Highway Traffic Act

1 (1) In this Act, “ambulance” includes, (a) an ambulance as defined in the Ambulance Act, (b) a cardiac arrest emergency vehicle operated by or under the authority of a hospital, and (c) an emergency response vehicle, other than an ambulance as defined in the Ambulance Act, operated by an ambulance service that is used to provide emergency response services, and that has been assigned an emergency response vehicle number by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; (“ambulance”) “bicycle” includes a tricycle, a unicycle and a power-assisted bicycle but does not include a motor assisted bicycle; (“bicyclette”) Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the definition of “bicycle” in subsection 1 (1) of the Act is amended by striking out “a tricycle, a unicycle and a power-assisted bicycle” and substituting “a tricycle and a unicycle”. (See: 2024, c. 21, s. 1 …

1.1 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations providing that this Act or any provision of this Act or of a regulation applies to a specified place or class of place that is not a highway. 2007, c. 13, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 13, s. 2 - 04/06/2007

1.2 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a) providing that any Part or provision of this Act, or any regulation or provision of a regulation, applies to a specified class of vehicles or to drivers, operators, owners or lessees of a specified class of vehicles in addition to the vehicles, drivers, operators, owners or lessees that the Part, provision or regulation otherwise applies to, prescribing modifications to that Part, provision or regulation for any such application and prescribing conditions and circumstances for any such application; (b) exempting a specified class of vehicles, or drivers, operators, owners or lessees of a specified class of vehicles, from any provision of this Act or of a regulation, and prescribing conditions and circumstances for any such exemption, or providing that any provision of this Act or of a regulation does not apply to a spec…

1.3 (1) A regulation may adopt by reference, in whole or in part, with such changes as the Lieutenant Governor in Council or the Minister, as the case may be, considers necessary, any document, including a code, formula, standard, protocol or procedure, and may require compliance with any document so adopted. 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 2. Rolling incorporation by reference (2) The power to adopt by reference and require compliance with a document in subsection (1) includes the power to adopt a document as it may be amended from time to time. 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 1 - 01/07/2018 2019, c. 8, Sched. 1, s. 4 - 01/12/2020 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 2 - 03/06/2021

PART I ADMINISTRATION

2 Where by this Act powers are conferred or duties are imposed upon the Ministry, the powers may be exercised and the duties discharged by the Minister. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 2.

3 (1) There shall be a Registrar of Motor Vehicles appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 3 (1). Duties (2) The Registrar shall act under the instructions of the Minister and Deputy Minister and has general supervision over all matters relating to highway traffic within Ontario, and shall perform the duties that are assigned to him or her by this Act, by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, or by the Minister or Deputy Minister. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 3 (2). Delegation of powers, etc., to Deputy Minister and Registrar (3) The Minister may authorize the Deputy Minister and the Registrar or either of them to exercise and discharge in his or her place any of the powers conferred or the duties imposed upon him or her under this Act or the regulations and, where both the Deputy Minister and the Registrar are so authorized, either of them may exercise and disc…

4 There shall be a Deputy Registrar appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council who shall have all the powers and may perform all the duties of the Registrar. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 4.

4.0.1 The Minister may require that forms approved by the Minister be used for any purpose under this Act. 2008, c. 17, s. 29. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2008, c. 17, s. 29 - 06/03/2009

4.1 (1) Anything that the Minister, the Ministry or the Registrar is required or authorized to do or to provide under this Act may be done or provided by electronic means or in an electronic format. 2019, c. 15, Sched. 18, s. 1. Same (2) Anything that any person is required or authorized to do or to provide to the Minister, the Ministry or the Registrar under this Act may be done or provided by electronic means or in an electronic format, in the circumstances and in the manner specified by the Ministry. 2019, c. 15, Sched. 18, s. 1. Service and delivery by electronic means (3) Where notice is required or allowed under this Act to be given or delivered to, or served on a person, the notice may be given by electronic means in accordance with the regulations. 2019, c. 15, Sched. 18, s. 1. Regulations re electronic documents (4) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a) pr…

4.2 (1) The authority to disclose information under this section is in addition to any other authority for the Registrar to disclose information under this Act, under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or under any other Act, and this section does not prohibit any disclosure of information that is not otherwise prohibited. 2020, c. 36, Sched. 20, s. 1. Permitted purposes and authorized requesters (2) The Registrar may disclose prescribed personal information obtained under this Act if, (a) the disclosure is for a purpose listed in Column 1 of the Table to this subsection; (b) the disclosure is to, (i) the authorized requester listed in Column 2 of the same item, (ii) a re-seller engaged by the authorized requester to obtain the information on behalf of the authorized requester, or (iii) a service provider engaged by the authorized requester to perform services that …

5 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 5 (1) of the Act is amended by striking out “The Lieutenant Governor in Council” in the portion before clause (a) and substituting “Subject to section 5.0.1, the Lieutenant Governor in Council”. (See: 2024, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 2) (a) providing for the payment of fees for the issue, renewal, replacement or transfer of permits, licences and number plates under this Act and prescribing the amount of the fees; (b) providing for the payment of fees for copies of or access to any writing, paper or document filed in the Ministry pursuant to this Act or any statement containing information from the records of the Ministry and prescribing the amount of the fees; (c) providing for the payment of fees upon application to the Ministry for any approval requir…

5.0.1 The following fees are payable: 1. For each six-month period or part thereof during which a driver’s licence is valid, the holder of the driver’s licence shall pay a fee of $7.50. 2. For an on-road examination for a Class A, B, C, D, E or F driver’s licence, a fee of $99. 3. For a level 1 on-road examination of the holder of a Class G1 or M1 driver’s licence, a fee of $53.75. 4. For a level 2 on-road examination of the holder of a Class G2 or M2 driver’s licence, a fee of $91.25. 5. For a Class A, B, C, D, E or F driver’s knowledge test, a fee of $23.75. 6. For a driver’s knowledge test other than a test described in paragraph 5, a fee of $16. 2024, c. 25, Sched. 4, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2024, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 3 - no effect - see 2024, c. 25, Sched. 4, s. 5; 2024, c. 25, Sched. 4, s. 2 - not in force

