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Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection Regulations

made under Section 303 of the

Motor Vehicle Act

R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293

O.I.C. 2018-36 (effective February 13, 2018), N.S. Reg. 26/2018

amended to O.I.C. 2022-327 (effective January 1, 2023), N.S. Reg. 331/2022



Table of Contents


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Citation

Definitions

Conflict with Motor Carrier Act regulations

Prohibition against operating commercial vehicle without inspection

Required inspections

Designate or licensed technician must prepare inspection report

Prohibition against operating commercial vehicle on highway without inspection report

Commercial driver must provide inspection reports to motor vehicle inspector

Original inspection report to carrier

Designate or licensed technician must report defects and major defects

Defects to be corrected before next inspection

Prohibition against operating commercial vehicle with major defect on highway

Removal of debris, snow and ice

Carrier’s records

Using electronic recording device to create equivalent electronic record

Form of inspection report from equivalent electronic record

Penalties

 

Schedule 1: Truck, Tractor, or Trailer Daily Inspections

 

Schedule 2: Bus Daily Inspections

 

Schedule 3: Motor Coach Daily Inspections

 

Schedule 4: Motor Coach (30 days or 12 000 km) Inspections


 

Citation

1     These regulations may be cited as the Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection Regulations.


Definitions

2     In these regulations,

 

“Act” means the Motor Vehicle Act;

 

“carrier” means a person who owns, leases or is responsible for the operation of a commercial vehicle for the purpose of transporting passengers or goods;

 

“commercial driver” means an individual who is driving, in charge of or operating a commercial vehicle;

 

“commercial vehicle”, except as provided in Section 3, means any of the following commercial motor vehicles:

 

                         (i)     a truck, truck tractor or trailer, or any combination of them, that exceeds a registered gross vehicle weight of 4500 kg,

 

                         (ii)    a bus, including a motor coach;

 

“defect” means an inadequacy in a commercial vehicle that is listed in the column headed “Defects” in an inspection schedule;

 

“designate” means a commercial driver or other individual to whom a carrier assigns the duty to conduct Schedule 1, 2 or 3 inspections required by these regulations;

 

“electronic logging device” means a device or technology that

 

                         (i)     automatically records a driver’s driving time,

 

                         (ii)    facilitates the recording of a driver’s record of duty status, and

 

                         (iii)   is certified by an accredited certification body under Section 79.1 of the Federal Regulations;

 

“electronic recording device” means an electronic system designed for the purpose of keeping electronic records of inspections in accordance with Sections 16 and 17;

 

“emergency vehicle” means any of the following vehicles:

 

                         (i)     a fire-fighting vehicle, ambulance, police vehicle or other vehicle that is used for emergency purposes,

 

                         (ii)    a vehicle being operated by or on behalf of a government agency to provide snow removal or ice control,

 

                         (iii)   a vehicle being operated by or on behalf of a public utility to perform emergency repair services;

 

“equivalent electronic record”, in relation to an inspection report, means an electronic record of an inspection that is kept in an electronic recording device or electronic logging device;

 

“Federal Regulations” means the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations made under the Motor Vehicle Transport Act (Canada);

 

“inspection report” means a report prepared by a designate or a licensed technician as required by Section 7 on completing an inspection of a commercial vehicle;

 

“inspection schedule” means a written list as set out in Schedule 1, 2, 3 or 4, itemizing the components of a commercial vehicle to be inspected and the defects and major defects associated with each component;

 

“licensed technician” means an individual who holds a valid certificate of qualification in the truck and transport mechanic trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act;

 

“major defect” means an inadequacy in a commercial vehicle that is listed in the column headed “Major Defects” in an inspection schedule;

 

“motor coach” mean a bus of monocoque design manufactured to provide intercity, suburban, commuter or charter service and equipped with under-floor baggage storage;

 

“motor vehicle inspector” means an individual appointed as a motor vehicle inspector by the Minister under Section 6 of the Act;

 

“recreational vehicle” means a vehicle that is designed as mobile accommodation and used as transportation for personal and recreational purposes without compensation, and includes a cabin trailer, collapsible cabin trailer, tent trailer and camping trailer.


