21

 

First Session, 45th General Assembly

53 Elizabeth II, 2004

BILL 21

AN ACT TO AMEND THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT

Received and Read the First Time

Second Reading

Committee

Third Reading

Royal Assent

HONOURABLE DIANNE WHALEN

Minister of Government Services

Ordered to be printed by the Honourable House of Assembly

 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTES

Clause 1(1) would correct a typographical error in paragraph 2(j) of the Highway Traffic Act, the definition of "commercial motor vehicle".

Clause 1(2) of the Bill would amend section 2 of the Act to add a definition of the term "enforcement officer".

Clause 2 of this Bill would amend section 174 of the Act to allow the minister to set a fee payable by a person seeking information in an accident report.

Clause 3 of the Bill would amend section 197 of the Act to clarify the authority of the minister to make regulations respecting commercial motor vehicle carriers and commercial motor vehicle safety.

Clauses 4 and 5 of the Bill would amend sections 202.1 and 202.2 of the Act to update the references to those persons who enforce the Fisheries Act (Canada) and the Migratory Birds Act (Canada).

Clause 6 of the Bill would add section 202.3 to the Act to provide enforcement officers with the power to stop vehicles on a highway.

Clause 7 of the Bill would amend section 209 of the Act to increase the late payment penalty provided for in that section.

Clause 8 of the Bill would revise the Schedule of penalties to which a person convicted of an offence under the Act is liable to increase those penalties.

Clause 8 of the Bill would also include penalties for a contravention of section 202.3 of the Act.

 

A BILL

AN ACT TO AMEND THE HIGHWAY
TRAFFIC ACT

Analysis

1. S.2 Amdt.
Definitions

2. S.174 Amdt.
Availability of information

3. S.197 Amdt.
Regulations re commercial carriers

4. S.202.1 Amdt.
Fisheries officer

5. S.202.2 Amdt.
Games officer

6. S.202.3 Added
Enforcement officer

7. S.209(2) R&S
Late payment penalty

8. Sch R&S
Penalties

Be it enacted by the Lieutenant-Governor and House of Assembly in Legislative Session convened, as follows:


RSNL1990 cH-3
as amended

1. (1) Paragraph 2(j) of the Highway Traffic Act is amended by striking out the word "designated" and substituting the word "designed".

(2) The Highway Traffic Act is amended by adding immediately after paragraph 2(v) the following:

(v.1) "enforcement officer" means

(i) a conservation officer as defined in the Endangered Species Act,

(ii) a wild life officer appointed under the Wild Life Act,

(iii) a person designated as a peace officer under the Motorized Snow Vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles Regulations, and

(iv) a forestry official as defined in the Forestry Act;

 

2. Section 174 of the Act is amended by adding the following immediately after subsection (4):

(5) A person entitled to information under this section shall pay the fee to obtain it that the minister may set.

 

3. (1) Subsection 197(1) of the Act is amended by striking out the words "The minister may make regulations to give effect in the province to the National Safety Code for commercial motor vehicles and trailers" and substituting the words "The minister may make regulations respecting commercial motor vehicle carriers and commercial motor vehicles and trailers, including regulations to give effect to the National Safety Code for commercial motor vehicle carriers and commercial motor vehicles and trailers".

(2) Paragraph 197(1)(i) is repealed and the following substituted:

(i) prescribing the procedure for an inspector to conduct an audit of the records of a commercial motor vehicle carrier for the purpose of determining whether the regulations are being complied with;

(i.1) respecting the sale or transfer of his or her business or assets by a commercial motor vehicle carrier; and

 

4. Section 202.1 of the Act is amended by striking out the words "fisheries officer employed by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Canada)" and substituting the words "person designated as a fishery officer or fishery guardian under the Fisheries Act (Canada)".

 

5. Section 202.2 of the Act is amended by striking out the words "game officer employed by the Canadian Wildlife Service of the Department of Environment (Canada)" and substituting the words "person designated as a game officer under the Migratory Birds Act (Canada)".

