inspections with daily inspection report forms.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 7 (3).

On-going monitoring

8. (1) A driver shall monitor the condition of each commercial motor vehicle and trailer he or she is driving, drawing or in charge of to detect the presence of a major or minor defect.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 8 (1).

(2) If a driver detects a major or minor defect while driving, drawing or in charge of a commercial motor vehicle or trailer, the driver shall notify the operator of the defect by any means of communication that is likely to come to the operator’s attention quickly, in addition to entering the defect on the daily inspection report as required by clause 107 (8) (a) of the Act.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 8 (2).

(3) A driver may continue to drive a commercial motor vehicle if the commercial motor vehicle or trailer drawn by it has a minor defect if he or she has entered the defect on the daily inspection report as required by clause 107 (8) (a) of the Act.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 8 (3).

Submission of daily inspection report

9. (1) A driver shall submit the completed daily inspection report to the operator as soon as possible after the inspection ceases to be valid and, in any event, no later than 20 days after the inspection ceases to be valid.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 9 (1).

(2) The completed daily inspection report must be submitted to the operator’s principal place of business or to another terminal or business address specified by the operator.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 9 (2).

(3) A daily inspection report of a commercial motor vehicle or trailer drawn by it is deemed to be submitted to the operator under this section if it is contained in a book of daily inspection reports that is kept in the commercial motor vehicle and to which the operator has regular access.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 9 (3).

(4) Subsection (3) applies only if the driver gave notice, in accordance with subsection 8 (2), of any major or minor defects he or she detected after the daily inspection was conducted.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 9 (4).

(5) A daily inspection report is considered to be completed for the purpose of this section if, in addition to the entries required by section 7, it contains a record of any major and minor defects detected by the driver after the daily inspection was conducted and entered by the driver as required by clause 107 (8) (a) of the Act.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 9 (5).

Submission of other notices, reports

10. (1) A driver shall submit to the operator any notice to submit to an inspection or inspection report issued under section 82, 82.1 or 216.1 of the Act or by an enforcement officer or government official of another jurisdiction.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 10 (1).

(2) The notices and reports shall be submitted to the operator’s principal place of business or another terminal or business address specified by the operator, as soon as possible and, in any event, no later than 20 days after the driver received the notice or report.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 10 (2).

part III under-vehicle inspections

Under-vehicle inspections

11. (1) Schedule 4 applies to the under-vehicle inspection of a motor coach.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 11 (1); O. Reg. 242/14, s. 5 (1); O. Reg. 256/15, s. 4 (1).

(2) An under-vehicle inspection must include an inspection of every system and component listed in Column 1 of Schedule 4.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 11 (2).

(3) An under-vehicle inspection must be adequate to determine whether there is a defect as set out in Column 2 of Schedule 4.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 11 (3).

(4) An under-vehicle inspection must be conducted while the motor coach is positioned over a pit or is otherwise raised, in a manner that provides access to all the systems and components of the motor coach that must be inspected under Schedule 4.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 11 (4); O. Reg. 242/14, s. 5 (2); O. Reg. 256/15, s. 4 (2).

(5) Every defect detected in an under-vehicle inspection must be repaired for the under-vehicle inspection to be considered complete.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 11 (5).

(6) An under-vehicle inspection, if it is conducted in Ontario, is valid only if it is conducted by the holder of a certificate of qualification, that is not suspended, in the trade of truck and coach technician issued under the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021 . O. Reg. 434/12, s. 2; O. Reg. 892/21, s. 2.

(7) An under-vehicle inspection is valid until the 31st day after it is conducted or until the motor coach has been driven 12,000 kilometres, whichever occurs last.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 11 (7); O. Reg. 208/18, s. 1; O. Reg. 242/14, s. 5 (3); O. Reg. 256/15, s. 4 (3).

Under-vehicle inspection report

12. (1) The report completed when the under-vehicle inspection is completed must include the following:

1.  The licence plate number and the vehicle identification number or unit number of the motor coach.

3.  The date of the inspection.

4.  The address, including the city, town or village, where the inspection was conducted.

6.  The odometer reading of the motor coach at the end of the inspection.

7.  A statement, signed by the person who conducted the inspection, that the motor coach was inspected in accordance with this Regulation and that at the end of the inspection, there are no defects listed in Column 2 of Schedule 4.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 12 (1); O. Reg. 242/14, s. 6 (1-3); O. Reg. 256/15, s. 5 (1).

(2) A person who conducts an under-vehicle inspection shall also record the following information in the record of the inspections and maintenance of and repairs to the vehicle required by paragraph 2 of subsection 16 (1):

1.  Any defects listed in Column 2 of Schedule 4 found during the inspection or, if none were found, a statement that no such defects were found.

2.  The nature of the repairs carried out, if any.

3.  The brake adjustment measurements.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 12 (2).

(3) An operator shall give a driver the completed under-vehicle inspection report for each motor coach that the driver will be driving that day.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 12 (3); O. Reg. 242/14, s. 6 (4); O. Reg. 256/15, s. 5 (2).

Submission of under-vehicle inspection reports

13. (1) A driver shall submit to the operator the completed under-vehicle inspection report that is in his or her possession as soon as possible after the inspection ceases to be valid and, in any event, no later than 20 days after the inspection ceases to be valid.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 13 (1).