Exemptions from regulations

3     All of the following commercial vehicles are exempt from these regulations:

 

                (a)    a 2-axle or 3-axle commercial vehicle when being used for any of the following trips, if the driver or the carrier is the producer or user of the products referred to:

 

                         (i)     a trip to pick up feed grain, fertilizer or the primary products of a farm, forest, sea or lake,

 

                         (ii)    a trip to transport feed grain, fertilizer or the primary products of a farm, forest, sea or lake,

 

                         (iii)   a return trip after transporting an item in subclause (ii), if the vehicle is empty or is transporting a supply item used in the production of a primary product of a farm, forest, sea or lake;

 

                (b)    an emergency vehicle;

 

                (c)    a vehicle when it is being used to provide relief during a public welfare emergency as defined in the Emergencies Act (Canada) or during an emergency as defined in the Emergency Management Act;

 

                (d)    a recreational vehicle.


Conflict with Motor Carrier Act regulations

4     If there is a conflict between a provision of these regulations and a provision in any regulations made under the Motor Carrier Act, the provision that would result in the higher level of safety, as determined by a motor vehicle inspector, must be followed.


Prohibition against operating commercial vehicle without inspection

5     (1)    A carrier must not permit a commercial driver to drive or operate the carrier’s commercial vehicle on a highway unless the vehicle is inspected as required by these regulations.

 

       (2)    A commercial driver must not drive or operate a commercial vehicle on a highway unless the vehicle is inspected as required by these regulations.


Required inspections

6     (1)    Each commercial vehicle must be inspected at least once every 24 hours in accordance with the inspection schedule specified for the type of commercial vehicle in the following table:


Commercial Vehicle Type

Inspection Schedule

Truck

1

Truck tractor

1

Trailer, other than trailer towed by bus, including motor coach

1

Any combination of truck, truck tractor and trailer

1

Bus, other than motor coach equipped with air ride suspension, air brakes and automatic brake adjusters

2

Trailer towed by bus, including motor coach

2

Motor coach equipped with air ride suspension, air brakes and automatic brake adjusters

3

 

       (2)    In addition to the inspection required by subsection (1), a motor coach equipped with air ride suspension, air brakes and automatic brake adjusters must be inspected by a licensed technician in accordance with Schedule 4 at least every 30 days or every 12 000 km, whichever occurs first.


Designate or licensed technician must prepare inspection report

7     (1)    For each inspection of a commercial vehicle that is performed, a designate or licensed technician must prepare a report that contains all of the following information:

 

                (a)    plate number, vehicle identification number (VIN) or unit number of the commercial vehicle;

 

                (b)    if the commercial vehicle is equipped with an odometer, the odometer reading at the time of inspection;

 

                (c)    a list of all defects found during the inspection;

 

                (d)    a list of all major defects found during the inspection;

 

                (e)    if no defects are found during the inspection, a statement to that effect;

 

                (f)    if no major defects are found during the inspection, a statement to that effect;

 

                (g)    the carrier’s name;

 

                (h)    the date and time of the inspection;

 

                (i)     the city, town, village or highway location where the inspection was performed;

 

                (j)     if prepared in hard-copy format, the designate or licensed technician’s signature;

 

                (k)    the legibly printed name of the designate or licensed technician.

 

       (2)    In addition to the information required by subsection (1), a licensed technician conducting an inspection in accordance with Schedule 4 as required by subsection 6(2) must include all of the following information in their report:

 

                (a)    confirmation that during the inspection the commercial vehicle was positioned over a pit or raised in a manner that provided adequate access to all of the items to be inspected;

 

                (b)    the commercial vehicle’s brake adjustment measurements at the time of the inspection;

 

                (c)    the nature of each repair carried out on the commercial vehicle;

 

                (d)    the certification number on the licensed technician’s identity card issued by the Director of Programs and Operations under the Apprenticeships and Trades Qualification Act.


Prohibition against operating commercial vehicle on highway without inspection report

8     (1)    A carrier must not permit a commercial driver to drive or operate the carrier’s commercial vehicle on a highway unless the commercial driver is in possession of

 

                (a)    the most recent Schedule 1, 2 or 3 inspection report for the vehicle; and

 

                (b)    if subsection 6(2) applies, the most recent Schedule 4 inspection report for the vehicle.