 

6. The Act is amended by adding immediately after section 202.2 the following:

Enforcement officer

202.3 An enforcement officer may, without a warrant, stop a person driving a vehicle on a highway where the enforcement officer believes on reasonable grounds that the person has committed an offence, or the officer finds that person committing an offence, contrary to the Endangered Species Act, the Forestry Act, the Motorized Snow Vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles Act, the Wild Life Act or regulations made under one of those statutes, and that person is upon conviction liable to the penalty prescribed in the Schedule.

 

7. Subsection 209(2) of the Act is repealed and the following substituted:

(2) The late payment penalty referred to in subsection (1) shall be

(a) in the case of a fine which is $50 or less than $50, $6;

(b) in the case of a fine which is greater than $50 and less than or equal to $100, $12; and

(c) in the case of a fine which is greater than $100, $12 plus an additional late payment penalty of $12 for each increment of a $100 fine or part of a $100 up to a maximum late payment penalty of $120.

 

8. The Schedule to the Act is repealed and the following substituted:

 

Schedule

Penalties

 

 

Penalty

Section and
subsection or paragraph

Offence

A fine of not more than the dollar amounts specified

In default of payment of fine for no longer or shorter than time specified

 

 

Max.

Min.

Max.

Min.

13(1)

Non-resident failing to register commercial motor vehicle

900

360

30 days

8 days

13.1

Failure to register interjurisdictional carrier

800

450

27 days

9 days

17(2)

Dealer assigning or transferring licence

400

100

14 days

2 days

21

Operating service vehicle with dealer's plates attached

400

100

14 days

2 days

22

Using or hiring dealer's vehicle without registration

400

100

14 days

2 days

27

Using vehicle without dealer's plates attached

400

100

14 days

2 days

28(2)

Failure to return or deliver plate or vehicle licence

200

100

7 days

2 days

29

Failure to produce vehicle licence

100

25

4 days

1 day

30

Identification plates not securely fastened in proper position

100

25

4 days

1 day

31

Failure to keep identification plates clean

100

25

4 days

1 day

37

Failure to notify registrar of transfer of ownership

200

100

7 days

2 days

38

Failure to file change of address with registrar

200

100

7 days

2 days

39

Failure to notify registrar of change of name

100

25

4 days

1 day

42(a)(i)(A)

Operating a vehicle contrary to paragraph 10(1)(a) or (c) re: vehicle not exceeding 4,500 kg. m.g.m.

500

200

17 days

4 days

42(a)(i)(B)

Operating a vehicle contrary to paragraph 10(1)(a) or (c) re: vehicle 4,500 to 10,900 kg. m.g.m.

900

300

30 days

6 days

42(a)(i)(C)

Operating a vehicle contrary to paragraph 10(1)(a) or (c) re: vehicle exceeding 10,900 kg. m.g.m.

1800

900

60 days

18 days

42(a)(ii)(A)

Operating a vehicle contrary to paragraph 10(1)(b) re: vehicle not exceeding 4,500 kg. m.g.m.

400

100

14 days

2 days

42(a)(ii)(B)

Operating a vehicle contrary to paragraph 10(1)(b) re: vehicle 4,500 to 10,900 kg. m.g.m.

900

300

30 days

6 days

42(a)(ii)(C)

Operating a vehicle contrary to paragraph 10(1)(b) re: vehicle exceeding 10,900 kg. m.g.m.

1800

900

60 days

18 days

42(a)(iii)

Operating a vehicle contrary to paragraph 10(1)(d)

100

25

4 days

1 day

42(b)

Defacing or altering identification plate or marker

400

100

14 days

2 days

42(b.1)

Removal, defacement or alteration of vehicle I.D. number or other mark

400

100

14 days

2 days

42(c)

Using vehicle with defaced mutilated or altered identification plate or marker

400

100

14 days

2 days

42(d)

Removing identification plate or marker without authority

400

100

14 days

2 days

42(e)

Using identification plate or marker other than that issued

400

100

14 days

2 days

42(f)

Using marker or number plate capable of being confused with identification plate or marker

400

100

14 days

2 days

42(g)

Failure to surrender identification plates

400

100

14 days

2 days

42(h)

Giving false name or address in application for registration of vehicle

400

100

14 days

2 days

42(i)

