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- Highway Traffic Act
Part X Rules of Road
June, 1996
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Chapter H.8
Highway Traffic Act
Part X Rules of Road
133. In this Part,
"indication" means a signal lens display
that is activated by internal illumination; ("indication")
"road service vehicle" means a vehicle operated
by or on behalf of a municipality or other authority
having jurisdiction and control of a highway while the
vehicle is being used for highway maintenance purposes;
("v‚hicule de la voirie")
"traffic control signal" means that part
of a traffic control signal system that consists of
one set of no less than three coloured lenses, red,
amber and green, mounted on a frame and commonly referred
to as a signal head; ("signalisation de la circulation")
"traffic control signal system" means all
of the signal equipment making up the installation at
any location. ("systŠme de panneaux de signalisation")
R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 133.
Direction of traffic by police officer
134. (1) Where a police officer considers it reasonably
necessary,
(a) to ensure orderly movement of traffic;
(b) to prevent injury or damage to persons or property;
or
(c) to permit proper action in an emergency,
he or she may direct traffic according to his or her
discretion, despite the provisions of this Part, and
every person shall obey his or her directions.
Highway closing
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a police officer
may close a highway or any part thereof to vehicles
by posting or causing to be posted signs to that effect,
or placing or causing to be placed traffic control devices
as prescribed in the regulations.
Driving on closed highway prohibited
(3) Where signs or traffic control devices have been
posted or placed under subsection (2), no person shall
drive or operate a vehicle on the closed highway or
part thereof in intentional disobedience of the signs
or traffic control devices.
Exception to subs. (3)
(4) Subsection (3) does not apply to a road service
vehicle or an ambulance, a fire department vehicle,
a public utility emergency vehicle or a police vehicle.
No Crown or road authority liability
(5) Every person using a highway closed to traffic in
accordance with this section does so at the person's
own risk and the Crown or road authority having jurisdiction
and control of the highway is not liable for any damage
sustained by a person using the highway so closed to
traffic.
Regulations
(6) The Minister may make regulations providing for
the posting of signs and the placing of traffic control
devices on any highway or any type or class thereof
for the purposes of this section, and prescribing the
types of signs and traffic control devices. R.S.O. 1990,
c. H.8, s. 134.
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Application
135. (1) This section applies where an intersection
is not controlled by a stop or yield sign or a traffic
control signal system.
Right of way
(2) Every driver approaching an intersection shall yield
the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection
that has entered it from an intersecting highway.
Idem
(3) When two vehicles enter an intersection from intersecting
highways at approximately the same time, the driver
on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle
on the right.
Definitions
(4) In this section, "driver" includes street
car operator and "vehicle" includes street
car. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 135.
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Stop at through highway
136. (1) Every driver or street car operator approaching
a stop sign at an intersection,
(a) shall stop his or her vehicle or street car at
a marked stop line or, if none, then immediately before
entering the nearest crosswalk or, if none, then immediately
before entering the intersection; and
(b) shall yield the right of way to traffic in the
intersection or approaching the intersection on another
highway so closely that to proceed would constitute
an immediate hazard and, having so yielded the right
of way, may proceed.
Acquiring right of way
(2) Every driver or street car operator approaching,
on another highway, an intersection referred to in subsection
(1), shall yield the right of way to every driver or
operator who has complied with the requirements of subsection
(1). R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 136.
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Stop signs, erection at intersections
137. In addition to stop signs required at intersections
on through highways,
(a) the council of a municipality and the trustees
of a police village may by by-law provide for the erection
of stop signs at intersections on highways under its
jurisdiction; and
(b) the Minister may by regulation designate intersections
on the King's Highway at which stop signs shall be erected,
and every sign so erected shall comply with the regulations
of the Ministry. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 137.
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Yield right-of-way signs
138. (1) The driver or operator of a vehicle or street
car approaching a yield right-of-way sign shall slow
down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions
or shall stop if necessary as provided in clause 136
(1) (a) and shall yield the right of way to traffic
in the intersection or approaching on the intersecting
highway so closely that it constitutes an immediate
hazard and having so yielded may proceed with caution.
Erection of yield signs
(2) No yield right-of-way sign shall be erected except
in compliance with the regulations. R.S.O. 1990, c.
H.8, s. 138.
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Right of way on entering highway from private road
139. (1) Every driver or street car operator entering
a highway from a private road or driveway shall yield
the right of way to all traffic approaching on the highway
so closely that to enter would constitute an immediate
hazard.
Exception to subs. (1)
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a driver or operator
entering a highway from a private road or driveway controlled
by a traffic control signal of a traffic control signal
system. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 139.
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Pedestrian crossover, duties of driver
140. (1) Subject to subsection (2), when a pedestrian
or a person in a wheelchair crossing a roadway within
a pedestrian crossover,
(a) is upon the half of the roadway upon which a vehicle
or street car is travelling; or
(b) is upon half of the roadway and is approaching
the other half of the roadway on which a vehicle or
street car is approaching so closely to the pedestrian
crossover as to endanger him or her, the driver of the
vehicle or street car shall yield the right of way to
the pedestrian or a person in a wheelchair by slowing
down or stopping if necessary.
Where vehicle stopped at pedestrian crossover
(2) When a vehicle or street car is stopped at a pedestrian
crossover, the driver of any other vehicle or street
car overtaking the stopped vehicle or street car shall
bring the vehicle or street car to a full stop before
entering the crossover and shall yield the right of
way to a pedestrian or a person in a wheelchair,
(a) who is within the crossover upon the half of the
roadway upon which the vehicle or street car is stopped;
or
(b) who is within the crossover and is approaching
the half of the roadway from the other half of the roadway
so closely to the vehicle or street car that he or she
is in danger if the vehicle or street car were to proceed.
Passing moving vehicles within 30 metres of pedestrian
crossover
(3) When a vehicle or street car is approaching a pedestrian
crossover and is within 30 metres thereof, the driver
of any other vehicle or street car approaching from
the rear shall not allow the front extremity of his
or her vehicle or streetcar to pass beyond the front
extremity of the other vehicle or street car.
Duty of pedestrian or person in wheelchair
(4) No pedestrian or person in a wheelchair shall leave
the curb or other place of safety at a pedestrian crossover
and walk, run or move the wheelchair into the path of
a vehicle or street car that is so close that it is
impracticable for the driver of the vehicle or street
car to yield the right of way.
Municipal by-laws
(5) No municipal by-law that purports to designate a
pedestrian crossover on a highway on which the maximum
speed limit is in excess of 60 kilometres per hour is
valid.
Riding in pedestrian crossover prohibited
(6) No person shall ride a bicycle across a roadway
within a pedestrian crossover. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8,
s. 140.
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Definition
141. (1) In this section, "centre line" means,
(a) in the case of a highway on which traffic is permitted
to move in opposing directions, the marked line or median
that divides traffic moving in opposing directions on
the highway or, where there is no marked line or median,
the centre of the roadway; and
(b) in the case of a highway designated for the use
of one-way traffic, the left curb or edge of the roadway.
