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THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE - TRANSPORT CANADA AND THE REGISTRAR OF IMPORTED VEHICLES DOES NOT GUARANTEE ITS ACCURACY - Feb/10/2012 Edition

Section 6 - BUSES (EXCLUDING SCHOOL BUSES)

A class "C" bus includes the hood and cab from the chassis manufacturer. It will have the chassis manufacturer's hood ornament or emblem. A class "A" bus does not include the hood or cab from the chassis manufacturer.

MANUFACTURER	ADMISSIBLE	INADMISSIBLE	NOTES
BLUE BIRD BUS	All models		See "EXPLANATIONS" section in Table of Contents
CABLE CAR CLASSICS, INC.	2001 and newer models of Golden Gate Trolley	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
CHAMPION BUS INC. (CHAMPION MOTOR COACH)	1991 to 2007 models on Ford E350 cutaway, gvwr up to 11, 500lbs (no tag axle) & 2008 and newer models on Ford E350 cutaway, GVWR up to 12,500 lbs (no tag axle). All models up to 2007 on Ford E450 cutaway, gvwr up to 14,050lbs (no tag axle) & 2008 and newer models on Ford E450 cutaway, GVWR up to 14,500 lbs (no tag axle). 1991 and newer models on Freightliner chassis 1996 and newer models on Spartan chassis 1998 to 2001 Navistar 3400 chassis 2002 and newer models built on Workhorse chassis 2002 and newer models built on International 3200 chassis 2003 and newer models built on GMT 610 & GMT 560 chassis 2011 to 2012 Defender models on Ford F-550 chassis, GVWR up to 19,500 lbs	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
CHRYSLER (DODGE)	Buses with a maximum of 15 occupants	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION	June 1991 and newer models of Savannah, Civitran & Diplomat on Ford chassis	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
COMMTRANS	SEE THE SULLY CORPORATION
CRAFTSMEN LIMOUSINE DBA JMRL SALES & SERVICE, INC.	2000 TO 2011 models built on Freightliner MB55 chassis between 24 and 30 passengers only. 2004 TO 2011 models built on Ford F650 chassis cab, max. of 24 to 30 passengers. 2003 TO 2011 models built on Freightliner XB and XC chassis.	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA	Setra series 400 March 2002 and newer models SLF 200 and CL	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH CAROLINA	2008 and newer models built on Sprinter chassis	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION	1995 to 2000 VIP & MB 200 models 2006 and newer models of: VIP, PS, IBD & PT 2000 Ford and GM Chassis VIP, PS, IBD 2200 Ford and GM Chassis VIP, PS, IBD 2500 Ford and GM Chassis VIP 2801 & 3201 GM Chassis	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
DINA AUTOBUSES S.A.de C.V.	1996 and newer models Viaggio 1000	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section.
DOUBLE "K" INC. for TROLLEY ENTERPRISES INC.	1997 and newer models Trolley bus on Freightliner XB20RDX chassis	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
ELDORADO NATIONAL KANSAS	August 1991 and newer models Aerotech, Hawk, Aero XT Aerolite on Ford chassis 1997 and newer models Aero Elite on Navistar chassis 1998 and newer models Aerotech on Chevrolet GM T600 chassis	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
ELDORADO NATIONAL CALIFORNIA	1993 and newer models of Escort "RE", gvwr 18,500 to 22,500 lbs 1993 and newer models of Escort "RE A" 35ft air braked, gvwr 29,000 lbs, 29', 32', 35' and 37' lengths 1993 and newer models of Escort "RE A" 37ft air braked, gvwr 29,000 lbs 1993 and newer models of Transmark "RE" 29ft air braked, gvwr 29,000 lbs 1993 and newer models of Transmark "RE" 32ft air braked, gvwr 29,000 lbs on Eldorado chassis 1993 and newer models of Escort FE-20' on Chevrolet P30 chassis, gvwr 12,300 lbs to 14,800 lbs 1993 and newer models of Escort FE-23' & 25' on GM P30 chassis, gvwr 12,300 lbs 1993 and newer models of "MST" Freightliner chassis, gvwr 16,000 lbs to 19,000 lbs 1993 and newer models of "MST" 26 Chevrolet. P30 chassis, gvwr 16,500 lbs 1993 and newer models of "MST" Freightliner chassis MB line 1993 and newer models of Squire on Oshkosh chassis, gvwr 10,300 lbs 1993 and newer E-Z Rider models	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
ELDORADO NATIONAL MICHIGAN	1997 and previous models of Elf on Ford chassis	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
ELKHART COACH DIVISION OF FOREST RIVER	2005 and newer ECI and ECII models	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
EVOBUS GMBH STUTTGART GERMANY	All 400 and S417 models	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