 

       (2)    A commercial driver must not drive or operate a commercial vehicle on a highway unless they are in possession of

 

                (a)    the most recent Schedule 1, 2, or 3 inspection report for the vehicle; and

 

                (b)    if subsection 6(2) applies, the most recent Schedule 4 inspection report for the vehicle.


Commercial driver must provide inspection reports to motor vehicle inspector

9     A commercial driver must provide the inspection reports for the commercial vehicle to a motor vehicle inspector on the demand of the motor vehicle inspector.


Original inspection report to carrier

10   (1)    A designate or licensed technician must forward the original of each inspection report to the carrier of the commercial vehicle no later than 20 calendar days after the date the report is completed.

 

       (2)    An inspection report prepared using an electronic recording device or electronic logging device must fulfill the requirements of Sections 16 and 17.


Designate or licensed technician must report defects and major defects

11   (1)    In addition to recording all defects in an inspection report as required by clause 7(1)(c), a designate or licensed technician must report the defects to the carrier before the next required inspection of the commercial vehicle.

 

       (2)    In addition to recording all major defects in an inspection report as required by clause 7(1)(d), a designate or licensed technician must report the major defects to the carrier immediately.


Defects to be corrected before next inspection

12   A carrier must ensure that all defects reported by a designate or licensed technician are corrected before the next required inspection of the commercial vehicle.


Prohibition against operating commercial vehicle with major defect on highway

13   (1)    A carrier must not permit a commercial driver to drive or operate the carrier’s commercial vehicle on a highway if the vehicle has any major defects.

 

       (2)    A commercial driver must not drive or operate a commercial vehicle on a highway if the vehicle has any major defects.


Removal of debris, snow and ice

14   (1)    A carrier must not permit a commercial driver to drive or operate the carrier’s commercial vehicle on a highway unless the vehicle is cleared of debris, snow and ice before it is driven or operated on the highway.

 

       (2)    A commercial driver must not drive or operate a commercial vehicle on a highway unless the vehicle is cleared of debris, snow and ice before it is driven or operated on the highway.


Carrier’s records

15   (1)    In this Section, “principal place of business” of a carrier means a place in the Province designated by the carrier as its principal place of business for the purpose of keeping the records required by this Section.

 

       (2)    For each commercial vehicle that a carrier owns, leases or is responsible for operating, the carrier must keep or cause to be kept all of the following records:

 

                (a)    a record that identifies the commercial vehicle, including all of the following:

 

                         (i)     the carrier’s company name and vehicle unit number,

 

                         (ii)    the make and year of manufacture of the commercial vehicle,

 

                         (iii)   the plate number of the commercial vehicle,

 

                         (iv)   the name of the person supplying the commercial vehicle, if the vehicle is not owned by the carrier;

 

                (b)    [Original text does not include clause 15(2)(b).]

 

                (c)    copies of inspection reports and reports of repairs and maintenance performed on the commercial vehicle, including the date, the nature of the inspection, repair or maintenance and the odometer reading at the time of the inspection, repair or maintenance;

 

                (d)    a record of any modification involving axles or suspensions that affects the manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating or gross axle weight rating of the commercial vehicle;

 

                (e)    all original inspection reports forwarded to the carrier by a designate or licensed technician under Section 10.

 

       (3)    A record required by subsection (2) must be kept at the carrier’s principal place of business for a period of 6 months from the date that the vehicle ceases to be owned or leased by the carrier, or 2 years, whichever is longer.


Using electronic recording device to create equivalent electronic record

16   (1)    A carrier may permit the use of an electronic recording device or electronic logging device to create an equivalent electronic record of an inspection report if all of the criteria set out in subsection (3) are met.

 

       (2)    A designate or licensed technician may use an electronic recording device or electronic logging device to create an equivalent electronic record of an inspection report if all of the criteria set out in subsection (3) are met.

 

       (3)    All of the following are the criteria that must be met to use an electronic recording device or electronic logging device as described in subsection (1) or (2):

 

                (a)    the information contained in the electronic recording device or electronic logging device is the same as the information that would have been provided if the inspection report had been prepared in paper format;

 

                (b)    the information contained in the electronic recording device or electronic logging device can be immediately provided by producing it in any of the formats listed in subsection 17(1), or any combination of those formats;

 

                (c)    a handwritten inspection report can be prepared from the information stored in the electronic device;

 

                (d)    the device automatically records the time and date any time it is disconnected and any time it is reconnected and any time it stores a record.