5.1 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a) providing for and governing the imposition and payment of administrative penalties payable by persons whose driver’s licence has been suspended, including prescribing different penalties based on the number of times the licence has previously been suspended and on the grounds for suspension; (b) providing for exemptions from payment of an administrative penalty and prescribing conditions and circumstances for any such exemption. 2007, c. 13, s. 5; 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 2 (1, 2). Interest and penalties when payment dishonoured (2) Where payment for an administrative penalty is dishonoured, interest at a prescribed rate may be charged on the amount of the payment and a further penalty may be imposed. 2007, c. 13, s. 5; 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 2 (3). Administrative penalty relevant upon sentencing (3) Where a court imp…

5.2 (1) If the Minister is satisfied that any information provided by the holder of a vehicle permit or driver’s licence to the Ministry or the Ministry’s delegate is false, the Minister may, without prior notice to the holder, do either or both of the following: 1. Cancel the vehicle permit or driver’s licence. 2. Correct and amend the Ministry’s records. 2008, c. 17, s. 30. Benefits obtained under false information nullified (2) The holder of a vehicle permit or driver’s licence cancelled under subsection (1) is subject to the requirements of this Act without the benefit of anything done under this Act in reliance on the false information. 2008, c. 17, s. 30. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2008, c. 17, s. 30 - 06/03/2009

5.3 (1) The Minister may cancel a vehicle permit or driver’s licence if the Minister is satisfied that any information appearing on the vehicle permit or driver’s licence is incorrect. 2008, c. 17, s. 30. Notice to holder (2) Before taking any action under subsection (1), the Minister shall cause notice to be given to the holder of the vehicle permit or driver’s licence of his or her intention to cancel the permit or licence and the notice shall state that the holder has 60 days from the date of the notice to provide the Minister with the correct information. 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 2 (1). Same (2.1) Notice under subsection (2) is sufficiently given to the holder of the vehicle permit or driver’s licence if delivered personally or mailed to the latest address or any previous address of the holder on the records of the Ministry or to another address at which there is reason to believe t…

5.4 (1) No action or other proceeding for damages shall be instituted against the Minister, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, a public servant, a delegate or agent of the Minister for anything done in good faith in the execution or intended execution of a power or duty under section 5.2 or 5.3. 2008, c. 17, s. 30. Crown not relieved of liability (2) Despite subsection 8 (3) of the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act, 2019, subsection (1) does not relieve the Crown of liability in respect of a tort committed by a person mentioned in subsection (1) to which it would otherwise be subject. 2008, c. 17, s. 30; 2019, c. 7, Sched. 17, s. 88 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2008, c. 17, s. 30 - 06/03/2009 2019, c. 7, Sched. 17, s. 88 (1) - 01/07/2019

5.5 (1) The Minister may require, as a condition for considering an application for the issuance or renewal of, or any change to, a licence, permit or certificate under this Act, that the applicant, in addition to fulfilling any other requirement imposed under this or any other Act, provide evidence satisfactory to the Minister that, (a) the person is a resident of Ontario; (b) the person’s presence in Canada is in accordance with the laws governing a person’s legal presence in Canada; and (c) where the application is in relation to a prescribed class of driver’s licence or prescribed class of motor vehicle, the person is legally able to work in Canada as a holder of that class of driver’s licence and as a driver of that class of motor vehicle. 2025, c. 14, Sched. 5, s. 2. Regulations (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing classes of drivers’ licences and…

PART II PERMITS

6 (1) In this Part, “holder”, when used in relation to a permit, means the person in whose name the plate portion of a permit is issued; (“titulaire”) “IRP cab card” means a permit issued by the Ministry or another jurisdiction pursuant to the International Registration Plan; (“certificat d’immatriculation IRP”) “IRP inspector” means a person appointed as an IRP inspector under subsection 7.3 (1); (“inspecteur de l’IRP”) “lessee” means a person who has leased a vehicle for a period of not less than one year; (“locataire”) “number”, when used in relation to a permit or plate, means a number, a series of letters or a combination of letters and numbers, and “numbered”, when so used, has a corresponding meaning; (“numéro”, “numéroté”) “permit” means a permit issued under subsection 7 (7) consisting, except when the permit is an IRP cab card, of a vehicle portion and a plate portion; (“certif…

7 (1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway unless, (a) there exists a currently validated permit for the vehicle; (b) there are displayed on the vehicle, in the prescribed manner, (i) number plates issued in accordance with the regulations showing the number of the permit issued for the vehicle, or (ii) number plates described in subsection (7.2) if the vehicle is an historic vehicle and the Ministry has issued a currently validated permit for it; and (c) if required under the regulations, evidence of the current validation of the permit is affixed to a number plate in the prescribed manner. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 7 (1); 2000, c. 29, s. 1 (1); 2019, c. 15, Sched. 18, s. 2 (1). Historic vehicle (1.1) In this section, “historic vehicle” means a motor vehicle that, (a) is at least 30 years old, and (b) is substantially unchanged or unmodified from the original manufacturer’s …

7.0.1 (1) Validation of a permit for a prescribed class of vehicle shall be refused if the prescribed requirements are not met. 2024, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 6. Change of status, validation period (2) The Ministry may, at any time, in the prescribed circumstances, (a) change the status of a permit to valid or expired; or (b) change the period of validation or expiry date of a permit in accordance with the regulations. 2024, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 6. Same (3) The Ministry shall, in the prescribed circumstances, change the status of a permit from valid to cancelled. 2024, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 6. No right to appeal or be heard (4) There is no appeal from, or right to be heard before, a refusal to validate a permit under subsection (1), a change to a permit’s status under subsection (2) or (3), or a change to a permit’s period of validation or expiry date under subsection (2). 2024, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. …

