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MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACTMotor Vehicle Safety Regulations
REGULATIONS RESPECTING SAFETY FOR MOTOR VEHICLES Short Title1. These Regulations may be cited as the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations.
Interpretation2. (1) In these Regulations,
"AATCC" « AATCC » "AATCC" means the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists.
"accessory mass" « masse des accessoires » "accessory mass" means the total mass of the stock optional items with which a vehicle is capable of being equipped minus the total mass of the standard items that those optional items replace.
"Act" « Loi » "Act" means the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
"adjacent seat" « siège adjacent » "adjacent seat" means a designated seating position so located that a portion of its occupant space is not more than 25.4 cm from an emergency exit for a distance of at least 38.1 cm measured horizontally and parallel to the emergency exit.
"adjustment hardware" « pièces de réglage » "adjustment hardware" means hardware designed for adjusting the size of a seat belt assembly to fit the user, including such hardware as may be integral with a buckle, a retractor or attachment hardware.
"air bag" « sac gonflable » "air bag" means an inflatable automatic occupant protection system that may be deployed when a collision occurs.
"air brake system" « système de freinage à air comprimé » "air brake system" means a brake system that uses air as a medium for transmitting pressure or force from the driver control to the service brake, including an air-over-hydraulic brake subsystem, but does not include a system that uses compressed air or vacuum only to assist the driver in applying muscular force to hydraulic or mechanical components;
"all-terrain vehicle" « véhicule tout terrain » "all-terrain vehicle" means a wheeled or tracked vehicle, other than a snowmobile or work vehicle, designed primarily for recreational use or for the transportation of property or equipment exclusively on undeveloped road rights of way, marshland, open country or other unprepared surfaces.
"ambient temperature" « température ambiante » "ambient temperature" means the surrounding air temperature measured at such a distance from a vehicle under test that the temperature is not significantly affected by heat from the vehicle.
"ANSI" « ANSI » "ANSI" means the American National Standards Institute.
"ANSI Z26 Safety Code--1990" « code de sécurité ANSI Z26--1990 » "ANSI Z26 Safety Code--1990" means the American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials for Glazing Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment Operating on Land Highways--Safety Code, Standard ANSI/SAE Z26.1--1990 published in November 1990 and reprinted February 1992.
"ANSI Z26 Safety Standard--1996" « norme de sécurité ANSI Z26--1996 » "ANSI Z26 Safety Standard--1996" means the American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials for Glazing Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment Operating on Land Highways--Safety Standard, Standard ANSI/SAE Z26.1-1996, and published on August 11, 1997.
"anthropomorphic test device" « dispositif anthropomorphe d'essai » "anthropomorphic test device" means, except in section 202 of Schedule IV, a representation of a human being used in the measurement of the conditions that a human being would experience in a vehicle when the vehicle is subjected to approved test methods.
"antilock brake system" « dispositif de frein anti-blocage ou ABS » "antilock brake system" or ABS means the portion of a service brake system that automatically controls the degree of rotational wheel slip during braking by
"antique reproduction vehicle" « réplique d'ancien modèle » "antique reproduction vehicle" means a vehicle that is designed to be a scaled reproduction of an antique vehicle and
"antique vehicle" « ancien modèle » "antique vehicle" means a vehicle more than 30 years old that, when restored to a condition comparable to that on the date of its manufacture, retains the original components or incorporates replacement components with original design characteristics.
"approved" « approuvé » "approved" means approved by the Minister.
"ASTM" « ASTM » "ASTM" means the American Society for Testing Materials.
"attachment hardware" « pièces de fixation » "attachment hardware" means the hardware designed for securing the webbing of a seat belt assembly to a vehicle.
"automatic-locking retractor" « rétracteur autobloquant » "automatic-locking retractor" means a retractor incorporating adjustment hardware that has a positive self-locking mechanism that is capable, when locked, of withstanding restraint forces.
"auto transporter" « porte-autos » "auto transporter" means a truck and a trailer designed for use in combination to transport motor vehicles where the truck is designed to carry cargo other than at the fifth wheel and that cargo is to be loaded only by means of the trailer.
"automatic occupant protection system" « dispositif automatique de protection de l'occupant » "automatic occupant protection system" means a protective restraining system for an occupant of a vehicle that does not require any deliberate action on the part of the occupant to be activated where that occupant enters, occupies or leaves the vehicle.
"backup system" « système de secours » "backup system" means a portion of a service brake system, such as a pump, that automatically supplies energy in the event of a primary brake power source failure.
"battery charging indicator" « indicateur de charge » "battery charging indicator" means a device showing whether the battery is being charged or discharged.
"battery charging tell-tale" « témoin de charge » "battery charging tell-tale" means a signal that, when alight, indicates that the battery is not being charged.
"body type" « type de carosserie » "body type" means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by the number of doors or windows, cargo carrying features, the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback) or other characteristics.
"brake power assist unit" « unité d'assistance de frein » "brake power assist unit" means a device installed in a hydraulic brake system that reduces the amount of muscular force that a driver must apply to actuate the system, and that, if inoperative, does not prevent the driver from braking the vehicle by a continues application of muscular force on the service brake control.
"brake power unit" « unité de servo-frein » "brake power unit" means a device installed in a brake system that provides the energy required to actuate the brakes, either directly or indirectly, through an auxiliary device, with the driver action consisting only of modulating the energy application level.
"braking interval" « intervalle de freinage » "braking interval" means the distance measured from the point of initiation of one brake application to the point of initiation of the next brake application.
"buckle" « attache » "buckle" means a quick-release connector that secures a person in a seat belt assembly.
"built-in booster cushion" « coussin d'appoint intégré » "built-in booster cushion" means a device that is designed as an integral part of a vehicle seating system, for the purpose of seating a child in an elevated position on the vehicle seat in order to adapt an adult seat belt assembly of the motor vehicle to the child.
"built-in child restraint system" « ensemble intégré de retenue d'enfant » "built-in child restraint system" means a device, except a Type 1 or Type 2 seat belt assembly, that is designed to restrain a child and that is an integral part of a vehicle seating system.
"built-in dual-purpose restraint system" « ensemble intégré de retenue à double usage » "built-in dual-purpose restraint system" means a device that combines the function of a built-in child restraint system and a built-in booster cushion.
"bus" « autobus » "bus" means a vehicle having a designated seating capacity of more than 10, but does not include a trailer or a vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes;
"bus trailer" « remorque-autobus » "bus trailer" means a vehicle having a designated seating capacity of more than 10 and designed primarily to be drawn behind another vehicle.
"cable reel trailer" « chariot dérouleur » "cable reel trailer" means a vehicle designed to be drawn behind another vehicle for the exclusive purpose of carrying a drum or reel of cable.
"cargo-carrying capacity" « capacité de chargement » "cargo-carrying capacity" means the mass that is equal to or less than the result obtained by subtracting from the gross vehicle weight rating the sum of
"C-dolly" « chariot de conversion de type C » "C-dolly" means a trailer converter dolly that is equipped with a single axle that is self-steering and with a coupling that is so designed that when the trailer converter dolly is coupled to a towing trailer, the trailer converter dolly cannot pivot horizontally with respect to the towing trailer.
"chassis-cab" « châssis-cabine » Repealed by SOR/2002-55
"check digit" « unité de contrôle » "check digit" means a single number or the letter `X' used to verify the accuracy of the transcription of the vehicle identification number.
"child" « enfant » "child" means a person whose mass is between 9 kg (20 pounds) and 22 kg (48 pounds) inclusive.
"CMVSS" « NSVAC » "CMVSS" is an abbreviation for Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.
