Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Regulations

c t HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE (TRIP INSPECTION AND RECORDS) REGULATIONS PLEASE NOTE This document, prepared by the Legislative Counsel Office, is an office consolidation of this regulation, current to April 4, 2009. It is intended for information and reference purposes only. This document is not the official version of these regulations. The regulations and the amendments printed in the Royal Gazette should be consulted on the Prince Edward Island Government web site to determine the authoritative text of these regulations. For more information concerning the history of these regulations, please see the Table of Regulations on the Prince Edward Island Government web site (www.princeedwardisland.ca). If you find any errors or omissions in this consolidation, please contact: Legislative Counsel Office Tel: (902) 368-4292 Email: legislation@gov.pe.ca Highway Traffic Act Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Regulations Section 1 c HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT Chapter H-5 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE (TRIP INSPECTION AND RECORDS) REGULATIONS Pursuant to section 148 of the Highway Traffic Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. H-5, Council made the following regulations: 1. Definitions In these regulations (a) “Act” means the Highway Traffic Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. H-5; (b) “commercial vehicle” means a commercial vehicle as defined in clause 142(b) of the Act and includes any trailer drawn by any such vehicle; (c) “driver” means a person who drives a commercial vehicle on a highway; (c.1) “major defect” means a major defect listed in Column 3 of Schedule I, II or III or in Column 2 of Schedule IV; (c.2) “minor defect” means a minor defect listed in Column 2 of Schedule I, II or III; (c.3) “motor coach” means a bus of monocoque design, designed to provide intercity, suburban, commuter or charter service and equipped with air ride suspension, air brakes, automatic brake adjusters and under-floor baggage storage; (d) “recreation vehicle” means a vehicle designed as mobile accommodation or as self-propelled mobile accommodation and used as transportation for personal and recreational purposes without compensation and includes but is not limited to cabin trailers, collapsible cabin trailers, tent trailers and camping trailers. (EC225/89; 145/09) 2. Application The following vehicles are exempt from the inspection requirements outlined in these regulations: (a) an emergency vehicle; (b) any two or three axle commercial vehicle not drawing a trailer that is primarily used for the transportation of primary products of a farm, forest, sea or lake, provided the driver or his employer is the producer of such products; (c) a commercial vehicle transporting passengers or goods with the object of providing relief in the case of an earthquake, flood, fire, famine, drought, epidemic, pestilence or other disaster; c t Updated April 4, 2009 Page 3 Highway Traffic Act Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Section 3 Regulations (d) a recreation vehicle. (EC225/89; 145/09) PART I — TRIP INSPECTIONS 3. Inspections (1) The driver shall inspect the driver’s commercial vehicle or cause it to be inspected on a daily basis prior to its first trip of the day. Continuous trip (2) Where a trip is a continuous trip involving more than one day, the daily inspection shall take place no later than the first rest stop of the day. (EC225/89; 145/09) 4. Items to be inspected An inspection under section 3 shall include an inspection of the items set out in Schedules I to IV that are part of the commercial vehicle. (EC225/89; 145/09) 5. Report The driver of a commercial vehicle or the person designated by the driver while completing the inspection shall note in an inspection report any safety related defects in the items referred to in Schedules I to IV, or if none, the report shall so indicate. (EC225/89; 145/09) 5.1 Inspection schedules (1) Schedules I to IV apply to the inspection of the following commercial vehicles: (a) Schedule I applies to the daily inspection of trucks, tractors and trailers drawn by a truck or tractor; (b) Schedule II applies (i) to the daily inspection of buses designed, constructed and used for the transportation of passengers with a designated seating capacity of more than 10, including the driver, but excluding its operation for personal use, and (ii) to any trailer towed by a bus; (c) Schedule III applies to the daily inspection of motor coaches; (d) Schedule IV applies to the under-vehicle inspection of a motor coach, which is valid for 30 days or 12,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first. Inspection of systems and components (2) Every person who conducts a daily inspection of a commercial