Applying for registration or having licence illegally

400

100

14 days

2 days

42(j)

Using or permitting use of fictitious plate or marker

400

100

14 days

2 days

42(k)

Failure to deliver plate or licence or give advice required to registrar

200

100

7 days

2 days

43(3)

Invalid or no driver's licence
Second offence
Subsequent


50
200
500

50
100
300

2 days
7 days
17 days

1 day
2 days
6 days

45(7)

Applying for driver's licence on behalf of another

400

100

14 days

2 days

45(8)

Non-disclosure by applicant of previous refusal

400

100

14 days

2 days

49(1)

Licensee failing to sign licence

100

25

4 days

1 day

49(2)

Licensee failing to produce licence upon request

100

25

4 days

1 day

50(1)

Failure to return licence to registrar on request

200

100

7 days

2 days

50(2)

Failure to return or deliver licence

100

25

4 days

1 day

51

Driving other than class of vehicles specified in licence

400

100

14 days

2 days

52

Using licence issued another person

1200

500

40 days

10 days

53(1)

Unlawful operation under licence issued elsewhere

400

100

14 days

2 days

53(2)

Unlawful operation of motor cycle under licence issued elsewhere

400

100

14 days

2 days

54

Allowing unlicensed driver to drive

900

300

30 days

6 days

55(2)

Having person in addition to learner and instructor in vehicle

400

100

14 days

2 days

55(4)(b)

Motorcycle learner transporting passenger when prohibited

400

100

14 days

2 days

55(4)(c)(i)

Motorcycle learner not accompanied by licensed driver

400

100

14 days

2 days

55(4)(c)
(ii)

Motorcycle learner accompanied by licensed driver under 18 years of age

400

100

14 days

2 days

55(4)(d)

Motorcycle learner operating after dark

400

100

14 days

2 days

55(4)(e)

Motorcycle learner operating vehicle on highway with speed limit in excess of 60 kph.

400

100

14 days

2 days

55.2

Contravening restriction on novice or accompanying drive

400

100

14 days

2 days

56(1)

Renting vehicle to person not licensed to drive

400

100

14 days

2 days

56(3)

Renting vehicle to person without inspecting licence

400

100

14 days

2 days

56(4)

Failure to keep record regarding vehicles rented

400

100

14 days

2 days

57

Failure to notify registrar of lost driver's licence, etc.

100

25

4 days

1 day

58

Failure of holder of driver's licence to notify registrar of change of address

200

100

7 days

2 days

59(1)(a)

Defacing or altering driver's licence or display or possession of fictitious, defaced, altered, cancelled or suspended licence

1200

500

40 days

10 days

59(1)(b)

Lending driver's licence

900

300

30 days

6 days

59(1)(c)

Person misrepresenting driver's licence as his or her own

900

300

30 days

6 days

59(1)(d)

Failure to surrender suspended or cancelled driver's licence

400

100

14 days

2 days

59(1)(e)

Giving false name or address in application for driver's licence

1200

500

40 days

10 days

60

Failure to deliver driver's licence to court upon conviction

400

100

14 days

2 days

73(1)

Applying for driver's licence while disqualified

400

100

14 days

2 days

73(2)

Driving while disqualified
Second offence
Subsequent offence

200
300
500

100
200
300

7 days
10 days
17 days

2 days
4 days
6 days

 

75(5)(a)

Obtaining the registration of a motor vehicle when that motor vehicle is not insured by a policy
Second offence

3000
3000

1000
1000

100 days
100 days

20 days
20 days

 

75(5)(b)

Operating or permitting the operation of a motor vehicle without a policy
Second offence

4000
5000

2000
3000

134 days
167 days

40 days
60 days

75(5)(c)

Failure to produce proof that a policy is in force

100

25

4 days

1 day

80(a)(i)

Producing financial responsibility card with policy of insurance not in force

1200

500

40 days

10 days

80(a)(ii)

Producing financial responsibility card purporting to prove financial responsibility

1200

500

40 days

10 days

80(a)(iii)

Producing financial responsibility card purporting to show person named in the card as insured

400

100

14 days

2 days

80(b)

