Bill 201 explained in plain English
Drivers Over the Age of 80 Identification Act, 2011
Ontario legislature bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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Official Legislative Assembly of Ontario snapshot for 39th Parliament, 2nd Session. Representative vote breakdowns appear when the Assembly publishes an Ayes and Nays page for the bill.
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This bill requires drivers over 80 to display a red "80+" marker on their vehicle when driving on a highway, with penalties for non-compliance.
Bill 201, the Drivers Over the Age of 80 Identification Act, 2011, amends the Highway Traffic Act. It requires drivers who are over the age of 80 to display specific markers or identifying devices on their vehicles. These markers must be red and show "80+" unless regulations specify otherwise. The bill also sets penalties for non-compliance. The Act comes into effect on the day it receives Royal Assent.
- Amends the Highway Traffic Act to create new sections requiring drivers over 80 to display identifying markers on their vehicles.
- Specifies that these markers should generally be red and show "80+", and be visible from the front and rear of the vehicle.
- Establishes an offence and penalty for drivers over 80 who do not comply with the marking requirements.
- Allows for regulations to be made regarding drivers over 80.
- States that the Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
- Drivers over the age of 80
- Law enforcement (in terms of enforcement and penalties)
- Drivers over 80 must display a marker or identifying device on their vehicle when driving on a highway.
- The marker must generally depict "80+" in red and be prominently displayed and clearly visible from the front and rear.
- The Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
- Conviction for an offence under this section is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $250.
- Contravention of section 13.1 is an offence.
- Convicted persons are liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $250.
- The specific details of the markers or identifying devices (e.g., exact size, placement) may be further specified by regulation.
- The bill does not specify a process for drivers to obtain these markers or identify approved markers.
Adds new sections that create obligations for drivers over 80 and establish penalties for non-compliance.
Source: Section 1
Introduces provisions regarding signage requirements for drivers over 80 and allows for regulations concerning these drivers.
Source: Sections 13.1 and 13.2
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