7.1 (1) The Minister may apply to have Ontario made a member of the reciprocal agreement known as the International Registration Plan. 1999, c. 12, Sched. R, s. 3. Effect of membership in Plan (2) If Ontario is a member of the Plan, the provisions of this Part and the regulations made under this Part are subject to the provisions of the Plan with respect to, (a) the issuance of permits for commercial motor vehicles engaged in interprovincial or international travel; and (b) the registration and licence fees for such vehicles, which shall be apportioned, as provided in the Plan, on the basis of the distance travelled by the vehicles within each jurisdiction that is a member of the Plan. 1999, c. 12, Sched. R, s. 3. Exemptions (3) If Ontario is a member of the Plan, persons who reside in or are based in another jurisdiction that is a member of the Plan are exempt, if so provided in the Pla…

7.2 (1) Every holder of an IRP cab card issued under subsection 7 (7) shall maintain and preserve the prescribed records for five years after the registration year for which the IRP cab card was issued. 2002, c. 22, s. 98; 2004, c. 31, Sched. 18, s. 1. Offence (2) Every person who fails to comply with subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $20,000. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98 - 09/12/2002 2004, c. 31, Sched. 18, s. 1 - 16/12/2004

7.3 (1) The Minister may appoint one or more employees of the Government of Ontario as IRP inspectors. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Identification (2) An IRP inspector conducting an examination and inspection shall produce, on request, evidence of his or her appointment. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Powers (3) For any purpose related to the administration or enforcement of the International Registration Plan, an IRP inspector may, at any reasonable time, enter any place where activities related to an IRP cab card holder’s operation of commercial motor vehicles are carried on or where anything is kept or done in connection with such operation or any records are kept under this Part. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Same (4) An IRP inspector may conduct an examination and inspection at the place entered under subsection (3) and for such purpose may, (a) examine and inspect a record or other thing that may be relevant to…

7.4 The Minister shall, in accordance with the terms of the International Registration Plan, provide the findings from every examination and inspection conducted under section 7.3, (a) to such other member jurisdictions of the Plan, or their delegates, that have an interest in the findings; and (b) to the governing body of the Plan or its delegate. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98 - 09/12/2002

7.5 Where an IRP inspector travels outside of Ontario to conduct an examination and inspection under section 7.3 respecting a holder of an IRP cab card issued under subsection 7 (7), the holder shall pay to the Minister the IRP inspector’s travel expenses and a daily fee for the IRP inspector’s work. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98 - 09/12/2002

7.6 (1) The Minister may assess or reassess the amount of fees owed by a holder of an IRP cab card issued under subsection 7 (7) pursuant to the International Registration Plan to the Minister and to every other member jurisdiction of the Plan and the amount of taxes owed by a holder of an IRP cab card issued under subsection 7 (7) to every other member jurisdiction of the Plan that Ontario is required to collect pursuant to the Plan at any time or times within three years after the registration year for which the fees and taxes were owed. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Same (2) Despite subsection (1), where the Minister establishes that the holder has made any misrepresentation that is attributable to neglect, carelessness or wilful default, or has committed any fraud, in supplying any information under this Part in respect of the Plan or in omitting to disclose any information, then the Minister …

7.7 (1) This section applies with respect to registration years that end on or after December 9, 2002. 2004, c. 31, Sched. 18, s. 2. Interest payable on unpaid fees and penalties (2) Interest is payable to the Minister on the amount of any unpaid fees and penalties owed to the Minister and on the amount of any unpaid fees and taxes owed to another member of the International Registration Plan and collected by Ontario pursuant to the Plan. 2004, c. 31, Sched. 18, s. 2. Same (3) Interest is payable for the period commencing on the day after the last day of the registration year for which the unpaid amount is owed until the date on which the unpaid amount, including interest, is paid. 2004, c. 31, Sched. 18, s. 2. Interest rate (4) Interest is to be calculated at the rate or rates determined in accordance with the regulations. 2004, c. 31, Sched. 18, s. 2. Waiver of interest (5) Despite sub…

7.8 (1) An IRP cab card holder who objects to an assessment, reassessment or penalty may, within 30 days after receiving the notice of assessment or reassessment, serve on the Minister a written objection in the form approved by the Minister. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Decision (2) The Minister shall consider the written submissions and shall confirm, vary or set aside the assessment, reassessment or penalty objected to. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Extension of time (3) The Minister may extend the time for objecting if the person seeking to object proves to the satisfaction of the Minister that the objection could not have been served on time. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98 - 09/12/2002

7.9 (1) No further appeal or other review shall be available from a decision under subsection 7.8 (2) except as provided in the International Registration Plan. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Appeal or review under IRP binding (2) Where an appeal or review is provided for and conducted under the terms of the International Registration Plan, the Minister and the IRP cab card holder who was a party to the appeal or review are bound by the decision made on that appeal or review. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98 - 09/12/2002

7.10 (1) Every person is guilty of an offence who has made, or participated in, assented to or acquiesced in the making of, false or deceptive statements in an application or other documentation filed with the Ministry with respect to an IRP cab card. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Penalty (2) A person convicted of an offence under subsection (1) is liable to one or both of the following penalties in addition to any assessment, penalty or interest under section 7.6 or 7.7: 1. A fine that is, i. not less than $1,000 or 50 per cent of the amount of the fees and taxes that was evaded, whichever is greater, and ii. not more than double the amount of the fees and taxes that was evaded, if the maximum so calculated is greater than the amount determined under subparagraph i. 2. Imprisonment for a term of not more than six months. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 2…