Giving or loaning financial responsibility card

900

300

30 days

6 days

95(1)

Failure to drive to the right

400

100

14 days

2 days

95(2)

Failure to give 1/2 the roadway

400

100

14 days

2 days

96(1)

Improper passing

400

100

14 days

2 days

96(2)

Failure to give way to passing vehicle

400

100

14 days

2 days

97(1)

Improper overtaking and passing on the right of another vehicle

400

100

14 days

2 days

97(2)

Passing on the right when unsafe to do so

400

100

14 days

2 days

98

Passing where width or weight of vehicles make it difficult

400

100

14 days

2 days

99(1)

Passing on left when unsafe

400

100

14 days

2 days

99(2) & (3)

Overtaking and passing near crest of grade, curve or bridge, etc.

400

100

14 days

2 days

100(1)

Driving to left of centre line of roadway

400

100

14 days

2 days

100(2)

Vehicle proceeding at less than normal speed not driving in right hand lane

180

45

6 days

1 day

100(3)

Failure to drive to right of rotary traffic island

400

100

14 days

2 days

101(b)

Crossing solid line

400

100

14 days

2 days

101(e)

Failing to signal driving from one lane to another

400

100

14 days

2 days

101(f)

Making improper left turn at intersection or into private road or driveway

400

100

14 days

2 days

101(g)

Making improper right turn at intersection

400

100

14 days

2 days

101(h)

Driving in centre lane of three lane roadway

400

100

14 days

2 days

101(i)

Improper passing on roadway with two or more lanes available to traffic heading in same direction

400

100

14 days

2 days

101(j)

Driving in wrong lane contrary to direction of traffic-control device

400

100

14 days

2 days

101(k)

Failure to allow over-taking vehicle to pass

400

100

14 days

2 days

102

Passing in no passing zone or failing to drive to right in zone

400

100

14 days

2 days

103(1)

Following vehicle too closely

400

100

14 days

2 days

103(2)

Failing to leave proper distance between vehicles

400

100

14 days

2 days

103(3)

Failing to leave sufficient space between vehicles in caravan or motorcade

400

100

14 days

2 days

104

Driving over intervening space dividing highway into two roadways

400

100

14 days

2 days

105(1)

Failure to enter controlled-access highway at proper location

400

100

14 days

2 days

105(2)

Failure to leave controlled-access highway at proper location

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(2)

Failure to yield right-of-way while turning to other traffic in intersection when green or "go" signal shown

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(4)

Failure to yield right-of-way to pedestrian in roadway or cross-walk when green or "go" signal shown at place other than intersection

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(6)

Entering intersection on yellow or amber light

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(7)(a)

Pedestrian crossing the roadway while yellow or amber light on at intersection

180

25

6 days

1 day

106(8)

Passing yellow or amber light at place other than intersection

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(9)(a)

Pedestrian crossing roadway while yellow or amber light on at place other than intersection

180

25

6 days

1 day

106(10)

Passing red light or "stop" signal at intersection

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(11)

Pedestrian crossing roadway when facing red light or "stop" signal at intersection

180

25

6 days

1 day

106(12)

Passing red light or "stop" signal at place other than intersection

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(13)

Pedestrian crossing roadway when facing red light or "stop" signal at place other than intersection

180

25

6 days

1 day

106(14)(a)

Failing to obey green arrow at intersection

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(14)(b)

Entering intersection when green arrow shown and failing to yield right-of-way

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(15)

Pedestrian illegally crossing intersection when green arrow showing

180

25

6 days

1 day

106(16)(a)

Failure to stop when flashing red light on at intersection

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(16)(b)

Failure to yield right-of-way at intersection when flashing red light on

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(18)(b)

Failure to yield right-of-way to traffic in intersection when yellow or amber traffic light on

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(21)

Pedestrian crossing roadway when "wait", "stop" or "don't walk" signal showing

180

45

6 days

1 day

106(22)

Entering intersection against flag signal or other device

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(24)

Failing to stop at stop sign

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(25)

Failure to obey signs reading "Turn Right" or "Right Turn Only"

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(26)

Failure to obey signs reading "Turn Left" or "Left Turn Only"