(2) The completed under-vehicle inspection report must be submitted to the operator’s principal place of business or to another terminal or business address specified by the operator.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 13 (2).

Part iv Performance standards

Performance standards

14. (1) The following performance standards are prescribed as vehicle component performance standards for the purpose of subsection 107 (3) of the Act:

1.  The requirements of Regulation 587 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Equipment) made under the Act.

2.  The requirements of Regulation 612 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (School Buses) made under the Act.

3.  The performance standards set out in Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 to this Regulation.

4.  The requirements of Regulation 625 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Tire Standards and Specifications) made under the Act. O. Reg. 199/07, s. 14 (1); O. Reg. 78/11, s. 1; O. Reg. 256/15, s. 6 (1).

(2) For the purpose of paragraph 3 of subsection (1), the schedules shall be read as if the absence of a specified defect is a performance standard.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 14 (2); O. Reg. 256/15, s. 6 (2).

Part v REcordkeeping

Daily inspection reports

15. An operator shall keep the daily inspection reports submitted by drivers for at least six months.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 15.

Other records

16. (1) An operator shall keep the following records, in respect of each commercial motor vehicle, trailer and trailer converter dolly operated by the operator:

1.  Identification records for the vehicle, including,

i.  the vehicle’s unit number, if any,

ii.  the vehicle’s year and make,

iii.  the vehicle’s vehicle identification number, and

iv.  if the vehicle is not owned by the operator, the name of the person that supplies the vehicle to the operator, and the first and last dates on which the vehicle was operated by the operator.

2.  A record of the inspections and maintenance of and repairs to the vehicle, including,

i.  the nature of the inspections, maintenance and repairs,

ii.  the name of the person who conducted each inspection and performed each maintenance or repair,

iii.  if an inspection, maintenance or repair was conducted or performed by someone other than the operator or a person employed by the operator, the invoice or other record of the inspection, maintenance or repair provided by the person who conducted or performed it,

iv.  if a part was purchased and used in maintenance or in a repair, the invoice or receipt for the part, and

v.  if the vehicle has an odometer, the odometer reading of the vehicle at the end of the inspection, maintenance or repair.

3.  The types and frequency of inspections and maintenance required to be carried out on the vehicle under the operator’s system of periodic inspections and maintenance.

4.  A record of any axle or suspension modifications of the vehicle that affect the manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating or gross axle weight rating.

5.  Copies of safety standards certificates, annual inspection certificates and semi-annual inspection certificates issued in respect of the vehicle, and copies of equivalent documents from other jurisdictions issued in respect of the vehicle.

6.  In the case of a motor coach, every under-vehicle inspection report for the motor coach submitted to the operator under section 13.

7.  Copies of the notices and reports submitted to the operator under section 10.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 16 (1); O. Reg. 242/14, s. 7; O. Reg. 256/15, s. 7; O. Reg. 208/18, s. 2.

(2) An operator shall retain the records described in subsection (1) for at least two years or, if a record relates to a vehicle that ceases to be operated by the operator, for six months after the vehicle ceases to be operated by the operator, whichever period is shorter.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 16 (2).

Records kept at operator’s business

17. Any record or document that an operator is required by this Regulation to keep shall be kept at the operator’s principal place of business or another terminal or business address of the operator.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 17.

Electronic records

18. (1) Any record or document that is required to be created, kept or surrendered by section 107 of the Act or this Regulation may be made, kept or surrendered in electronic format if it meets the requirements of this section.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 18 (1).

(2) An electronic record or document must meet every requirement of section 107 of the Act and of this Regulation, except that it is not required to have a signature.  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 18 (2).

(3) The following rules apply to a driver who carries a daily inspection report, under-vehicle inspection report, or inspection schedule in electronic format:

1.  If a police officer or officer appointed for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Act requires the driver to electronically transmit the report or schedule to the officer, the driver shall do so as soon as reasonably possible.

2.  If a police officer or officer appointed for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Act requires the driver to produce the following, the driver shall, at their option, produce either,

i.  an electronic display of the report or schedule that is readable from outside the vehicle, or

ii.  a printed copy of the report or schedule, signed by the driver. O. Reg. 134/21, s. 1.

(4) Despite section 17, an operator may keep a record or document that is in electronic format at any place if,

(a)  the record or document can be readily accessed by the operator from the operator’s principal place of business; and

(b)  the operator would, from the operator’s principal place of business, be able to comply with a requirement that the record or document be stored or transmitted in a particular way in accordance with subsection 225 (2.3) of the Act. O. Reg. 134/21, s. 1.

(5) The following rules apply with respect to an operator who possesses a record or document in electronic format:

1.  If an officer appointed for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Act requires the operator to generate a printed copy of the record or document, the operator shall do so if the operator has the technical capacity to do so.

2.  If an officer appointed for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Act requires that the record or document be stored or transmitted in a particular way in accordance with subsection 225 (2.3) of the Act, the operator shall store or transmit the record or document in accordance with the officer’s requirement. O. Reg. 134/21, s. 1.

Part vi Notes to the schedules

Notes to the schedules

19. The following notes apply to the schedules to this Regulation:

1 Adjustment limits are in section 5 of Regulation 587 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Equipment) made under the Act.