Turns: right at intersection
(2) Where a driver or operator of a vehicle intends
to turn to the right into an intersecting highway, he
or she shall, where the highway on which he or she is
driving has marked lanes for traffic, approach the intersection
within the right- hand lane or, where it has no such
marked lanes, by keeping immediately to the left of
the right curb or edge of the roadway and he or she
shall make the right turn by entering the right-hand
lane of the intersecting highway where the lane is marked
or, where no such lane is marked, by keeping immediately
to the left of the right curb or edge of the roadway
being entered.
Right, where multiple lanes
(3) Despite subsection (2), where more than one lane
of a highway has been designated as a right-turn lane,
the driver or operator of a vehicle intending to turn
to the right into an intersecting highway shall approach
the intersection in one of the lanes and leave the intersection
in the lane of the intersecting highway that corresponds
to the lane from which the turn was commenced.
Exception
(4) A driver of a road service vehicle entering an intersection
within a lane other than one described in subsection
(2) or (3) may make a right turn from the approach lane
if the turn can be safely made.
Left, across path of approaching vehicle
(5) No driver or operator of a vehicle in an intersection
shall turn left across the path of a vehicle approaching
from the opposite direction unless he or she has afforded
a reasonable opportunity to the driver or operator of
the approaching vehicle to avoid a collision.
Left, at intersection
(6) Where a driver or operator of a vehicle intends
to turn to the left into an intersecting highway, he
or she shall, where the highway on which he or she is
driving has marked lanes for traffic, approach the intersection
within the left- hand lane provided for the use of traffic
moving in the direction in which his or her vehicle
is proceeding or, where it has no such marked lanes,
by keeping immediately to the right of the centre line
of the highway and he or she shall make the left turn
by entering the intersection to the right of the centre
line or its extension and by leaving the intersection
in the left-hand lane provided for the use of traffic
moving in the direction in which his or her vehicle
is proceeding where the lane is marked or, where no
such lane is marked, by passing immediately to the right
of the centre line of the intersecting highway.
Left, where multiple lanes
(7) Despite subsection (6), where more than one lane
of a highway has been designated as a left-turn lane,
the driver or operator of a vehicle intending to turn
to the left into an intersecting highway shall approach
the intersection in one of the lanes and leave the intersection
in the lane of the intersecting highway that corresponds
to the lane from which the turn was commenced.
Exception
(8) A driver of a road service vehicle entering an intersection
within a left-turn lane may leave the intersection without
turning to the left if the movement can be safely made.
Long vehicles
(9) Where, because of the length of a vehicle or combination
of vehicles, a turn cannot be made within the confines
of the lanes referred to in subsection (2), (3), (6)
or (7), a driver, when making such a turn, is not in
contravention of any such subsection if he or she complies
with the applicable provision as closely as practicable.
R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 141.
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Signal for left or right turn
142. (1) The driver or operator of a vehicle upon a
highway before turning to the left or right at any intersection
or into a private road or driveway or from one lane
for traffic to another lane for traffic or to leave
the roadway shall first see that the movement can be
made in safety, and if the operation of any other vehicle
may be affected by the movement shall give a signal
plainly visible to the driver or operator of the other
vehicle of the intention to make the movement.
Signal when moving from parked position
(2) The driver or operator of a vehicle parked or stopped
on the highway before setting the vehicle in motion
shall first see that the movement can be made in safety,
and, if in turning the vehicle the operation of any
other vehicle may be affected by the movement, shall
give a signal plainly visible to the driver or operator
of the other vehicle of the intention to make the movement.
Mode of signalling turn
(3) The signal required in subsections (1) and (2) shall
be given either by means of the hand and arm in the
manner herein specified or by a mechanical or electrical
signal device as described in subsection (6).
How to signal manually
(4) When the signal is given by means of the hand and
arm, the driver or operator shall indicate his or her
intention to turn,
(a) to the left, by extending the hand and arm horizontally
and beyond the left side of the vehicle; or
(b) to the right, by extending the hand and arm upward
and beyond the left side of the vehicle.
Idem
(5) Despite clause (4) (b), a person on a bicycle may
indicate the intention to turn to the right by extending
the right hand and arm horizontally and beyond the right
side of the bicycle.
Requirements for signalling device
(6) A mechanical or electrical signal device shall clearly
indicate the intention to turn, shall be visible and
understandable during day-time and night-time from the
front and from the rear of the vehicle for a distance
of 30 metres, and shall be self-illuminated when used
at any time from one- half hour after sunset to one-half
hour before sunrise.
Signalling devices to be used only for purpose of indicating
turn
(7) No person while operating or in control of a vehicle
upon a highway shall actuate the mechanical or electrical
device referred to in subsection (6) for any purpose
other than to indicate a movement referred to in subsection
(1) or (2).
Signal for stop
(8) The driver or operator of a vehicle upon a highway
before stopping or suddenly decreasing the speed of
the vehicle, if the operation of any other vehicle may
be affected by such stopping or decreasing of speed,
shall give a signal plainly visible to the driver or
operator of the other vehicle of the intention to stop
or decrease speed,
Manually
(a) by means of the hand and arm extended downward beyond
the left side of the vehicle; or
Signalling device
(b) by means of a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of
the vehicle which shall emit a red or amber light and
which shall be actuated upon application of the service
or foot brake and which may or may not be incorporated
with one or more rear lamps.
Definition
(9) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (8), "vehicle"
includes a street car equipped with turn signals or
brake lights, as the case may be. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8,
s. 142.
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U-turns prohibited
143. No driver or operator of a vehicle upon a highway
shall turn the vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite
direction when,
(a) upon a curve where traffic approaching the vehicle
from either direction cannot be seen by the driver of
the vehicle within a distance of 150 metres;
(b) on a railway crossing or within 30 metres of a
railway crossing;
(c) upon an approach to or near the crest of a grade
where the vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of another
vehicle approaching from either direction within 150
metres; or
(d) within 150 metres of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel
where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance.
R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 143.
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Definitions
144. (1) In this section,
"driver" includes an operator of a street
car; ("conducteur")
"emergency vehicle" means,
(a) a fire department vehicle as defined in section
61 while proceeding to a fire or responding to, but
not while returning from, a fire alarm or other emergency
call,
(b) a vehicle while used by a person in the lawful
performance of his or her duties as a police officer,
(c) an ambulance while responding to an emergency call
or being used to transport a patient or injured person
in an emergency situation, or
(d) a cardiac arrest emergency vehicle operated by
or under the authority of a hospital, on which a siren
is continuously sounding and from which intermittent
flashes of red light are visible from all directions;
("v‚hicule de secours")
"intersection" includes any portion of a
highway indicated by markings on the surface of the
roadway as a crossing place for pedestrians; ("intersection")
"pedestrian" includes a person in a wheelchair;
("pi‚ton")
"vehicle" includes a street car. ("v‚hicule")
Idem
(2) For purposes of this section, where a highway includes
two roadways fifteen metres or more apart crossed by
an intersecting roadway, each crossing shall be considered
a separate intersection.
