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

Enabling Statute: Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Content last updated 2011.12.07


Statutory Text

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Consolidated text

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations
Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS),
Technical Standards Documents and Test Methods
* links directly to Justice Canada Laws web site.
# Regulatory Text
1 Short Title*
2 Interpretation*
amended 2011.12.07, SOR/2011-263, SOR/2011-264
(proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2011.11.26)
2.1 Metric or Imperial System*
2.2 Number of Wheels*
amended 2011.12.07
2.3 Designated Seating Capacity*
amended 2011.12.07
2.4 Prescribed Class of a Vehicle*
amended 2011.12.07
4 Prescribed Classes of Vehicles*
5 Safety and Emission Requirements*
5.1 Interprovincial Shipments*
5.2 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating*
5.3 Maximum Speed
amended 2011.12.07
6 Compliance Label*
6.1-7 Vehicles Manufactured in Stages*
9 Altered Vehicle*
10 Records*
(proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2011.11.26)
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 2011.11.26)
15.1 Test Methods*
16-17 Technical Standards Documents*
Schedule I - National Safety Mark*
Schedule II - Ministerial Authorization*
Schedule III - Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards*
amended 2011.12.07
(proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2011.11.26)
Schedule IV*
amended 2011.12.07
# Regulatory Text Technical Standards Documents Test Methods
Part I - [Repealed, SOR/2007-180, s. 5]
Part II
101 Location and Identification of Controls and Displays    
102 Transmission Control Functions (Standard 102)    
103 Windshield Defrosting and Defogging    
104 Windshield Wiping and Washing System    
105 Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems (Standard 105)
amended 2011.11.09 		TSD 105 [PDF 418 Kb]  
106 Brake Hoses (Standard 106)
amended 2011.11.09 		TSD 106 [PDF 660 Kb]  
108 Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices (Standard 108)
(amendments to TSD in C.G. Part I 2011.07.09) 		TSD 108 rev. 5 [PDF 756 Kb]
TSD 108 rev. 4 [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) TSD 110 [PDF 1,013 Kb]  
111 Mirrors    
113 Hood Latch System    
114 Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention (Standard 114)
amended 2011.03.30 		TSD 114 rev. 1 [PDF 60 Kb]  
115 Vehicle Identification Number    
116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids (Standard 116)
amended 2011.11.09 		TSD 116 [PDF 591 Kb]  
118 Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems (Standard 118)
amended 2011.11.09 		TSD 118 rev. 1 [PDF 292 Kb]  
120 Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles With a GVWR of More Than 4,536 kg (Standard 120) TSD 120 [PDF 190 Kb]  
121 Air Brake Systems (Standard 121) TSD 121 rev. 4 (proposed) [PDF 419 Kb]
TSD 121 rev. 3 [PDF 420 Kb] 		 
122 Motorcycle Brake Systems (Standard 122)
amendments to regulations and TSD 2011.12.07 		TSD 122 rev. 2 [PDF 226 Kb]  
123 Motorcycle Controls and Displays (Standard 123)
amended 2011.11.09 		TSD 123 rev. 1 [PDF 105 Kb]
TSD 123 [PDF 186 Kb] 		 
124 Accelerator Control Systems (Standard 124)
amended 2011.11.09 		TSD 124 [PDF 161 Kb]  
126 Electronic Stability Control Systems (Standard 126) TSD 126 [PDF 165 Kb]  
131 School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices (Standard 131)
amended 2011.11.09 		TSD 131 [PDF 58 Kb]  
135 Light Vehicle Brake Systems (Standard 135)
amended 2011.11.09 		TSD 135 [PDF 441 Kb]  
Part III
201 Occupant Protection    
202 Head Restraints
(amendments to TSD in C.G. Part I 2011.07.09) 		TSD 202 rev. 1 [PDF 291 Kb]
TSD 202 [PDF 231 Kb] 		 
203 Driver Impact Protection and Steering Control System    
204 Steering Column Rearward Displacement    
205 Glazing Materials    
206 Door Locks and Door Retention Components (Standard 206) TSD 206 rev. 2 [PDF 533 Kb]
TSD 206 [PDF 189 Kb] 		 
207 Anchorage of Seats
amendments to regulations and TSD 2011.12.07 		TSD 207 [PDF 654 Kb] TM 207 [PDF 108 Kb]
208 Occupant Restraint Systems in Frontal Impact (Standard 208)   TM 208 [PDF 208 Kb]
209 Seat Belt Assemblies (Standard 209)
(proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2011.11.26)
amended 2011.11.09 		TSD 209 [PDF 654 Kb]  
210 Seat Belt Anchorages (Standard 210)
amendments to regulations and TM 2011.12.07 		  TM 210 rev. 1 [PDF 215 Kb]
TM 210 [PDF 288 Kb]
210.1 User-ready Tether Anchorages for Restraint Systems (Standard 210.1)
(proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2011.11.26) 		   
210.2 Lower Universal Anchorage Systems for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions (Standard 210.2)
(proposed amendments in C.G. Part I 2011.11.26) 		   
212 Windshield Mounting    
213.4 Built-in Child Restraint Systems and Built-in Booster Cushions
(proposed amendments to regulations and TM in C.G. Part I 2011.11.26) 		  TM 213.4 (proposed) [PDF 129 Kb]
TM 213.4 [PDF 203 Kb]
214 Side Door Strength   TM 214 [PDF 144 Kb]
215 Bumpers    
216 Roof Crush Resistance (Standard 216) TSD 216 rev. 1 [PDF 94 Kb]
TSD 216 [PDF 95 Kb] 		 
217 Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits    
219 Windshield Zone Intrusion    
220 Rollover Protection (Standard 220) TSD 220 [PDF 163 Kb]  
221 School Bus Body Joint Strength (Standard 221)   TM 221 [PDF 168 Kb]
222 School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection   TM 222 [PDF 216 Kb]
223 Rear Impact Guards (Standard 223)   TM 223 [PDF 326 Kb]
224 [applies to Standard 223] TSD 224 [PDF 137 Kb]  
Part IV
301 Fuel System Integrity (Standard 301)
amended 2011.11.09 		TSD 301 rev. 2 [PDF 246 Kb]  
301.1 LPG Fuel System Integrity (Standard 301.1)   TM 301.1 [PDF 364 Kb]
301.2 CNG Fuel System Integrity (Standard 301.2)   TM 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)
amended 2011.11.09 		TSD 302 [PDF 250 Kb]  
305 Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection (Standard 305)
amended 2011.11.09
(amendments to TSD in C.G. Part I 2011.10.08) 		TSD 305 rev. 3 (proposed) [PDF 459 Kb]
TSD 305 rev. 2 [PDF 260 Kb] 		 
401 Interior Trunk Release (Standard 401)
amended 2011.11.09 		TSD 401 rev. 2 [PDF 160 Kb]  
500 Low-speed Vehicles (Standard 500)
amended 2011.11.09 		TSD 500 rev. 1 [PDF 170 Kb]  
505 Vehicle Stability    
901 Axles    
902 [Repealed, SOR/95-147, s. 11]    
903 C-dolly Specifications   TM 903 [PDF 318 Kb]
904 C-dolly Hitch Requirements    
905 Trailer Cargo Anchoring Devices (Standard 905)   TM 905 [PDF 337 Kb]
906 Snowmobile Trailers (Standard 906)    
Schedule V - [Repealed SOR/2003-2]
Schedule V.1
1106 Noise Emissions (Standard 1106)*   TM 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*