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(27)

Failing to obey no parking signs

180

20

6 days

1 day

106(29)

Parking in prohibited area without a permit

180

45

6 days

1 day

106(30)

Bus picking up or letting down passengers at place other than Bus Stop or vehicle stopping or parking at a bus stop

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(38)

Failure to obey no entry sign

200

100

7 days

2 days

106(40)

Failure to obey signs reading "No Left Turn", "No Right Turn", "No Turns" or "No Right Turn On Yellow Or Amber Or Red Light"

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(42)

Proceeding wrong way on one-way highway

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(44)

Failure to observe half load limit

900

100

30 days

2 days

106(46)

Parking in places reserved for commercial motor vehicles

180

20

6 days

1 day

106(50)

Failure to obey sign restricting use of highway to certain classes of vehicles

400

100

14 days

2 days

106(52)

Failure to obey sign restricting use of highway to vehicles of certain maximum gross mass

900

100

30 days

2 days

107

Erecting devices resembling or interfering with traffic-control device

400

100

14 days

2 days

108

Placing commercial advertising upon a traffic-control device

400

100

14 days

2 days

109

Altering or injuring or removing traffic-control device

400

100

14 days

2 days

110(1)(a)

Driving imprudently
Second offence
Subsequent offence

135
180
360

100
135
180

5 days
6 days
12 days

2 days
3 days
4 days

110(1)(b)

Driving without due care and attention
Second offence
Subsequent offence

180
240
480

120
180
240

6 days
8 days
16 days

3 days
4 days
5 days

110(1)(c)

Driving without reasonable consideration for other persons
Second offence
Subsequent offence

180
240
480

120
180
240

6 days
8 days
16 days

3 days
4 days
5 days

110(1)(d)

Driving while suffering from disease or disability
Second offence
Subsequent offence

180
240
480

120
180
240

6 days
8 days
16 days

3 days
4 days
5 days

110(3)(a)

Exceeding the speed limit by between 1 and 10 kilometres an hour
Second offence
Subsequent offence

135
225
360

50
135
225

5 days
8 days
12 days

1 day
3 days
5 days

110(3)(b)

Exceeding the speed limit by between 11 and 20 kilometres an hour
Second offence
Subsequent offence

150
300
450

100
200
300

5 days
10 days
12 days

2 days
4 days
6 days

110(3)(c)

Exceeding the speed limit by between 21 and 30 kilometres an hour
Second offence
Subsequent offence

300
450
600

200
300
400

10 days
15 days
20 days

4 days
6 days
8 days

110(3)(d)

Exceeding the speed limit by 31 kilometres and over
Second offence
Subsequent offence

450
600
750

300
400
500

15 days
20 days
25 days

6 days
8 days
10 days

111(1)

Slow driving

180

45

6 days

1 day

111(3)

Failing to obey order to increase speed, pull in to curb or remove vehicle from highway

400

100

14 days

2 days

112

Failing to signal change of direction, etc.

400

100

14 days

2 days

113(1)

Moving a vehicle when unsafe to do so or without signalling

400

100

14 days

2 days

113(2)

Failure to give sufficient signal

400

100

14 days

2 days

113(3)

Entering traffic with improper movement or signal

400

100

14 days

2 days

114(3)(a)

Right-hand drive vehicle not equipped with a mechanical or electrical device

400

100

14 days

2 days

114(3)(b)

Right-hand drive vehicle not having prominently displayed on rear the words "Right-Hand Drive Vehicle"

400

100

14 days

2 days

115(1)

Making improper right turn at intersection

400

100

14 days

2 days

115(2)

Making improper left turn at intersection

400

100

14 days

2 days

115(3)

Making improper left or right turn on multi lane roadway

400

100

14 days

2 days

115(4)

Making improper left turn at intersection from one-way roadway

400

100

14 days

2 days

115(5)

Making improper left turn at intersection into one-way roadway

400

100

14 days

2 days

115(6)

Making improper left turn at intersection from one-way roadway into another one-way roadway

400

100

14 days

2 days

115(7)

Failure to obey traffic-control device at intersection indicating course to be travelled