"competition vehicle" « véhicule de compétition » "competition vehicle" means a vehicle that is designed for use exclusively in closed-course competition and
"completed vehicle" « véhicule complet » "completed vehicle" means a vehicle that needs no further manufacturing operations to perform its intended function, other than the addition of readily attachable components, such as mirrors or tire and rim assemblies, or minor finishing operations such as painting;
"compliance label" « étiquette de conformité » "compliance label" means the label required to be applied to a completed vehicle under section 6 or 6.6;
"compressed natural gas" or "CNG" « gaz naturel comprimé or GNC » "compressed natural gas" or "CNG" means natural gas, composed predominantly of methane, compressed at pressures up to 20,680 kPa (3,000 psi).
"control" « commande » "control" means the part of a device that enables the driver to bring about a change in the state or functioning of a vehicle or vehicle component.
"convertible" « décapotable » "convertible" means a vehicle that has an A-pillar or windshield peripheral support, the upper portion of which is not joined by a fixed rigid structure to the B-pillar or other rear roof support to the rear of the B-pillar.
"CSA" « CSA » "CSA" means the Canadian Standards Association.
"curb mass" « masse à vide » "curb mass" means the mass of a vehicle with standard equipment and carrying its maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant and includes the mass of any air-conditioning equipment on the vehicle and the amount by which the mass of any optional engine with which the vehicle is equipped exceeds the mass of the standard engine.
"curb weight" « poids à vide » "curb weight" means the weight of a vehicle with standard equipment and carrying its maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant and includes the weight of any air-conditioning equipment on the vehicle and the amount by which the weight of any optional engine with which the vehicle is equipped exceeds the weight of the standard engine.
"cutaway chassis" means an incomplete vehicle that has the back of the cab cut out for the intended installation of a structure that permits access from the driver's area to enter to the back of the vehicle.
"daytime running lamp" « feu de jour » "daytime running lamp" means, for the purposes of section 108 of Schedule IV, a lamp used to improve the visibility of a vehicle when the vehicle is viewed from the front in daylight.
"demountable rim" « jante amovible » "demountable rim" means a supporting member for a tire or tire and tube assembly, that does not have a permanently attached centre component.
"designated seating capacity" « nombre désigné de places assises » "designated seating capacity" means the number of designated seating positions provided in a vehicle or, in the case of a motor home that has a GVWR greater than 4 536 kg, may, at the option of the manufacturer, mean the number of sleeping positions provided in the motor home.
"designated seating position" « place assise désignée » "designated seating position" means any plan view position capable of accommodating a person at least as large as a 5th percentile adult female where the overall seat configuration and design and the vehicle design are such that the position is likely to be used as a seating position while the vehicle is in motion, but does not include any plan view position of temporary or folding jump seats or other auxiliary seating accommodation.
"disc wheel" « roue à disque » "disc wheel" means a supporting member for a tire or tire and tube assembly, comprising a rim with a dish shaped component that is permanently attached to the inner circumference of the rim.
"display" « affichage » "display" means an indicator, a tell-tale or an alphanumeric readout, or a collection of indicators, tell-tales and alphanumeric readouts, on the instrument panel of a vehicle.
"driver" « conducteur » "driver" means the occupant of a vehicle seated immediately behind the steering control system.
"driver-operated accelerator control system" « système de commande d'accélération actionné par le conducteur » "driver-operated accelerator control system" means all components of a vehicle, except the fuel metering device, that regulate engine speed in direct response to movement of the driver-operated control and that return the throttle to the idle position upon release of the driver-operated control.
"ECE" « CEE » "ECE" means the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Inland Transport Committee.
"emergency brake" « frein de secours » "emergency brake" means a mechanism designed to stop a vehicle after a failure of the service brake system.
"emergency-locking retractor" « rétracteur à blocage d'urgence » "emergency-locking retractor" means a retractor incorporating adjustment hardware that has a locking mechanism that is activated by vehicle acceleration, webbing movement in relation to the vehicle or other automatic action during an emergency, and is capable, when locked, of withstanding restraint forces. ( )
"emergency vehicle" « véhicule de secours » "emergency vehicle" means any fire-fighting vehicle, ambulance, police vehicle or other vehicle that is used for the purpose of an emergency;
"enclosed motorcycle" « motocyclette à habitacle fermé » "enclosed motorcycle" means a motorcycle that
"engine coolant temperature indicator" « indicateur de température du liquide de refroidissement » "engine coolant temperature indicator" means a device that presents information concerning the temperature of the coolant.
"engine coolant temperature tell-tale" « témoin de température du liquide de refroidissement » "engine coolant temperature tell-tale" means a signal that, when alight, indicates that the temperature of the engine coolant is above the normal engine running temperature prescribed by the manufacturer.
"engine type" « type de moteur » "engine type" means a power source distinguished by the fuel utilized, number of cylinders, displacement, net brake horsepower or other characteristics.
"final-stage manufacture" « fabricant à l'étape finale » "final-stage manufacture" means a company that performs the manufacturing operations on an incomplete vehicle that turn the incomplete vehicle into a completed vehicle; "fixed collision barrier" « barrière fixe pour essais de collision » "fixed collision barrier" means a device that
(a) consists of
(i) a structure with a flat, vertical, unyielding impact surface that is of a size sufficient to ensure that no portion of a vehicle striking the surface projects or passes beyond the surface, and (ii) a horizontal approach surface that does not impede vehicle motion during impact and that is of a size sufficient to ensure that a vehicle will be able to attain a stable attitude during its approach to the impact surface, and (b) does not absorb any significant portion of the kinetic energy of a vehicle striking the impact surface.
"flash" « clignotement » "flash" means a cycle of automatic activation and deactivation of a lamp that continues until stopped either automatically or manually.
"forward control configuration" « type à cabine avancée » "forward control configuration" means a configuration in which more than half of the engine length is rearward of the foremost point of the windshield base and the steering wheel hub is in the forward quarter of the vehicle length.
"front outboard designated seating position" « place assise désignée extérieure avant » "front outboard designated seating position" means the driver's designated seating position and the forwardmost right outboard designated seating position, but does not include a school bus passenger designated seating position.
"fuel container" « réservoir de carburant » "fuel container" means one or more fuel containers with integral valving, pressure relief devices, tubing, hoses and mounting brackets;
"fuel level indicator" « indicateur de niveau de carburant » "fuel level indicator" means a device that presents information concerning the amount of fuel in the tank.
"fuel level tell-tale" « témoin de niveau de carburant » "fuel level tell-tale" means a signal that, when alight, indicates that the fuel level is close to zero or that the vehicle is running on its fuel reserve.
"fuel metering device" « dispositif de dosage du carburant » "fuel metering device" means the carburetor, fuel injector, fuel distributor or fuel injection pump.
"fuel spillage" « écoulement de carburant » "fuel spillage" means the fall, flow or run of fuel from a vehicle but does not include wetness resulting from capillary action.
"fuel system" « circuit d'alimentation en carburant » "fuel system" means all components used to store fuel or supply fuel to a vehicle engine;
"full trailer" « remorque complète » "full trailer", for the purposes of Technical Standards Document No. 121, Air Brake Systems, means a trailer, except a pole trailer, that is equipped with two or more axles that support the entire weight of the trailer and its load;
"glazing material manufacturer" « fabricant de vitrages » "glazing material manufacturer" means a person engaged in the business of fabricating, laminating or tempering glazing material.
"gross axle weight rating" or "GAWR" « poids nominal brut sur l'essieu or PNBE » "gross axle weight rating" or "GAWR" means the value specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the load-carrying capacity of a single axle system, as measured at the tire-ground interfaces.
"gross vehicle weight rating" or "GVWR" « poids nominal brut du véhicule or PNBV » "gross vehicle weight rating" or "GVWR" means the value specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
"hardware" « pièces » "hardware" when used in relation to a seat belt assembly, means any metal or rigid plastic part.
"head impact area" « zone d'impact de la tête » "head impact area" means the area described in subsection 201(1) of Schedule IV.