EXECUTIVE COACH BUILDERS INC.	1997 and newer Cadillac limousines, max. 130" wb/ext. If built after September 1, 2007: [EIS] (see notes) 2002 TO 2005 Ford Excursion limousines, max. 140" wb/ext 2004 TO 2009 Lincoln Navigator, max. 140" wb/ext. If built after September 1, 2007: [EIS] (see notes) 2007 TO 2011 Expeditions, max. 140" wb/ext. If built after September 1, 2007: [EIS] (see notes) 2007 TO 2011 Limousines on Lincoln Town Cars, max. 120" wb/ext. If built after September 1, 2007: [EIS] (see notes) 2009 and newer limousine bus built on Ford F450, F550 and F650 chassis	All other models	See the "EXPLANATIONS" section N.B.: If vehicle has a designated seating capacity of 10 or less, see also Section 4: Limousines and Funeral Vehicles. [EIS]: See "EXPLANATIONS" section, paragraph #9
FEDERAL COACH, A DIVISION OF FOREST RIVER, INC.	2008 or newer Spirit on Ford chassis E-350 (max. GVWR 12,500 lbs) and E-450 (max. GVWR 14,500 lbs) 2008 and newer Premier on Freightliner chassis M2 106 (max. GVWR 29,500 lbs)	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Buses with a maximum of 15 occupants	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
FLXIBLE BUS (GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORPORATION)	1979 to 1983 Models # 870	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
GENERAL COACH OF AMERICA	1995 and previous models of Elf (made in Canada) 1998-2007 models on Ford E350 cutaway, gvwr up to 11,500lbs (no tag axle), and 2008 and newer models on Ford E350 cutaway, gvwr up to 12,500lbs (no tag axle). 1998-2007 models on Ford E450 cutaway, gvwr up to 14,050lbs (no tag axle), and 2008 and newer models on Ford E450 cutaway, gvwr up to 14,500lbs (no tag axle). 1998 and newer models on Freightliner chassis 1998 and newer models on Spartan chassis 1998 to 2001 all 3400 models on Navistar chassis 2002 and newer models built on Workhorse chassis 2002 and newer models built on International 3200 chassis 2003 and newer models built on GMT 610 and GMT 560 chassis	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION	Buses with a maximum of 15 occupants GMC Newlook made in Canada GMC Classic made in Canada	All GM RTS models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
GLAVAL BUS DIVISION OF FOREST RIVER	2004 and newer Universal models 2004 and newer Primetime models 2006 and newer Titan models 2006 and newer Concorde & Concorde II models 2006 and newer Synergy models 2006 and newer Sport models 2010 and newer EnTourage models	All other models All Easy On Models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
GOSHEN COACH CORP.	1992 and newer buses, built on Ford E350 cutaway single rear wheel, gvwr up to 9,600 lbs (no tag axle). 1992-2007 models on Ford E350 cutaway, gvwr up to 11,500 lbs (no tag axle), & 2008 and newer models on Ford E350 cutaway, gvwr up to 12,500 lbs (no tag axle). All models up to 2007 on Ford E450 cutaway, gvwr up to 14,050 lbs (no tag axle), & 2008 and newer models on Ford E450 cutaway, gvwr up to 14,500 lbs (no tag axle). Every bus built on Ford E550 cutaway dual rear wheels (no tag axle). 2001 and newer buses built on Chevrolet 3500 cutaway, gvwr up to 12,300 lbs 1997 and newer buses built on Freightliner MB55 chassis and MB45 chassis 1997 and newer buses built on GM chassis 1998 and newer buses built on Spartan chassis 1999 and newer buses built on Workhorse chassis 2001 and newer buses 3200 and 3400, built on International Truck and Engine Corporation chassis (Navistar). 2009 and newer Wolverine models built on F450, F550 and F650 chassis 2010 and newer CGII Connection Series bus built on Ford E350/450 chassis.	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
HEMPHILL BROTHERS COACH COMPANY	All models on Prevost Chassis	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
IC CORPORATION	2003 & newer models built on International chassis, gvwr: 10,000lbs (4536kg) and greater	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
KRYSTAL ENTERPRISES, INC. (KRYSTAL KOACH INC.)	1998 & newer models on Ford F450 Cutaway chassis 1999 & newer models on Ford E450 Cutaway chassis and Ford F550 1991 to 2005 Ford Excursion models, 120' to 140' extension 2000 & newer models on International chassis 2003 and newer Ford E-550 Bus model 32 2005 and newer models of buses (except school bus), built on Ford F550 dual rear wheels GVWR up to 8618 kg / 19,000 lbs (no tag axle).	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section N.B.: If vehicle has a designated seating capacity of 10 or less, see Section 4: Limousines and Funeral Vehicles.