400

100

14 days

2 days

116

Turning on highway to proceed in opposite direction

400

100

14 days

2 days

117(1)

Improper turning at intersection

400

100

14 days

2 days

117(2)

Turning or changing course when unsafe to do so

400

100

14 days

2 days

117(3)

Improper signal of intention to turn

400

100

14 days

2 days

117(4)

Stopping or decreasing speed without signalling

200

100

7 days

2 days

118

Failing to yield right- of-way at intersection

400

100

14 days

2 days

119

Failing to yield right-of-way at intersection while making left turn

400

100

14 days

2 days

120

Failing to yield right-of-way when entering highway

400

100

14 days

2 days

121

Failing to yield right-of-way to emergency vehicle

900

300

30 days

6 days

123(2)

Driver of emergency vehicle exceeding speed limit and not sounding audible signal or showing flashing red light

400

100

14 days

2 days

123(3)

Emergency vehicle not proceeding with regard for safety

400

100

14 days

2 days

123(5)
& (6)

Unlawfully sounding siren or showing flashing red light

400

100

14 days

2 days

125(1)

Failing to yield right- of-way to pedestrian in crosswalk

400

100

14 days

2 days

125(2)

Pedestrian failing to yield right-of-way to vehicle

180

25

6 days

1 day

125(3)

Overtaking and passing vehicle stopped at crosswalk

400

100

14 days

2 days

126

Pedestrian failing to yield right-of-way to driver at place other than crosswalk

180

25

6 days

1 day

127(a)

Failing to exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrian

400

100

14 days

2 days

127(b)

Failing to give warning by sounding horn

400

100

14 days

2 days

127(c)

Failing to observe precaution where child or incapacitated person on highway

400

100

14 days

2 days

128(1)

Walking on roadway when sidewalks provided

180

25

6 days

1 day

128(2)

Walking on wrong side of highway

180

25

6 days

1 day

128(3)

Standing on roadway to solicit rides, etc.

180

25

6 days

1 day

129(2)(a)

Riding bicycle on sidewalk

180

25

6 days

1 day

129(2)(b)

Failing to ride close to the edge of the highway

180

25

6 days

1 day

129(2)(c)

Riding bicycle abreast of another bicycle rider

180

25

6 days

1 day

129(2)(d)

Riding bicycle without at least one hand on handle-bars

180

25

6 days

1 day

129(2)(e)

Riding bicycle and not astride regular seat

180

25

6 days

1 day

129(2)(f)

Carrying more persons on bicycle than designed for

180

25

6 days

1 day

129(2)(g)

Carrying object which may interfere with operation or control of bicycle

180

25

6 days

1 day

129(2)(h)

Driving bicycle on highway where signs prohibit use of bicycles

180

25

6 days

1 day

129(2)(i)

Riding bicycle on roadway when bicycle path provided

180

25

6 days

1 day

130

Person attaching on to vehicle on highway

180

25

6 days

1 day

131

Driving through a safety zone

400

100

14 days

2 days

132(1)

Failing to stop at railway crossing

200

100

7 days

2 days

132(2)

Driving vehicle through barrier, etc., at railway crossing

200

100

7 days

2 days

133

Failing to stop at stop sign at railway crossing

200

100

7 days

2 days

134(1)(a)

Driver of vehicle carrying passengers for compensation failing to stop at railway crossing

720

180

24 days

4 days

134(1)(b)

School bus carrying children failing to stop at railway crossing

720

180

24 days

4 days

134(1)(c)

Vehicle carrying explosive substance, etc., failing to stop at railway crossing

720

180

24 days

4 days

134(2)

Shifting gears while crossing railway track

200

100

7 days

2 days

135

Failing to approach railway track with caution

200

100

7 days

2 days

136

Failing to observe yield sign at intersection

400

100

14 days

2 days

137(1)

Passing school bus

400

100

14 days

2 days

137(2)(a)

Stopping school bus in improper place

400

100

14 days

2 days

137(2)(b)

School bus delaying other vehicles passing

400

100

14 days

2 days

137(3)

Failing to have school bus properly marked

400

100

14 days

2 days

137(4)

