R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 587: EQUIPMENT

Highway Traffic Act
Code de la route

R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 587

EQUIPMENT

Historical version for the period June 1, 2000 to May 1, 2008.

Last amendment: O. Reg. 305/00.

This Regulation is made in English only.

Brakes

1. (1) In making a brake test a Bear Hydraulic Brake Tester, Cowdrey Dynamic Brake Tester, James Decelerometer, Muether Stopmeter, Tapley Brake Testing Meter, Weaver Brake Tester, or another instrument that is approved by the Minister, shall be used. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 587, s. 1 (1).

(2) The brake test may be made with the vehicle loaded or otherwise in the discretion of the person making the test. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 587, s.1 (2).

2. (1) Where the vehicle has a clutch, the brake test shall be made with the clutch disengaged. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 587, s. 2 (1).

(2) Where the vehicle has no clutch, the brake test shall be made without motive power being applied to the driving wheels, except in the case of electrical brakes. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 587, s. 2 (2).

3. The brakes required by section 64 of the Act and this Regulation shall be adequate to stop the vehicle or combination of vehicles referred to in Column 1 of the Table within a distance not greater than the distance set opposite the vehicle or combination of vehicles in Column 2 while being operated at a rate of speed of twenty miles per hour on a dry, smooth, hard asphalt or other paved surface free from loose material and having not more than 1 per cent gradient.

TABLE

Item	Column 1	Column 2
	Vehicle	Distance
1.	A motor vehicle having a seating capacity for less than 10 persons	25 feet
2.	A motorcycle	30 feet
3.	A commercial motor vehicle having a registered gross weight of 10,000 pounds or less	30 feet
4.	A commercial motor vehicle having a registered gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds	40 feet
5.	A combination of a motor vehicle and a trailer where the trailer has a registered gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less	40 feet
6.	A combination of a motor vehicle and a trailer where the trailer has a registered gross weight of more than 3,000 pounds or a combination of a motor vehicle and more than one trailer	50 feet
7.	A combination of a motor vehicle and a mobile home	50 feet

R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 587, s. 3.

4. Every mobile home when on a highway shall be equipped with brakes adequate to stop and to hold the vehicle as required by this Regulation, and all such brakes and braking systems shall be maintained in good working order. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 587, s.4.

5. (1) The push rod stroke of the service brake chamber of a vehicle equipped with wheel brake air chambers shall be not more than the push rod stroke listed in Column 2 of the Schedule for the type of chamber listed in Column 1 of the Schedule if the wheel brake has cam or disc type brakes. O. Reg. 229/95, s. 1; O. Reg. 276/99, s. 1 (1).

(2) The push rod stroke of the service brake chamber of a vehicle equipped with wheel brake air chambers shall be not more than the vehicle manufacturer’s maximum push rod stroke if the brake chamber type does not appear in Column 1 of the Schedule. O. Reg. 229/95, s. 1; O. Reg. 276/99, s. 1 (2).

(3) If the wheel brakes of a vehicle equipped with wheel brake air chambers have wedge type brakes, the combined movement of both brake shoe linings shall not exceed one-eighth of an inch. O. Reg. 229/95, s. 1.

(4) Measurements of wheel brakes under subsections (1), (2) and (3) shall be taken with the vehicle engine turned off, an initial air system pressure between 90 and 100 psi, the park brakes released and the service brake actuator fully applied. O. Reg. 229/95, s. 1.

(5) All the wheels of a vehicle manufactured after April 30, 1995 that is equipped with wheel brake air chambers shall have wheel brakes each of which is automatically adjustable. O. Reg. 229/95, s. 1.

(6) Each wheel brake referred to in subsection (5) that is equipped with an external adjustment mechanism and has an exposed push rod shall have an indicator that indicates the condition of service brake under-adjustment. O. Reg. 229/95, s. 1.

(7) The indicator referred to in subsection (6) must be visible to a person with 20/40 vision who is adjacent to or underneath the vehicle. O. Reg. 229/95, s. 1.

(8) No wheel brake shall be removed, rendered partly or wholly inoperable, modified so as to reduce its effectiveness or shall operate improperly. O. Reg. 229/95, s. 1.

(9) Brakes shall be adjusted so that the braking power is applied as equally as possible to the wheels on opposite sides of the vehicle. O. Reg. 229/95, s. 1.

Reflectors

6. A motor vehicle or trailer having a width in excess of eighty inches may display a reflector approved by the Ministry instead of a clearance lamp on the rear of the vehicle. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 587, s.6.

7. (1) A trailer shall be equipped with conspicuity markings as follows:

1. On and after June 1, 2000 and before January 1, 2002, a trailer manufactured after December 1, 1993 whose overall width is greater than 2.05 metres and whose gross vehicle weight rating is greater than 4,500 kilograms shall be equipped with conspicuity markings in accordance with United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 S. 5.7 that became effective on December 1, 1993 or with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 that became effective on January 24, 1997.

2. On and after January 1, 2002, every trailer whose overall width is greater than 2.05 metres and whose gross vehicle weight rating is greater than 4,500 kilograms shall be equipped with conspicuity markings in accordance with United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 S. 5.7 that became effective on December 1, 1993 or with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 that became effective on January 24, 1997. O. Reg. 305/00, s. 1.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a trailer designed exclusively for living or office use. O. Reg. 305/00, s. 1.