"headlamp" « projecteur » "headlamp " means, for the purposes of scetions 1089 and 108.1 of Schedule IV, a lamp used to illuminate the road and objects on the road ahead of the vehicle, but does not include a fog lamp or a supplementary driving lamp.
"headlamp assembly" « montage de projecteur » "headlamp assembly" means an assembly that consists of one or more headlamps, aiming devices, headlamp retaining components, electrical connectors and mounting brackets, and which may include a housing and one or more bulbs.
"head restraint" « appuie-tête » "head restraint" means a device that limits rearward angular displacement of the occupant's head relative to their torso line.
"heavy hauler trailer" « remorque lourde » "heavy hauler trailer" means a trailer that has
"high-pressure portion of the fuel system" « partie haute pression du circuit d'alimentation en carburant » "high-pressure portion of the fuel system" means, for a vehicle that uses LPG or CNG as a source of energy for its propulsion, all the components of the fuel system from and including the fuel container to, but not including, the first stage regulator;
"H-point" « point H » "H-point" means the mechanically hinged hip point of a manikin that simulates the actual pivot centre of the human torso and thigh, described in SAE Standard J826, Devices for Use in Defining and Measuring Vehicle Seating Accommodation (July 1995).
"hub" « moyeu » "hub" means a rotating member that provides for mounting of disc wheels.
"H-V axis" « axe H-V » "H-V axis" means the characteristic axis of the light pattern of a lamp, passing through the centre of the light source, used as the direction of reference (H = 0°, V = 0°) for photometric measurements and for the design of the installation of a lamp on a vehicle.
"hydraulic brake system" « système de freinage hydraulique » "hydraulic brake system" means a system that uses hydraulic fluid as a medium for transmitting force from a service brake control to the service brake, and that may incorporate a brake power assist unit or a brake power unit.
"idle position" « position de ralenti » "idle position" means the position of the throttle at which it first comes in contact with an engine idle speed control appropriate for existing conditions according to the manufacturers' recommendations respecting engine speed adjustments for a cold engine, air conditioning, emission control and throttle setting devices.
"incomplete trailer" « remorque incomplète » "incomplete trailer" means a vehicle, other than a vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes, that is capable of being drawn and that consists, at a minimum, of a chassis structure and suspension system but needs further manufacturing operations performed on it to become a completed vehicle;
"incomplete vehicle" « véhicule incomplet » "incomplete vehicle" means a vehicle
"incomplete vehicle manufacturer" « fabricant de véhicule incomplets » "incomplete vehicle manufacturer" means a company that manufacturers an incomplete vehicle by assembling components none of which, taken separately, constitutes an incomplete vehicle;
"indicator" « indicateur » "indicator" means the part of an instrument that shows the quantity of the physical characteristic that the instrument is designed to sense.
"infant" « bébé » "infant" means a person whose mass is less than 9 kg.
"information label" « étiquette informative » "information label" means the label required to be applied to an incomplete vehicle under section 6.2 or 6.4;
"intermediate manufacturer" « fabricant intermédiaire » "intermediate manufacturer" means a company, other than an incomplete vehicle manufacturer or final-stage manufacturer, that performs manufacturing operations on an incomplete vehicle;
"leaded gasoline" « essence au plomb » "leaded gasoline" means gasoline that contains more than
"limited-speed motorcycle" « motocyclette à vitesse limitée » "limited-speed motorcycle" means a motorcycle that
"line" « ligne » "line" means the name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles within a make that have a degree of commonality of body, chassis, cab type or other features of construction.
"liquefied petroleum gas" or "LPG" « gaz de pétrole liquéfié ou GPL » "liquefied petroleum gas" or "LPG" means a hydrocarbon product that meets National Standard of Canada CAN/CGSB-3.14-M88, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane) (August 1988).
"load divider dolly" « chariot de répartition de charge » "load divider dolly" means a trailer that consists of a trailer chassis and one or more axles, with no solid bed, body or container attached, and that is designed exclusively to support a portion of the load on a trailer or truck excluded from all the requirements of Technical Standards Document No. 121, Air Brake Systems;
"load limiter" « limiteur de charge » "load limiter" means a seat belt assembly component or seat belt assembly feature that controls tension on a seat belt to modulate the forces that are imparted to an occupant who is restrained by the seat belt assembly during a collision.
"low-speed vehicle" « véhicule à basse vitesse » "low-speed vehicle" means a vehicle, other than an all-terrain vehicle, a truck or a vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes, that
"make" « marque » "make" means the name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles.
"manual seat belt assembly" « ceinture de sécurité manuelle » "manual seat belt assembly" means, with respect to a Type 1 or Type 2 seat belt assembly, an assembly that requires a deliberate action on the part of the occupant of a vehicle to be activated.
"master lighting switch" « commutateur général d'éclairage » "master lighting switch" means a switch with one or more operational positions that controls the tail lamps, parking lamp, licence plate lamp, side marker lamps and headlamps and may control identification lamps and clearance lamps.
"maximum load" « charge maximale » "maximum load" means, for the purpose of section 110, the portion of the mass of a vehicle that
"maximum loaded vehicle mass" « masse maximale de véhicule chargé » "maximum loaded vehicle mass" means, for the purpose of section 110,the sum of
"Minister" « Ministre » "Minister" means the Minister of Transport.
"mobile home" « maison roulante » "mobile home" means a vehicle that is more than 102 inches in overall width and that is designed to be drawn behind another vehicle and to be used as a living or working accommodation unit.
"mobility-impaired occupant" « occupant à mobilité réduite » "mobility-impaired occupant" means a person whose mass is 9 kg or more and who, for orthopaedic reasons or because of the person's size, build or other physical characteristics, is unable to use a child restraint system or a Type 1 or Type 2 seat belt.
"model" « modèle » "model" means the name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same class, make, line, series and body type.
"model year" « année de modèle » "model year" means the year used to designate a discrete vehicle model irrespective of the calendar year in which the vehicle was actually produced, so long as the period of such production is less than two years.
"motorcycle" « motocyclette » "motorcycle" means a vehicle of the subclasses enclosed motorcycle, open motorcycle, limited-speed motorcycle and motor tricycle, that
but does not include a power-assisted bicycle, a restricted-use motorcycle, a low-speed vehicle, a passenger car, a truck, a multi-purpose passenger vehicle, a competition vehicle, a vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes or a three-wheeled vehicle;
"motor home" « autocaravane » "motor home" means a multi-purpose passenger vehicle that is designed to provide temporary residential accommodations, as evidenced by the presence of at least four of the following:
"motor tricycle" « tricycle à moteur » "motor tricycle" means a motorcycle, other than an antique reproduction vehicle, that
"multi-purpose passenger vehicle" « véhicule de tourisme à usages multiples » "multi-purpose passenger vehicle" means a vehicle having a designated seating capacity of 10 or less that is constructed either on a truck chassis or with special features for occasional off road operation, but does not include an air cushion vehicle, an all-terrain vehicle, a golf cart, a low-speed vehicle, a passenger car, a three-wheeled vehicle, a truck or a vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes;
"non-locking retractor" « rétracteur sans blocage » "non-locking retractor" means a retractor that does not have a locking mechanism, from which the webbing can be extended to substantially its full length by a small external force, that provides no adjustment for assembly length and that need not be capable of sustaining restraint forces at maximum webbing extension.
"normal load" « charge normale » "normal load" of a tire means, for the purpose of section 110, the portion of the mass of a vehicle that
"normal occupants' mass" « masse normale des occupants » "normal occupants' mass" means 70 kg multiplied by the number of occupants set out in column II of the table to section 110 of Schedule IV.
"occupant" « occupant » "occupant" means a person or manikin seated in a vehicle and, unless otherwise specified, means a person or manikin having the dimensions and weight of a 95th percentile adult male.
"occupant distribution" « répartition des occupants » "occupant distribution" means the distribution of occupants in a vehicle in a manner specified in Column III of Table I to section 110.
