Changes to HMV highway traffic act rules in Ontario?
 

In conversation about Ontario driver's licences, I learned that new safety standards are coming to Ontario and people with green vehicles won't be happy. Collectors with large vehicles may not be able to take them on the road.

Terry

what exactly are you hinting at in the way of restrictions Terry?

We have a mutual friend who works in the transportation industry. The implication was safety standards for HMVs like log books and vehicle inspections were coming. All drivers needed the right class of licence. Verifiable maintenance is probably the most ominous part. Are the parts on that truck traceable?

I've written to the Minister of Transport to ask what might be happening. I realize I'll get either a bland says-nothing response, or some hints. More to follow.

In manitoba, military vehicles are insurable as antiques if they are 25 years or older. It does restrict the useage to parades, displays, or to maintenenace facilities but it is very cheap and it also negates the requirement for a safety. However, you do need the appropriate class of licence for the vehicle you are operating. If it has a third axle, you need class 3 or higher. If it has air brakes, you need that endorsement. If it is a trailer with a steering axle, you need class one to tow it.

With all the Asian produced parts these days, I think the parts suppliers should be looked at a bit closer, but for all vehicles. I have seen some real junk out there, and a lot of counterfieting of packaging to make the parts look like they are OEM.

Thanks Rob

If I get anything from the Ministry, I'll contrast Quebec's treatment of HMVs and Manitoba's comparatively honourable treatment. I am not negotiating with the government! But whispering good ideas vs bad ideas. Sometimes good solutions get traction and work well.

For example, Quebec's insurance bureau got angry at HUMVEEs (I think) and decided they were only off-road capable. Engineer's inspection certificates, limited speed highways, and other pointless nuisance requirements. The scheming machinations echoed well within the insurance organization, but when the changes reached the Minister's desk he'd heard another opinion. The man happened to own a car dealership in Granby (IIRC), and knew the classic car community. He accepted their decision as presented because he didn't have any regulatory influence, but he immediately overruled them on a ministerial letter. Getting the minister mad at an administration he controls did not work out well for the insurance bureau.