2 Air loss rate limit is prescribed by Schedule 7 to this Regulation.

3 Cargo securement device and load covering requirements are prescribed by section 111 of the Act and by Ontario Regulation 363/04 (Security of Loads) made under the Act and Regulation 577 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Covering of Loads) made under the Act.

4 Prescribed limit is 12.7 mm of fore and aft horizontal movement between the upper and lower halves of the fifth wheel assembly.

5 Requirements are under the Dangerous Goods Transportation Act and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (Canada).

6 Mirror requirements are in section 66 of the Act.

7 View requirements are in sections 66 and 74 of the Act and in section 1 of Schedule 7 to this Regulation.

8 Lamp requirements are in section 62 of the Act.

9 Reflector requirements are in section 103 of the Act.

10 Steering lash (free play) limit is prescribed by Schedule 7 to this Regulation.

11 Wear limit is prescribed by section 3 of Regulation 625 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Tire Standards and Specifications) made under the Act.

12 Emergency exit requirements are in section 19 of Regulation 587 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Equipment) made under the Act and in subsection 1 (2) of Schedule 7 to this Regulation.

13 Interior lamp requirements are in section 20 of Regulation 587 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Equipment) made under the Act and in section 6 of Schedule 7 to this Regulation.

14 Passenger and mobility device restraints requirements are in section 106 of the Act and in sections 6 and 7 of Regulation 629 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Accessible Vehicles) made under the Act.

15 As required by manufacturer’s specifications.

16 View requirements are in section 74 of the Act and in section 1 of Schedule 7 to this Regulation.

17 Alarm requirements are in section 2 of Regulation 612 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (School Buses) made under the Act.

18 Fire extinguisher requirements are in sections 2 and 4 of Regulation 612 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (School Buses) made under the Act.

19 First aid kit requirements are in sections 2 and 3 of Regulation 612 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (School Buses) made under the Act.

20 Sticker requirements are in section 3 of Ontario Regulation 174/22 (Classes of Vehicles Requiring Annual and Semi-Annual Inspections) made under the Act.

21 Interior and exterior lamp requirements are in section 62 of the Act and in sections 2 and 4 of Regulation 612 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (School Buses) made under the Act.

22 View requirements are in section 66 of the Act and in section 3 of Regulation 612 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (School Buses) made under the Act.

23 Passenger and mobility device restraint system requirements are in section 106 of the Act and in sections 6 and 7 of Regulation 629 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Accessible Vehicles) made under the Act and section 2 of Regulation 612 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (School Buses) made under the Act.

24 View requirements are in section 66 of the Act.

O. Reg. 199/07, s. 19; O. Reg. 411/10, s. 1; O. Reg. 171/11, s. 1; O. Reg. 256/15, s. 8; O. Reg. 208/18, s. 3; O. Reg. 432/21, s. 1; O. Reg. 415/22, s. 2.

20. Omitted ( revokes other Regulations ).  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 20.

21. Omitted ( provides for coming into force of provisions of this Regulation ).  O. Reg. 199/07, s. 21.

SCHEDULE 1 Daily Inspection of Trucks, tractors and trailers

O. Reg. 199/07, Sched. 1; O. Reg. 242/14, s. 9; O. Reg. 208/18, s. 4.

SCHEDULE 2 Daily Inspection of buses and of Trailers drawn by buses

O. Reg. 199/07, Sched. 2; O. Reg. 242/14, s. 10.

Schedule 3 DAILY INSPECTION OF motor coaches

O. Reg. 199/07, Sched. 3; O. Reg. 242/14, s. 11; O. Reg. 256/15, s. 9.

schedule 4 under-vehicle inspection of motor coaches

O. Reg. 199/07, Sched. 4; O. Reg. 242/14, s. 12; O. Reg. 256/15, s. 10; O. Reg. 208/18, s. 5.

SCHEDULE 5 Daily inspection of SCHOOL PURPOSEs BUSes

O. Reg. 199/07, Sched. 5; O. Reg. 411/10, s. 2; O. Reg. 242/14, s. 13.

SCHEDULE 6 Daily inspection of SCHOOL PURPOSEs VehicleS

O. Reg. 199/07, Sched. 6; O. Reg. 242/14, s. 14.

schedule 7 performance standards under subsection 107 (3) of the act

Body, Sheet Metal and Equipment

1. (1) The body, sheet metal and equipment shall meet the following standards:

1.  No bumper, fender or mudguard shall have been removed.

2.  Each bumper shall be securely mounted.

3.  Each mud flap, where applicable, shall be in position.

4.  No bumper, fender, molding or other part shall have a broken, bent or sharp edge that protrudes in such a way as to constitute a hazard to persons or vehicles.

5.  No hood latch shall be missing or fail to hold the hood closed and no safety catch, in the case of a front opening hood, shall be missing or inoperative.

6.  No tilt cab latch shall be missing or fail to hold the tilt cab latched and no safety catch shall be missing or inoperative.

7.  Every occupant seat shall be securely mounted and shall maintain its position and adjustment.

8.  Where a seat belt assembly is required under the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada), no seat belt assembly or its anchorages shall have been removed, rendered partly or wholly inoperative, or modified so as to reduce their effectiveness.