vehicle or trailer shall ensure that the inspection includes an inspection of every system and component listed in Column 1 of the appropriate daily inspection schedule. Minor or major defect (3) Every person who conducts a daily inspection of a commercial vehicle or trailer shall ensure that the inspection is adequate to determine whether there is a minor defect or a major defect as set out in Column 2 or Column 3, as the case may be, of the appropriate daily inspection schedule. Validity of inspection (4) A daily inspection of a commercial vehicle or trailer is valid for 24 hours. Page 4 Updated April 4, 2009 t c Highway Traffic Act Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Regulations Section 6 Under-vehicle inspection (5) A daily inspection of a motor coach conducted in accordance with Schedule III is not valid unless an under-vehicle inspection of the motor coach has been conducted in accordance with Schedule IV, and the under-vehicle inspection is still valid. Idem (6) Every person who conducts an under-vehicle inspection of a motor coach shall ensure that the under-vehicle inspection includes an inspection of every system and component listed in Column 1 of Schedule IV. Idem (7) Every person who conducts an under-vehicle inspection of a motor coach shall ensure that the under-vehicle inspection is adequate to determine whether there is a major defect as set out in Column 2 of Schedule IV. Idem (8) Every person who detects a defect in an under-vehicle inspection of a motor coach shall ensure that the defect is repaired before the motor coach is driven or operated. Idem (9) Every defect detected in an under-vehicle inspection of a motor coach must be repaired before the motor coach is driven or operated in order for the under-vehicle inspection to be considered complete. Idem (10) An under-vehicle inspection of a motor coach (a) must be conducted while the vehicle is positioned over a pit or raised in a manner that provides adequate access to all of the applicable vehicle components; and (b) must be conducted by a person who holds the technician certification or qualification required in the province. Idem (11) An under-vehicle inspection of a motor coach is valid (a) until the 31st day after the date the under-vehicle inspection is conducted; or (b) until the motor coach has been driven 12,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first. (EC145/09) 6. Defects observed in driving In addition to any defects noted in the inspection required under section 3, a driver of a commercial vehicle shall at the end of the day record in the inspection report any defects observed while in charge of the vehicle. (EC225/89) 7. Report to be completed (1) A person conducting an inspection of a commercial vehicle in accordance with Schedule I, II or III shall prepare an inspection report, in writing, or in an equivalent electronic format, that contains the following information: (a) the licence plate, VIN or unit number(s) of the vehicle(s); (b) the carrier’s name; c t Updated April 4, 2009 Page 5 Highway Traffic Act Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Section 8 Regulations (c) the date(s) and time(s) of inspection; (d) the city, town, village or highway location where the inspection was performed; (e) a statement signed by the person conducting the inspection and by the person driving the vehicle (if different than the person inspecting the vehicle) that the vehicle(s) identified on the report has (have) been inspected in accordance with the applicable requirements; (f) the legible printed name of the person(s) conducting the inspection; (g) the signature(s) of the person(s) conducting the inspection; (h) the odometer reading(s) (if equipped). Idem (2) A person conducting an under-vehicle inspection of a motor coach in accordance with Schedule IV shall prepare an inspection report, in writing, or in an equivalent electronic format, that contains the following information: (a) the licence plate, VIN or unit number(s) of the vehicle(s); (b) the carrier’s name; (c) the date(s) and time(s) of inspection; (d) the location(s) where the inspection was performed; (e) a statement signed by the person conducting the inspection and by the person driving the vehicle (if different than the person inspecting the vehicle) that the vehicle(s) identified on the report has (have) been inspected in accordance with the applicable Schedule IV requirements; (f) the legible printed name of the person(s) conducting the inspection; (g) the signature(s) of the person(s) conducting the inspection; (h) the odometer reading(s) (if equipped). Prohibition (3) No carrier shall permit a person to drive a commercial vehicle, and no person shall drive a commercial vehicle on a highway unless the vehicle is inspected, as required. Idem (4) No carrier shall permit a person to drive a commercial vehicle, and no person shall drive a