7.11 (1) The Minister may, in his or her discretion, cancel or refuse to issue an IRP cab card where the owner or lessee of the vehicle for which an IRP cab card has been issued under subsection 7 (7) or applied for, (a) has been convicted of an offence under section 7.2, 7.3 or 7.10; (b) has not paid all of the amounts owed by the person under this Part with respect to the IRP cab card; or (c) has not paid all of the amounts owed by the person under section 3 of the Retail Sales Tax Act. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Same (2) The Minister may, in his or her discretion, cancel or refuse to issue an IRP cab card where the owner or lessee of the vehicle for which an IRP cab card has been issued under subsection 7 (7) or applied for is related to, (a) a person who has been convicted of an offence under section 7.2, 7.3 or 7.10; (b) a person who has not paid all of the amounts owed by the person under…

7.12 (1) The Minister may, for any purpose related to the administration or enforcement of the International Registration Plan, collect information, directly or indirectly, and retain and use such information, including, (a) information collected and disclosed to the Minister by another minister, another member jurisdiction of the Plan or its delegate or the governing body of the Plan or its delegate; and (b) information about the employees and agents of an IRP cab card holder or an applicant for an IRP cab card. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Same (2) Every other minister of the Crown shall disclose to the Minister information collected by the other minister that may assist the Minister in carrying out his or her duties in the administration or enforcement of the International Registration Plan. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98 - 09/12/2002

7.13 If any power or duty of the Minister under this Part, as it relates to the International Registration Plan or an IRP cab card holder, is assigned to another minister of the Crown under the Executive Council Act, section 7.12 both applies to the other minister of the Crown as if he or she were the Minister and continues to apply to the Minister. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98 - 09/12/2002

7.14 The Minister shall disclose any information collected by the Minister with respect to the International Registration Plan or an IRP cab card holder to the Minister of Finance, or to any employee of the Ministry of Finance, that may assist the Minister of Finance or the employee in carrying out his or her duties in the administration or enforcement of the Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act or Retail Sales Tax Act. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98 - 09/12/2002

7.15 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a) prescribing information to be included in an application for an IRP cab card; (b) prescribing the records to be maintained and preserved under section 7.2; (c) prescribing information and reports to be filed with the Ministry with respect to an IRP cab card; (d) governing the calculation of interest for the purposes of section 7.7; (e) prescribing the manner of serving objections under subsections 7.8 (1) and 7.11 (7). 2002, c. 22, s. 98; 2004, c. 31, Sched. 18, s. 3 (1). Same (2) A regulation may establish classes of IRP cab card holders and may contain different provisions and requirements for different classes. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Retroactive (3) A regulation made under clause (1) (d) is, if it so provides, effective with reference to a period before it was filed but not earlier than December 9, 2002. 2004, c. 31, S…

7.16 The Minister may set a daily fee for work by IRP inspectors outside of Ontario for the purpose of section 7.5. 2002, c. 22, s. 98. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98 - 09/12/2002

7.17 Repealed: 2008, c. 17, s. 31. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 98 - 09/12/2002 2008, c. 17, s. 31 - 06/03/2009 Permit limitations re use of motor vehicle

8 (1) No person shall drive or permit the operation of a motor vehicle on a highway except in accordance with any limitations or restrictions on the use of a motor vehicle under the class of permit issued for the motor vehicle. 2020, c. 34, Sched. 23, s. 7 (4). Prescribed class of permit for specified uses (2) No person shall drive or permit the operation of a motor vehicle on a highway if the motor vehicle is being used in a way that is required by the regulations to have a specified class of permit unless the permit for the motor vehicle is of the prescribed class. 2020, c. 34, Sched. 23, s. 7 (4). Penalty (3) Every person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $20,000 and, in addition, the person’s driver’s licence may be suspended for a period of not more than one year. 2020, c. 34, S…

9 (1) Every person who submits a false or inaccurate document, makes a false statement or includes inaccurate information in or with a written or electronic application, declaration, affidavit or other document required by the Ministry or under this Act is guilty of an offence and on conviction, in addition to any other penalty or punishment to which the person may be liable, is liable to a fine of not less than $400 and not more than $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than 30 days, or to both, and in addition the person’s driver’s licence or vehicle permit may be suspended for a period of not more than six months. 2008, c. 17, s. 32 (1). Same (1.1) Every person who, under this Act, submits a false or inaccurate document or electronic document, or displays, presents or surrenders a document or electronic document that is fictitious, an imitation or altered, is guilty of an …

9.1 (1) Every person who knowingly, in or with any application, declaration, affidavit or document that is required under this Act or by the Ministry, submits, displays, presents or surrenders a vehicle identification number that is false, is guilty of an offence and on conviction, in addition to any other penalty or punishment to which the person may be liable, is liable to any of the following or any combination of the following: 1. A fine of, i. not less than $50,000 and not more than $75,000, for a first conviction, and ii. not less than $75,000 and not more than $100,000, for each subsequent conviction. 2. Imprisonment for a term of not more than six months. 3. Suspension of the person’s driver’s licence for a period of not more than one year. 4. Suspension of the person’s vehicle permit for a period of not more than one year. 2024, c. 27, Sched. 8, s. 2. Limitation (2) No proceedin…

10 (1) No owner of a motor vehicle shall drive or permit his, her or its motor vehicle to be driven on a highway unless the motor vehicle has the manufacturer’s vehicle identification number permanently affixed. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 10 (1). Idem (2) No owner of, (a) a trailer that has a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating exceeding 1,360 kilograms; (b) a conversion unit; or Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the French version of clause 10 (2) (b) of the Act is amended. (See: 2024, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 7) (c) a trailer converter dolly, shall draw or permit the trailer, conversion unit or trailer converter dolly to be drawn on a highway unless the trailer, conversion unit or trailer converter dolly, as the case may be, has an identification number permanently affixed. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 10 (2); 2009, c. 5, s. 4. Section Amendments with date…