LCW AUTOMOTIVE CORP	1996 and newer models of Lincoln limousines or buses, max. 120" wb/ext. If built after September 1, 2007: [EIS] (see notes). 1996 and newer models of Cadillac limousines and buses, max. 130" wb/ext. If built after September 1, 2007: [EIS] (see notes). 2002 and newer models of Ford Excursion limousines and buses, max. 120" wb/ext. If built after September 1, 2007: [EIS] (see notes). 2004 TO 2011 Lincoln Navigator limousines and buses, max. 140" wb/ext. If built after September 1, 2007: [EIS] (see notes).	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section [EIS]: See "EXPLANATIONS" section, paragraph #9 N.B.: If vehicle has a designated seating capacity of 10 or less, see Section 4: Limousines and Funeral Vehicles.
METROTRANS CORPORATION	May 1992 to 1999 models of Classic on Ford chassis 1996 to 1999 models of Eurotrans on Spartan chassis	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
MERCEDES-BENZ #	2010 and newer Sprinter vans with a maximum seating capacity of 12 passenger Please read all notes	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section. #: You must read paragraph #8 of the "EXPLANATIONS" section. Possible modifications may include: daytime running lights, metric odometer and speedometer labels. Other requirements may also apply. Mercedes-Benz Canada informed Transport Canada that ALL modifications MUST be performed (and documented) by an authorized Canadian Mercedes-Benz Retailer. Contact manufacturer for details on required modifications for U.S. Mercedes-Benz vehicles. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA at 1-800-367-6372 or Mercedes-Benz Canada at 1-800-387-0100.
MOLLY CORPORATION	1999 and newer Molly Trolley models on Ford F-53 chassis	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section.
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES "MCI" or TRANSPORTATION MANUFACTURING CORP. "TMC Corporation"	"MCI" all models All "TMC Corp" public transit models except for "RTS" models (see note-1)	All "RTS" models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section Note-1: The compliance label (or other documentation) must clearly show Transportation Manufacturing Corporation as the manufacturer.