School bus not equipped with visual signals or not activated

400

100

14 days

2 days

137(5)

Operating school bus with markings not concealed

400

100

14 days

2 days

138(1)

Failing to yield right- of-way to vehicle drawn by animal

180

45

6 days

1 day

138(2)

Making avoidable noise when animal passing engine

180

45

6 days

1 day

139

Failing to exercise caution when approaching animal on highway

180

45

6 days

1 day

140(1)

Parking on roadway

180

45

6 days

1 day

140(2)

Parking so as to obstruct traffic

180

45

6 days

1 day

142

Parking too close to bus stop

180

45

6 days

1 day

143(1)

Parking on private land

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(a)

Parking on sidewalk

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(b)

Parking in front of driveway or authorized loading door

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(c)

Parking within an intersection

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(d)

Parking too close to fire hydrant

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(e)

Parking within a crosswalk

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(f)

Parking within 6 metres of the approach side of crosswalk

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(g)

Parking within 10 metres of traffic- control signal on side of roadway

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(h)

Parking too near the entrance to or exit from hotel, school, church, etc.

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(i)

Parking too near safety zone

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(j)

Parking too near railway crossing

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(k)

Parking too near fire station

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(l)

Parking too near street excavation or obstruction and obstructing traffic

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(m)

Parking on the road- way side of a stopped or parked vehicle

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(n)

Parking on a bridge or in a highway tunnel

180

45

6 days

1 day

144(o)

Failure to observe traffic-control device prohibiting parking or stopping

90

20

3 days

1 day

145

Failing to park on right side of highway

180

45

6 days

1 day

146

Parking so as to cause danger to persons using highway

400

100

14 days

2 days

147

Parking on highway where vehicle not visible to approaching traffic

180

45

6 days

1 day

148

Parking vending vehicle on highway

180

45

6 days

1 day

149(2)

Failing or refusing to remove vehicle from highway

900

300

30 days

6 days

149(3)

Failing to remove vehicle from highway or Crown land or land occupied by Crown

900

300

30 days

6 days

149(12)

Failing or refusing to surrender vehicle licence

400

100

14 days

2 days

150

Parking unattended vehicle on highway without stopping engine and locking ignition, etc.

180

45

6 days

1 day

151

Backing vehicle when unsafe to do so

200

100

7 days

2 days

152(1)

Improper operation of a
motorcycle

400

100

14 days

2 days

152(2)

Motorcycle passenger riding improperly

400

100

14 days

2 days

152(3)

Permitting passenger to ride improperly equipped motor cycle

400

100

14 days

2 days

153

Motorcycles riding two abreast

400

100

14 days

2 days

154(1)

Motorcycle driver operating without helmet or eye protection

400

100

14 days

2 days

154(2)

Motorcycle passenger riding without helmet

400

100

14 days

2 days

155(a)

Driving motor vehicle with stickers on windows

180

45

6 days

1 day

155(b)

Driving motor vehicle with ornaments obstructing vision

180

45

6 days

1 day

155(c)

Driving motor vehicle with windshield, etc., so covered with snow, etc. as to obscure or obstruct vision

180

45

6 days

1 day

155(d)

Driving motor vehicle with broken glass

180

45

6 days

1 day

156(1)

Driving vehicle with vision obscured or control obstructed by overloading or too many passengers in front seat

400

100

14 days

2 days

156(2)

Passenger occupying position in vehicle interfering with driver's vision and control

400

100

14 days

2 days

156(3)

Driver permitting passenger to occupy position interfering with vision and control

400

100

14 days

2 days

157

Driving vehicle with load projecting

400

100

14 days

2 days

158

Persons obstructing or interfering with traffic

180

45

6 days

1 day

159

Coasting down grade in neutral or with clutch disengaged

180

45

6 days

1 day

160(1)

Following emergency vehicle too closely or parking too close to fire apparatus

400

100

14 days

2 days

160(2)

Driving vehicle over unprotected fire hose

400

100

14 days

2 days

161

Failing to obey person with flag or sign

400

100

14 days

2 days

162

Failing to obey directions of a traffic officer

1200

500

40 days

10 days

163

Throwing glass, etc., upon highway

500

100

17 days

2 days

163(2)