Regulatory Initiatives (specific to the regulations)

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

Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation and Standards 207 and 210)

Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 145, No. 25 — December 7, 2011
Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation and Standards 207 and 210)
SOR/2011-264 November 17, 2011
CIF September 1, 2012.

Canada Gazette Part I, Vol. 144, No. 21 — May 22, 2010
Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation and Standards 207 and 210) (proposed)

Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motorcycle Brake Systems — Standard 122)

Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 145, No. 25 — December 7, 2011
Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motorcycle Brake Systems — Standard 122)
SOR/2011-263 November 17, 2011
CIF December 7, 2011.

Canada Gazette Part I, Vol. 144, No. 44 — October 30, 2010
Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motorcycle Brake Systems — Standard 122) (proposed)

Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (proposed)

Canada Gazette Part I, Vol. 145, No. 48 — November 26, 2011
Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (proposed)

Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Standards 105, 106, 116, 118, 123, 124, 131, 135, 209, 301, 302, 305, 401 and 500)

Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 145, No. 23 — November 9, 2011
Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Standards 105, 106, 116, 118, 123, 124, 131, 135, 209, 301, 302, 305, 401 and 500)
SOR/2011-238 October 27, 2011
CIF November 9, 2011.

Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention — Standard 114)

Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 145, No. 7 — March 30, 2011
Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention — Standard 114)
SOR/2011-69 March 10, 2011
CIF March 30, 2011.

Canada Gazette Part I, Vol. 144, No. 9 — February 27, 2010
Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention — Standard 114) (proposed)

Government Notices

Technical Standards Document No. 305, Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection — Revision 3

Canada Gazette Part I, Vol. 145, No. 41 — October 8, 2011
Technical Standards Document No. 305, Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection — Revision 3

Technical Standards Document No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment — Revision 5

Canada Gazette Part I, Vol. 145, No. 28 — July 9, 2011
Technical Standards Document No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment — Revision 5

Technical Standards Document No. 202, Head Restraints — Revision 1

Canada Gazette Part I, Vol. 145, No. 28 — July 9, 2011
Technical Standards Document No. 202, Head Restraints — Revision 1

Technical Standards Document No. 305, Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection — Revision 2

Canada Gazette Part I, Vol. 145, No.21 — May 21, 2011
Technical Standards Document No. 305, Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection — Revision 2


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