Form of inspection report from equivalent electronic record

17   (1)    If an equivalent electronic record is kept for a commercial vehicle, any requirement in these regulations to provide an inspection report for the vehicle is met by providing the report in any of the following formats, or any combination of them:

 

                (a)    a digital display on the screen of the electronic recording device or electronic logging device;

 

                (b)    subject to subsection (2), a print-out or other intelligible output from the electronic recording device or electronic logging device;

 

                (c)    subject to subsection (2), a handwritten copy prepared from the information recorded in the electronic recording device or electronic logging device;

 

                (d)    email or electronic file transfer.

 

       (2)    An inspection report in handwritten, print-out, or other hard-copy format based on information contained in an electronic recording device or electronic logging device must be signed by the designate or licensed technician, confirming that the hard copy is an accurate representation of the information contained in the electronic recording device or electronic logging device.

 

       (3)    A carrier who uses electronic recording devices or electronic logging devices must also provide blank hard-copy inspection forms use by a designate or licensed technician.


Penalties

18   A person who violates any of the provisions of these regulations is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to the penalties provided for a category B offence in the Summary Proceedings Act.


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Schedule 1: Truck, Tractor, or Trailer Daily Inspections

(Items to be inspected are numbered below, with the defects and major defects identified.)


#

Item to be Inspected

Defects

Major Defects

1

Air brake system

audible air leak

pushrod stroke of any brake exceeds adjustment limit

 

 

slow air pressure build-up rate

 

 

air loss rate exceeds prescribed limit

 

 

 

 

inoperative towing vehicle (tractor) protection system

 

 

 

 

low air warning system fails or system activated

 

 

 

 

inoperative service, parking or emergency brake

2

Cab

occupant compartment door fails to open

cab or sleeper door fails to close securely

3

Cargo securement

insecure or improper load covering, such as wrong type of covering or covering flapping in wind

insecure cargo

 

 

absence, failure, malfunction or deterioration of required cargo securement device or load covering

4

Coupling devices

coupler or mounting has loose or missing fastener

coupler insecure or movement exceeds the maximum of tolerance allowed

 

 

 

 

coupling or locking mechanism damaged or fails to lock

 

 

 

 

defective, incorrect or missing safety chain/cable

5

Dangerous goods

 

 

requirements of Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations not met

6

Driver controls

accelerator pedal, clutch, gauges, audible and visual indicators or instruments fail to function properly

 

 

7

Driver seat

seat damaged or fails to remain in set position

seatbelt or tether belt insecure, missing or malfunctions

8

Electric brake system

loose or insecure wiring or electrical connection

inoperative breakaway device

inoperative brake

9

Emergency equipment and safety devices

emergency equipment missing, damaged or defective

 

 

10

Exhaust system

exhaust leak

leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the occupant compartment

11

Frame and cargo body

damaged frame or cargo body

visibly shifted, cracked, collapsing or sagging frame member(s)

12

Fuel system

missing fuel tank cap

insecure fuel tank

 

 

 

 

dripping fuel leak

13

General

 

 

serious damage or deterioration that is noticeable and may affect vehicle’s safe operation

14

Glass and mirrors

required mirror or window glass fails to provide required view to driver as result of being cracked, broken, damaged, missing or maladjusted

 

 

 

 

broken or damaged attachments of required mirror or glass to vehicle body

 

 

15

Heater/defroster

control or system failure

defroster fails to provide unobstructed view through windshield

16

Horn

vehicle has no operative horn

 

 

17

Hydraulic brake system

brake fluid level below indicated minimum level

parking brake inoperative

brake boost or power assist not operative

 

 

 

 

brake fluid leak

 

 

 

 

brake pedal fade or insufficient brake pedal reserve

 

 

 

 

activated (other than ABS) warning device

 

 

 

 

brake fluid reservoir less than ¼ full

18

Lamps and reflectors

required lamp does not function as intended

When lamps required:

 

 

 

failure of both low-beam headlamps

 

 

required reflector missing or partially missing

failure of both rearmost tail lamps

 

 

 

 

At all times:

 

 

 