Idem
(3) The fifteen metres referred to in subsection (2)
shall include exclusive left turn lanes where they exist.
Commencement subss. (2), (3)
(4) Subsections (2) and (3) come into force on a day
to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor.
Where to stop--intersection
(5) A driver who is directed by a traffic signal erected
at an intersection to stop his or her vehicle shall
stop,
(a) at the sign or roadway marking indicating where
the stop is to be made;
(b) if there is no sign or marking, immediately before
entering the nearest crosswalk; or
(c) if there is no sign, marking or crosswalk, immediately
before entering the intersection.
Where to stop--non-intersection
(6) A driver who is directed by a traffic signal erected
at a location other than at an intersection to stop
his or her vehicle shall stop,
(a) at the sign or roadway marking indicating where
the stop is to be made;
(b) if there is no sign or marking, immediately before
entering the nearest crosswalk; or
(c) if there is no sign, marking or crosswalk, not
less than five metres before the nearest traffic control
signal.
Yielding to pedestrians
(7) When under this section a driver is permitted to
proceed, the driver shall yield the right of way to
pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk.
Yielding to traffic
(8) When under this section a driver is permitted to
proceed, he or she shall yield the right of way to traffic
lawfully using an intersection or, where signals are
erected where a private road or driveway meets a highway,
lawfully using the area controlled by the signals.
Signs
(9) The provisions of this section are subject to any
sign, as prescribed by the regulations, forbidding a
left turn, right turn, through movement or combination
thereof that is posted at an intersection and every
driver shall obey every such sign.
Obeying lane lights
(10) Every driver shall obey every traffic control signal
that applies to the lane that he or she is in.
Exception
(11) Despite subsection (10), a driver of a road service
vehicle in a left-turn lane may proceed through the
intersection without turning to the left if the movement
can be safely made, there is showing a circular green
or green arrow indication for the through traffic movement
and the driver,
(a) where the applicable left-turn traffic control
signal is showing a circular red indication, first brings
the vehicle to a stop; and
(b) where the operation of any other vehicle may be
affected, indicates his or her intention to proceed
through the intersection without turning to the left
by giving a plainly visible signal to the driver or
operator of the other vehicle.
Green light
(12) A driver approaching a traffic control signal showing
a circular green indication and facing the indication
may proceed forward or turn left or right unless otherwise
directed.
Flashing green
(13) A driver approaching a traffic control signal showing
a circular flashing green indication or a solid or flashing
left turn green arrow indication in conjunction with
a circular green indication and facing the indication
may, despite subsection 141 (5), proceed forward or
turn left or right unless otherwise directed.
Green arrow
(14) Every driver approaching a traffic control signal
showing one or more green arrow indications only or
in combination with a circular red or circular amber
indication and facing the indication may proceed only
to follow the direction shown by the arrow.
Amber light
(15) Every driver approaching a traffic control signal
showing a circular amber indication and facing the indication
shall stop his or her vehicle if he or she can do so
safely, otherwise he or she may proceed with caution.
Amber arrow
(16) Every driver approaching a traffic control signal
showing an amber arrow indication only or in combination
with another indication and facing the indication shall
stop his or her vehicle if he or she can do so safely,
otherwise he or she may proceed with caution to follow
the direction shown by the amber arrow indication.
Flashing amber
(17) Every driver approaching a traffic control signal
showing a flashing circular amber indication and facing
the indication may proceed with caution.
Red light
(18) Every driver approaching a traffic control signal
showing a circular red indication and facing the indication
shall stop his or her vehicle and shall not proceed
until a green indication is shown.
Exception--turn
(19) Despite subsection (18) and subject to subsection
(14), a driver, after stopping his or her vehicle and
yielding the right of way to traffic lawfully approaching
so closely that to proceed would constitute an immediate
hazard, may,
(a) turn to the right; or
(b) turn to the left from a one-way street into a one-
way street, without a green indication being shown.
R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 144(1-19).
Exception - white vertical bar indication
(19.1) Despite subsection (18), a driver operating a
bus or street car on a scheduled transit authority route
approaching a traffic control signal showing a white
vertical bar indication may, with caution, proceed forward
or turn right or left.
Exception--emergency vehicle
(20) Despite subsection (18), a driver of an emergency
vehicle, after stopping the vehicle, may proceed without
a green indication being shown if it is safe to do so.
Stopping at flashing red light
(21) Every driver approaching a traffic control signal
and facing a flashing circular red indication shall
stop his or her vehicle, shall yield the right of way
to traffic approaching so closely that to proceed would
constitute an immediate hazard and, having so yielded
the right of way, may proceed.
Pedestrian crossing
(22) Where portions of a roadway are marked for pedestrian
use, no pedestrian shall cross the roadway except within
a portion so marked.
Pedestrian--green light
(23) Subject to subsections (24) and (27), a pedestrian
approaching a traffic control signal showing a circular
green indication or a straight-ahead green arrow indication
and facing the indication may cross the roadway.
Pedestrian--stopping at flashing green light
(24) No pedestrian approaching a traffic control signal
and facing a flashing circular green indication or a
solid or a flashing left turn arrow indication in conjunction
with a circular green indication shall enter the roadway.
Pedestrian--stopping at red or amber light
(25) No pedestrian approaching a traffic control signal
and facing a red or amber indication shall enter the
roadway.
Pedestrian control signals--walk
(26) Where pedestrian control signals are installed
and show a "walk" indication, every pedestrian
facing the indication may cross the roadway in the direction
of the indication despite subsections (24) and (25).
Pedestrian control signals--don't walk
(27) No pedestrian approaching pedestrian control signals
and facing a solid or flashing "don't walk"
indication shall enter the roadway.
Pedestrian right of way
(28) Every pedestrian who lawfully enters a roadway
in order to cross may continue the crossing as quickly
as reasonably possible despite a change in the indication
he or she is facing and, for purposes of the crossing,
has the right of way over vehicles.
Riding in crosswalks prohibited
(29) No person shall ride a bicycle across a roadway
within or along a crosswalk at an intersection or at
a location other than an intersection which location
is controlled by a traffic control signal system.
Symbols
(30) The "walk" or "don't walk"
pedestrian control indications referred to in this section
may be shown as symbols as prescribed by the regulations.
Erection of traffic control signals
(31) No traffic control signal system or traffic control
signals used in conjunction with a traffic control system
shall be erected or installed except in accordance with
an approval obtained from the Minister or an official
of the Ministry authorized by the Minister in writing
to grant such approval.