"occupant space" « espace d'occupant » "occupant space" means the space directly above the seat and footwell, bounded vertically by the ceiling and horizontally by the normally positioned seat back and the nearest obstruction of occupant motion in the direction the seat faces.
"oil pressure indicator" « indicateur de pression d'huile » "oil pressure indicator" means a device that presents information concerning the pressure of the oil in the engine lubrication circuit.
"oil pressure tell-tale" « témoin de pression d'huile » "oil pressure tell-tale" means a signal that, when alight, indicates that the oil pressure in the engine lubrication circuit is below the normal operating limit prescribed by the manufacturer.
"open-body type vehicle" « véhicule de type ouvert » "open-body type vehicle" means a convertible vehicle that has no top over the occupants' compartment or that has over the occupants' compartment a top that can be installed or removed by the operator of the vehicle.
"open motorcycle" « motocyclette sans habitacle fermé » "open motorcycle" means a motorcycle that
"optically combined lamps" « feux combinés optiquement » "optically combined lamps" means, for the purposes of section 108 of Schedule IV, lamps that have
"optional item" « articles facultatifs » "optional item" means automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, a radio or heater.
"outboard designated seating position" « place assise désignée extérieure » "outboard designated seating position" means a designated seating position where a longitudinal vertical plane tangent to the outboard side of the seat cushion is less than 305 mm from the innermost point on the inside surface of the vehicle, which point is located vertically between the seating reference point and the shoulder reference point and longitudinally between the front and rear edges of the seat cushion.
"overall width" « largeur hors tout » "overall width" means the nominal design dimension of the widest part of the vehicle with doors and windows closed and wheels in the straight ahead position, exclusive of signal lamps, marker lamps, outside rearview mirrors, flexible fender extensions and mud flaps.
"parking brake" « frein de stationnement » "parking brake" means a mechanism designed to prevent the movement of a stationary vehicle.
"passenger car" « voiture de tourisme » "passenger car" means a vehicle having a designated seating capacity of 10 or less, but does not include an all-terrain vehicle, a competition vehicle, a low-speed vehicle, a multi-purpose passenger vehicle, an antique reproduction vehicle, a motorcycle, a truck, a trailer, a vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes or a three-wheeled vehicle;
"pelvic restraint" « ceinture sous-abdominale » "pelvic restraint" means a seat belt assembly or portion thereof intended to restrain movement of the pelvis.
"plant of manufacture" « usine de construction » "plant of manufacture" means the plant at which the manufacturer affixes the vehicle identification number.
"pole trailer" « remorque pour charges longues » "pole trailer" means a vehicle designed to be drawn behind another vehicle by means of a reach or pole, or by being boomed or otherwise secured to the towing vehicle, for the purpose of transporting poles, pipes, structural members or other long or irregularly shaped loads capable generally of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections.
"power-assisted bicycle" « bicyclette assistée » "power-assisted bicycle" means a vehicle that:
"power-operated roof panel system" « système de toit ouvrant à commande électrique) "power-operated roof panel system" means a panel or panels in the roof of a vehicle that move on slides or hinges, the opening or closing of which is operated by a power source within the vehicle, but does not include a convertible top system.
"prescribed class" « catégorie réglementaire » "prescribed class" means a class of vehicle listed in Schedule III or the class of incomplete vehicle prescribed under subsection 4(1.1).
"production options mass" « masse des articles facultatifs de production courante » "production options mass" means the combined mass of all installed regular optional items with a mass of over 2.3 kg (5 pounds) in excess of the standard items that those optional items replace and that is not included in the curb mass or accessory mass, including heavy duty brakes, ride levellers, roof rack, heavy duty battery and special trim.
"push-out window" « fenêtre basculante » "push-out window" means a vehicle window designed to open outward to provide for emergency egress.
"readily removable window" « fenêtre amovible » "readily removable window" means a window that can be quickly and completely removed from a vehicle without tools and, in the case of a bus having a GVWR of more than 4 535.9 kg (10,000 pounds), shall include a push-out window and a window mounted in an emergency exit that can be manually pushed out of its location in the vehicle without the use of tools, regardless of whether the window remains hinged at one side to the vehicle.
"rear outboard designated seating position" « place assise désignée extérieure arrière » "rear outboard designated seating position" means any outboard designated seating position that is to the rear of a front outboard designated seating position, but does not include a designated seating position adjacent to a walkway located between the seat and the side of the vehicle interior that is designed to allow access to more rearward seating positions.
"recreational traile" « remorque de camping » "recreational trailer" means a trailer designed to provide temporary living accommodation for travel, vacation or recreational use.
"restraint system" « ensemble de retenue » “restraint system” means a removable device designed to be installed in a vehicle for use in the restraint of an infant, a child or a mobility-impaired occupant but does not include booster cushions or vehicle seat belts;
"restricted-use motorcycle" « motocyclette à usage restreint » "restricted-use motorcycle" means a vehicle, excluding a power-assisted bicycle, a competition vehicle and a vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes, but including an all-terrain vehicle designed primarily for recreational use, that:
"retractor" « rétracteur » "retractor" means a device for storing part or all of the webbing in a seat belt assembly.
"rim base" « base de jante » "rim base" means that portion of a rim remaining after removal of all split or continuous rim flanges, side rings, and locking rings that can be detached from the rim.
"rim diameter" « diamètre de jante » "rim diameter" means the nominal diameter of the bead seat.
"rim size designation" « désignation des dimensions de jante » "rim size designation" means the rim diameter and width.
"rim type designation" « désignation du type de jante » "rim type designation" means the industry or manufacturer's designation for a rim by style or code.
"rim width" « largeur de jante » "rim width" means the nominal distance between rim flanges.
"SAE" « SAE » "SAE" means the Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (SAE International).
"school bus" « autobus scolaire » "school bus" means a bus designed or equipped primarily to carry students to and from school.
"sealed beam headlamp" « projecteur scellé » "sealed beam headlamp" means, for the purposes of sections 108 and 108.1 of Schedule IV, a headlamp comprising a reflector, a lens and one or more light sources, forming an integral whole which is indivisibly formed and cannot be dismantled without rendering the unit completely unusable.
"seat belt anchorage" « ancrage de ceinture de sécurité » "seat belt anchorage" means any component, other than the webbing or straps, involved in transferring seat belt load to the vehicle structure, including the attachment hardware, seat frames, seat pedestals, the vehicle structure and any part of the vehicle the failure of which causes separation of the belt from the vehicle structure.
"seat belt assembly" « ceinture de sécurité » "seat belt assembly" means any strap, webbing or similar device designed to secure a person in a vehicle in order to mitigate the results of any accident and includes all necessary buckles and other fasteners and all attachment hardware.
"seating reference point" « point de référence de position assise » "seating reference point" means the unique Design H-point, as defined in section 2.2.11.1 of SAE Recommended Practice J1100 (June 1993), that
"semi-trailer" « semi-remorque » "semi-trailer" means a trailer constructed in such a manner that a substantial part of its weight rests upon or is carried by another vehicle by means of a fifth-wheel or similar coupling, but does not include a pole trailer, or any trailer designed to be drawn behind a passenger car or multi-purpose passenger vehicle.
"series" « série » "series" means the name that a manufacturer applies to a subdivision of a line denoting the price, size or weight identification and that is utilized by the manufacturer for marketing purposes.
"seat orientation reference line (SORL)" « ligne repère d'orientation du siège LROS » "seat orientation reference line (SORL)" means the horizontal line through point Z as illustrated in Figure 1 of sections 213, 213.1 and 213.3.
"service brake" « frein de service » "service brake" means the primary mechanism designed to stop a vehicle.