 

failure of rearmost turn-indicator lamp

 

 

 

 

failure of both rearmost brake lamps

19

Steering

steering wheel lash (free-play) greater than normal

steering wheel insecure, or does not respond normally

steering wheel lash (free-play) exceeds required limit

20

Suspension

air leak in air suspension system

damaged (including patched, cut, bruised, cracked to braid), insecurely mounted, or deflated air bag

broken spring leaf

suspension fastener loose, missing or broken

cracked or broken main spring leaf or more than 1 broken spring leaf

 

 

part of spring leaf or suspension missing, shifted out of place or in contact with another vehicle component

 

 

loose U-bolt

21

Tires

damaged tread or sidewall of tire

flat tire including tire leak that can be felt or heard

 

 

tire leaking (other than tire leak classified as major defect)

tire tread depth less than wear limit

 

 

tire 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 side wall area

22

Wheels, hubs and fasteners

hub oil below minimum level (when fitted with sight glass)

wheel has loose, missing or ineffective fastener

 

 

damaged, cracked or broken wheel, rim or attaching part

 

 

 

 

evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure

 

 

 

 

leaking wheel seal

23

Windshield wiper/ washer

control or system malfunction

When necessary for prevailing weather condition:

wiper blade damaged, missing or fails to adequately clear driver’s field of vision

wiper or washer fails to adequately clear driver’s field of vision in area swept by driver’s side wiper


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Schedule 2: Bus Daily Inspections

(Items to be inspected are numbered below, with the defects and major defects identified.)


#

Item to be Inspected

Defects

Major Defects

1

Accessibility devices

alarm fails to operate

vehicle fails to return to normal level after “kneeling”

 

 

equipment malfunctions

extendable lift, ramp or other passenger-loading device fails to retract

 

 

interlock system malfunctions

 

 

2

Air brake system

audible air leak

slow air pressure build-up rate





pushrod stroke of any brake exceeds adjustment limit

air loss rate exceeds prescribed limit

inoperative towing vehicle (tractor) protection system

low air warning system fails or system activated

inoperative service, parking or emergency brake

3

Cargo securement

insecure or improper load covering

insecure cargo

absence, failure, malfunction or deterioration of required cargo securement device or load covering

4

Coupling devices

coupler or mounting has loose or missing fastener



coupler insecure or movement exceeds prescribed limit

coupling or locking mechanism damaged or fails to lock

defective, incorrect or missing safety chain/cable

5

Dangerous goods

 

 

requirements of Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations not met

6

Doors and emergency exits


door, window or hatch fails to open or close securely

alarm inoperative

required emergency exit fails to function as intended

7

Driver controls

accelerator pedal, clutch, gauges, audible and visual indicators or instruments fail to function properly

accelerator sticks and engine fails to return to idle

8

Driver seat

seat damaged or fails to remain in set position

seatbelt or tether belt insecure, missing or malfunctions

9

Electric brake system

loose or insecure wiring or electrical connection

inoperative breakaway device

inoperative brake

10

Emergency equipment and safety devices

emergency equipment missing, damaged or defective

 

 

11

Exhaust system

exhaust leak

leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the occupant compartment

12

Exterior body and frame



insecure or missing body parts

insecure or missing compartment door

damaged frame or body

visibly shifted, cracked, collapsing or sagging frame member(s)

13

Fuel system

 

 

missing fuel tank cap

insecure fuel tank

dripping fuel leak

14

General

 

 

serious damage or deterioration that is noticeable and may affect the vehicle’s safe operation

15

Glass and mirrors






required mirror or window glass fails to provide required view to driver as a result of being cracked, broken, damaged, missing or maladjusted

broken or damaged attachments of required mirror or glass to vehicle body

driver’s view of the road obstructed in area swept by windshield wipers

16

Heater/defroster

control or system failure

defroster fails to provide unobstructed view through the windshield

17

Horn

vehicle has no operative horn

 

 

18

Hydraulic brake system

brake fluid level is below indicated minimum level





parking brake is inoperative

brake boost or power assist is not operative

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

19

Lamps and reflectors




required lamp does not function as intended

required reflector is missing or partially missing

passenger safety or access lamp does not function

When lamps are required:


failure of both low-beam headlamps

failure of both rearmost tail lamps

At all times:


failure of a rearmost turn-indicator lamp

failure of both rearmost brake lamps

20

Passenger compartment






stanchion padding is damaged

damaged steps or floor

insecure or damaged overhead luggage rack or compartment

malfunction or absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints

passenger seat is insecure

When affected position is occupied:

malfunction or absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints

passenger seat is insecure

 