Regulations
(32) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations,
(a) prescribing the standards or specifications of
a traffic control signal system;
(b) prescribing the location of traffic control signals
and signal systems;
(c) prescribing standards for operating and maintaining
a traffic control signal system;
(d) regulating the use and operation of traffic control
signals and signal systems. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s.
144(20-32).
R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 144; 1994, c. 27, s. 138.
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Blocking intersection
145. (1) The council of a municipality may by by-law
prohibit a driver or street car operator approaching,
at an intersection, a traffic control signal showing
a circular green or green arrow indication from entering
the intersection unless traffic in front of him or her
is moving in a manner that would reasonably lead him
or her to believe he or she can clear the intersection
before the signal indication changes to a circular red
indication.
Idem
(2) A by-law passed under subsection (1) does not apply
to a driver or street car operator who enters an intersection
for the purpose of turning to the right or left into
an intersecting highway and signals his or her intention
to make the turn prior to entering the intersection.
Idem
(3) A by-law passed under subsection (1) shall apply
to all signalized intersections of highways under the
jurisdiction of the municipality. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8,
s. 145.
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Portable signal lights
146. (1) Despite subsection 144 (31), during construction
or maintenance activities on or adjacent to a highway,
a portable lane control signal system may be operated
on the highway in accordance with the regulations by
the authority having jurisdiction and control of the
highway or any person authorized by that authority.
Green light
(2) A driver or a street car operator approaching a
portable lane control signal showing a circular green
indication and facing the indication may proceed.
Amber light
(3) Every driver or street car operator approaching
a portable lane control signal showing a circular amber
indication and facing the indication shall stop his
or her vehicle or street car if he or she can do so
safely, otherwise he or she may proceed with caution.
Red light
(4) Every driver or street car operator approaching
a portable lane control signal showing a circular red
indication and facing the indication shall stop his
or her vehicle or street car and shall not proceed until
a circular green indication is shown.
Where to stop
(5) A driver or operator who is required, under this
section, to stop his or her vehicle or street car shall
do so at a sign or marking on the highway indicating
where a stop is to be made or, if there is no such sign
or marking, not less than five metres before the nearest
portable lane control signal.
Removing, etc., portable system
(6) No person shall without lawful authority remove,
deface or otherwise interfere with a portable lane control
signal system.
Regulations re portable lane control devices
(7) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations,
(a) prescribing standards or specifications for portable
lane control signal systems;
(b) prescribing locations where portable lane control
signal systems may be erected; and
(c) prescribing standards for operating and maintaining
portable lane control signal systems. R.S.O. 1990, c.
H.8, s. 146.
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Slow vehicles to travel on right side
147. (1) Any vehicle travelling upon a roadway at less
than the normal speed of traffic at that time and place
shall, where practicable, be driven in the right-hand
lane then available for traffic or as close as practicable
to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway.
Exception
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a driver of a,
(a) vehicle while overtaking and passing another vehicle
proceeding in the same direction;
(b) vehicle while preparing for a left turn at an intersection
or into a private road or driveway; or
(c) road service vehicle. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 147.
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Passing meeting vehicles
148. (1) Every person in charge of a vehicle on a highway
meeting another vehicle shall turn out to the right
from the centre of the roadway, allowing the other vehicle
one-half of the roadway free.
Vehicles or equestrians overtaken
(2) Every person in charge of a vehicle or on horseback
on a highway who is overtaken by a vehicle or equestrian
travelling at a greater speed shall turn out to the
right and allow the overtaking vehicle or equestrian
to pass.
Exception
(3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to a person
in charge of a road service vehicle or a road-building
machine or apparatus while the machine or apparatus
is engaged in the construction of a highway.
Vehicles meeting bicycles
(4) Every person in charge of a vehicle on a highway
meeting a person travelling on a bicycle shall allow
the cyclist sufficient room on the roadway to pass.
Vehicles or equestrians overtaking others
(5) Every person in charge of a vehicle or on horseback
on a highway who is overtaking another vehicle or equestrian
shall turn out to the left so far as may be necessary
to avoid a collision with the vehicle or equestrian
overtaken, and the person overtaken is not required
to leave more than one-half of the roadway free.
Bicycles overtaken
(6) Every person on a bicycle or motor assisted bicycle
who is overtaken by a vehicle or equestrian travelling
at a greater speed shall turn out to the right and allow
the vehicle or equestrian to pass and the vehicle or
equestrian overtaking shall turn out to the left so
far as may be necessary to avoid a collision.
Driver unable to turn out is to stop
(7) Where one vehicle is met or overtaken by another,
if by reason of the weight of the load on either of
the vehicles so meeting or on the vehicle so overtaken
the driver finds it impracticable to turn out, he or
she shall immediately stop, and, if necessary for the
safety of the other vehicle and if required so to do,
he or she shall assist the person in charge thereof
to pass without damage.
Passing vehicle going in same direction
(8) No person in charge of a vehicle shall pass or attempt
to pass another vehicle going in the same direction
on a highway unless the roadway,
(a) in front of and to the left of the vehicle to be
passed is safely free from approaching traffic; and
(b) to the left of the vehicle passing or attempting
to pass is safely free from overtaking traffic. R.S.O.
1990, c. H.8, s. 148.
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Driving to left of centre prohibited under certain
conditions
149. (1) No vehicle shall be driven or operated to the
left of the centre of a roadway designed for one or
more lines of traffic in each direction,
(a) when approaching the crest of a grade or upon a
curve in the roadway or within 30 metres of a bridge,
viaduct or tunnel where the driver's view is obstructed
within that distance so as to create a potential hazard
in the event another vehicle might approach from the
opposite direction; or
(b) when approaching within 30 metres of a level railway
crossing.
Exception
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply,
(a) on a highway divided into clearly marked lanes
where there are more such lanes for traffic in one direction
than in the other direction;
(b) to a road service vehicle where precautions are
taken to eliminate the hazard; or
(c) on a highway while it is designated for the use
of one-way traffic. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 149.
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Passing to right of vehicle
150. (1) The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake
and pass to the right of another vehicle only where
the movement can be made in safety and,
(a) the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make
a left turn or its driver has signalled his or her intention
to make a left turn;
(b) is made on a highway with unobstructed pavement
of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles
in each direction; or
(c) is made on a highway designated for the use of
one-way traffic only.
Driving off roadway prohibited
(2) No driver of a motor vehicle shall overtake and
pass another vehicle by driving off the roadway.
Non-application of subs. (2)
(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to the driver of,
(a) a motor vehicle overtaking and passing to the right
of another vehicle where the shoulder to the right of
the roadway is paved and the vehicle overtaken is making
or about to make a left turn or its driver has signalled
his or her intention to make a left turn;
(b) an ambulance or fire department vehicle as defined
in section 61;
(c) a police department or Ministry emergency vehicle;
(d) a tow truck where the driver is responding to a
police request for assistance; or
(e) a road service vehicle. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s.
150.