9.  If fitted with a seat belt assembly or assemblies, each belt anchorage shall be secure, each buckle and retractor shall operate as intended and no belt webbing shall be visibly damaged so as to reduce its effectiveness.

10.  If fitted with a driver’s sun visor, the sun visor shall function as intended.

11.  If fitted with an overhead package shelf or shelves, each overhead package shelf shall be securely mounted and not have any broken, missing, excessively worn or excessively stretched package retaining components.

12.  In the case of a bus or accessible vehicle, the floor and stepwell covering shall not be so cracked, curled, loose or worn as to present a tripping hazard.

13.  In the case of a bus or accessible vehicle, each stanchion, grab handle, guard rail and guard panel shall be securely mounted and fastening parts shall not be missing.

14.  In the case of a bus or accessible vehicle, where originally installed by the manufacturer, no energy-absorbing material shall be missing from stanchions and guard rails or from the tops or sides of seat backs.

15.  In the case of an accessible vehicle,

i.  if fitted with wheelchair securement devices, each device anchorage shall be secure, each component part shall operate as intended, and no component part shall have damage, apparent on visual inspection, that would reduce its effectiveness,

ii.  if fitted with occupant restraint assemblies, each component part of an occupant restraint assembly shall operate as intended, and no component part shall have damage, apparent on visual inspection, that would reduce its effectiveness,

iii.  if fitted with occupant restraint assemblies anchored to the vehicle, each restraint assembly anchorage shall be secure, and

iv.  no plate, cover or energy-absorbing material required to protect persons from sharp edges or corners shall be missing or worn or damaged so as to reduce its effectiveness.

Occupant Compartment Doors and Emergency Exits

(2) The occupant compartment door or doors shall meet the following standards:

1.  Each occupant compartment door shall open freely when its release mechanism is actuated and shall close securely, and if originally fitted with flexible material on vertical closing edges, the flexible material shall not be missing or excessively loose or torn.

2.  In the case of a motor vehicle having a separate exit door, other than a door to be used only in an emergency,

i.  when the driver’s door control is in the “closed” position and the exit door is fully closed, and a moderate amount of manual force is applied in an attempt to open the door, it shall not open, and if fitted with an audible or visual warning device, the device shall function,

ii.  when the driver’s door control is in the position to open the exit door, if fitted with brake and accelerator interlock systems, the systems shall automatically apply the rear brakes and hold them in the applied position and the engine speed will be prevented from exceeding idle speed until the door control is moved to the “closed” position and the door has closed, and

iii.  when the exit door is fitted with sensitive edges, and the door is not fully closed, manual pressure applied to the edge of each sensitive edge shall cause the door to reopen,

A.  if fitted with an audible or visual warning device, the device shall function,

B.  if fitted with brake and accelerator interlock systems, the systems shall automatically apply the rear brakes and hold them in the applied position and the engine speed will be prevented from exceeding idle speed until the door control is moved to the “closed” position and the door has closed.

3.  In the case of a bus, other than an accessible vehicle or a bus used for the purpose of transporting prisoners or other persons held in custody, an emergency exit,

i.  if a door, shall have a clear passageway to it and be located at the rear of the vehicle or near the rear on the left side of the vehicle, and the release mechanism when actuated shall function from inside the vehicle, as well as from outside the vehicle where fitted with outside release, and the door shall open freely and close securely, and if originally fitted with an emergency door audible or visible warning device, the device shall function,

i.1  if a door, shall have adequate directions for the emergency use of the door displayed on or adjacent to it,

ii.  if a hinged pushout window, shall open outwards when the release mechanism is actuated and adequate directions for the emergency use of the pushout window shall be displayed on or adjacent to the pushout window, and if originally fitted with an emergency warning device, it shall function,

iii.  if a non-hinged pushout window, shall have adequate directions for the emergency use of the pushout window displayed on or adjacent to it, and

iv.  if a roof hatch, shall open outwards when the release mechanism is actuated and a reasonable amount of manual force is applied, and adequate directions for the emergency use of the roof hatch shall be displayed on or adjacent to it.

4.  In the case of an accessible vehicle,

i.  all devices used to secure passenger access or emergency exit doors in the open position shall operate as intended and shall not have damage, apparent on visual inspection, that would reduce their effectiveness,

ii.  if fitted with an emergency exit door, the door shall have no fixed obstructions blocking the passage of persons or, in the case of a vehicle used for the transportation of persons in wheelchairs, blocking the passage of wheelchairs, and the door release mechanism when actuated shall function from inside and outside the vehicle,

iii.  if fitted with a ramp or power lift, the means of attachment of the ramp or power lift to the vehicle shall be secure with no fastening parts missing and when the ramp or power lift is in the stored position, it shall be secured, by means other than a support or lug in the door, in such manner as to not pose a potential hazard to occupants of the vehicle, and

iv.  if fitted with a power lift, the lift platform shall rise and descend smoothly when activated by the appropriate controls.

Exterior Compartment Door

(3) If fitted with an exterior compartment door or doors, each exterior compartment door shall meet the following standards:

1.  The door shall be securely attached to the body.

2.  The door shall be equipped with a lock, latch or spring device that shall hold the door closed.

Chassis Frame, Underbody and Body Mounts

(4) The chassis frame, underbody and body mounts shall meet the following standards:

1.  No chassis frame member or structural member of a unitized or monocoque body shall be visibly cracked or perforated by corrosion.