 

21

Steering

steering wheel lash (free-play) greater than normal


steering wheel insecure, or does not respond normally

steering wheel lash (free-play) exceeds required limit

22

Suspension system

••

air leak in air suspension system

broken spring leaf

suspension fastener loose, missing or broken









air bag damaged (including patched, cut, bruised, cracked to braid), insecurely mounted or deflated

cracked or broken main spring leaf or more than 1 broken spring leaf

part of spring leaf or suspension missing, shifted out of place or in contact with another vehicle component

loose U-bolt

23

Tires

damaged tread or sidewall of tire

tire leaking




flat tire

tire tread depth less than wear limit

tire in contact with another tire or any vehicle component other than mud-flap

tire marked “Not for highway use”

tire has exposed cords in tread or outer side wall area

24

Wheels, hubs and fasteners

hub oil below minimum level (when fitted with sight glass)

leaking wheel seal


wheel has loose, missing or ineffective fastener

damaged, cracked or broken wheel, rim or attaching part

evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure

25

Windshield wiper/washer

control or system malfunction

When necessary for prevailing weather condition:

wiper blade damaged, missing or fails to adequately clear driver’s field of vision

wiper or washer fails to adequately clear driver’s field of vision in area swept by driver’s side wiper


 ________________________________________________________________ 

Schedule 3: Motor Coach Daily Inspections

(Items to be inspected are numbered below, with the defects and major defects identified.)


#

Item to be Inspected

Defects

Major Defects

1

Accessibility devices

alarm fails to operate

equipment malfunctions

interlock system malfunctions


vehicle fails to return to normal level after “kneeling”

extendable lift, ramp or other passenger-loading device fails to retract

2

Air brake system

audible air leak

slow air pressure build-up rate





any indication of brake adjustment problem

air loss rate exceeds prescribed limit

inoperative towing vehicle (tractor) protection system

low air warning system fails or system activated

inoperative service, parking or emergency brake

3

Coupling devices

coupler or mounting has loose or missing fastener



coupler insecure or movement exceeds prescribed limit

coupling or locking mechanism damaged or fails to lock

defective, incorrect or missing safety chain/cable

4

Dangerous goods 

 

 

requirements of Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations not met

5

Doors and emergency exits


door, window or hatch fails to open or close securely

alarm inoperative

required emergency exit fails to function as intended

6

Driver controls

accelerator pedal, clutch, gauges, audible and visual indicators or instruments fail to function properly

accelerator sticks and engine fails to return to idle

7

Driver seat

seat damaged or fails to remain in set position

 

 

8

Emergency equipment and safety devices

emergency equipment missing, damaged or defective

 

 

9

Exhaust system

exhaust leak

leak that causes exhaust gas to enter occupant compartment

10

Exterior body


insecure or missing body parts

insecure or missing compartment door

 

 

11

Fuel system

 

 

missing fuel tank cap

insecure fuel tank

dripping fuel leak

12

General

 

 

serious damage or deterioration that is noticeable and may affect vehicle’s safe operation

13

Glass and mirrors






required mirror or window glass fails to provide required view to driver as a result of being cracked, broken, damaged, missing or maladjusted

broken or damaged attachments of required mirror or glass to vehicle body

driver’s view of road obstructed in area swept by windshield wipers

14

Heater/defroster

control or system failure

defroster fails to provide unobstructed view through windshield

15

Horn

vehicle has no operative horn

 

 

16

Lamps and reflectors


required lamp does not function as intended

passenger safety or access lamp does not function

When lamps are required:


failure of both low-beam headlamps

failure of both rearmost tail lamps

At all times:


failure of rearmost turn-indicator lamp

failure of both rearmost brake lamps

17

Passenger compartment

stanchion padding damaged

damaged steps or floor

When affected position is occupied:



insecure or damaged overhead luggage rack or compartment

malfunction or absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints

passenger seat insecure



malfunction or absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints

passenger seat insecure

18

Steering

steering wheel lash (free-play) greater than normal


steering wheel insecure, or does not respond normally

steering wheel lash (free-play) exceeds required limit

19

Suspension system

air leak in air suspension system

air bag damaged (patched, cut, bruised, cracked to braid), mounted insecurely or deflated