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Drivers to obey signs posted at designated paved shoulders
151. (1) Where any part of the King's Highway has been
designated as having a paved shoulder for use by vehicular
traffic and official signs have been erected accordingly
to indicate the designation, every driver of a vehicle
shall obey the instructions on the official signs.
Regulations
(2) The Minister may make regulations,
(a) designating any part of the King's Highway as having
a paved shoulder for use by vehicular traffic;
(b) providing for the erection of signs and the placing
of markings,
(i) on any highway approaching any part of the King's
Highway designated as having a paved shoulder for use
by vehicular traffic, and
(ii) on any part of the King's Highway designated as
having a paved shoulder for use by vehicular traffic;
and
(c) prescribing the types of the signs and markings
referred to in clause (b), instructions to be contained
thereon and the location of each type of sign and marking.
Paved shoulder deemed not part of roadway
(3) A paved shoulder designated under this section shall
be deemed not to be part of the roadway within the meaning
of the definition of "roadway" in subsection
1 (1) or part of the pavement for the purposes of clause
150 (1) (b). R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 151.
Definition
152. For the purposes of sections 141, 153 and 154,
"designated" means designated by the Minister
or by any person authorized by him or her to make the
designation or designated by by-law of a municipality.
R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 152.
Highway designated for one-way traffic
153. Where a highway has been designated for the use
of one-way traffic only and official signs have been
erected accordingly, vehicles and street cars shall
be driven only in the direction so designated. R.S.O.
1990, c. H.8, s. 153.
Where highway divided into lanes
154. (1) Where a highway has been divided into clearly
marked lanes for traffic,
(a) a vehicle shall be driven as nearly as may be practicable
entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved
from the lane until the driver has first ascertained
that the movement can be made with safety;
(b) in the case of a highway that is divided into three
lanes, a vehicle shall not be driven in the centre lane
except when overtaking and passing another vehicle where
the roadway is clearly visible and the centre lane is
clear of traffic within a reasonable safe distance,
or in preparation for a left turn, or where the centre
lane is at the time designated for the use of traffic
moving in the direction in which the vehicle is proceeding
and official signs are erected to indicate the designation;
(c) any lane may be designated for slowly moving traffic,
traffic moving in a particular direction or classes
or types of vehicles and, despite section 141, where
a lane is so designated and official signs indicating
the designation are erected, every driver shall obey
the instructions on the official signs.
Exception
(2) Where safety is not jeopardized, clauses (1) (b)
and (c) do not apply to road service vehicles and clause
(1) (c) does not apply to road-building machines or
apparatus while engaged in the construction of a highway.
R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 154.
Times designation applicable
155. A designation of a lane for classes or types of
vehicles made under clause 154 (1) (c) shall apply during
the times stated on the official signs. R.S.O. 1990,
c. H.8, s. 155.
Moving from roadway to roadway on divided highways
156. (1) Where a highway is divided into two separate
roadways, no person shall operate or drive a vehicle
or lead, ride or drive an animal,
(a) along or on the highway except on the roadway on
the right-hand side, having regard to the direction
in which the vehicle is being operated or driven or
the animal is being led, ridden or driven; or
(b) from one roadway to the other roadway except where
a crossing is provided.
Idem
(2) Despite clause (1) (a), a road service vehicle
may be operated or driven along the shoulder of the
highway if the vehicle remains on its side of the separation.
R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 156.
Backing prohibited
157. (1) No driver of a vehicle shall back the vehicle
upon the roadway or shoulder of any highway divided
by a median strip on which the maximum speed limit is
in excess of 80 kilometres per hour.
Exception to subs. (1)
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to,
(a) the driver of an ambulance or fire department vehicle
as defined in section 61;
(b) the driver of a police department or Ministry vehicle;
(c) a person attempting to render assistance to another
person; or
(d) the driver of a road service vehicle, if the movement
is made in safety. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 157.
Headway of motor vehicles
158. (1) The driver of a motor vehicle or street car
shall not follow another vehicle or street car more
closely than is reasonable and prudent having due regard
for the speed of the vehicle and the traffic on and
the conditions of the highway.
Headway for commercial vehicles
(2) The driver of a commercial motor vehicle when driving
on a highway at a speed exceeding 60 kilometres per
hour shall not follow within 60 metres of another motor
vehicle, but this shall not be construed to prevent
a commercial motor vehicle overtaking and passing another
motor vehicle. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 158.
Fire department vehicles, etc., approaching
159. (1) The driver of a vehicle, upon the approach
of an ambulance, fire or police department vehicle or
public utility emergency vehicle upon which a bell or
siren is sounding or upon which a lamp is producing
intermittent flashes of red light, shall immediately
bring such vehicle to a standstill,
(a) as near as is practicable to the right-hand curb
or edge of the roadway and parallel therewith and clear
of any intersection; or
(b) when on a roadway having more than two lanes for
traffic and designated for the use of one-way traffic,
as near as is practicable to the nearest curb or edge
of the roadway and parallel therewith and clear of any
intersection.
Following fire department vehicle
(2) No driver of a vehicle shall follow in any lane
of a roadway at a distance of less than 150 metres a
fire department vehicle responding to an alarm.
Definitions
(3) In this section, "ambulance" and "fire
department vehicle" have the same meaning as in
section 61. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 159.
Towing of persons on bicycles, toboggans, etc., prohibited
160. No driver of a vehicle or street car shall permit
any person riding upon a bicycle, coaster, roller skates,
skis, toboggan, sled or toy vehicle to attach the same,
himself or herself to the vehicle or street car. R.S.O.
1990, c. H.8, s. 160.
Only one vehicle to be drawn on highway
161. No person shall drive on a highway a motor vehicle,
other than a commercial motor vehicle, that is drawing
more than one vehicle. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 161.
Crowding driver's seat
162. No person shall drive a motor vehicle with persons
or property in the front or driver's seat so placed
as to interfere with the proper management or control
of the motor vehicle. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 162.
Vehicles required to stop at railway crossing signal
163. When the driver of a vehicle is approaching a railway
crossing at a time when a clearly visible electrical
or mechanical signal device or a flagman is giving warning
of the approach of a railway train, he or she shall
stop the vehicle not less than 5 metres from the nearest
rail of the railway and shall not proceed until he or
she can do so safely. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 163.
Driving of vehicles under crossing gates prohibited
164. No person shall drive a vehicle through, around
or under a crossing gate or barrier at a railway crossing
while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened
or closed. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 164.
Opening of doors of motor vehicles
165. No person shall,
(a) open the door of a motor vehicle on a highway without
first taking due precautions to ensure that his or her
act will not interfere with the movement of or endanger
any other person or vehicle; or
(b) leave a door of a motor vehicle on a highway open
on the side of the vehicle available to moving traffic
for a period of time longer than is necessary to load
or unload passengers. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 165.