11 (1) Upon the holder of a permit ceasing to be the owner or lessee of the motor vehicle or trailer referred to in the permit, he, she or it shall, (a) remove his, her or its number plates from the vehicle; (b) retain the plate portion of the permit; and (c) on delivery of the vehicle, (i) to the new owner, complete and sign the transfer application of the vehicle portion of the permit including the date of the delivery and give that portion of the permit to the new owner, or (ii) to a lessor, give the vehicle portion of the permit to the lessor. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 11 (1). Re-issue of permit (2) Every person shall, within six days after becoming the owner of a motor vehicle or trailer for which a permit has been issued, apply to the Ministry, on the form provided therefor, for a new permit for the vehicle. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 11 (2). Temporary use of plates (3) Despite section …

11.1 (1) Every person who sells, offers for sale or transfers a used motor vehicle shall provide a valid used vehicle information package in respect of the vehicle for inspection by proposed purchasers or transferees and shall deliver the package to the purchaser or transferee at the time of sale or transfer of the vehicle. 1993, c. 13, s. 1. Issuance of package (2) The Ministry shall issue a used vehicle information package in respect of any used motor vehicle to any person who applies therefor and pays the prescribed fee. 1993, c. 13, s. 1. Permit for vehicle (3) The purchaser or transferee of the used motor vehicle shall deliver the used vehicle information package mentioned in subsection (1) to the Ministry before obtaining from the Ministry a new permit for the vehicle. 1993, c. 13, s. 1. Regulations (4) For the purposes of subsection (1), the Lieutenant Governor in Council may make…

12 (1) Every person who, (a) defaces or alters any number plate, evidence of validation or permit; (b) uses or permits the use of a defaced or altered number plate, evidence of validation or permit; (c) without the authority of the permit holder, removes a number plate from a motor vehicle or trailer; and (d) uses or permits the use of a number plate upon a vehicle other than a number plate authorized for use on that vehicle; (e) uses or permits the use of evidence of validation upon a number plate displayed on a motor vehicle other than evidence of validation furnished by the Ministry in respect of that motor vehicle; or (f) uses or permits the use of a number plate or evidence of validation other than in accordance with this Act and the regulations, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not mo…

13 (1) No number other than that upon the number plate furnished by the Ministry shall be exposed on any part of a motor vehicle or trailer in such a position or manner as to confuse the identity of the number plate. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 13 (1). Number plate to be kept clean (2) Every number plate shall be kept free from dirt and obstruction and shall be affixed so that the entire number plate, including the numbers, is plainly visible at all times, and the view of the number plate shall not be obscured or obstructed by spare tires, bumper bars, any part of the vehicle, any attachments to the vehicle or the load carried. 1994, c. 27, s. 138 (7). Obstruction prohibited (3) Repealed: 2025, c. 11, Sched. 5, s. 3 (1). Same (3.0.1) The number plates shall not be obstructed by any device that prevents the entire number plates including the numbers from being accurately photographed using a …

14 (1) Where a police officer or an officer appointed under this Act has reason to believe that, (a) a number plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer, (i) has not been authorized under this Act for use on that vehicle, (ii) was obtained by false pretences, or (iii) has been defaced or altered; (b) evidence of validation of a permit displayed on a motor vehicle, (i) was not furnished under this Act in respect of that motor vehicle, (ii) was obtained by false pretences, or (iii) has been defaced or altered; or (c) a permit carried by a driver of a motor vehicle, (i) was not authorized under this Act in respect of that motor vehicle, (ii) was obtained by false pretences, or (iii) has been defaced or altered, the officer may take possession of the number plate, evidence of validation or permit and retain it until the facts have been determined. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 14 (1); 2015, c. 2…

15 (1) Section 7 and subsection 13 (1) do not apply to a motor vehicle owned by a person who does not reside or carry on business in Ontario for more than six consecutive months in each year if the owner thereof is a resident of some other province of Canada and has complied with the provisions of the law of the province in which the person resides as to registration of a motor vehicle and the display of the registration number thereon, and provided the province of residence grants similar exemptions and privileges with respect to motor vehicles owned by residents of Ontario for which permits are issued and in force under this Act and the regulations. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 15 (1). Exemption from s. 7 for thirty days (2) Upon the owner of a motor vehicle becoming a resident of Ontario, the owner is exempt from the provisions of section 7 for the thirty days immediately following provide…

16 (1) In this section and in sections 17 to 22, “operator” means the person directly or indirectly responsible for the operation of a commercial motor vehicle including the conduct of the driver of, and the carriage of goods or passengers, if any, in, the vehicle or combination of vehicles. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 16 (1); 1994, c. 27, s. 138 (8); 1996, c. 33, s. 1; 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 3 (1-3); 2009, c. 5, s. 5; 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 3 (1); 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 5 (1). CVOR certificate required (2) No person shall drive or operate a commercial motor vehicle on a highway unless the operator is the holder of a valid CVOR certificate. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 16 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 3 (4). Same (2.1) No person shall hold themselves out to be the holder of a CVOR certificate unless the person is the holder of a CVOR certificate. 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 5 (2). Document…

17 (1) The Registrar shall issue a CVOR certificate to and renew a CVOR certificate of every person who applies for the certificate or renewal in the form approved by the Minister and meets the requirements of this Act and the regulations. 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 4 (1). Terms and conditions (1.1) The Registrar may issue a CVOR certificate subject to any terms and conditions that the Registrar considers appropriate. 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 4 (1). Note: On July 1, 2026, the day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, subsection 17 (1.1) of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2024, c. 27, Sched. 8, s. 3) Terms and conditions (1.1) The Registrar may issue a CVOR certificate subject to any terms and conditions that the Registrar considers appropriate, including terms or conditions requiring the holder of the CVOR certificate, (a) to develop and imp…

