The Ministry of Transportation has made some amendments regulations under the Highway Traffic Act that came into effect on Jan. 1, 2015. They include Changes to Regulations 611, ‘Safety Inspections’ and 601 ‘Motor Vehicle.’

Changes are to Schedule 1, Daily Inspection of Trucks, Tractors and Trailers. The following are the four amendments:

• Striking out “(a) any door fails to close securely” under Column 3 opposite “Part 2. Cab” under Column 1 and substituting “(a) any cab or sleeper door fails to close securely.” (See: O. Reg. 242/14,
• ss. 9 (1), 15)
• Striking out “(b) parking brake is inoperative” under Column 2 opposite “Part 17. Hydraulic Brake System” under Column 1 and by adding “(f) parking brake is inoperative” under Column 3. (See: O. Reg. 242/14, ss. 9 (2), 15)
• Striking out “(a) damaged or deflated air bag” under Column 3 opposite “Part 20. Suspension System” under Column 1 and substituting “(a) damaged (patched, cut, bruised, cracked to braid or deflated) air bag or insecurely mounted air bag.” (See: O. Reg. 242/14, ss. 9 (3), 15)
• Striking out “(b) tire leaking” under Column 2 opposite “Part 21. Tires” under Column 1 and substituting “(b) tire leaking, if leak cannot be heard” and by adding “(a.1) tire leaking, if leak can be felt or heard” under Column 3 (See: O. Reg. 242/14, ss. 9 (4), 15).  

To read the entire schedule and download the updated Daily Vehicle Inspection Report, go to http://gfl.me/x2sc.