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Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1038)

Enabling Statute: Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Content last updated 2009.11.11

Statutory Text

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Consolidated text

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations [Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations PDF 8,717 Kb] (C.R.C., c. 1038)

**Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations**
Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS),
Technical Standards Documents and Test Methods
#	Regulatory Text	Technical Standards Documents	Test Methods
1	Short Title
2-2.2	Interpretation amended 2009.11.11, (interim order in C.G. Part I 2009.05.09), (proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2009.05.02), amended 2008.09.17, amended 2008.08.06
3	National Safety Marks
4	Prescribed Classes of Vehicles
5	Safety and Emission Requirements
5.1	Interprovincial Shipments
5.2	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating amended 2008.09.17
6	Compliance Label amended 2008.09.17
6.1-7	Vehicles Manufactured in Stages amended 2008.09.17
9	Altered Vehicle
10	Records amended 2009.02.18
11	Importation Document
12	Importation of a Vehicle Purchased in the United States
13-14	Applications for Exemption
15	Defect Information (proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2009.05.02)
15.1	Test Methods
16	Technical Standards Documents
Schedule I - National Safety Mark
Schedule II - Ministerial Authorization
Schedule III - Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards amended 2009.11.11, (proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2009.05.02, 2009.03.14), amended 2008.05.13, amended 2009.02.18, amended 2008.09.17, amended 2008.08.06
Schedule IV
Part I - [Repealed, SOR/2007-180, s. 5]
Part II
101	Location and Identification of Controls and Displays (proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2009.03.14), amended 2008.09.17
102	Transmission Control Functions (Standard 102)
103	Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
104	Windshield Wiping and Washing System
105	Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems amended 2009.03.18	TSD No. 105 TSD No. 105 [PDF 476 Kb]
106	Brake Hoses (proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2009.05.02)	TSD No. 106 TSD No. 106 [PDF 670 Kb]
108	Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices (Standard 108)	TSD No. 108 TSD No. 108 [PDF 1,032 Kb]
108.1	Alternative Requirements for Headlamps
110	Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles With a GVWR of 4 536 KG or Less (Standard 110) amended 2008.09.17	TSD No. 110 TSD No. 110 [PDF 1,013 Kb]
111	Mirrors
113	Hood Latch System
114	Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention (Standard 114) amended 2009.02.18	TSD No. 114 TSD No. 114 [PDF 174 Kb]
115	Vehicle Identification Number amended 2009.02.18
116	Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids (Standard 116) (proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2009.05.02)	TSD No. 116 TSD No. 116 [PDF 591 Kb]
118	Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems (Standard 118) (amendments to TSD in C.G. Part I 2009.05.02)	TSD No. 118 Revision 1 TSD No. 118 Revision 1 [PDF 292 Kb]
120	Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles With a GVWR of More Than 4,536 kg (Standard 120) amended 2008.09.17	TSD No. 120 TSD No. 120 [PDF 190 Kb]
121	Air Brake Systems (Standard 121) amended 2009.03.18	TSD No. 121 TSD No. 121 [PDF 640 Kb]
122	Motorcycle Brake Systems (Standard 122)	TSD No. 122 TSD No. 122 [PDF 391 Kb]
123	Motorcycle Controls and Displays (Standard 123) (proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2009.05.02)	TSD No. 123 TSD No. 123 [PDF 186 Kb]
124	Accelerator Control Systems (Standard 124)	TSD No. 124 TSD No. 124 [PDF 161 Kb]
126	Electronic Stability Control Systems (Standard 126) (proposed in C.G. Part I 2009.03.14)	TSD No. 126 (proposed) TSD No. 126 [PDF 149 kb] (proposed)