2.  No chassis frame member or structural member of a unitized or monocoque body shall have loose or missing connecting fasteners that may degrade the safety of the vehicle or jeopardize its handling characteristics.

3.  The underbody, excluding the underbody of a separate cargo body, shall not be visibly perforated by rust or otherwise damaged, or have any opening other than those intended by the manufacturer or required for the installation of an alternative fuel system.

Drive Shaft Hanger

(5) The drive shaft hanger brackets and guards shall meet the following standards:

1.  No fasteners shall be missing, loose or damaged.

2.  No drive shaft guard or hanger bracket shall be insecure or missing.

(6) Mirrors required under the Act and regulations shall meet the following standards:

1.  Each mirror shall be securely mounted and maintain a set adjustment.

2.  No mirror shall have any significant reduction in reflecting surface owing to deterioration of the silvering.

3.  In the case of a motor vehicle where there is no rear window, or the view through the rear window is restricted in such a way as not to afford a driver a clear view to the rear of the motor vehicle, the outside rear view mirror or mirrors shall not be missing.

Windshield and Windows

(7) The windshield and windows shall meet the following standards:

1.  Where glass is used, there shall be no evidence of the glass being any glass other than safety glass.

2.  Any manufacturer’s marking,

i.  on the windshield shall be AS1 or AS10,

ii.  on the side and rear windows at levels requisite for driving visibility shall be AS1, AS2, AS4, AS6, AS10 or AS11, and

iii.  on windows for standing passengers, in interior partitions or in openings in the roof shall be AS1, AS2, AS3, AS4, AS5, AS6, AS7, AS10, AS11, AS12 or AS13.

  2.1.  In the case of a mobile equipment vehicle that does not bear the manufacturer’s markings set out in paragraph 2, it must have manufacturer’s markings equivalent to those set out in paragraph 2.

3.  No material that obstructs the driver’s view of the highway or an intersecting highway shall be fitted in the windshield opening or in a side window opening to the left or right of the driver’s seat.

4.  No material other than safety glass shall be used for a windshield.

5.  No safety glass in the windshield or in any side window to the left or right of the driver’s seat shall be crazed, clouded or fogged so as to materially impair vision.

6.  No safety glass shall have exposed sharp edges or be missing in part.

7.  There shall be no crack that extends through both layers of glass or be any length that extends more than 50 mm within the area swept by the windshield wipers.

8.  There shall be no stone chip that is larger than 13 mm in diameter within the area swept by the windshield wipers.

9.  Any window to the left of the driver’s seat that is suitable for the purpose of permitting a signal by means of the hand or arm shall open readily.

Fuel System

(8) In the fuel system, no mounting or attachment shall be missing.

Exhaust System

(9) The exhaust system, including exhaust manifolds, shall meet the following standards:

1.  No exhaust pipe, muffler or tail pipe shall be missing or insecurely mounted.

2.  No component of the exhaust system shall be so located as to cause charring or other heat damage to any wiring, fuel line, brake line or combustible material of the vehicle.

3.  No component of the exhaust system shall pass through the occupant compartment.

4.  No component of the exhaust system shall be so located or unguarded that an individual may be burned by it on entering or leaving the vehicle.

5.  No exhaust system shall be shortened or modified from original equipment so as to fail to direct the exhaust beyond the underbody of the occupant compartment or luggage compartment, and in no case shall the distance between the outlet and periphery of the underbody, past which it directs the exhaust, exceed 15 cm.

Fifth Wheel

(10) Where a fifth wheel coupling device is installed, it shall meet the following standards:

1.  The fifth wheel shall be fastened securely to the vehicle.

2.  In the case of a fifth wheel secured to the vehicle frame by means of U-bolts, there shall be positive stops that prevent the fifth wheel from shifting on the frame.

3.  The jaw closure mechanism and locking system shall be in good working order and shall not be broken, cracked or excessively worn.

4.  If fitted with a slider mechanism, the slider mechanism shall lock securely and shall not show any signs of failure or excessive wear.

Trailer Hitch

(11) Where a trailer hitch is installed, the trailer hitch, hitch mounting and connecting devices for safety cables and chains shall meet the following standards:

1.  No trailer hitch or towing structure to which a trailer hitch is attached shall be insecurely mounted.

2.  No latch mechanism shall fail to close securely.

3.  No part shall be missing, cracked, broken, excessively bent, seized or excessively worn.

4.  No cast or forged hitch shall show any indication that repairs have been made by means of brazing or welding.

5.  No connecting devices provided at the rear of a vehicle for the attachment of a safety chain or cable shall be insecurely fastened, missing, cracked, broken or excessively worn.

Hydraulic, Vacuum and Air System Components

2. (1) Hydraulic, vacuum and air system components which are external to the wheel brakes, including reservoirs, fittings, valves, supports, hose clamps, connections, air chambers, air cleaners, hoses and tubes, other than any portions of such components that are within structures and not visible, shall meet the following standards:

1.  With vacuum, hydraulic or air boost systems fully charged, there shall be no hydraulic or vacuum leak in the service brake system while the service brakes are fully applied or released.