Failing to remove injurious material

400

100

14 days

2 days

164

Driving on sidewalk

400

100

14 days

2 days

165(a)

Opening door of vehicle on highway

180

45

6 days

1 day

165(b)

Leaving door of vehicle open

400

100

14 days

2 days

166(1)

Failure to carry warning devices in vehicle

400

100

14 days

2 days

166(2)

Failure to place warning devices on highway in case of emergency breakdown

400

100

14 days

2 days

167

Driving vehicle without chains or winter tires

400

100

14 days

2 days

168

Racing vehicles or bicycles on highways

900

180

30 days

4 days

169(1)(a)

Failing to stop at accident scene
Second offence
Subsequent offence

450
900
1800

180
450
900

15 days
30 days
60 days

4 days
9 days
18 days

169(1)(b)

Failing to give name and address

450

180

15 days

4 days

169(1)(c)

Failure to provide proof of insurance at scene of accident

200

100

7 days

2 days

169(1)(d)

Failing to render assistance to injured person
Subsequent offence

450
900

180
450

15 days
30 days

4 days
9 days

169(2) & (3)

Failure to notify owner, driver or peace officer after collision with
unattended vehicle
Subsequent offence

400
360

100
180

14 days
12 days

2 days
4 days

169(4)

Failure to notify owner where other property damaged
Subsequent offence

400
450

100
180

14 days
15 days

2 days
4 days

169(6)(a)

Bicycle operator failing to remain at accident scene

400

100

14 days

2 days

169(6)(b)

Bicycle operator failing to render assistance

400

100

14 days

2 days

169(6)(c)

Bicycle operator failing to give name and address

400

100

14 days

2 days

169(7)

Bicycle operator failing to make written report

400

100

14 days

2 days

170(1)

Driver of vehicle failing to make report
Subsequent offence

400
450

100
180

14 days
15 days

2 days
4 days

170(2)

Occupant of vehicle failing to make report

400

100

14 days

2 days

170(3)

Owner of vehicle failing to make report

400

100

14 days

2 days

170(4)

Person being owner and driver failing to make report when capable
Subsequent offence

400
450

100
180

14 days
15 days

2 days
4 days

172(1)

Garage operator failing to report vehicle involved in accident

900

180

30 days

4 days

174(2)

Making false statement in report

900

300

20 days

6 days

176(1)

Care and control of a motor vehicle equipped with radar detector
Subsequent offence

300
500

100
200

10 days
17 days

2 days
4 days

176(4)

Unlawful sale of radar detectors
Subsequent offence

300
500

100
200

10 days
17 days

2 days
4 days

176.1

Using a hand-held cellular phone while driving a motor vehicle on a highway

400

100

14 days

2 days

177

Knowingly causing another to drive unlawfully

360

180

12 days

4 days

178(2)

Driving motor vehicle with seat belt removed or inoperative

500

100

17 days

2 days

178(3)

Driver not wearing seat belt

500

100

17 days

2 days

178(4)

Passenger not wearing seat belt

500

100

17 days

2 days

178(6)

Driver operating vehicle where underage passenger required to wear seat belt is unbelted

500

100

17 days

2 days

178(8)

Driver operating vehicle with child not in car seat

500

100

17 days

2 days

187(5)

Operating vehicle without proper equipment or of improper construction

90

20

3 days

1 day

196(2)

Failure to comply with vehicle inspection requirements

120

60

4 days

2 days

202.1

Failure to stop at request of federal Fisheries Officer

400

100

14 days

2 days

202.2

Failure to stop at request of federal Environment Canada Games Officer

400

100

14 days

2 days

202.3

Failure to stop at request of enforcement officer

400

100

14 days

2 days

205(1)

Driver refusing to give name or address or giving false name or address

400

100

14 days

2 days

205(2)(a)

Owner of vehicle failing to identify driver

400

100

14 days

2 days

205(2)(b)

Person failing to give information regarding identity of driver

400

100

14 days

2 days

205.1(5)

Alteration of or giving false name or address for ID card

90

-

3 days

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