"snowmobile" « motoneige » "snowmobile" means a vehicle, excluding a competition vehicle and a vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes, but including a snowmobile conversion vehicle, that has a mass of not more than 450 kg, is designed primarily for travel on snow, has one or more steering skis and is driven by means of an endless belt or belts in contact with the ground;
"snowmobile conversion vehicle" « véhicule convertible en motoneige » "snowmobile conversion vehicle" means a vehicle designed to be capable of conversion to a snowmobile by the repositioning or addition of parts.
"snowmobile cutter" « traîneau de motoneige » "snowmobile cutter" means a sleigh designed to be drawn behind a snowmobile.
"snowmobile trailer" « remorque pour motoneige » "snowmobile trailer" means a trailer designed primarily for the transportation of snowmobiles or snowmobile cutters.
"snub" « ralentissement » "snub" means the braking deceleration of a vehicle from a higher reference speed to a lower reference speed that is greater than zero.
"special driver accommodation" « place du conducteur particulière » "special driver accommodation" includes a driver's seat that is designed to be removable or that has extended adjustment capability to allow a person to transfer from a wheelchair to the driver's seat.
"speed attainable in 1.6 km (1 mile)" « vitesse à 1,6 km (1 mille) » "speed attainable in 1.6 km (1 mile)" means the speed attainable by accelerating at maximum rate from a standing start for 1.6 km on a level surface.
"speed attainable in 3.2 km (2 miles)" « vitesse à 3,2 km (2 milles) » "speed attainable in 3.2 km (2 miles)" means the speed attainable by accelerating at maximum rate from a standing start for 3.2 km on a level surface.
"spike stop" « arrêt d'urgence » "spike stop" means a stop resulting from the application of 889.6 N (200 pounds) of force on the service brake control in 0.08 second.
"split service brake system" « système de frein de service partagé » "split service brake system" means a brake system consisting of two or more subsystems actuated by a single control, designed so that a single failure in any subsystem (such as a leakage-type failure of a pressure component of a hydraulic subsystem, except for the structural failure of a housing that is common to two or more subsystems, or an electrical failure in an electrical subsystem) does not impair the operation of any other subsystem;
"spoke wheel" « roue à rayons » "spoke wheel" means a rotating member that provides for mounting and support of demountable rims.
"steering column" « colonne de direction » "steering column" means the structural housing that surrounds a steering shaft.
"steering control system" « système de commande de la direction » "steering control system" means the basic steering mechanism and its associated trim hardware including any portion of a steering column assembly that provides energy absorption upon impact.
"steering shaft" « arbre de direction » "steering shaft" means a component that transmits steering torque from the steering wheel to the steering gear.
"stopping distance" « distance d'arrêt » "stopping distance" means the distance travelled by a vehicle from the point at which force is applied to the brake control to the point at which the vehicle reaches a full stop.
"strap" « courroie » "strap" means a narrow band of non-woven material used in a seat belt assembly in place of webbing.
"suspension spring" « ressort de suspension » "suspension spring" means a leaf, coil, torsion bar, rubber, air bag, and every other type of spring used in vehicular suspensions.
"tell-tale" « témoin » "tell-tale" means an optical signal that, when alight, indicates the actuation of a device, correct or defective functioning or condition, or failure to function.
"tether strap" « courroie d’attache » “tether strap” means a device that is fitted with a tether strap hook and secured to the rigid structure of a restraint system and that transfers the load from that system to the user-ready tether anchorage;
"tether strap hook" « crochet de la courroie d’attache » “tether strap hook” means a device that has an interface profile shown in Figure 1 of section 210.1 of Schedule IV and is used to attach a tether strap to a user-ready tether anchorage;
"torso line" « ligne de torse » "torso line" means the line connecting the H-point and the shoulder reference point, described in SAE Standard J826, Devices for Use in Defining and Measuring Vehicle Seating Accommodation (July 1995).
"three-wheeled vehicle" « véhicule à trois roues » "three-wheeled vehicle" means a vehicle, other than a competition vehicle, a low-speed vehicle, an antique reproduction vehicle, a motorcycle, a restricted-use motorcycle, a trailer or a vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes, that
"throttle" « papillon des gaz » "throttle" means the component of the fuel metering device that
"trailer" « remorque » "trailer" means a vehicle designed to carry or accommodate persons or property and to be drawn behind another vehicle, and includes a bus trailer, a pole trailer and a cable reel trailer, but does not include a mobile home, a trailer converter dolly or any earth-moving equipment, an implement of farm husbandry or a vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes;
"trailer converter dolly" « chariot de conversion » "trailer converter dolly" means a conversion chassis that is equipped with one or more axles, a lower half of a fifth-wheel coupling and one or two drawbars, but does not include a vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes;
"truck" « camion » "truck" means a vehicle designed primarily for the transportation of property or special- purpose equipment, but does not include a competition vehicle, a crawler-mounted vehicle, a three-wheeled vehicle, a trailer, a work vehicle, a vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes or a vehicle designed for operation exclusively off-road;
"truck tractor" « camion-tracteur » "truck tractor" means a truck designed primarily for drawing other vehicles and not constructed for carrying any load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load drawn, and includes a vehicle designed to accept a fifth-wheel coupling but does not include a crane-equipped breakdown vehicle.
"Type 1 seat belt assembly" « ceinture de sécurité de type 1 » "Type 1 seat belt assembly" means a pelvic restraint.
"Type 2 seat belt assembly" « ceinture de sécurité de type 2 » "Type 2 seat belt assembly" means a combination pelvic and upper torso restraint.
"Type 2A shoulder belt" « ceinture diagonale de type 2A » "Type 2A shoulder belt" means an upper torso restraint for use only in conjunction with a pelvic restraint to constitute a Type 2 seat belt assembly.
"unit magnification mirror" « miroir plan » "unit magnification mirror" means a plane or flat mirror with a reflective surface through which the angular height and width of the image of an object is equal to the angular height and width of the object when viewed directly at the same distance except for flaws that do not exceed normal manufacturing tolerances and includes a prismatic day-night adjustment rearview mirror that provides unit magnification in one of its positions.
"unleaded gasoline" « essence sans plomb » "unleaded gasoline" means gasoline that contains not more than
"unloaded vehicle mass" « masse du véhicule sans charge » "unloaded vehicle mass" means the mass of a vehicle equipped with the containers for the fluids necessary for the operation of the vehicle filled to their maximum capacity but without cargo or occupants.
"unloaded vehicle weight" « poids du véhicule sans charge » "unloaded vehicle weight" means the weight of a vehicle equipped with the containers for the fluids necessary for the operation of the vehicle filled to their maximum capacity, but without cargo or occupants.
"upper torso restraint" « ceinture-baudrier » "upper torso restraint" means a portion of a seat belt assembly intended to restrain movement of the chest and shoulder regions.
"user-ready tether anchorage" « ancrage d'attache prêt à utiliser » “user-ready tether anchorage” means a device that transfers tether strap loads from a restraint system to the vehicle structure or a seat structure and is designed to accept directly a tether strap hook without requiring any other device to be installed to accept the tether strap hook;
"variable brake proportioning system" « compensateur de freinage » "variable brake proportioning system" means a system that has one or more proportioning devices that automatically change the brake pressure ratio between any two or more wheels to compensate for changes in wheel loading resulting from static load changes or dynamic weight transfer, or from deceleration.
"vehicle capacity mass" « charge maximale du véhicule » "vehicle capacity mass" means the cargo-carrying capacity plus the product obtained by multiplying the designated seating capacity by 70 kg.
"vehicle fuel tank capacity" « capacité du réservoir de carburant du véhicule » "vehicle fuel tank capacity" means
except that the volume of fuel referred to in paragraph (b) does not include any volume of fuel that can be pumped into the fuel tank filler neck or into the space above the fuel tank filler neck.
"vehicle identification number" « numéro d'identification du véhicule » "vehicle identification number" means a number consisting of arabic numerals, roman letters, or both that the manufacturer assigns to the vehicle for identification purposes.
"vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes" « véhicule importé temporairement à des fins spéciales » "vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes" means a vehicle imported into Canada for a period not longer than one year solely for the purpose of
"vehicle manufactured for operation by persons with disabilities" « véhicule fabriqué pour être conduit par une personne handicapée » "vehicle manufactured for operation by persons with disabilities" means a vehicle that incorporates
"walk-in van" « fourgon à accès en position debout » "walk-in van" means a van type of truck in which a person having a height of 1 700 mm can enter the occupant compartment in an upright position by a front door.
"weather side" « surface exposée aux intempéries » "weather side" means the surface area of a rim not covered by the inflated tire.
"webbing" « sangle » "webbing" means a narrow band of fabric woven with continuous filling yarns and finished selvages.
"work vehicle" « véhicule de travail » "work vehicle" means a vehicle designed primarily for the performance of work in the construction of works of civil engineering and in maintenance, that is not constructed on a truck-chassis or truck-type chassis, but does not include a tractor or any vehicle designed primarily to be drawn behind another vehicle.
"5th percentile adult female" « 5e percentile adulte du sexe féminin » "5th percentile adult female" means a person having as physical characteristics a mass of 46.3 kg, height of 1499 mm, erect sitting height of 785 mm, normal sitting height of 752 mm, hip sitting breadth of 325 mm, hip sitting circumference of 925 mm, waist sitting circumference of 599 mm, chest depth of 191 mm, bust circumference of 775 mm, chest upper circumference of 757 mm, chest lower circumference of 676 mm, knee height of 455 mm, popliteal height of 356 mm, elbow rest height of 180 mm, thigh clearance height of 104 mm, buttock-to-knee length of 518 mm, buttock-to-poples length of 432 mm, elbow-to-elbow breadth of 312 mm and seat breadth of 312 mm.
"50th percentile adult male" « 50e percentile adulte du sexe masculin » "50th percentile adult male" means a person having as physical characteristics a mass of 74.4 kg plus or minus 1.4 kg, erect sitting height of 907 mm plus or minus 3 mm, hip sitting breadth of 373 mm plus or minus 18 mm, hip sitting circumference of 1067 mm, waist sitting circumference of 813 mm plus or minus 15 mm, chest depth of 236 mm plus or minus 5 mm and chest circumference of 950 mm plus or minus 15 mm.
"50th percentile six-year-old child" « 50e percentile enfant de six ans » "50th percentile six-year-old child" means a person having as physical characteristics a mass of 21.5 kg, erect sitting height of 645 mm, hip sitting breadth of 213 mm, hip sitting circumference of 607 mm and waist sitting circumference of 528 mm.
"95th percentile adult male" « 95e percentile adulte du sexe masculin » "95th percentile adult male" means a person having as physical characteristics a mass of 97.5 kg, height of 1849 mm, erect sitting height of 965 mm, normal sitting height of 930 mm, hip sitting breadth of 419 mm, hip sitting circumference of 1199 mm, waist sitting circumference of 1080 mm, chest depth of 267 mm, chest circumference of 1130 mm, knee height of 594 mm, popliteal height of 490 mm, elbow rest height of 295 mm, thigh clearance height of 175 mm, buttock-to-knee length of 640 mm, buttock-to-poples length of 549 mm, elbow-to-elbow breadth of 506 mm and seat breadth of 404 mm.
(2) In the case of any bench or split-bench seat having more than 1 270 mm of hip room, as measured in accordance with sections 5.1.32, 5.2.31 and 5.4.26 of SAE Recommended Practice J1100 (June 1993), in a passenger car, truck or multi-purpose passenger vehicle having a GVWR of less than 4 536 kg, the seat shall be deemed to contain not less than three designated seating positions, unless the seat design or vehicle design is such that the centre position is not capable of being used as a seating position. 2.1 Where, in the application to a vehicle of a portion of a section of these Regulations or a portion of a provision of a technical standards document, either the metric or the imperial system of measurement is used, the same system of measurement shall be used in the application to the vehicle of any other portion of the section or provision. 2.2 For the purpose of determining the number of wheels on a vehicle, two wheels are considered to be one wheel if they are mounted on the same axle and the distance between the centres of their areas of contact with the ground is less than 460 mm.
Established by the CONSOLIDATED REGULATIONS OF CANADA, 1978.amended by SOR/78-257 20 March, 1978 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective September 1, 1981 Section 2 by adding the definitions "battery charging indicator", "battery charging tell-tale", "control", "engine coolant temperature indicator", "engine coolant temperature tell-tale", "fuel level indicator", "fuel level tell-tale", "indicator", "master lighting switch", "oil pressure indicator", "oil pressure tell-tale" and "tell-tale". SOR/78-351 17 April, 1978 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding the definition "load divider dolly". SOR/78-525 16 June, 1978 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective August 1, 1978 Section 2 by adding the definition "occupant compartment air space". SOR/79-263 16 March, 1979 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding section 2.1. SOR/79-306 30 March, 1979 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective April 1, 1980 Section 2 by adding the definition "moped" and the definitions "motorcycle" and "motor driven cycle" in section 2. SOR/79-339 9 April, 1979 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding the definitions "accessory mass", "curb mass", "maximum load", "maximum loaded vehicle mass", "normal load", "normal occupants' mass", "occupant distribution", "optional item", "production options mass" and "vehicle capacity mass". SOR/79-340 9 April, 1979 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective September 1, 1979 Section 2 by adding the definitions "rim base", "rim diameter", "rim size designation", "rim type designation", "rim width" and "weather side". SOR/79-374 27 April, 1979 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective September 1, 1979 The definition "antilock system" in section 2; section 2 by adding the definitions "backup system", "brake power assist unit", "brake power unit", "hydraulic brake system", "initial brake temperature", "lightly loaded vehicle weight", "parking mechanism", "snub", "spike stop", "split service brake system", "stopping distance" and "variable proportioning brake system". SOR/79-677 24 September, 1979 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding the definitions "armour", "brake hose", "brake hose assembly", "brake hose end fitting", "free length", "permanently attached hose end fitting", "rupture" and "vacuum tubing connector". SOR/79-719 9 October, 1979 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding the definition "steering control system". SOR/79-940 6 December, 1979 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definitions "blister", "chipping", "ERBP", "grade", "scuffing", "sloughing" and "stickiness" in section 2. SOR/80-161 21 February, 1980 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective September 30, 1980 Section 2 by adding the definitions "seat belt anchorage" and "seating reference point". SOR/80-282 21 April, 1980 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective September 1, 1980 Section 2 by adding the definitions "passive restraint system" and "unloaded vehicle mass". SOR/80-439 12 June, 1980 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective September 1, 1980 Section 2 by adding the definition "unit magnification mirror". SOR/80-440 12 June, 1980 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding the definitions "steering column" and "steering shaft". SOR/80-636 5 August, 1980 pursuant to section 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding the definitions "type 1 headlamp" and "type 2 headlamp". SOR/80-638 5 August, 1980 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding the definitions "on-highway vehicle" and "on-off-highway vehicle". SOR/80-782 2 October, 1980 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding the definition "forward control configuration". SOR/81-88 22 January, 1981 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective July 1, 1981 Section 2 by adding the definitions "braking interval" and "speed attainable in 1.6 km (1 mile)". SOR/81-1033 10 December, 1981 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective September 1, 1982 The definition "designated seating position" in section 2; and section 2 by adding subsection (2). SOR/82-482 7 May, 1982 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective September 1, 1982 Section 2.1. SOR/82-569 3 June, 1982 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective September 1, 1982 Section 2 by adding the definitions "contactable surface", "infant", "infant restraint system" and "seat orientation reference line (SORL)". SOR/82-656 30 June, 1982 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective September 1, 1982 Paragraph (c) of the definition "moped" in section 2. SOR/82-753 29 July, 1982 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective January 1, 1983 Section 2 by adding the definitions "body type", "check digit", "engine type", "line", "make", "model", "model year", "off-road motorcycle", "plant of manufacture" and "series". SOR/82-754 29 July, 1982 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective January 1, 1983 Section 2 by adding the definitions "compressed natural gas" or "CNG" and "liquefied petroleum gas" or "LPG". SOR/83-176 18 February, 1983 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective March 9, 1983 Subsection 2(1) by adding the definition "booster cushion". SOR/83-859 4 November, 1983 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definition "motorcycle" in subsection 2(1). SOR/84-374 11 May, 1984 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding the definitions "child" and "child restraint system". SOR/84-812 18 October, 1984 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding the definitions "bonded construction sealed beam headlamp", "headlamp", "replaceable bulb headlamp", "sealed beam headlamp" and "transparent cover" and the definitions "type 1 headlamp" and "type 2 headlamp" in section 2. SOR/86-161 23 January, 1986 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definition "ANS Z26" in section 2. SOR/86-683 19 June, 1986 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective January 1, 1987 Paragraph (a) of the definition "lightly loaded vehicle weight" in section 2. SOR/86-976 11 September, 1986 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding the definition "information readout display". SOR/86-977 11 September, 1986 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Paragraphs (a) to (c) of the definition "minibike" in section 2. SOR/87-154 19 March, 1987 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding the definitions "tether belt hook" and "tether strap". SOR/87-497 14 August, 1987 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding the definitions "daytime running lamp" and "optically combined lamps". SOR/87-578 24 September, 1987 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2 by adding the definition "vehicle fuel tank capacity". SOR/87-660 19 November, 1987 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definitions "competition snowmobile" and "snowmobile" in subsection 2(1); and subsection 2(1) by adding the definition "snowmobile trailer". SOR/88-268 5 May, 1988 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definitions "minibike", "moped", "motor driven cycle" and "off-road motorcycle" in subsection 2(1) are revoked; the definitions "all-terrain vehicle", "competition motorcycle" and "motorcycle" in subsection 2(1); and subsection 2(1) by adding the definitions "limited-speed motorcycle" and "restricted-use motorcycle". PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT IS NOW CHAPTER M-10 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF CANADA, 1985. amended by SOR/89-384 25 July, 1989 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definitions "seat orientation reference line (SORL)" and "tether strap" in subsection 2(1); and subsection 2(1) by adding the definitions "custom restraint system for disabled persons", "mobility-impaired occupant", "production restraint system for disabled persons" and "restraint system for disabled persons". SOR/90-588 28 August, 1990 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Subsection 2(1) by adding the definitions "automatic occupant protection system", "H-point" and "manual seat belt assembly". SOR/90-805 22 November, 1990 pursuant to section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Subsection 2(1) by adding the definition "used vehicle". SOR/91-425 20 June, 1991 pursuant to section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definition "used vehicle" in subsection 2 is revoked; and subsection 2(1) by adding the definition "imported used vehicle". SOR/91-692 28 November, 1991 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definitions "type 1 headlamp" and " type 2 headlamp" in subsection 2(1) are revoked; the definition "replaceable bulb headlamp" in subsection 2(1); and subsection 2(1) by adding the definitions "aiming reference plane", "beam contributor", "effective projected luminous lens area", "flash", "headlamp assembly", "H-V axis", "integral headlamp aiming device", "light source", "multiple compartment lamp" and "multiple lamp arrangement". SOR/92-173 19 March, 1992 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definition "imported used vehicle" is revoked in subsection 2(1); and section 2(1) by adding the definition "American specifications vehicle". SOR/92-250 7 May, 1992 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Subsections 2(1) by adding the definitions "agricultural commodity trailer" and "pulpwood trailer". SOR/92-545 17 September, 1992 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Section 2(1) by adding the definition "Motor Vehicle Safety Test Methods". SOR/93-5 21 December, 1992 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definitions "passive occupant protection" and "passive restraint system" in subsection 2(1) are revoked; the definition "roulotte automobile" in subsection 2(1) of the French version is revoked; the definition "infant" and "motor home" in subsection 2(1); paragraph (b) of the definition "seat belt assembly" in subsection 2(1); subsection 2(1) by adding the definition "convertible"; and by adding the definition "autocaravane" in the French version. SOR/93-31 28 January, 1993 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definition "information readout display" in subsection 2(1) is revoked; the definition "indicator" in subsection 2(1); and subsection 2(1) by adding the definition "display". SOR/93-146 23 March, 1993 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definition "trailer converter dolly" in subsection 2(1); and subsection 2(1) by adding the definition "C-dolly". SOR/93-561 9 December, 1993 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Subsection 2(1) by adding the definitions "Motor Vehicle Safety Test Methods, section 106, "Brake Hoses"; Motor Vehicle Safety Test Methods, section 116, "Hydraulic Brake Fluid"; and "SAE Compatibility Fluid". SOR/94-291 14 April, 1994 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Subsection 2(1) by adding the definition "open-body type vehicle". SOR/94-669 25 October, 1994 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Subsection 2(1) by adding the definitions "built-in-booster cushion"; "built in child restraint system"; and "built in dual-purpose restraint system". SOR/94-717 15 November, 1994 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Subsection 2(1) by revoking the definition "ANS Z26"; and by adding the definitions "ANSI Z26 Safety Code", "ASTM" and "gasoline". SOR/94-670 25 October, 1994 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective April 25, 1995 Subsection 2(1) the definition "camion" of the French version, and paragraph (b) of the definition "véhicule lourd" of the French version. SOR/95-147 21 March, 1995 pursuant to subsection 3(2) and sections 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective April 12, 1995 The definitions "American specification vehicle", "assembler", "distributor", "importer", "inspector" and "manufacturer" in subsection 2(1) are revoked; the definition "châssis" in subsection 2(1) of the French version; and the expression (châssis) at the end of the definition "châssis-cab" in subsection 2(1). SOR/95-164 28 March, 1995 pursuant to section 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definition "châssis" in subsection 2(1) of the French version; and the expression (châssis) at the end of the definition "châssis-cab" in subsection 2(1). PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT IS NOW CHAPTER 16 OF THE STATUTES OF CANADA 1993 SOR/95-536 7 November, 1995 pursuant to paragraph 5(1)(a) and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definition "vehicle" is revoked in subsection 2(1); and the definitions "Motor Vehicle Safety Test Methods, section 116, "Hydraulic Brake Fluids", and "SAE Compatibility Fluid" in subsection 2(1). SOR/96-366 10 July, 1996 pursuant to section 5, subsection 11(1) and section 12 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definitions "aiming reference plane", "beam contributor", "bonded construction sealed beam headlamp", "effective projected luminous lens area", "integral headlamp aiming device", "light source", "multiple compartment lamp", "multiple lamp arrangement", "replaceable bulb headlamp" and "transparent cover" in subsection 2(1) are repealed; the definition "headlamp assembly" in subsection 2(1); and section 2.1. SOR/97-141 11 March, 1997 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definition "Motor Vehicle Safety Test Methods" in subsection 2(1) is repealed. SOR/97-200 15 April, 1997 pursuant to section 5, subsection 11(1) and section 12 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act The definitions "antilock system" and "variable proportioning brake system" in subsection 2(1) are repealed; the definitions "backup system", "brake power assist unit" and "split service brake system" in subsection 2(1); and the definitions "antilock brake system" and "variable brake proportioning system" in subsection 2(1) are added. SOR/97-201 15 April, 1997 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of theMotor Vehicle Safety Act The