20

Tires


damaged tread or sidewall of tire

tire leaking (other than leak classified as major defect)






flat tire or tire leak that can be felt or heard

tire tread depth less than wear limit

tire in contact with another tire or any vehicle component other than mud-flap

tire marked “Not for highway use”

tire has exposed cords in tread or outer side wall area

21

Wheels, hubs and fasteners


hub oil below minimum level (when fitted with sight glass)

leaking wheel seal



wheel has loose, missing or ineffective fastener

damaged, cracked or broken wheel, rim or attaching part

evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure

22

Windshield wiper/washer



control or system malfunction

wiper blade damaged, missing or fails to adequately clear driver’s field of vision

When necessary for prevailing weather conditions:

wiper or washer fails to adequately clear driver’s field of vision in area swept by driver’s side wiper


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Schedule 4: Motor Coach (30 days or 12 000 km) Inspections

(Items to be inspected are numbered below, with the major defects identified.)


#

Item to be inspected

Major Defects

1

Air brake system

       audible air leak

       brake pushrod stroke at or beyond 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 defective, damaged or insecure

       spring brake broken or malfunctions

       inoperative service, parking or emergency brake

2

Exhaust system

       exhaust leak

       exhaust system component insecure, damaged or perforated

3

Frame and/or underbody

       any frame member or fastener damaged, cracked or insecure

       any component mount damaged or insecure

4

Fuel system

       fuel leak

       insecure fuel tanks, fuel tank mounts or guards

       fuel line or fitting damaged or insecure

5

Steering

       steering linkage damaged or insecure

       power steering fluid leaking, contaminated or low

       power steering component damaged or insecure

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

7

Tires

       tire inflation less than required

       tire treads worn to wear limits

       damage to tread or sidewall of tire

       retread or rebuilt tire used on front axle

8

Wheels and fasteners

       loose, missing, damaged or ineffective wheel fastener

       damaged wheel or wheel component

 

 


Legislative History
Reference Tables

Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection

N.S. Reg. 223/1990

Motor Vehicle Act

Note:  The information in these tables does not form part of the regulations and is compiled by the Office of the Registrar of Regulations for reference only.

Source Law

The current consolidation of the Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection Regulations made under the Motor Vehicle Act includes all of the following regulations:

N.S.
Regulation

In force
date*

How in force

Royal Gazette
Part II Issue

26/2018

Feb 13, 2018

date specified

Mar 2, 2018

156/2021

Nov 23, 2021

date specified

Dec 17, 2021

331/2022

Jan 1, 2023

date specified

Dec 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following regulations are not yet in force and are not included in the current consolidation:

N.S.
Regulation

In force
date*

How in force

Royal Gazette
Part II Issue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*See subsection 3(6) of the Regulations Act for rules about in force dates of regulations.

Amendments by Provision

ad. = added
am. = amended

fc. = fee change
ra. = reassigned

rep. = repealed
rs. = repealed and substituted

Provision affected

How affected

2, defn. of “electronic logging device”........................................................

 

ad. 331/2022

2, defn. of “equivalent electronic record”........................................................


am. 331/2022

2, defn. of “Federal Regulations”.....

ad. 331/2022

3(a)...................................................

am. 155/2021

3(a)(i)-(ii).........................................

am. 155/2021

3(a)(iii).............................................

rs. 155/2021

10(2).................................................

am. 331/2022

16......................................................

am. 331/2022

17(1)-(3)...........................................

am. 331/2022

Note that changes to headings are not included in the above table.

Editorial Notes and Corrections:

 

Note

Effective
date

1

Original text does not include clause 15(2)(b).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repealed and Superseded:

N.S.
Regulation

Title

In force
date

Repealed
date

223/1990

Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection and Records Regulations

Sep 1, 1990

Feb 13, 2018

Note:  Only regulations that are specifically repealed and replaced appear in this table.  It may not reflect the entire history of regulations on this subject matter.

 

 

 


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