2.  No hydraulic, air or vacuum hose or tube shall be abraded, restricted, crimped, cracked or broken.

3.  No hydraulic, air or vacuum hose or tube shall be located so as to chafe against any part of the vehicle.

4.  No hydraulic, air or vacuum hose or tube shall have damaged or missing clamps or supports.

5.  The brake tubing shall not show any indication of leakage or heavy corrosion scaling.

6.  The hydraulic fluid level in any reservoir shall not be below the minimum level as specified by the manufacturer, or where there is no minimum level specified by the manufacturer, no more than 10 mm below the lowest edge of each filler opening.

7.  The air cleaner of the vacuum system or air compressor shall not be clogged.

Air-Boosted Hydraulic Brakes or Full Air Brakes

(2) In the case of a motor vehicle equipped with air-boosted hydraulic brakes or full air brakes, the air system shall meet the following standards:

1.  If fitted with a compressor drive belt, the compressor drive belt shall have correct tension, and shall not be cut, frayed or excessively worn.

2.  The air pressure gauge shall be operative.

3.  With the engine running at a fast idle, the time required to build air pressure from 50 to 90 pounds per square inch gauge measure shall not exceed three minutes.

4.  With the air system fully charged and the engine running, each air reservoir drain valve shall be actuated and shall function.

5.  The governor cut-in and cut-out pressures shall not be lower or higher than those specified by the vehicle manufacturer, or if not specified by the vehicle manufacturer, 80 pounds per square inch gauge measure and 135 pounds per square inch gauge measure, respectively.

6.  With the air brake system fully charged and immediately after the engine is stopped, the compressed air reserve shall be sufficient to permit one full service brake application from fully charged system pressure without lowering reservoir pressure more than 20 per cent.

7.  With the air brake system fully charged and engine stopped, air pressure drop shall not exceed,

i.  with the service brakes released, two pounds per square inch in one minute, and

ii.  with the service brakes fully applied, three pounds per square inch in one minute.

8.  The low pressure warning device shall operate when system pressure is reduced to 55 pounds per square inch gauge measure.

Vacuum-Boosted Hydraulic Brakes with Vacuum Gauge

(3) In the case of a motor vehicle equipped with vacuum-boosted hydraulic brakes and fitted with a vacuum gauge and low vacuum warning device, the gauge and warning device shall meet the following standards:

1.  The vacuum gauge shall be operative.

2.  With the engine stopped, the warning device shall operate before the vacuum reserve drops to less than eight inches of mercury.

Vacuum-Boosted Hydraulic Brakes without Vacuum Gauge

(4) In the case of a motor vehicle equipped with vacuum-boosted hydraulic brakes and fitted with a low vacuum warning device but not fitted with a vacuum gauge, there shall be at least one boosted brake application available after the warning device operates.

External Mechanical Components

(5) No mechanical component of the service, parking and emergency brake systems which is external to the wheel or drive shaft brakes shall be misaligned, insecure, excessively worn, broken, binding, seized, missing, frayed or disconnected.

Internal Components

(6) Wheel brake internal components shall meet the following standards:

1.  No drum or disc shall have any external crack or cracks on the friction surface, other than normal heat-check cracks, that reach the edge of the drum bore or periphery of the disc.

2.  No drum or disc shall have any mechanical damage to the friction surface, other than that which may be attributed to normal wear.

3.  No ventilated disc shall have broken or visibly cracked cooling fins.

4.  No inside diameter of a drum shall be greater than the dimension stamped on the drum, or where the dimension is not stamped on the drum, the vehicle manufacturer’s wear limit.

5.  No thickness of a disc shall be less than the dimension stamped on the disc, or where the dimension is not stamped on the disc, the vehicle manufacturer’s wear limit.

6.  The thickness of a hydraulic brake lining, measured at the lining edge, shall not be less than,

i.  in the case of a drum brake, 2 mm for a bonded lining or 3 mm for a riveted lining,

ii.  in the case of disc brake, 3 mm for a bonded pad or 5 mm for a riveted pad.

7.  The thickness of an electric brake lining, measured at the lining edge, shall not be less than 2 mm.

8.  The thickness of an air brake lining, measured at the lining edge, shall not be less than,

i.  in the case of a drum brake, 5 mm for a continuous strip lining or 8 mm for block-type lining,

9.  No brake lining shall be broken, cracked or loose on its shoe or pad.

10.  No brake lining shall show evidence of contamination such as to affect braking performance.

11.  No hydraulic brake cylinder shall show evidence of leakage.

12.  No mechanical or structural parts shall be misaligned, badly worn, cracked, broken, binding, seized, disconnected, missing or insecure, and no grease retainer shall be missing or leaking.

13.  If fitted with an automatic adjuster, the automatic adjuster shall not be inoperative.

14.  No hydraulic brake piston shall fail to move when moderate pressure is applied to the brake pedal.

Hydraulic System

(7) In the case of a motor vehicle equipped with hydraulic service brakes, the hydraulic system and related warning devices shall meet the following standards:

1.  A hydraulic master cylinder push rod shall be properly adjusted.

2.  In the case of a vehicle equipped with dual circuit hydraulic brakes, the brake failure warning lamp shall be operative.