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES	All models		See "EXPLANATIONS" section
NOVABUS CORPORATION	June 1997 & newer "RTS" models All Classic & Nova LFS models	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
ONTARIO BUS INDUSTRIES INC. (BUS INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA)	All models		See "EXPLANATIONS" section
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES INC.	1995 and newer models All Orion VII buses with 2 point seat belt system	All other models See "EXPLANATIONS" section
PREVOST CAR INC.	All models		See "EXPLANATIONS" section
SETRA	All 200 series models	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
SONIC ENGINEERING LTD.	Trolley bus	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
STARCRAFT BUS, A DIVISION OF FOREST RIVER, INC.	2005 and newer Starquest and Allstar models on Ford E350 chassis, GVWR up to 12,500lbs 2005 and newer Starquest and Allstar models on GM G3500 chassis, GVWR up to 12,300lbs 2005 and newer Starquest and Allstar models on Ford E450 chassis, GVWR up to 14,500 lbs 2005 and newer Starquest and Allstar models on GM G4500 chassis, GVWR up to 14,200lbs 2005 and newer XLT models on Ford F-650 chassis, GVWR up to 26,500lbs 2005 and newer XLT models on GM C4500 chassis, GVWR up to 17,500lbs 2005 and newer XLT models on GM C5500 chassis, GVWR up to 26,500lbs 2005 and newer XLT models on International 3200 and 3400 chassis, GVWR up to 26,500lbs 2002 and newer XLT models on Freightliner FB-65, GVWR up to 26,500lbs	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
STARCRAFT AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.	2000 and 2001 disabled access bus GVWR greather than 10,000lbs on Ford chassis (Elf low floor) 2000 ans 2001 buses on Ford E350 cutaway dual rear wheels GVWR up to 11,500lbs (no tag axle) 2000 and 2001 buses on Ford E450 cutaway dual rear wheels GVWR up to 14, 050lbs. (no tag axle) 2001 buses on Freightliner FB-65 (no tag axle)	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
SUPREME CORPORATION	April 1991 and newer models of Startrans and Senator on Ford chassis 2000 and newer buses on Freightliner custom chassis 2003 models on GMC Cutaway dual rear wheels gvwr up to 12,300 lbs 2010 and newer E-Lo models built on Ford E-450 chassis	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
TERRA TRANSIT TURTLE TOP	1996 to 2001 Terra transit 1 on Ford chassis, max. 14,050 lbs 2004 and newer models on Ford E-450 chassis, up to 14,050 lbs 2004 models on Ford E-550 chassis 2005 and newer models on GM C3500 chassis, up to 12,300 lbs 2005 and newer models on GM C4500 chassis, up to 17,500 lbs 2005 and newer models on GM C5500 chassis, up to 26,500 lbs 2005 and newer Odyssey XL on General Motors C4500 & C5500 2005 and newer Van Terra on Ford E350 GVWR 10,000 lbs or more 2005 and newer Terra Transport on General Motors C3500 DRW 2005 and newer Limo Coach on Ford E450 or General Motors C5500 2005 and newer Odyssey MPV on Ford E450 or General Motors C3500 DWR 2005 and newer Odyssey XL MPV on General Motors C4500 & C5500 2005 and newer Van Terra MPV on Ford E350 DRW or General Motors C3500 DRW 2008 and newer models on E450 cutaway, gvwr up to 14,500lbs 2010 and newer models on Freightliner M2 chassis, up to 31,000 lbs GVWR 2010 and newer models on GM G-4500 chassis, up to 14,200 lbs GVWR	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
THE SULLY CORPORATION	1998 & newer models of Commtrans on Ford chassis	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
TIFFANY COACHWORKS	1997 TO 2011 Lincoln limousines or buses, max. 120" wb/ext. If built after September 1, 2007: [EIS] (see notes). 2002 TO 2005 Ford Excursion limousines or buses, max. 140" wb/ext. If built after September 1, 2007: [EIS] (see notes). 2002 and newer Lincoln Navigator limousines or buses up to 140" wb/ext. If built after September 1, 2007: [EIS] (see notes). 2002 and newer Ford Expedition limousines or buses up to 140" wb/ext. If built after September 1, 2007: [EIS] (see notes). 2008 TO 2011 Ford E450, F550 and F650 limousines/buses up to 260" w/b ext.	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section [EIS]: See "EXPLANATIONS" section, paragraphs #9 N.B.: If vehicle has a designated seating capacity of 10 or less, see Section 4: Limousines and Funeral Vehicles.
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. (THOMAS BUS OR THOMAS BUILT)	All models		See "EXPLANATIONS" section
THOMAS DENNIS CO. LLC.	2000 TO 2002 SLF 200 and CL models	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
THOMPSON COACH	2007 and newer Class A models	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
U.S. BUS	1996 to 2002 models of Sturdy bus on Ford chassis	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
VAN HOOL	1996 & newer models T840, T845 1996 to 1998 models T845S 1997 & newer models T940, T945 1998 & newer models T2140 & T2145 2000 & newer models C2045 2008 & newer models TD925 2009 and newer A300L	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section
VULCAN COACH CORPORATION	1999 & newer models on Prevost chassis	All other models	See "EXPLANATIONS" section

NOTE: ALL OTHER BUSES MANUFACTURED AFTER JANUARY 1, 1971 NOT SHOWN ON THIS LIST ARE INADMISSIBLE.

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