17.0.1 (1) The Registrar may revoke a CVOR certificate if the payment of the issuance, renewal or replacement fee in respect of the certificate has been dishonoured. 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 5. Notice (2) The Registrar shall give the holder of the CVOR certificate notice, in the prescribed manner, of the proposed revocation under subsection (1) and, subject to subsection (3), the revocation shall take effect on the 30th day after the day the notice was given. 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 5. Payment honoured (3) If the amount of the dishonoured payment, and any related fees, interest and penalties, are paid to the Registrar before the 30th day after the day the notice was given, the revocation shall not take effect. 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 5. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 5 - 01/12/2008 Refusal to issue, replace or renew CVOR certificates

17.0.2 (1) The Registrar may refuse to issue, replace or renew a CVOR certificate if the applicant owes an outstanding fee, fine or administrative penalty, or any interest or penalty that is in respect of such a fee, fine or penalty, under this Act, the Provincial Offences Act, the Public Vehicles Act before its repeal or the Motor Vehicle Transport Act (Canada). 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 5; 2017, c. 2, Sched. 17, s. 3; 2020, c. 34, Sched. 23, s. 7 (5). Subject to terms or conditions or invalid for more than 12 months (2) The Registrar shall refuse to renew a CVOR certificate, (a) that was issued subject to any terms or conditions pursuant to subsection 17 (1.1); or (b) that has been invalid for more than 12 months before the application for renewal is received by the Registrar. 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 5. Note: On July 1, 2026, the day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in C…

17.1 (1) The Registrar shall assign a safety rating to every operator in accordance with the regulations. 1996, c. 33, s. 3. Notice of rating to operator (2) Where the Registrar proposes to assign a safety rating to an operator for the first time or to change an operator’s safety rating, he or she shall notify the operator of the proposed rating. 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 7 (1). Methods for giving notice (3) Notice under subsection (2) is sufficiently given if, (a) it is delivered personally to the operator; (b) it is delivered by courier to the operator; (c) it is sent by mail to the operator at the latest address provided by the operator to the Ministry; (d) it is sent by fax to the operator at the latest fax number provided by the operator to the Ministry; or (e) it is sent by another electronic means of transmission prescribed by regulation in accordance with the regulations. 2015, c…

18 Repealed: 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 6. Note: On July 1, 2026, the day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the Act is amended by adding the following section: (See: 2024, c. 27, Sched. 8, s. 5)

18 (1) The Registrar may, at any time as the Registrar considers appropriate, amend a CVOR certificate by varying, attaching or removing terms or conditions, including by attaching terms or conditions requiring the holder of the CVOR certificate, (a) to develop and implement safety practices or a remedial program; (b) to pay for and successfully complete educational courses or require the certificate holder’s drivers, employees, shareholders, officers or agents to take and successfully complete educational courses, including educational courses provided by or on behalf of the Ministry; (c) to pay for and arrange for an assessment of the certificate holder’s safety performance and practices by a person approved by the Registrar or to perform a self-assessment; or (d) to provide the Registrar with information and documentation to determine whether terms and conditions have been complied wi…

19 In the absence of evidence to the contrary, where no CVOR certificate or lease applicable to a commercial motor vehicle is produced, the holder of the plate portion of the permit for the vehicle shall be deemed to be the operator for the purposes of section 20. 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 6; 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 7. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 6 - 01/01/2006 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 7 - 01/01/2017 Commercial motor vehicles, enforcement of ss. 16-23, etc.

20 (1) Every person who gives up possession of a commercial motor vehicle under a lease shall retain a copy of the lease in the person’s place of business for a period of one year after the termination of the lease. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 20 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 7. Where contravention of s. 16 (2) or 47 (8) or a term or condition (2) A police officer who has reason to believe that a commercial motor vehicle is being operated in contravention of subsection 16 (2) or 47 (8) or a term or condition of the CVOR certificate may, (a) detain the vehicle at any location that is reasonable in the circumstances; and (b) seize the permits and number plates for the vehicle, until the vehicle can be moved without a contravention of this Act occurring. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 20 (2); 2024, c. 27, Sched. 8, s. 6. Permit suspended (3) Every permit seized under subsection (2) shall be deemed to…

21 (1) Every person who contravenes subsection 16 (3) or (4) or section 20 or a regulation made under subsection 22 (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $1,000. 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 8. Idem (2) Every person who contravenes subsection 16 (2) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 21 (2). Same (2.1) Every person who contravenes subsection 16 (2.1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $2,000. 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 9. Same (3) Every person who contravenes or fails to comply with a term or condition of a CVOR certificate issued to the person is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term of …

21.1 (1) An administrative penalty may be imposed under this section in order to promote compliance with this Act and the regulations. 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 9. Order imposing administrative penalties (2) If a prescribed authorized person is satisfied that a person is contravening or not complying with or has contravened or failed to comply with a prescribed provision of this Act or of the regulations, the prescribed authorized person may, by order, impose an administrative penalty on the person in accordance with this section and the regulations. 2014, c. 9, Sched. 2, s. 9. Administrative penalty for inadequate safety rating (2.1) If a prescribed authorized person is satisfied that a person is or was the holder of a CVOR certificate at the time that a prescribed safety rating is or was assigned by the Registrar under subsection 17.1 (1) to the person, the prescribed authorized person …

22 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a) prescribing standards and specifications for the use, operation and maintenance of commercial motor vehicles, or any class of them; (b) prescribing methods of issuing CVOR certificates, including by electronic transmission, and governing the issue of CVOR certificates by such methods; (c) classifying persons and vehicles and exempting any class of person or vehicle from section 16 and prescribing conditions for any such exemption; (d) prescribing requirements, qualifications and standards for owners, operators and drivers of commercial motor vehicles or any class of them, or for any other person or class of persons, including requirements, qualifications and standards to obtain, renew and hold a CVOR certificate; (d.0.1) prescribing standards and specifications for commercial motor vehicles, or any class of them, requiri…

23 Repealed: 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 11. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 10 - 01/01/2006 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 11 - 31/12/2025

23.1 Repealed: 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 11. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. P, s. 11 - 01/01/2006 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 11 - 31/12/2025