Requirement when approaching standing street car
166. (1) Where a person in charge of a vehicle or on
a bicycle or on horseback or leading a horse on a highway
overtakes a street car or a car of an electric railway,
operated in or near the centre of the roadway, which
is stationary for the purpose of taking on or discharging
passengers, he or she shall not pass the car or approach
nearer than 2 metres measured back from the rear or
front entrance or exit, as the case may be, of the car
on the side on which passengers are getting on or off
until the passengers have got on or got safely to the
side of the street, as the case may be, but this subsection
does not apply where a safety zone has been set aside
and designated by a by-law passed under paragraph 130
of section 210 of the Municipal Act.
Prohibition as to passing street cars on left-hand
side
(2) No person in charge of a vehicle or on a bicycle
or on horseback or leading a horse, overtaking a street
car or the car of an electric railway, operated in or
near the centre of the roadway, which is stationary
or in motion, shall pass on the left side of the car,
having reference to the direction in which the car is
travelling, but this subsection does not apply to a
vehicle belonging to a municipal fire department while
proceeding to a fire or answering a fire alarm call
or where the street car or car of an electric railway
is being operated on a highway designated for the use
of one-way traffic. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 166.
Approaching ridden or driven horses, etc.
167. Every person having the control or charge of a
motor vehicle or motor assisted bicycle on a highway,
when approaching a horse or other animal that is drawing
a vehicle or being driven, led or ridden, shall operate,
manage and control the motor vehicle or motor assisted
bicycle so as to exercise every reasonable precaution
to prevent the frightening of the horse or other animal
and to ensure the safety and protection of any person
driving, leading or riding upon the horse or other animal
or being in any vehicle drawn by the horse or other
animal. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 167.
Use of passing beam
168. When on a highway at any time when lighted lamps
are required to be displayed on vehicles, the driver
of a motor vehicle equipped with multiple beam headlamps
shall use the lower or passing beam when,
(a) approaching an oncoming vehicle within 150 metres;
or
(b) following another vehicle within 60 metres, except
when in the act of overtaking and passing. R.S.O. 1990,
c. H.8, s. 168.
Alternating highbeams on emergency vehicles
169. (1) Despite section 168, highbeam headlamps that
produce alternating flashes of white light may be used
by a public utility emergency vehicle while responding
to an emergency and by an emergency vehicle as defined
in subsection 144 (1).
Alternating highbeams on other vehicles prohibited
(2) No person shall use highbeam headlamps that produce
alternating flashes of white light on any vehicle other
than a vehicle referred to in subsection (1). R.S.O.
1990, c. H.8, s. 169.
Parking on roadway
170. (1) No person shall park, stand or stop a vehicle
on a roadway,
(a) when it is practicable to park, stand or stop the
vehicle off the roadway; or
(b) when it is not practicable to park, stand or stop
the vehicle off the roadway unless a clear view of the
vehicle and of the roadway for at least 125 metres beyond
the vehicle may be obtained from a distance of at least
125 metres from the vehicle in each direction upon the
highway.
Where subs. (1) does not apply
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to that portion of
a roadway within a city, town or village.
Idem
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to that portion of
a roadway within a township, county or police village
in respect of which there is a by-law prohibiting or
regulating parking, standing and stopping.
Idem
(4) Subsection (1) does not apply to a road service
vehicle that is parked, standing or stopped safely.
Regulations, parking, etc.
(5) The Minister may make regulations prohibiting or
regulating the parking, standing or stopping of vehicles
upon a highway or any part of a highway or upon any
class or classes thereof.
Effect of regulation on municipal by- law
(6) The part of every municipal by-law that is inconsistent
with or has the same effect as a regulation made under
subsection (5) is revoked on the day the regulation
comes into force.
Removal of vehicle parked at prohibited place
(7) Whenever a police officer, police cadet, municipal
law enforcement officer or an officer appointed for
carrying out the provisions of this Act finds a vehicle
on a highway in contravention of this section or the
regulations, he or she may move the vehicle or require
the driver or operator or other person in charge of
the vehicle to move it.
Disabled vehicle
(8) The provisions of this section do not apply to
the driver or operator of a vehicle that is so disabled
while on a highway that it is impossible to avoid temporarily
a contravention of the provisions.
Precaution against vehicle being set in motion
(9) No person shall park or stand a vehicle on a highway
unless he or she has taken the action that may be reasonably
necessary in the circumstances to prevent the vehicle
from moving or being set in motion.
Warning lights on commercial motor vehicles
(10) Every commercial motor vehicle, when on a highway
on which the maximum speed limit is in excess of 60
kilometres per hour at any time when lighted lamps are
required to be displayed on vehicles, shall be equipped
with a sufficient number of,
(a) flares, lamps or lanterns that have been approved
by the Ministry, capable of continuously producing two
warning lights, each visible from a distance of at least
150 metres for a period of at least eight hours; or
(b) portable reflectors that have been approved by
the Ministry.
Flares on disabled commercial motor vehicle or trailer
(11) When any commercial motor vehicle or trailer is
disabled during the period when lighted lamps are required
to be displayed on vehicles and the vehicle cannot immediately
be removed from the roadway on which the maximum speed
limit is in excess of 60 kilometres per hour, the driver
or other person in charge of the vehicle shall cause
the flares, lamps or lanterns to be lighted, and shall
cause them or portable reflectors approved by the Ministry
to be placed and maintained on the highway until the
time that lighted lamps are not required to be displayed
on vehicles or the removal of the vehicle, one at a
distance of approximately 30 metres in advance of the
vehicle and one at a distance of approximately 30 metres
to the rear of the vehicle.
Vehicles interfering with traffic
(12) Despite the other provisions of this section,
no person shall park or stand a vehicle on a highway
in such a manner as to interfere with the movement of
traffic or the clearing of snow from the highway.
Application of subs. (12), where by-law in force
(13) The provisions of subsection (12) with respect
to parking or standing in such a manner as to interfere
with the movement of traffic or with the clearing of
snow from the highway do not apply to a portion of a
highway in respect of which a municipal by-law prohibiting
or regulating parking or standing in such a manner as
to interfere with traffic or with the clearing of snow
from the highway, as the case may be, is in force.
Penalty
(14) Every person who contravenes this section is guilty
of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine
of not less than $20 and not more than $100.
Powers of officer to remove vehicle
(15) A police officer, police cadet, municipal law
enforcement officer or an officer appointed for the
carrying out of the provisions of this Act, upon discovery
of any vehicle parked or standing in contravention of
subsection (12) or of a municipal by-law, may cause
it to be moved or taken to and placed or stored in a
suitable place and all costs and charges for removing,
care and storage thereof, if any, are a lien upon the
vehicle, which may be enforced in the manner provided
by the Repair and Storage Liens Act. R.S.O. 1990, c.
H.8, s. 170.
Tow truck services
171. (1) No person shall make or convey an offer of
services of a tow truck while that person is within
200 metres of,
(a) the scene of an accident or apparent accident;
or
(b) a vehicle involved in an accident,
on the King's Highway.
