Alberta to restrict armoured vehicles on the road

[maple_leaf_eh]

I don't feel any safer, but at least the statement is conditional on the armoured vehicle being "a hazard". Make sure your bumpers, hand brake and 4-way hazard lights work.

'Hello Maple Leaf:

Thank you for your email of June 24, 2009 regarding armored vehicles.

The new section of the Vehicle Equipment Regulation is intended to address any armored vehicle that is unsafe to operate or not in compliance with the regulation. This new provision is to place stiffer penalties on armored vehicles that are not modified or constructed properly, due to the increased hazard these vehicles have to other road users.

A properly built and maintained armored vehicle is still allowed to be on the road.

You may view the new regulation here (section 79.1 pertains to armored vehicles):
http://www.qp.alberta.ca/574.cfm?pag...=9780779741847

If you have any further questions please contact me.

Chris Yanitski
Vehicle Safety E.I.T.
Alberta Transportation
chris.yanitski@gov.ab.ca'

"Armoured vehicles

79.1 A person shall not drive or operate a motor vehicle that has been constructed or modified so that it protects its occupants from firearms or explosive devices if the motor vehicle, as a result of the construction or modification, is unsafe to operate or does not meet the other requirements of this Regulation."