commercial vehicle on a highway unless that person is in possession of the required inspection reports and applicable Schedules. Inspection reports (5) A driver of a commercial vehicle shall provide a paper or an equivalent electronic copy of the required inspection reports and applicable Schedules on the demand of an inspector. (EC225/89; 145/09) 8. Where no defects are detected (1) Where no defects are detected during an inspection of a commercial vehicle, the person conducting the inspection shall record that fact on the inspection report. When defects are detected (2) A person conducting an inspection of a commercial vehicle in accordance with Schedule I, II or III shall record on the inspection report any defects detected during the inspection and shall Page 6 Updated April 4, 2009 t c Highway Traffic Act Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Regulations Section 9 report such defects to the carrier or a person appointed by the carrier prior to the next required inspection. Information to be recorded re: Schedule IV inspections (3) A person conducting an under-vehicle inspection of a motor coach in accordance with Schedule IV shall record brake adjustment measurements, all defects detected during the inspection, and the nature of all repairs that are carried out on the motor coach. Driver to monitor vehicle while driving (4) The driver of a commercial vehicle shall monitor the vehicle’s condition in accordance with the schedule of inspection items listed in Column 1 of Schedules I to IV, and when defects are detected by the driver, the driver shall record the defects on an inspection report and report the defects to the carrier prior to the next required inspection. Major defects to reported immediately (5) Where major defects are detected by the driver of a commercial vehicle while the vehicle is in operation, such defects shall be recorded on an inspection report and be immediately reported to the carrier by the driver of the commercial vehicle. Vehicle not to be operated with major defect (6) No carrier shall permit a person to drive a commercial vehicle, and no person shall drive a commercial vehicle on a highway when a major defect is present on the vehicle. Carrier to ensure defect are corrected (7) Every carrier shall ensure that all previously reported commercial vehicle defects are rectified prior to the next required inspection or within a timeframe specified by the jurisdiction of travel. (EC225/89; 145/09) 9. Report to be given to carrier (1) The driver of a commercial vehicle shall provide the original copy of each inspection report to the carrier who is responsible for the commercial vehicle within 20 calendar days after the date each inspection report is completed. Carrier records (2) Every carrier shall retain the original copy of each inspection report and certification of repairs for at least six months after the date each inspection report is completed. (EC225/89; 145/09) 10. Exemption from preparation of reports for short trips The requirements on a driver of a commercial vehicle or the person conducting an inspection of a commercial vehicle to prepare inspection reports under these regulations do not apply to the driver of a truck, tractor and trailer when the truck, tractor and trailer is being operated within a radius of 160 kilometres from the location at which the driver reported for work if the driver is to return to that location and be released from work. (EC225/89; 145/09) 11. Retention of records at principal office Every carrier shall keep or maintain at the carrier’s principal place of business in Prince Edward Island c t Updated April 4, 2009 Page 7 Highway Traffic Act Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Section 12 Regulations (a) all records required under sections 7 and 8 for a period of six months from the date that the vehicle has ceased to be under the carrier’s control and in all other cases for a period of two years; and (b) the inspection reports referred to in subsections 7(1) and (2), as completed by the driver or person conducting the inspection if different than the driver, for a period of three months from the dates on which the inspection reports were completed. (EC225/89; 145/09) 12. Offence It is an offence for any driver not to have a completed daily trip inspection report for the driver’s commercial vehicle as required by these regulations. (EC225/89; 145/09) Page 8 Updated April 4, 2009 t c Highway Traffic Act Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Regulations Schedule I Schedule I DAILY INSPECTION OF TRUCKS, TRACTORS AND TRAILERS Application: This Schedule applies to trucks, tractors and trailers or combinations thereof exceeding a registered gross vehicle weight of 4500 kg. Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Systems and components Minor Defect(s) Major Defect(s) Part 1. Air Brake System • Audible air leak. • Pushrod stroke of any brake exceeds the • Slow air pressure build-up rate. adjustment limit. • Air loss rate exceeds prescribed limit. • Inoperative towing vehicle (tractor) protection system. • Low air warning system fails or system is activated. • Inoperative service, parking or emergency brake. Part 2. Cab • Occupant compartment door fails • Any door fails to close securely. to open. Part 3. Cargo Securement • Insecure or improper load covering. • Insecure cargo. • Absence, failure, malfunction or deterioration of required cargo securement device or load covering. Part 4. Coupling Devices • Coupler or mounting has loose or • Coupler is insecure or movement exceeds missing fastener. prescribed limit. • Coupling or locking mechanism is damaged or fails to lock. • Defective, incorrect or missing safety chain or cable. Part 5. Dangerous Goods • Dangerous goods requirements not met. Part 6. Driver Controls • Accelerator pedal, clutch, gauges, audible and visual indicators or instruments fail to function properly. Part 7. Driver Seat • Seat is damaged or fails to remain • Seatbelt or tether belt is insecure, missing in set position. or malfunctions. Part 8. Electric Brake System • Loose or insecure wiring or • Inoperative breakaway device. electrical connection. • Inoperative brake. Part 9. Emergency Equipment • Emergency equipment is missing, and Safety Devices damaged or defective. Part 10. Exhaust System • Exhaust leak. • Leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the occupant compartment. Part 11. Frame and Cargo Body • Damaged frame or cargo body. • Visibly shifted, cracked, collapsing or sagging frame member(s). Part 12. Fuel System • Missing fuel tank cap. • Insecure fuel tank. • Dripping fuel leak. Part 13. General • Serious damage or deterioration that is noticeable and may affect the vehicle’s safe operation. Part 14. Glass and Mirrors • Required mirror or window glass fails to provide the required view to the driver as a result of being cracked, broken, damaged, missing or maladjusted. • Required mirror or glass has broken or damaged attachments onto vehicle body. c t Updated April 4, 2009 Page 9 Highway Traffic Act Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Schedule I Regulations Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Systems and components Minor Defect(s) Major Defect(s) Part 15. Heater/Defroster • Control or system failure. • Defroster fails to provide unobstructed view through the windshield. Part 16. Horn • Vehicle has no operative horn. Part 17. Hydraulic Brake • Brake fluid level is below indicated • Brake boost or power assist is not System minimum level. operative. • Parking brake is inoperative. • Brake fluid leak. • Brake pedal fade or insufficient brake pedal reserve. • Activated (other than ABS) warning device. • Brake fluid reservoir is less than ¼ full. Part 18. Lamps and Reflectors • Required lamp does not function as When lamps are required: intended. • Failure of both low-beam headlamps. • Required reflector is missing or • Failure of both rearmost tail lamps. partially missing. At all times: • Failure of a rearmost turn-indicator lamp. • Failure of both rearmost brake lamps. Part 19. Steering • Steering wheel lash (free-play) is • Steering wheel is insecure, or does not greater than normal. respond normally. • Steering wheel lash (free-play) exceeds required limit. Part 20. Suspension System • Air leak in air suspension system. • Damaged, deflated air bag. • Broken spring leaf. • Cracked or broken main spring leaf or • Suspension fastener is loose, more than one broken spring leaf. missing or broken. • Part of spring leaf or suspension is missing, shifted out of place or is in contact with another vehicle component. • Loose U-bolt. Part 21. Tires • Damaged tread or sidewall of tire. • Flat tire. • Tire leaking. • Tire tread depth is less than wear limit. • Tire is in contact with another tire or any vehicle component other than mud-flap. • Tire is marked “Not for highway use”. • Tire has exposed cords in the tread or outer sidewall area. Part 22. Wheels, Hubs and • Hub oil below minimum level • Wheel has loose, missing or ineffective Fasteners (when fitted with sight glass). fastener. • Leaking wheel seal. • Damaged, cracked or broken wheel, rim or attaching part. • Evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure. Part 23. Windshield • Control or system malfunction. When necessary for prevailing weather Wiper/Washer • Wiper blade damaged, missing or condition. fails to adequately clear driver’s field • Wiper or washer fails to adequately clear of vision. driver’s field of vision in area swept by driver’s side wiper. (EC145/09) Page 10 Updated April 4, 2009 t c Highway Traffic Act Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Regulations Schedule II Schedule II DAILY INSPECTION OF BUSES Application: This Schedule applies to buses designed, constructed and used for the transportation of passengers with a designated seating capacity of more than 10, including the driver, but excluding its operation for personal use. This Schedule also applies to any trailer towed by a bus. Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Systems and Components Minor Defect(s) Major Defect(s) Part 1. Accessibility Devices Accessibility device may not be used if: • Vehicle fails to return to normal level • Alarm fails to operate. after "kneeling". • Equipment malfunctions. • Extendable lift, ramp or other • Interlock system malfunctions. passenger-loading device fails to retract. Part 2. Air Brake System • Audible air leak. • Pushrod stroke of any brake exceeds • Slow air pressure build-up rate. the adjustment limit. • Air loss rate exceeds prescribed limit. • Inoperative towing vehicle (tractor) protection system. • Low air warning system fails or system is activated. • Inoperative service, parking or emergency brake. Part 3. Cargo Securement • Insecure or improper load covering. • Insecure cargo. • Absence, failure, malfunction or deterioration of required cargo securement device or load covering. Part 4. Coupling Devices • Coupler or mounting has loose or • Coupler is insecure or movement missing fastener. exceeds prescribed limit. • Coupling or locking mechanism is damaged or fails to lock. • Defective, incorrect or missing safety chain or cable. Part 5. Dangerous Goods • Dangerous goods requirements not met. Part 6. Doors and Emergency • Door, window or hatch fails to open (Passengers may not be carried.) Exits or close securely. • Required emergency exit fails to • Alarm inoperative. function as intended. Part 7. Driver Controls • Accelerator pedal, clutch, gauges, (Passengers may not be carried.) audible and visual indicators or • Accelerator sticking and engine fails to instruments fail to function properly. return to idle. Part 8. Driver Seat • Seat is damaged or fails to remain in • Seatbelt or tether belt is insecure, set position. missing or malfunctions. Part 9. Electric Brake System • Loose or insecure wiring or electrical • Inoperative breakaway device. connection. • Inoperative brake. Part 10. Emergency Equipment • Emergency equipment is missing, and Safety Devices damaged or defective. Part 11. Exhaust System • Exhaust leak. • Leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the occupant compartment. Part 12. Exterior Body and Frame • Insecure or missing body parts. • Visibly shifted, cracked, collapsing or • Insecure or missing compartment sagging frame door. member(s). • Damaged frame or body. Part 13. Fuel System • Missing fuel tank cap. • Insecure fuel tank. • Dripping fuel leak. c t Updated April 4, 2009 Page 11 Highway Traffic Act Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Schedule II Regulations Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Systems and Components Minor Defect(s) Major Defect(s) Part 14. General • Serious damage or deterioration that is noticeable and may affect the vehicle’s safe operation. Part 15. Glass and Mirrors • Required mirror or window glass (Passengers may not be carried.) fails to provide the required view to • Driver’s view of the road is obstructed the driver as a result of being cracked, in the area swept by the windshield broken, damaged, missing or wipers. maladjusted. • Required mirror or glass has broken or damaged attachments onto vehicle body. Part 16. Heater/Defroster • Control or system failure. • Defroster fails to provide unobstructed view through the windshield. Part 17. Horn • Vehicle has no operative horn. Part 18. Hydraulic Brake System • Brake fluid level is below indicated • Brake boost or power assist is not minimum level. operative. • Parking brake is inoperative. • Brake fluid leak. • Brake pedal fade or insufficient brake pedal reserve. • Activated (other than ABS) warning device. • Brake fluid reservoir is less than ¼ full. Part 19. Lamps and Reflectors • Required interior lamp does not When lamps are required: function as intended. • Failure of both low-beam headlamps. • Required reflector is missing or • Failure of both rearmost tail lamps. partially missing. At all times: • Passenger safety or access lamp • Failure of a rearmost turn-indicator does not function. lamp. • Failure of both rearmost brake lamps. Part 20. Passenger Compartment • Stanchion padding is damaged. When affected position is occupied: • Damaged steps or floor. • Malfunction or absence of required • Insecure or damaged overhead passenger or mobility device restraints. luggage rack or compartment. • Passenger seat is insecure. • Malfunction or absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints. • Passenger seat is insecure. Part 21. Steering • Steering wheel lash (free-play) is • Steering wheel is insecure, or does not greater than normal. respond normally. • Steering wheel lash (free-play) exceeds