One of the shops around here had a visit from the MTO and they more/less threatened him that if they catch him safetying a sketchy bike he'll lose his license. Make sure there is a shop around that can safety your bike in case you're sent for an inspection. Keep it appearing legal and ride in a manner that doesn't attract attention. Was a little tricky gettting it safetied but never been stopped. Don't forget they're supposed to have unaltered emissions equipment for transport canada.Ī bike I may or may not ride, may or may not be missing many of the previous mentioned. One mech was going to fail a bike b/c the little ball on the end of the clutch lever was broke off. Some of the supposed requirements that mechanics have told me are: horn, signals if built after 1972, 1 mirror, chain guard, kickstand safety switch, front fender, brake light switch on both front/rear brake lever, signals are supposed to be a minimum size, handlebars aren't supposed to be more than 18" higher than the seat, DOT tires. ![]() Most of the bikes I've had have been barely legal. (14) Subject to subsections (14.1) and (15), no person shall use a lamp, other than the vehicular hazard warning signal lamps commonly known as four way flashers, that produces intermittent flashes of red light. ![]() Interesting to note that intermittent brake lights are illegal (restricted?) in Ontario as per: (b) to the right, by extending the hand and arm upward and beyond the left side of the vehicle. (a) to the left, by extending the hand and arm horizontally and beyond the left side of the vehicle or (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, (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). (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. (29) Every motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicle and trailer having a width at any part in excess of 2.05 metres or having a length in excess of 6.1 metres shall be equipped with mechanical or electrical signalling devices that comply with subsections 142 (6) and (8). Signalling devices required on trucks, buses, etc. ![]() (5) Every motor vehicle, motor assisted bicycle and bicycle shall be equipped with an alarm bell, gong or horn, which shall be kept in good working order and sounded whenever it is reasonably necessary to notify pedestrians or others of its approach. (5) Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle shall be equipped with an odometer in good working order. (b) a mirror or mirrors securely attached to the vehicle and placed in such a position as to afford the driver a clearly reflected view of the roadway in the rear, or of any vehicle approaching from the rear. (a) a device for cleaning rain, snow and other moisture from the windshield so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the driver (1) Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle shall be equipped with, (2) Subject to subsection (3), when on a highway at any time every motorcycle shall carry two lighted lamps in a conspicuous position, one on the front of the vehicle which shall display a white light only, and one on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red light only.
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