24 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a) prescribing requirements, qualifications and standards for drivers of passenger transportation vehicles; (b) prescribing requirements, qualifications and standards for owners, lessees and operators of passenger transportation vehicles and for persons who accept, facilitate, broker requests for, advertise or offer transportation in passenger transportation vehicles; (c) prescribing documents to be retained by persons listed in clause (b), requiring the surrender of such documents and governing their retention and surrender; (d) prescribing documents to be carried in a passenger transportation vehicle and requiring and governing their surrender; (e) prescribing standards and specifications for the use, operation, inspection and maintenance of passenger transportation vehicles; (f) governing tariffs for passenger transporta…

25 Repealed: 2002, c. 22, s. 99. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 22, s. 99 - 09/12/2002

PART III PARKING PERMITS

26 (1) The Minister shall issue an accessible parking permit to every person or organization that applies for it and meets the requirements of the regulations. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (3). Term (2) An accessible parking permit is in force during the period of time shown on the permit. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (3). Cancellation of permit (3) The Minister may cancel an accessible parking permit or may refuse to issue a replacement permit if the permit has been used in contravention of this Part or the regulations or of a municipal by-law passed under section 9, 10, 11 or 102 of the Municipal Act, 2001 or under section 7, 8 or 80 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as the case may be, for establishing a system of accessible parking. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (3). Refusal to issue new permit (4) If the Minister cancels an accessible parking permit, the Minister may refuse to issue …

27 (1) No person shall, (a) have in his or her possession an accessible parking permit that is fictitious, altered or fraudulently obtained; (b) display an accessible parking permit otherwise than in accordance with the regulations; (c) fail or refuse to surrender an accessible parking permit in accordance with this Part or the regulations; (d) use an accessible parking permit on land owned and occupied by the Crown otherwise than in accordance with the regulations; (e) give, lend, sell or offer for sale an accessible parking permit or permit the use of it by another person otherwise than in accordance with the regulations; or (f) make, permit the making of, give, lend, sell or offer for sale a fictitious or altered accessible parking permit. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (4). Penalty (2) A person who contravenes clause (1) (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f) is guilty of an offence and on con…

28 (1) Every person having possession of an accessible parking permit shall, on the demand of a police officer, police cadet, municipal law enforcement officer or an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act, surrender the permit for reasonable inspection to ensure that the provisions of this Part and the regulations and any municipal by-law passed under section 9, 10, 11 or 102 of the Municipal Act, 2001 or under section 7, 8 or 80 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as the case may be, for establishing a system of accessible parking are being complied with. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 26, s. 3 (5); 2015, c. 27, Sched. 7, s. 12 (1). Officer may take possession of the permit (2) An officer or cadet to whom an accessible parking permit has been surrendered may retain it until disposition of the case if the officer or cadet has reasonable ground to believe that the permit, (a) wa…

29 Repealed: 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table - 01/01/2003

30 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a) prescribing any form for the purposes of this Part and requiring its use; (b) respecting the issuance, renewal, cancellation, replacement and disposal of accessible parking permits; (c) prescribing the requirements for obtaining an accessible parking permit; (d) prescribing the period of time or the method of determining the period of time during which accessible parking permits shall be in force; (e) governing the manner of displaying accessible parking permits on or in vehicles; (f) requiring the erection of signs and the placing of markings to identify designated parking spaces for the use of vehicles displaying an accessible parking permit, and prescribing the types, content and location of the signs and markings; (g) prescribing the conditions of use of an accessible parking permit on land owned and occupied by the Crow…

part iii.1 Electric vehicle charging Stations

30.1 In this Part, “electric vehicle” means, (a) a battery electric vehicle that runs only on a battery and an electric drive train, or (b) a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that runs on a battery and an electric drive train, and also uses an internal combustion engine; (“véhicule électrique”) “electric vehicle charging station” means a publicly or privately-owned parking space that provides access to equipment that supplies a source of electricity for charging electric vehicles. (“station de recharge pour véhicules électriques”) 2019, c. 18, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 18, s. 1 - 01/01/2021

30.2 No person shall park a vehicle in an electric vehicle charging station that is identified by a sign that satisfies the prescribed requirements unless the vehicle is an electric vehicle and the vehicle is attached to the station’s charging equipment. 2019, c. 18, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 18, s. 1 - 01/01/2021

30.3 A person who contravenes section 30.2 is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of $125. 2019, c. 18, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 18, s. 1 - 01/01/2021

30.4 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations providing for any matters which, in the opinion of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, are necessary or advisable for the purposes of this Part, including, (a) prescribing requirements for a sign for the purposes of section 30.2; (b) providing for exemptions from this Part. 2019, c. 18, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 18, s. 1 - 01/01/2021

PART IV LICENCES

Driver, Driving Instructor

31 The purpose of this Part is to protect the public by ensuring that, (a) the privilege of driving on a highway is granted to, and retained by, only those persons who demonstrate that they are likely to drive safely; and (b) full driving privileges are granted to novice and probationary drivers only after they acquire experience and develop or improve safe driving skills in controlled conditions. 1993, c. 40, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 40, s. 1 - 06/06/1994

32 (1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway unless the motor vehicle is within a class of motor vehicles in respect of which the person holds a driver’s licence issued to him or her under this Act. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 32 (1). Idem (2) No person shall drive a street car on a highway unless he or she holds a driver’s licence. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 32 (2). Endorsement required (3) No person shall drive on a highway a type of motor vehicle or combination of vehicles for which the regulations require a driver’s licence endorsement or in circumstances for which the regulations require a driver’s licence endorsement unless the person’s driver’s licence permits him or her to drive that class of motor vehicle or combination of vehicles and is endorsed to permit him or her to drive that type of motor vehicle or combination of vehicles or to drive in those circumstances, as the …