required limit. Part 22. Suspension System • Air leak in air suspension system. • Damaged or deflated air bag. • Broken spring leaf. • Cracked or broken main spring leaf or • Suspension fastener is loose, missing more than one broken spring leaf. or broken. • Part of spring leaf or suspension is missing, shifted out of place or in contact with another vehicle component. • Loose U-bolt. Page 12 Updated April 4, 2009 t c Highway Traffic Act Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Regulations Schedule II Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Systems and Components Minor Defect(s) Major Defect(s) Part 23. Tires • Damaged tread or sidewall of tire. • Flat tire. • Tire leaking. • Tire tread depth is less than wear limit. • Tire is in contact with another tire or any vehicle component other than mud-flap. • Tire is marked “Not for highway use”. • Tire has exposed cords in the tread or outer sidewall area. Part 24. Wheels, Hubs and • Hub oil below minimum level (when • Wheel has loose, missing or Fasteners fitted with sight glass). ineffective fastener. • Leaking wheel seal. • Damaged, cracked or broken wheel, rim or attaching part. • Evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure. Part 25. Windshield • Control or system malfunction. When necessary for prevailing weather Wiper/Washer • Wiper blade damaged, missing or condition. fails to adequately clear driver’s field • Wiper or washer fails to adequately of vision. clear driver’s field of vision in area swept by driver’s side wiper. (EC145/09) c t Updated April 4, 2009 Page 13 Highway Traffic Act Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Schedule III Regulations Schedule III DAILY INSPECTION OF MOTOR COACHES Application: This Schedule applies only to a Motor Coach equipped with air ride suspension, air brakes and automatic brake adjusters. The driver shall be in possession of a valid Schedule IV inspection report or equivalent report(s) in accordance with an approved jurisdictional program. Any trailer towed by a Motor Coach must be inspected in accordance with Schedule II. Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Systems and components Minor Defect(s) Major Defect(s) Part 1. Accessibility Devices Accessibility device may not be used if: • Vehicle fails to return to normal level • Alarm fails to operate. after "kneeling". • Equipment malfunctions. • Extendable lift, ramp or other • Interlock system malfunctions. passenger-loading device fails to retract. Part 2. Air Brake System • Audible air leak. • There is any indication of a brake • Slow air pressure build-up rate. adjustment problem. • Air loss rate exceeds prescribed limit. • Inoperative towing vehicle (tractor) protection system. • Low air warning system fails or system is activated. • Inoperative service, parking or emergency brake. Part 3. Coupling Devices • Coupler or mounting has loose or • Coupler is insecure or movement exceeds missing fastener. prescribed limit. • Coupling or locking mechanism is damaged or fails to lock. • Defective, incorrect or missing safety chain or cable. Part 4. Dangerous Goods • Dangerous goods requirements not met. Part 5. Doors and Emergency • Door, window or hatch fails to open (Passengers may not be carried.) Exits or close securely. • Required emergency exit fails to function • Alarm inoperative. as intended. Part 6. Driver Controls • Accelerator pedal, clutch, gauges, (Passengers may not be carried.) audible and visual indicators or • Accelerator sticking and engine fails to instruments fail to function properly. return to idle. Part 7. Driver Seat • Seat is damaged or fails to remain in • Seatbelt or tether belt is insecure, missing set position. or malfunctions. Part 8. Emergency Equipment • Emergency equipment is missing, and Safety Devices damaged or defective. Part 9. Exhaust System • Exhaust leak. • Leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the occupant compartment. Part 10. Exterior Body • Insecure or missing body parts. • Insecure or missing compartment door. Part 11. Fuel System • Missing fuel tank cap. • Insecure fuel tank. • Dripping fuel leak. Part 12. General • Serious damage or deterioration that is noticeable and may affect the vehicle’s safe operation. Page 14 Updated April 4, 2009 t c Highway Traffic Act Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Regulations Schedule III Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Systems and components Minor Defect(s) Major Defect(s) Part 13. Glass and Mirrors • Required mirror or window glass (Passengers may not be carried.) fails to provide the required view to • Driver’s view of the road is obstructed in the driver as a result of being cracked, the area swept by the windshield wipers. broken, damaged, missing or maladjusted. • Required mirror or glass has broken or damaged attachments onto vehicle body. Part 14. Heater/Defroster • Control or system failure. • Defroster fails to provide unobstructed view through the windshield. Part 15. Horn • Vehicle has no operative horn. Part 16. Lamps and Reflectors • Required interior lamp does not When lamps are required: function as intended. • Failure of both low-beam headlamps. • Required reflector is missing or • Failure of both rearmost tail lamps. partially missing. At all times: • Passenger safety or access lamp • Failure of a rearmost turn-indicator lamp. does not function. • Failure of both rearmost brake lamps. Part 17. Passenger • Stanchion padding is damaged When affected position is occupied: Compartment • Damaged steps or floor. • Malfunction or absence of required • Insecure or damaged overhead passenger or mobility device restraints. luggage rack or compartment. • Passenger seat is insecure. • Malfunction or absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints. • Passenger seat is insecure. Part 18. Suspension System • Air leak in air suspension system. • Damaged, deflated air bag. Part 19. Steering • Steering wheel lash (free-play) is • Steering wheel is insecure, or does not greater than normal. respond normally. • Steering wheel lash (free-play) exceeds required limit. Part 20. Tires • Damaged tread or sidewall of tire. • Flat tire. • Tire leaking. • Tire tread depth is less than wear limit. • Tire is in contact with another tire or any vehicle component other than mud-flap. • Tire is marked “Not for highway use”. • Tire has exposed cords in the tread or outer sidewall. Part 21. Wheels, Hubs and • Hub oil below minimum level. • Wheel has loose, missing or ineffective Fasteners (When fitted with sight glass.) fastener. • Leaking wheel seal. • Damaged, cracked or broken wheel, rim or attaching part. • Evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure. Part 22. Windshield • Control or system malfunction. When necessary for prevailing weather Wiper/Washer • Wiper blade damaged, missing or condition. fails to adequately clear driver’s field • Wiper or washer fails to adequately clear of vision. driver’s field of vision in area swept by driver’s side wiper. (EC145/09) c t Updated April 4, 2009 Page 15 Highway Traffic Act Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Schedule IV Regulations Schedule IV MOTOR COACH (30 DAYS OR 12,000 KM) Application: This Schedule applies only to a Motor Coach equipped with air ride suspension, air brakes and automatic brake adjusters. Note: • All conditions listed below are major defects and must be repaired before the vehicle is driven. • Schedule IV inspections must be conducted while the vehicle is positioned over a pit or raised in a manner that provides adequate access to all applicable components by a person who holds the appropriate technician certification or qualification. Column 1 Column 2 Systems and Components Major Defect(s) Part 1. Air Brake System • Audible air leak. • Brake pushrod stroke is at or beyond the adjustment limit. • Clearance between disc brake pads and rotor exceeds manufacturer’s specified limit. • Wedge brake shoe movement exceeds manufacturer’s specified limit. • Excessive discharge of fluids from air reservoir. • Air compressor, mounts or attachments damaged or defective. • Compressor drive-belt loose or damaged. • Air line or fitting damaged or insecure. • Air tank defective, damaged or insecure. • Air tank drain or moisture ejector device inoperable. • Brake chamber, brake linkage or other brake component is defective, damaged or insecure. • DD3 brake chamber fails to hold vehicle in place during tug test, when all air reservoirs are drained. • Spring brake is broken or malfunctions. • Inoperative service, parking or emergency brake. Part 2. Exhaust system • Exhaust leak. • Exhaust system component insecure, damaged or perforated. Part 3. Frame and Underbody • Any frame member or fastener is damaged, cracked or insecure. • Any component mount is damaged or insecure. Part 4. Fuel system • Fuel leak. • Insecure fuel tanks, fuel tank mounts or guards. • Fuel line or fitting damaged or insecure. Part 5. Steering • Steering linkage is damaged or insecure. • Power steering fluid is leaking, contaminated or low. • Power steering component damaged or insecure. Part 6. Suspension System • Air leak or malfunction of air suspension system or component. • Damage or deterioration of any suspension component including: − spring and air bag; − axle or frame attaching component; − axle supporting or aligning component; − suspension or component fastener; − shock absorber or attachments. Part 7. Tires • Tire inflation less than required. • Tire treads worn to wear limits. • Damage to tread or sidewall of tire. • Retread or rebuilt tire is used on front axle. Part 8. Wheels and Fasteners • Loose, missing, damaged or ineffective wheel fastener. • Damaged wheel or wheel component. (EC145/09) Page 16 Updated April 4, 2009 t c