I want to add Red, Blue, Green, Purple or other coloured lights or coloured windshield sprayer lights to this car
It is illegal to have any coloured lights other than white or amber to the front of a car. Red is restricted to Police, Fire and Ambulance, Green is restricted to Volunteer Firefighters and blue is restricted to Snow Plows and Highway Sanders.
I think the tires on this car are still good. How do I check?
Check the tread depth. Tires that are worn below 1.5 millimeters in two adjacent major grooves or where tread wear indicators contact the roadway are unsafe. Any exposed cord or bulges in the sidewall make the tries unsafe too.
No Problem, just remember to get a new vehicle permit within 6 days. This also applies to if you change the engine, fuel system, number of doors, number of axles or convert the body style.
No Problem. Just how do you expect emergency services to get you out of your car in the event of a crash?
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I want to tint the windows on this car
There is no restriction on window tint or colouring on rear windows as long as there are side mirrors providing a clear view to the rear. A driver must have a clear view out of the front windows and the windshield and a police officer must have a clear view in.
No part of the tires may come into contact with the vehicle, no part of the vehicle can touch the ground and the front wheels cannot be visibly out of alignment.
HTA O.Reg 611 Schedule 1 Section 3(5) Reference Section for HTA 84 Operate unsafe vehicle No Set Fine, Maximum $20,000.00 fine. Highway Traffic Act - R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 611
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I want to remove or alter the gas cap on this car
The gas cap must be able to provide a seal to meet emission standards. All Emission Control Equipment manufactured on a vehicle must be present and operating as intended. If the manufacturer put it there, it has to stay.
I want to add graphics to the top of the windshield of this car
Depending on the size of the lettering this may be illegal. There can be nothing obstructing the drivers view of the road ahead. A good guide is to avoid the area swept by the windshield wipers.
I want to remove the windshield wipers on this car
Every car or truck must have a system to remove moisture from the windshield. It must be in good working order at all times and controlled by the driver.
I want to add red, blue or green turn signals to this car
Red Lights on the front are restricted to Police Fire and Ambulance. Green is restricted to Volunteer Firefighters and blue is restricted to Snow Plows and Highway Sanders.
I want to drive with only the fog lights or daylight running lights on at night
A proper headlight for night (½ hour before sunset and ½ hour after sunrise) must be capable of switching between projecting high beams or low beams. This must be controlled by the driver.
I want to put a darkened or coloured licence plate cover on the car
It is an offence to obstruct, cover or do anything that makes the licence plate numbers not plainly visible or makes the plate appear to be different from the intended appearance.
HTA Dark, coloured or dirty cover 13(2) Obstruct plate / Dirty Plate / Entire plate not plainly visible - $85.00/$110.00 Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8
I want to install a neon light around my licence plate
It is illegal to have any other light directed at your licence plate other than white and the light must shine on the plate only. It is illegal to have a coloured neon light illuminate your licence plate. A white light must illuminate your plate.
I want to install a nitrous oxide system in my car
It is legal to possess nitrous oxide. However, the system must be securely mounted. The bottle should be mounted rigidly away from crumple zones. Hatchbacks with bottles containing compressed gas must have a blow-by tube routed underneath the car; in case of failure the gas vents out of the vehicle, not in it. Do not drop it or damage the valve and do not grind off the bottle's date of manufacture. Secure bottles firmly in their mounting brackets, preferably with rubber insulation to protect the bottle. The lines from the bottle to the engine must be of the highest quality and kept separate from all heat sources. Note: Although legal to possess, most insurance companies will not insure a vehicle equipped with nitrous oxide systems.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act: Fail to meet safety requirements, safety standards and safety marks while transporting dangerous goods. (Section 2) - no set fine Dangerous Goods Transportation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.1
The fuel delivery and storage system must be sealed to prevent the emission of fuel vapours. All Emission Control Equipment manufactured on a vehicle must be present and operating as intended.
I want to remove or hollow out the Catalytic Converter on this car
The Catalytic Converter sensor is an emission control component. All Emission Control Equipment manufactured on a vehicle must be present and operating as intended. If the manufacturer put it there, it has to stay.
All cars, trucks and motorcycles need to be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and excessive smoke. Use of a muffler cut-out, straight exhaust, gutted muffler, Hollywood muffler, by-pass or similar device is prohibited.
HTA 75(1) No muffler - Motor Vehicle / Improper muffler - Motor Vehicle $85.00/$110.00
I want to install a neon or other light around the dash board
If it is visible outside of the car then the applicable lighting offences apply. Interior lights that obstruct your view may be subject to additional charges.
Every car or truck must display two plates; One on the front and one on the back in a conspicuous location. The Plate has to be on the vehicle, not in the vehicle.
I want to disconnect the oxygen sensor on this car
The oxygen sensor is an emission control component. All Emission Control Equipment manufactured on a vehicle must be present and operating as intended. If the manufacturer put it there, it has to stay.
I want to install a cold air intake on this car This modification can be made legally, provided that the Positive Crankcase System remains a closed loop system and the emissions are returned to be burned off by the combustion components of the engine. All Emission Control Equipment manufactured on a vehicle must be present and operating as intended.
I want to install a DVD player or TV in the dash of this car
A modification of this type may be illegal. Driving with distractions such as video games, movies and TV shows is very dangerous. If the DVD player has a kill switch that only allows the TV to work when the car is parked, then this is OK. Back seats are allowed to have TVs or DVD players. GPS navigation systems, electronic truck logs, courier and police dispatching systems are examples of permitted use of TVs.
HTA 78(1)(a) Television in front seat $85.00/$110.00 HTA 78(1)(b) Television visible to driver $85.00/$110.00 HTA 78 (2) Television operating in front seat $85.00/$110.00 HTA 78 (2) Television operating - visible to driver $85.00/$110.00 Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8
No Problem. There are no laws that state you must have, keep or maintain your air bags. Just notify your insurance company so they can adjust your premiums appropriately.
I want to replace the seatbelts on this car with a racing harness
Racing harnesses are not DOT approved. Replacement seat belts cannot be marked not for highway use and the anchor points must be of adequate strength.
Legislative requirements involved when modifying vehicles
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