Interactive video

This interactive video explains the different types of licence plates available for commercial vehicles and how weight calculations relate to commercial vehicle registration and operation.'

The videos are for reference only. They do not replace any required education and assessment. If you are applying for a new CVOR certificate, you will need to complete formal online training as part of the process. After applying, you will get a link to the training.

Use the video control to adjust the settings. Click “NEXT” to continue after each section finishes.    

Topics covered:

  • Ontario licence plates
    • commercial vehicle plates
    • prorate plates (for businesses travelling outside of Ontario)
    • specific use plates (farm, dealer and service plates)
    • restricted use only validation for school buses
    • permanently attached apparatus declaration
  • understanding vehicle weights
    • vehicle weight (empty weight)
    • manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating (MGVWR) (maximum weight capacity as defined by vehicle manufacturer)
    • actual gross weight (measure of actual overall weight at a point in time)
    • registered gross weight (RGW) (owner calculation based on commodity)
    • determining RGW
      • straight truck
      • truck trailer
      • buses
  • consequences
    • charges
      • fail to surrender registration (driver)
      • exceed registered gross weight (carrier)
      • obstructed plate (driver)