Non-Application of Section 103 of the Act

8. Subsection 103 (1) of the Act does not apply to,

(a) a commercial motor vehicle, or a trailer drawn by it, registered in the name of or operated under any form of contract on behalf of,

(i) a department of a provincial government,

(ii) a department of the government of Canada,

(iii) a board or commission the members of which are appointed by the Governor General in Council or a Lieutenant Governor in Council,

(iv) a municipality,

(v) a board or commission the members of which are appointed by a municipality, or

(vi) a public service corporation, board or commission,

if the vehicle or trailer bears a mark or sign indicating ownership;

(b) a commercial motor vehicle registered in the name of or operated under any form of contract on behalf of a funeral director;

(c) a motor vehicle classified for registration purposes as a dual-purpose vehicle other than one licensed as a public vehicle or public truck;

(d) a commercial motor vehicle operated under a written lease or a written agreement for the exclusive use of a person other than the owner where the vehicle bears a mark or sign indicating ownership;

(e) a motor vehicle designed, equipped and used exclusively for living accommodation, commonly known as a motorized mobile home;

(f) a commercial motor vehicle to which is attached temporarily or permanently, a structure designed, used and maintained as a mobile dwelling unit commonly known as a camper; or

(g) a commercial motor vehicle having a registered gross weight of up to and including 18,000 pounds, other than one licensed as a public vehicle or a public truck. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 587, s. 8.

Non-Application of Section 78 of the Act

9. Section 78 of the Act does not apply to a television receiving set or a television set where either is used only,

(a) as an aid for the safe and efficient operation of a motor vehicle; or

(b) in carrying out a service or conducting a business where the use,

(i) does not involve recreation or entertainment, and

(ii) does not affect the safe operation of the motor vehicle. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 587, s. 9.

Daytime Running Light Systems

10. (1) No person shall sell or offer for sale a daytime running light system that does not conform to the requirements of the Canadian Standards Association Standard CAN/CSA-D603-88, Daytime Running Light Systems. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 587, s. 10 (1).

(2) For the purpose of subsection (1), a daytime running light system means a group of electrical components including the control unit designed for installation on a motor vehicle to automatically activate lights used to improve the conspicuity of the vehicle viewed from the front at all times other than when headlights are required. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 587, s. 10 (2).

SCHEDULE 1

Column 1		Column 2
Service Brake Chambers		Push Rod Travel
Clamp Type Brake Chamber Data
Type	Outside Diameter
6	4½"(114.3mm)	1¼"(31.75mm)
9	5¼"(133.35mm)	1⅜"(34.93mm)
12	5 11/16"(144.46mm)	1⅜"(34.93mm)
12 Long Stroke	5 11/16"(144.46mm)	1¾"(44.45mm)
16	6⅜"(161.93mm)	1¾"(44.45mm)
16 Long Stroke	6⅜"(161.93mm)	2"(50.8mm)
20	6 25/32"(172.24mm)	1¾"(44.45mm)
20 Long Stroke	6 25/32"(172.24mm)	2"(50.8mm)
24	7 7/32"(183.36mm)	1¾"(44.45mm)
24 Long Stroke	7 7/32"(183.36mm)	2"(50.8mm)
24 Long Stroke with Square Inlet Port or with Square Raised Embossment on Lid	7 7/32"(183.36mm)	2½"(63.5mm)
30	8 3/32"(205.58mm)	2"(50.8mm)
30 Long Stroke with Square Inlet Port or with Square Raised Embossment on Lid	8 3/32"(205.58mm)	2½"(63.5mm)
36	9"(228.6mm)	2¼"(57.15mm)
Bolt Type Chamber Data
Type	Outside Diameter
A	6 15/16"(176.21mm)	1⅜"(34.93mm)
B	9 3/16"(233.36mm)	1¾"(44.45mm)
C	8 1/16"(204.79mm)	1¾"(44.45mm)
D	5¼"(133.35mm)	1¼"(31.75mm)
E	6 3/16"(157.16mm)	1⅜"(34.93mm)
F	11"(279.4mm)	2¼"(57.15mm)
G	9⅞"(250.83mm)	2"(50.8mm)
Rotochamber Type Chamber Data
Type	Outside Diameter
9	4 9/32"(108.74mm)	1½"(38.1mm)
12	4 13/16"(122.23mm)	1½"(38.1mm)
16	5 13/32"(137.32mm)	2"(50.8mm)
20	5 15/16"(150.81mm)	2"(50.8mm)
24	6 13/32"(162.72mm)	2"(50.8mm)
30	7 1/16"(179.39mm)	2¼"(57.15mm)
36	7⅝"(193.68mm)	2¾"(69.85mm)
50	8⅞"(225.43mm)	3"(76.2mm)
Tie Rod Piston Type Chamber Data
Type	Outside Diameter
30 Long Stroke with Square Inlet Port	6½"(165.1mm)	2½"(63.5mm)
DD-3 Type Chamber Data
Type	Outside Diameter
30	8⅛"(206.37mm)	2¼"(57.15mm)

O. Reg. 276/99, s. 2.