3.  With moderate foot force maintained on the service brake pedal for 10 seconds and, in the case of power-boosted brakes, with the engine running, the service brake pedal shall not move towards the applied position.

4.  With heavy foot force applied to the service brake pedal and, in the case of power-boosted brakes, with the engine running,

i.  the total pedal travel shall not exceed 80 per cent of the total available travel, and

ii.  on a vehicle equipped with dual circuit hydraulic brakes, the brake failure warning lamp shall not come on.

5.  For the purpose of paragraph 4, where a motor vehicle is equipped with a HYDRA BOOST braking system, the foot force applied to the pedal shall not exceed 60 pounds.

Power-Boosted Hydraulic Brakes

(8) In the case of a motor vehicle equipped with power-boosted hydraulic brakes, after the engine has been stopped and the vacuum, air or hydraulic boost has been depleted, and while holding moderate pressure on the service brake pedal and starting the engine, the pedal shall move towards the applied position.

Hydraulically-Boosted with Electric Pump Backup Hydraulic Brakes

(9) In the case of a motor vehicle equipped with hydraulically-boosted hydraulic brakes and electrically-driven hydraulic pump for the reserve power system, after the engine has been stopped and the hydraulic boost has been depleted, and while holding moderate pressure on the service brake pedal and moving the ignition switch to the “ON” position, the pump shall meet the following standards:

1.  The pump shall start and run.

2.  The brake pedal shall move towards the applied position.

Service Brake Operation Test

(10) When the unloaded vehicle is stopped from a speed of between 15 and 20 kilometres per hour, with heavy pedal force, on a substantially level, dry, smooth, paved surface free from loose material, the service brake system shall meet the following standards:

1.  There shall be no brake pull either to the left or to the right.

2.  No component shall fail.

3.  Each wheel brake shall release immediately after the pedal force is removed.

Engine Controls and Steering

Accelerator Control System

3. (1) Except in the case of a trolley bus, the complete accelerator control system shall meet the following standards when tested while the engine is running, the vehicle is stationary and the transmission is in neutral:

1.  The engine speed shall drop to idle when the accelerator pedal is released.

2.  Where the engine is equipped with an emergency stopping device, the engine shall stop when the control is actuated while the engine is idling.

Power Control System

(2) In the case of a trolley bus, the complete power control system shall meet the following standards when tested while the reverser is in the neutral position:

1.  The system shall function as intended.

2.  The controller shall turn off positively when the power pedal is released.

Power-Boosted Steering

(3) In the case of power-boosted steering, the power steering drive belt, reservoir fluid level and system operation shall meet the following standards:

1.  The power steering drive belt shall not be missing, cut, frayed or excessively worn, and shall have correct tension.

2.  The fluid in the power steering reservoir shall not be lower than the minimum level specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

3.  With the engine running,

i.  the power steering system shall operate as intended, and

ii.  the hydraulic system shall not show excessive fluid leakage.

Steering Column and Box

(4) The steering column and box or boxes shall meet the following standards:

1.  The steering column and box or boxes shall not be loose in their mountings to the body and frame.

2.  No bolt or nut shall be loose or missing from a mounting.

3.  Steering shaft couplings and splines shall not have excessive play.

4.  If fitted with a steering column energy-absorbing section, the section shall not be visibly damaged so as to reduce its effectiveness.

Wheel Alignment

(5) While all wheels are on the ground and the front wheels are in the straight ahead position, they shall not be visibly out of alignment.

Steering Lash (Free Play)

(6) While the front wheels are on the ground in the straight ahead position, the steering mechanism shall meet the following standards:

1.  Steering lash (free play) shall not exceed the limit designated by the vehicle manufacturer.

2.  Where the limit is not designated by the vehicle manufacturer,

i.  in the case of a vehicle with a power steering system, with the engine running, steering lash (free play) shall not exceed,

A.  75 mm for a steering wheel diameter of 500 mm or less,

B.  87 mm for a steering wheel diameter of more than 500 mm.

ii.  in the case of a vehicle with a manual steering system, steering lash (free play) shall not exceed,

A.  87 mm for a steering wheel diameter of 500 mm or less,

B.  100 mm for a steering wheel diameter of more than 500 mm.

Steering Interference

(7) While the front wheels are on the ground and, in the case of a vehicle equipped with power-boosted steering, with the engine running, the front wheels shall turn from full right to full left and back again without interference or indication of roughness in the mechanism.

Steering Linkage System

(8) The steering linkage system shall meet the following standards:

1.  No part shall be damaged, repaired or modified so as to visibly weaken the linkage system or affect the proper steering of the vehicle.

2.  No nut, bolt or cotter pin shall be loose, excessively worn or missing.

3.  There shall not be excessive play in any steering linkage joint.

Front Wheel Play

(9) While the front wheels are off the ground and the vehicle is supported so that the steering linkage assumes its normal attitude, the steering linkage shall meet the following standard:

1.  Without movement of the opposite wheel, no front wheel shall have play about a vertical axis of,

i.  six mm for a tire diameter designation of 16 or less,

ii.  nine mm for a tire diameter designation that is larger than 16 but not larger than 18, or

iii.  12 mm for a tire diameter designation that is larger than 18,

as measured at the extreme front or rear of the tire tread face.