32.1 (1) The driver’s licence card issued under this Act may be replaced with a combined photo card issued under the Photo Card Act, 2008, but the provisions of this or any other Act imposing a duty on the holders of drivers’ licences, including a requirement to carry, present or surrender a driver’s licence, apply to the combined photo card and the holder of a combined photo card as if the combined photo card were a driver’s licence. 2008, c. 17, s. 33. Combined photo card is also driver’s licence (2) A combined photo card issued under the Photo Card Act, 2008 is also the holder’s driver’s licence for all purposes and the one combined photo card constitutes his or her enhanced photo card under that Act and his or her driver’s licence. 2008, c. 17, s. 33. Driver’s licence remains valid if photo card ceases to be valid (3) If a combined photo card holder’s photo card ceases to be valid un…

32.2 (1) The Minister may use photo-comparison technology to compare the photographs taken of any applicants for or holders of a driver’s licence or photo card. 2008, c. 17, s. 34. Not admissible (2) The photo-comparison technology used by the Minister, the methodology used to compare photographs and the measurements and results used for comparison are not admissible in evidence for any purpose and cannot be required for production in a civil proceeding before a court or tribunal. 2008, c. 17, s. 34. Definitions (3) In this section, “photo card” has the same meaning as in the Photo Card Act, 2008; (“carte-photo”) “photo-comparison technology” means a software application that measures the characteristics of a person’s face in a photograph and compares the results of that measurement with those of other photographs. (“technologie de comparaison de photos”) 2008, c. 17, s. 34. Section Amen…

33 (1) Every driver of a motor vehicle or street car shall carry his or her licence with him or her at all times while he or she is in charge of a motor vehicle or street car and shall surrender the licence for reasonable inspection upon the demand of a police officer or officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 33 (1). Same, re novice driver rules (2) Every accompanying driver, as defined under section 57.1, shall carry his or her licence and shall surrender the licence for reasonable inspection upon the demand of a police officer or officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act. 1993, c. 40, s. 3. Identification on failure to surrender licence (3) Every person who is unable or refuses to surrender his or her licence in accordance with subsection (1) or (2) shall, when requested by a police officer or officer appointed for car…

34 (1) Section 32 and any regulation made thereunder do not apply to any person who is, (a) a resident of any other province of Canada, who is at least sixteen years of age and has complied with the law of the province in which he or she resides as to the drivers of motor vehicles; or (b) a resident of any other country or state, (i) who is at least sixteen years of age and is the holder of a valid International Driver’s Permit, or (ii) who is at least sixteen years of age and has not resided in Ontario for more than three months in any one year and has complied with the law of the country or state in which he or she resides as to the licensing of drivers of motor vehicles. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 34 (1). Exemption of new residents (2) Section 32 and any regulation made thereunder do not apply to a person for sixty days after he or she has become a resident of Ontario if during such peri…

35 (1) No person shall, (a) display or cause or permit to be displayed or have in his or her possession a fictitious, imitation, altered or fraudulently obtained driver’s licence; (b) display or cause or permit to be displayed or have in his or her possession a cancelled or suspended driver’s licence or a driver’s licence that has been changed in respect of its class, other than a licence card that has been marked by the Ministry as valid only to show the driver’s photograph; (c) lend his or her driver’s licence or any portion thereof or permit the use of it by another person; (d) display or represent as his or her own a driver’s licence not issued to him or her; (e) apply for, secure or retain in his or her possession more than one driver’s licence; (e.1) secure or retain in his or her possession a driver’s licence if he or she holds a photo card issued under the Photo Card Act, 2008; o…

36 A person whose driver’s licence or privilege to drive a motor vehicle in Ontario has been suspended shall not drive a motor vehicle or street car in Ontario under a driver’s licence or permit issued by any other jurisdiction during the suspension. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 36.

37 (1) No person under the age of sixteen years shall drive or operate a motor vehicle, street car, road-building machine, self-propelled implement of husbandry or farm tractor on a highway. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 37 (1). Employment of drivers under 16 prohibited (2) No person shall employ or permit anyone under the age of sixteen years to drive or operate a motor vehicle, street car, road-building machine, self-propelled implement of husbandry or farm tractor on a highway. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 37 (2). Exception (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply in respect of the driving or operating of a self-propelled implement of husbandry or farm tractor directly across a highway. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 37 (3).

38 (1) No person under the age of 16 years shall drive or operate a motor assisted bicycle or power-assisted bicycle on a highway. 2009, c. 5, s. 8. Same (2) No person who is the owner or is in possession or control of a motor assisted bicycle or power-assisted bicycle shall permit a person who is under the age of 16 years to ride on, drive or operate the motor assisted bicycle or power-assisted bicycle on a highway. 2009, c. 5, s. 8. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 38 of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 3)

38 (1) No person under the age of 14 years shall operate a power-assisted bicycle described in clause (a) of the definition of “power-assisted bicycle” on a highway. 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 3. Same (2) No person who is the owner or is in possession or control of a power-assisted bicycle referred to in subsection (1) shall permit a person who is under the age of 14 years to operate the power-assisted bicycle on a highway. 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 3. Same (3) No person under the age of 16 years shall operate a power-assisted bicycle described in clause (b) or (c) of the definition of “power-assisted bicycle” on a highway. 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 3. Same (4) No person who is the owner or is in possession or control of a power-assisted bicycle referred to in subsection (3) shall permit a person who is under the age of 16 years to operate the power-assisted bicycle on a highway. 2021, c.…

38 (1) No person under the age of 16 years shall drive or operate a motor assisted bicycle on a highway. 2024, c. 21, s. 4. Same (2) No person who is the owner or is in possession or control of a motor assisted bicycle shall permit a person who is under the age of 16 years to ride on, drive or operate the motor assisted bicycle on a highway. 2024, c. 21, s. 4. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 5, s. 8 - 03/10/2009 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 3 - not in force - see: 2024, c. 21, s. 30 - not in force 2024, c. 21, s. 4 - not in force