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

Enabling Statute: Motor Vehicle Safety Act



Statutory Text

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Consolidated text


Regulation consolidated to 2011.12.07
Regulatory Initiatives and Government Notices updated to 2012.02.11

Windshield Mounting

212. (1) This section does not apply to

  • (a) a truck, multi-purpose passenger vehicle or bus with a GVWR greater than 4 536  kg; or

  • (b) forward control configuration vehicles, walk-in vans or open-body type vehicles with fold down or removable windshields.

(2) A vehicle to which this section applies shall be tested

  • (a) by impacting a fixed collision barrier that is at 90° ± 5° to the line of travel of the vehicle while the vehicle is travelling longitudinally forward at any speed up to and including 48 km/h; and

  • (b) in accordance with the requirements set out in paragraphs 208(23)(a) and (c).

(3) During the test referred to in subsection (2), the vehicle shall retain

  • (a) not less than 50 per cent of the windshield periphery on each side of the vehicle longitudinal centre line, if equipped with an air bag at a front designated seating position; and

  • (b) not less than 75 per cent of the windshield periphery, if not equipped with an air bag at a front designated seating position.

(4) The test referred to in subsection (2) shall be conducted on the windshield mounting material and on all vehicle components in direct contact with the mounting material at a temperature that is not less than –9°C and not more than 43°C.

(5) to (8) [Repealed, SOR/2009-121, s. 3]

  • SOR/80-282, s. 3;
  • SOR/82-274, s. 1;
  • SOR/90-387, s. 2(F);
  • SOR/93-5, s. 6;
  • SOR/94-692, s. 2(F);
  • SOR/95-536, s. 7(F);
  • SOR/97-201, s. 5;
  • SOR/97-421, ss. 17, 22(F);
  • SOR/2003-57, s. 2;
  • SOR/2008-72, s. 10(F);
  • SOR/2009-121, s. 3.
 

Regulatory Initiatives (specific to the regulation section)

Depending on the date, amendments listed may not yet be included in the consolidated text.

Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation, Section 18 and Standards 203, 204, 208, 212 and 219) (proposed)

Canada Gazette Part I, Vol. 146, No. 6 — February 11, 2012
Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation, Section 18 and Standards 203, 204, 208, 212 and 219) (proposed)

 

Government Notices (specific to the regulation section)

No current notices.

Date modified:
2012-05-14