Idem
(2) No person shall park or stop a tow truck on the
King's Highway within 200 metres of,
(a) the scene of an accident or apparent accident;
or
(b) a vehicle involved in an accident,
if there is a sufficient number of tow trucks already
at the scene to deal with all vehicles that apparently
require the services of a tow truck.
Idem
(3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to a person
who is at the scene of the accident at the request of
a police officer, an officer appointed for carrying
out the provisions of this Act, a person engaged in
highway maintenance or a person involved in the accident.
Offence
(4) Every person who contravenes any provision in this
section is guilty of an offence and on conviction is
liable,
(a) for a first offence, to a fine of not less than
$200 and not more than $1,000; and
(b) for each subsequent offence, to a fine of not less
than $400 and not more than $2,000, or to imprisonment
for a term of not more than six months, or to both.
Idem
(5) An offence under this section committed five years
or longer after a previous conviction for an offence
under this section is not a subsequent offence for the
purposes of clause (4) (b). R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s.
171.
Racing on highway
172. (1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a
highway in a race or on a bet or wager.
Penalty
(2) Every person who contravenes this section is guilty
of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine
of not less than $200 and not more than $1,000 or to
imprisonment for a term of not more than six months,
or to both, and in addition his or her licence may be
suspended for a period of not more than two years. R.S.O.
1990, c. H.8, s. 172.
Horse racing on highway
173. No person shall race or drive furiously any horse
or other animal on a highway. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s.
173.
Vehicles required to stop at railway crossings
174. The driver of,
(a) a bus, when transporting children to and from school;
or
(b) a public vehicle,
upon approaching on a highway a railway crossing that
is not protected by gates or railway crossing signal
lights or unless otherwise directed by a flagman, shall
stop the vehicle not less than 5 metres from the nearest
rail of the railway and, having stopped, shall look
in both directions along the track and open a door of
the vehicle and listen for any approaching train and,
when it is safe to do so, shall cross the railway track
in a gear that he or she will not need to change while
crossing the track and he or she shall not change gears
while crossing. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 174.
Definitions
175. (1) In this section,
"children" means,
(a) persons under the age of eighteen, and
(b) in the case where a school bus is being operated
by or under a contract with a school board or other
authority in charge of a school for the transportation
of children to or from school, includes students of
the school; ("enfants")
"developmental handicap" means a condition
of mental impairment, present or occurring during a
person's formative years, that is associated with limitations
in adaptive behaviour; ("handicap de d‚veloppement")
"school" does not include a post-secondary
school educational institution; ("‚cole")
"school bus" means a bus that,
(a) is painted chrome yellow, and
(b) displays on the front and rear thereof the words
"school bus" and on the rear thereof the words
"do not pass when signals flashing". ("autobus
scolaire")
Idem
(2) For the purposes of subsection (3), a motor vehicle
shall be deemed to be a bus if it is or has been operated
under the authority of a permit for which a bus registration
or validation fee was paid in any jurisdiction.
Prohibition
(3) No bus, except a bus that at any time during its
current validation period is used to transport children
or to transport adults who have developmental handicaps,
shall be painted chrome yellow.
Idem
(4) No motor vehicle on a highway, other than a school
bus, shall have displayed thereon the words "school
bus" or the words "do not pass when signals
flashing" or be equipped with a school bus stop
arm.
Idem
(5) No person shall drive or operate a motor vehicle
on a highway that contravenes subsection (3) or (4).
Duty of driver to use signals
(6) Subject to subsection (9), every school bus driver,
(a) who is about to stop on a highway for the purpose
of receiving or discharging children or receiving or
discharging adults who have developmental handicaps,
shall actuate the overhead red signal- lights on the
bus;
(b) as soon as the bus is stopped for a purpose set
out in clause (a), shall actuate the school bus stop
arm; and
(c) while the bus is stopped for a purpose set out
in clause (a) on a highway that does not have a median
strip, shall continue to operate the overhead red signal-lights
and stop arm until all passengers having to cross the
highway have completed the crossing.
Exception to cl. 170 (1) (a)
(7) Clause 170 (1) (a) does not apply to a driver who
stops in accordance with subsection (6).
Restriction on use of signals
(8) No person shall actuate the overhead red signal-lights
or the stop arm on a school bus on a highway under any
circumstances other than those set out in subsection
(6).
Idem
(9) No person shall actuate the overhead red signal-lights
or the stop arm on a school bus,
(a) at an intersection controlled by an operating traffic
control signal system;
(b) at any other location controlled by an operating
traffic control signal system at,
(i) a sign or roadway marking indicating where the
stop is to be made,
(ii) the area immediately before entering the nearest
crosswalk, if there is no sign or marking indicating
where the stop is to be made, or
(iii) a point not less than five metres before the
nearest traffic control signal, if there is no sign,
marking or crosswalk; or
(c) within sixty metres from a location referred to
in clause (a) or (b).
Bus loading zone
(10) No person shall stop a school bus on a highway
for the purpose of receiving or discharging children
or receiving or discharging adults who have developmental
handicaps,
(a) opposite a designated school bus loading zone;
or
(b) at a designated school bus loading zone, except
as close as practicable to the right curb or edge of
the roadway.
Duty of drivers when school bus stopped
(11) Every driver or street car operator, when meeting
on a highway, other than a highway with a median strip,
a stopped school bus that has its overhead red signal-lights
flashing, shall stop before reaching the bus and shall
not proceed until the bus moves or the overhead red
signal- lights have stopped flashing.
Idem
(12) Every driver or street car operator on a highway,
when approaching from the rear a stopped school bus
that has its overhead red signal-lights flashing, shall
stop at least twenty metres before reaching the bus
and shall not proceed until the bus moves or the overhead
red signal-lights have stopped flashing.
Designating bus loading zones
(13) A council of a municipality may by by-law designate
school bus loading zones, in accordance with the regulations,
on highways under its jurisdiction and, where it does
so, subsection (6) does not apply to a driver about
to stop or stopping in a zone so designated.
When effective
(14) No by-law passed under subsection (13) becomes
effective until the highways or portions thereof affected
have signs erected in compliance with this Act and the
regulations.
Regulations
(15) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations,
(a) respecting the operation of vehicles used for transporting
children or for transporting adults who have developmental
handicaps;
(b) prescribing the type, design and colour of vehicles
referred to in clause (a) and the markings to be displayed
thereon;
(c) requiring the use of any equipment on or in vehicles
referred to in clause (a) and prescribing the standards
and specifications of the equipment;
(d) prescribing the qualifications of drivers of vehicles
referred to in clause (a) and prohibiting the operation
thereof by unqualified persons;
(e) requiring the inspection of vehicles referred to
in clause (a);
(f) respecting the designation of school bus loading
zones, the location thereof, the erection of signs and
the placing of markings on highways;
(g) prescribing the books and records that shall be
kept by persons who operate vehicles used for transporting
children or for transporting adults who have developmental
handicaps;
(h) requiring the retention of prescribed books and
records within vehicles and prescribing the information
to be contained and the entries to be recorded in the
books or records.