definition "walk-in van" in subsection 2(1) is added. SOR/97-421 28 August, 1997 pursuant to subsection 5(1) and section 11 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, in force August 28, 1997 The definitions "Motor Vehicle Safety Test Methods, section 106", "Brake Hoses", "Motor Vehicle Safety Test Methods, section 116", "Hydraulic Brake Fluids", "SAE Compatibility Fluid", "speed attainable in 1.6 km (1 mile)" and "speed attainable in 3.2 km (2 miles)" in subsection 2(1) ; and the expression "4 500 kg" is replaced with the expression "4 536 kg" in subsection 2(2). SOR/97-447 17 September 1997 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective January 1, 1998 The definitions "adjacent seat", "normal occupants' mass", "seat belt anchorage" and "seating reference point" in subsection 2(1) are replaced; the definitions "adjustment hardware", "air bag", "attachment hardware", "automatic-locking retractor", "buckle", "emergency-locking retractor", "hardware", "load limiter", "non-locking retractor", "pelvic restraint", "retractor", "seat back retainer", "special driver accommodation", "strap", "Type 1", "Type 2", "Type 2A", "upper torso restraint" "vehicle manufactured for operation by persons with disabilities" and "webbing" are added to subsection 2(1); and subsection 2(2). SOR/98-125 19 February, 1998 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, into force April 1, 1999 The definitions "designated seating capacity" and "vehicle capacity mass" in subsection 2(1) are replaced; the definitions "cargo-carrying capacity", "cutaway chassis" and "recreational trailer" are added to subsection 2(1). SOR/98-160 12 March, 1998 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11 (1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, into force March 15, 1998 The definitions "booster cushion", "child restraint system", "contactable surface", "custom restraint system for disabled persons", "infant restraint system", "production restraint system for disabled persons", and "restraint system for disabled persons" in subsection 2(1) are repealed. SOR/98-457 15 September, 1998 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, coming into force: a) in respect of passenger cars, on September 1, 1999; and b) in respect of multi-purpose passenger vehicles and trucks, on September 1, 2000. The definition "tether belt hook" in subsection 2(1) is repealed; the definition "tether strap" in subsection 2(1) is replaced; the definitions "restraint system", "tether strap hook", "user-ready tether anchorage" are added to subsection 2(1). SOR/99-357 26 August, 1999 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11 (1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, into force April 1, 2000 The definitions "agricultural commodity trailer" , "initial brake temperature" , "lightly loaded vehicle weight" , "parking mechanism" and "pulpwood trailer" in subsection 2(1) are repealed; the definitions "air brake system", "load divider dolly" , "motor home" and "split service brake system" in subsection 2(1) are replaced; the definition of "full trailer" is added in alphabetical order. SOR/2000-182 4 May, 2000 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, into force May 4, 2000 The definitions "competition car", "competition motorcycle" and "competition snowmobile" in subsection 2(1) are repealed; The definitions "bus", "chassis-cab", "motorcycle", "multipurpose passenger vehicle", "passenger car", "restricted-use motorcycle", "snowmobile", "trailer", "trailer converter dolly", and "truck" in subsection 2(1) are replaced; Subsection 2(1) is amended by adding the definitions "competition vehicle" and "vehicle imported temporarily for special purposes" in alphabetical order: SOR/2000-304 27 July, 2000 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, into force July 27, 2000 The definitions in subsection 2(1) "multipurpose passenger vehicle" and "passenger car" are replaced; the portion of the definition "motorcycle" before paragraph (a) is replaced; the definition "low-speed vehicle" is added in alphabetical order. SOR/2001-35 9 January, 2001 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, into force January 9, 2001. The definitions in subsection 2(1) "heavy duty vehicle" and "light duty vehicle" are repealed. SOR/2001-117 29 March, 2001 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, into force March 29, 2001. The definition "motorcycle" in subsection 2(1) before paragraph (a) is replaced; the definition "restricted-use motorcycle" in subsection 2(1) before paragraph (a) is replaced; the definition "power-assisted bicycle" in subsection 2(1) is added in alphabetical order. SOR/2001-152 26 April, 2001 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, into force May 26, 2001. The definition "liquefied petroleum gas" or "LPG" in subsection 2(1) is replaced; The definitions "fuel container", "fuel system", and "high-pressure portion of the fuel system" in subsection 2(1) are added in alphabetical order. SOR/2002-15 13 December, 2001 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, into force December 13, 2001. The definition "remorque complète" in subsection 2(1) of the French version is replaced. SOR/2002-55 31 January 2002 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, into force February 13, 2003 The following definitions in subsection 2(1) are: "chassis-cab" is repealed, "catégorie prescrite" of the French version is repealed, "cutaway chassis" , "truck" and "prescribed class" are replaced; the definitions are added in alphabetical order: "completed vehicle", "compliance label", "final-stage manufacturer", "incomplete trailer", "incomplete vehicle", "incomplete vehicle manufacturer", "information label", "intermediate manufacturer" and « catégorie réglementaire » of the French. SOR/2002-187 9 May, 2002 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, into force May 9, 2002 The definitions in subsection 2(1) are modified by: "gasoline" is repealed; "prime glazing material manufacturer" in the English is repealed; "ANSI Z26 Safety Code" is replaced; "fabricant de vitrages" of the French is replaced; "ANSI Z26 Safety Standard--1996" and "glazing material manufacturer" are added in alphabetical order. SOR/2003-272 24 July, 2003 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, comes into force 24 July, 2003. The definitions "limited-speed motorcycle", "motorcycle", "multipurpose passenger vehicle", "passenger car" and "truck" in subsection 2(1) are replaced; Subsection 2(1) is amended by adding the definitions of "enclosed motorcycle", "motor tricycle", "open motorcycle" and "three-wheeled vehicle"; Section 2.1 is amended by adding section 2.2 after section 2.1. SOR/2004-250 16 November, 2004 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, comes into force 16 November, 2004. The definitions "on-highway vehicle" and "on-off-highway vehicle" in subsection 2(1) are repealed; The portion of paragraph (d) of the definition "power-assisted bicycle" in subsection 2(1) before subparagraph (ii) is replaced. SOR/2005-45 22 February, 2005 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, comes into force February 22 2005. The definition "emergency vehicle" is added to subsection 2(1). SOR/2006-94 31 May, 2006 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, comes into force May 11, 2006 The English version of the word "multipurpose" is replaced by the word "multi-purpose". SOR/2007-180 July 31, 2007 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act comes into force July 31, 2007. The definitions "armour", "blister", "brake fluid", "brake hose", "brake hose assembly", "brake hose end fitting", "chipping", "ERBP", "free length", "grade", "hydraulic system mineral oil", "IRHD", "Motor Vehicle Safety Test Methods, section 106, "Brake Hoses" ", "Motor Vehicle Safety Test Methods, section 116, "Hydraulic Brake Fluids" ", "occupant compartment air space", "permanently attached hose end fitting", "power-operated roof panel", "rupture", "SAE Compatibility Fluid", "scuffing", "seat back retainer","sloughing", "stickiness", "Type 1", "Type 2", "Type 2A", "vacuum tubing connector" and "wet ERBP" in subsection 2(1) are repealed; The definitions "attachment hardware", "designated seating position", "H-point", "hardware", "occupant", "SAE" and "seat belt assembly" in subsection 2(1) are replaced; The definition "load limiter" in subsection 2(1) of the English version is replaced; The definitions "rétracteur à blocage d'urgence", "rétracteur autobloquant" and "rétracteur sans blocage" in subsection 2(1) of the French version are replaced; Paragraph (d) of the definition "seating reference point" in subsection 2(1) is replaced; Subsection 2(1) is amended by adding the definitions of the following in alphabetical order: "AATCC", "ANSI", "fixed collision barrier", "front outboard designated seating position", "head impact area", "head restraint", "outboard designated seating position", "power-operated roof panel system", "rear outboard designated seating position", "semi-trailer", "torso line", "Type 2 seat belt assembly", "Type 1 seat belt assembly", "Type 2A shoulder belt", "5th percentile adult female", "50th percentile adult male", "50th percentile six-year-old child", "95th percentile adult male".
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Interim Order SI/2007-60, Part I, Canada Gazette May 5, 2007, changes the
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