131	School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices (Standard 131) amended 2009.03.18	TSD No. 131 TSD No. 131 [PDF 181 Kb]
135	Light Vehicle Brake Systems (Standard 135) amended 2009.03.18	TSD No. 135 TSD No. 135 [PDF 441 Kb]
Part III
201	Occupant Protection
202	Head Restraints amended 2009.05.13	TSD No. 202 TSD No. 202 [PDF 231 Kb]
203	Driver Impact Protection and Steering Control System amended 2008.05.13
204	Steering Column Rearward Displacement amended 2008.05.13
205	Glazing Materials
206	Door Locks and Door Retention Components (Standard 206) amended 2009.02.18	TSD No. 206 Revision 1 TSD No. 206 Revision 1 [PDF 948 Kb] TSD No. 206 TSD No. 206 [PDF 189 Kb]
207	Anchorage of Seats		TM 207 TM No. 207 [PDF 108 Kb]
208	Occupant Restraint Systems in Frontal Impact (Standard 208)		TM 208 TM No. 208 [PDF 208 Kb]
209	Seat Belt Assemblies (Standard 209) (proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2009.05.02)	TSD No. 209 TSD No. 209 [PDF 654 Kb]
210	Seat Belt Anchorages (Standard 210)		TM 210 TM No. 210 [PDF 288 Kb]
210.1	User-ready Tether Anchorages for Restraint Systems (Standard 210.1)
210.2	Lower Universal Anchorage Systems for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions (Standard 210.2)
212	Windshield Mounting amended 2008.05.13
213.4	Built-in Child Restraint Systems and Built-in Booster Cushions		TM 213.4 TM No. 213.4 [PDF 203 Kb]
214	Side Door Strength		TM 214 TM No. 214 [PDF 144 Kb]
215	Bumpers amended 2008.06.25
216	Roof Crush Resistance (Standard 216) amended 2009.11.11	TSD No. 216 TSD No. 216 [PDF 95 kb)
217	Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits
219	Windshield Zone Intrusion amended 2008.05.13
220	Rollover Protection (Standard 220) amended 2009.11.11	TSD No. 220 TSD No. 220 [PDF 163 Kb]
221	School Bus Body Joint Strength (Standard 221)		TM 221 TM No. 221 [PDF 168 Kb]
222	School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection		TM 222 TM No. 222 [PDF 216 Kb]
223	Rear Impact Guards (Standard 223)		TM 223 TM No. 223 [PDF 326 Kb]
224	[applies to Standard 223]	TSD No. 224 TSD No. 224 [PDF 137 Kb]
Part IV
301	Fuel System Integrity (Standard 301) amended 2009.03.18, amended 2008.09.17	TSD No. 301 Revision 1 TSD No. 301 Revision 1 [PDF 421 Kb] TSD No. 301 TSD No. 301 [PDF 420 Kb]
301.1	LPG Fuel System Integrity (Standard 301.1)		TM 301.1 TM No. 301.1 [PDF 364 Kb]
301.2	CNG Fuel System Integrity (Standard 301.2)		TM 301.2 TM No. 301.2 [PDF 364 Kb]
301.3	Fuel System Integrity for Three-wheeled Vehicles and Motorcycles (Standard 301.3)
302	Flammability of Interior Materials (Standard 302)	TSD No. 302 TSD No. 302 [PDF 250 Kb]
305	Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection (Standard 305) (proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2009.05.02)	TSD No. 305 Revision 1 TSD No. 305 Revision 1 [PDF 256 Kb]
401	Interior Trunk Release (Standard 401) (proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2009.05.02)	TSD No. 401 Revision 1 TSD No. 401 Revision 1 [PDF 160 Kb]
500	Low-speed Vehicles (Standard 500) amended 2008.08.06	TSD No. 500 Revision 1 TSD No. 500 Revision 1 [PDF 170 Kb]
505	Vehicle Stability
901	Axles
902	[Repealed, SOR/95-147, s. 11]
903	C-dolly Specifications		TM 903 TM No. 903 [PDF 318 Kb]
904	C-dolly Hitch Requirements
905	Trailer Cargo Anchoring Devices (Standard 905)		TM 905 TM No. 905 [PDF 337 Kb]
906	Snowmobile Trailers (Standard 906)
Schedule V - [Repealed SOR/2003-2]
Schedule V.1
1106	Noise Emissions (Standard 1106) (proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2009.05.02)		TM 1106 TM No. 1106 [PDF 206 Kb]
Schedule VI
1200	[Repealed, SOR/96-360, s. 1]
1201	Snowmobile Standards
1202	Snowmobile Cutters (Standard 1202)
Schedule VII - Declaration Of Importation Of A Vehicle For Exhibition, Demonstration, Evaluation, Testing Or Special Purposes
Schedule VIII - Designated Customs Offices

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