Scope of regulations
(16) Any regulation made under subsection (15) may
be general or particular in its application.
Penalty
(17) Every person who contravenes subsection (11) or
(12) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable,
(a) for a first offence, to a fine of not less than
$200 and not more than $1,000; and
(b) for each subsequent offence, to a fine of not less
than $500 and not more than $2,000 or to imprisonment
for a term of not more than six months, or to both.
Time limit for subsequent offence
(18) An offence referred to in subsection (17) committed
more than five years after a previous conviction for
either of the offences referred to in subsection (17)
is not a subsequent offence for the purpose of clause
(17) (b). R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 175 (1-18).
(19) Spent.
Note: Subsection 175 (19) provided that section 175
would come into force on a day to be named by proclamation
of the Lieutenant Governor. Section 175 was enacted
by section 33 of the Highway Traffic Amendment Act,
1989, being chapter 54, and was proclaimed in force
on the 1st day of July, 1991. Definition
176. (1) In this section, "school crossing guard"
means a person sixteen years of age or older who is
directing the movement of children across a highway
and who is,
(a) employed by a municipality; or
(b) employed by a corporation under contract with a
municipality to provide the services of a school crossing
guard.
School crossing guard shall display sign
(2) A school crossing guard about to direct children
across a highway with a speed limit not in excess of
60 kilometres per hour shall, prior to entering the
roadway, display a school crossing stop sign in an upright
position so that it is visible to vehicular traffic
approaching from each direction.
Vehicles approaching sign
(3) Where a school crossing stop sign is displayed
as provided in subsection (2), the driver of any vehicle
or street car approaching the stop sign shall stop before
reaching the crossing.
Display of school crossing stop sign
(4) A school crossing guard shall not display on a
highway a school crossing stop sign under any circumstances
other than those set out in subsection (2).
Idem
(5) No person other than a school crossing guard shall
display on a highway a school crossing stop sign.
Regulations
(6) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations
prescribing the type, design and specifications of school
crossing stop signs. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 176.
Soliciting rides, etc., prohibited
177. No person, while on the roadway, shall,
(a) solicit a ride from the driver of a motor vehicle
other than a public passenger conveyance; or
(b) stop or attempt to stop a motor vehicle for the
purpose of selling or offering to sell any commodity
or service to the driver or any other person in the
motor vehicle. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 177.
Motor assisted bicycle riders, etc., clinging to vehicles
178. (1) A person riding upon a motor assisted bicycle,
a bicycle, a coaster, roller skates, skis, a toboggan,
a sled or a toy vehicle shall not attach it, them, himself
or herself to a vehicle or street car on a roadway.
Person on bicycle
(2) No person riding on a bicycle designed for carrying
one person only shall carry any other person thereon.
Person on motor assisted bicycle
(3) No person driving a motor assisted bicycle shall
carry any other person thereon.
Persons clinging to vehicles
(4) No person shall attach himself or herself to the
outside of a vehicle or street car on a roadway for
the purpose of being drawn along the roadway. R.S.O.
1990, c. H.8, s. 178.
Duties of pedestrian when walking along highway
179. (1) Where sidewalks are not provided on a highway,
a pedestrian walking along the highway shall walk on
the left side thereof facing oncoming traffic and, when
walking along the roadway, shall walk as close to the
left edge thereof as possible.
Idem
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a pedestrian walking
a bicycle in circumstances where crossing to the left
side of the highway would be unsafe. R.S.O. 1990, c.
H.8, s. 179.
Littering highway prohibited
180. Every person who throws or deposits or causes
to be deposited any glass, nails, tacks or scraps of
metal or any rubbish, refuse, waste or litter upon,
along or adjacent to a highway, except in receptacles
provided for the purpose, is guilty of the offence of
littering the highway. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 180.
Deposit of snow on roadway
181. No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway
without permission in writing so to do from the Ministry
or the road authority responsible for the maintenance
of the road. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 181.
Signs and markings
182. (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make
regulations providing for the erection of signs and
the placing of markings on any highway or any type or
class thereof, and prescribing the types of the signs
and markings and the location on the highway of each
type of sign and marking and prohibiting the use or
erection of any sign or type of sign that is not prescribed.
Signs to be obeyed
(2) Every driver or operator of a vehicle or street
car shall obey the instructions or directions indicated
on any sign so erected. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 182.
Tunnels, regulations re
183. (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make
regulations,
(a) designating any part of a highway as a tunnel;
(b) providing for the erection of signs and the placing
of markings,
(i) on any highway approaching any part of a highway
designated as a tunnel,
(ii) on any part of a highway designated as a tunnel,
and prescribing the types of the signs and markings
and the location of each type of sign and marking;
(c) prohibiting or regulating the use of that part
of the highway designated as a tunnel by pedestrians,
animals or any class or classes of vehicles;
(d) prohibiting or regulating the transportation of
explosives and dangerous materials or any class thereof
by a vehicle on that part of a highway designated as
a tunnel.
Signs to be obeyed
(2) Every driver or operator of a vehicle shall obey
the instructions or directions indicated on any sign
so erected. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 183.
Defacing or removing notices or obstructions
184. Every person who wilfully removes, defaces or
in any manner interferes with any notice or obstruction
lawfully placed on a highway is guilty of an offence
and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than
$200 and not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for
a term of not more than six months, or to both. R.S.O.
1990, c. H.8, s. 184.
Regulating or prohibiting use of highway by pedestrians,
etc.
185. (1) The Minister may make regulations prohibiting
or regulating the use of any highway or part thereof
by pedestrians or animals or any class or classes of
vehicles.
Prohibiting motor assisted bicycles, etc., on municipal
highways
(2) The council of a municipality may by by-law prohibit
pedestrians or the use of motor assisted bicycles, bicycles,
wheelchairs or animals on any highway or portion of
a highway under its jurisdiction.
Removing pedestrians
(3) Where a pedestrian is on a highway in contravention
of a regulation made or by-law passed under this section,
a police officer may require the pedestrian to accompany
him or her to the nearest intersecting highway on which
pedestrians are not prohibited and the pedestrian shall
comply with the request. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 185.
Prohibiting commercial vehicles in left lane
186. (1) The council of a municipality may by by-law
prohibit the operation of,
(a) a commercial motor vehicle other than a bus; or
(b) any combination of a commercial motor vehicle and
a towed vehicle,
that exceeds 6.5 metres in length, in the left lane
of any highway under its jurisdiction that has three
or more lanes for traffic in each direction and on which
the maximum speed limit is 80 kilometres per hour or
more.
When prohibition does not apply
(2) A by-law passed under subsection (1) does not apply
to the use of the left lane of a highway by a commercial
motor vehicle,
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