Inner Control Arm Pivots, etc.

4. (1) Inner control arm pivots, king pins, wheel and axle bearings, and ball joints, other than wear-indicating ball joints, when inspected for wear and damage with the wheels of the vehicle off the ground so that the suspension joints are not under load, shall meet the following standards:

1.  No non-load-carrying ball joint shall show any perceptible play other than that specified by the manufacturer.

2.  No load-carrying ball joint shall have play in excess of that specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

3.  In the case of king pins, no front wheel shall have a rocking play about a horizontal axis in excess of,

as measured at the extreme top or bottom of the tire tread face.

4.  No control arm inner pivot shall have excessive play.

5.  No wheel or axle bearing shall give any indication of excessive wear or damage when the bearing is rotated.

6.  No wheel or axle bearing shall be maladjusted so as to result in excess play or binding.

Wear-indicating Ball Joints

(2) When wear-indicating ball joints are under load with the wheels on the ground, they shall not show any excessive wear.

Strut Suspension System

(3) With the front wheels off the ground and the vehicle supported so that the suspension assumes its normal attitude, no front wheel shall have a rocking play about a horizontal axis in excess of 5 mm as measured at the extreme top or bottom of the tire tread face.

Suspension Components

(4) Front and rear springs, shackles, U-bolts, centrebolts, radius rods, control arms, shock-absorbers, equalizers, stabilizers, their supports and attachments shall not be loose, bent, cracked, broken, disconnected, perforated by corrosion or missing.

Axle Tracking

(5) The rear axle or axles and their wheels shall not be tracking improperly so as to adversely affect control of the vehicle.

Air Suspension System

(6) If fitted with an air suspension system, not including air booster bags added to light vehicles to provide added carrying capacity, the air suspension system shall meet the following standards:

1.  In the case of a vehicle equipped with full air brakes, when the engine is started with zero gauge air pressure in the entire air system including air brake system, air shall not begin to flow into the suspension system before 55 pounds per square inch gauge is reached in the brake system.

2.  When the air suspension system is fully charged, no air leakage shall occur.

3.  If fitted with a pusher or tag axle, no air leakage shall occur when the pusher or tag axle is tested in either load or reduced load sharing mode with air in the suspension system at normal operating pressure.

4.  If fitted with a pusher or tag axle, the pusher or tag axle, with air in the suspension system at normal operating pressure, shall respond properly to its load sharing control switch or valve.

5.  With air in the suspension system at normal operating pressure, the vehicle body and chassis frame shall be supported clear of all axles and shall appear to be level.

6.  No suspension joints of a variable load-sharing axle with independent suspension shall be worn beyond the manufacturer’s specified safe limits.

5. (1) The horn shall not be loose on its mounting.

Heating and Defrosting System

(2) The heating and defrosting system shall meet the following standards:

1.  The heating system shall function as intended.

2.  The visible portions of the hoses and piping for the interior heaters routed within the occupant compartment shall not be abraded, cracked or leaking.

3.  The defrosting system shall deliver heated air to the windshield and, where fitted with a defrosting system for the side windows to the left and right of the driver’s seat, to those side windows.

Engine Starter Safety Feature

(3) If originally fitted with a clutch pedal safety switch or neutral safety switch, the switch shall meet the following standards:

1.  It shall not have been removed or rendered inoperative.

2.  It shall function as intended.

Speedometer

(4) The speedometer shall be in good working order.

Lamps and Reflectors

6. Lamps and reflectors required under the Act and regulations shall meet the following standards:

1.  The operation of any lighting circuit shall not interfere with the operation of any other circuit.

2.  Each lens and reflex reflector shall be correctly installed and shall not be discoloured or missing in whole or in part.

3.  Each lamp and reflector shall be securely mounted on the vehicle and none shall be missing.

4.  The turn signal lamps and the flasher unit shall operate properly.

5.  No headlamp shall be coated or covered with a coloured material except as permitted by section 4.1 of Regulation 596 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (General) made under the Act.

6.  No headlamp shall be modified by the attachment to the lamp or to the vehicle or any device that reduces the effective area of the lens or brightness of the light.

7.  All headlamps shall be properly aligned.

8.  Each headlamp shutter or retracting headlamp shall operate over the full range of movement or shall be secured in the fully open position.

9.  In the case of a bus or an accessible vehicle, all interior lamps, including stepwell lamps, shall light when the appropriate switch is in the “ON” position.

10.  In the case of an accessible vehicle, the lights provided to illuminate the loading equipment and step nosings shall light when the appropriate switch is in the “ON” position or when the doors are opened.

7. Wheels shall meet the following standards:

1.  No wheel fastener shall have insufficient thread engagement.

2.  No disc wheel assembly shall have any visible crack, elongated bolt hole, indication of repair by welding, or be so bent or damaged as to affect the safe operation of the vehicle.

3.  No wheel rim or lock ring shall be mismatched, bent, sprung, or otherwise damaged so as to affect the safe operation of the vehicle.

4.  No cast wheel shall show evidence of excessive wear in the clamp area.

5.  No wheel spoke shall be missing, loose or broken.

O. Reg. 256/15, s. 11; O. Reg. 404/16, s. 2; O. Reg. 432/21, s. 2.