Section 8 - Frame and Body

a) condition

a) damaged, insecure, or deteriorated in a manner that it is likely to become detached or missing

1, 2, 4, 5

b) latch (primary or secondary)

b) broken, inoperative, insecure mounting, missing or seized

effectiveness is compromised due to deteriorated condition, (e.g.: rubber or similar type of latch)

fails to open or close normally

welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

1, 2, 4, 5

c) safety cable, assist spring, support/dampener

c) broken, insecurely attached or missing

1, 2, 4, 5

d) hinge and support spring

d) hinge or hinge part is broken, cracked, missing, seized or abnormally worn

1, 2, 4, 5

e) safety retainer pins

e) missing, broken, inoperative, inferior substitute

1, 2, 4, 5

f) hood reinforcement

f) reinforced other than by a method approved by:

• OEM standard

• I-CAR or equivalent process and standard, if no OEM standard is available

[] any modifications or damage to crush zones

1, 2, 4, 5

a) latch (primary or secondary)

a) broken, insecure mounting, missing or seized

fails to open or close normally

welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

2

b) hinge

b) hinge or hinge part is broken, cracked, missing, seized or abnormally worn

parts do not align correctly

2

a) air bag

a) leaking, cracked to reinforcing layer, damaged or patched

not properly inflating or cab tilts to one side

2

b) air line, connection and fitting

b) fitting, line or repair method does not meet the OEM standard or industry standard if there is no OEM standard

tubing or hose is defective as defined in Appendix B

fitting or connection is broken, cracked, flattened or leaking

damaged in a way (such as: melting, flattening, deformation or kinking) that can restrict air flow

2

c) mount, rod and attachment

c) bent, broken, loose or welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

2

d) pressure protection valve

d) missing or improper type

2

e) height control valve

e) inoperative (as indicated by cab height being above or below its normal position)

equipped with a single valve which is not in OEM location, or not near centre of cab

2

f) shock absorber

f) broken, damaged, disconnected, loose or missing
level 2 leak of oil

2

a) condition

a) any section or panel is in a condition that could be hazardous to driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist due to being: loose, protruding, torn or having an exposed sharp edge

[] corroded, torn or cut in a manner that reduces structural integrity of a panel or floor, or allows exhaust gases to enter the occupant compartment

[] modified in a manner that may reduce structural integrity (unless the condition or the repair is approved by the OEM, manufacturer or an engineer)

body component integrity is reduced due to a loose body component, broken weld, missing fastener or failed adhesive

hole is present in panel or floor

body panel or floor is welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

b) body mount/support

b) allows abnormal amount of movement

broken, cracked, loose or missing parts

improper mount used

support cracked, broken or bulging

welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

c) body moulding or trim

c) is in a condition that could be hazardous to driver, passenger, pedestrian, or cyclist due to being: loose, protruding, torn or having an exposed sharp edge

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

d) fender, quarter panel and mudflap

d) missing, damaged so that road spray is not controlled

corroded or damaged in a manner that OEM type lamps cannot be properly secured

not the full width of the tire(s)

fitted so that it could cause interference with steering mechanism or cause rubbing of tires when suspension bottomed and steering moved stop to stop (includes rear wheels)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

e) body lift

e) vehicle modification or components not safe for use on highway

1, 2, 4

a) floor pan

a) [] modified or repaired in a manner that may reduce structural integrity (unless the condition or the repair is approved by the OEM, manufacturer or an engineer)

[] rusted through to cause a hazard or allow exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment

1, 2, 4, 5

b) strut towers and spring shackle supports

b) [] modified or repaired in a manner that may reduce structural integrity (unless the condition or the repair is approved by the OEM, manufacturer or an engineer)

[] cracked, broken, rusted through to such a depth as to weaken supports

1, 2, 4, 5

c) body panels

c) [] modified or repaired in a manner that may reduce structural integrity (unless the condition or the repair is approved by the OEM, manufacturer or an engineer)

1, 2, 4, 5

d) high strength, front and rear structural side members

d) [] oxy-acetylene welded, braised, cracked, broken, rusted through to such a depth as to weaken member

[] modified or repaired in a manner that may reduce structural integrity (unless the condition or the repair is approved by the OEM, manufacturer or an engineer)

1, 2, 4, 5

e) welding

e) [] components welded when originally bolted or riveted

[] components bolted or riveted when originally welded

1, 2, 4, 5

f) unibody sheet metal

f) [] separated, flaking in structural areas, structural shapes distorted, indications of metal heating, hammer caused indentation

1, 2, 4, 5

g) load carrying panel, bulkhead, structural element and mounts

g) bent, broken, cracked, loose or missing

welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

any rivet is loose or missing

any condition of the unibody allows a part of the body or power train, out of its normal position, or to contact a moving part

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

a) sheet metal

a) any section has exposed sharp edge, is torn or protrudes out in a manner that could be hazardous to driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist

panel is insecure, loose or corroded through

rivet is loose, missing

welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

1, 2, 3

b) floor & deck

b) has any condition that allows a person or cargo to fall through

has a hole larger than 200 mm across the longest dimension

welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM
standard

1, 2, 3

c) frame & sub-frame

c) bulge caused by corrosion resulting in distortion of 10 mm or more (unless the condition or the repair is approved by the OEM, manufacturer or an engineer)

stress crack at side rail or rub-rail

rivet is loose, missing, dimpled by corrosion

bent, broken, cracked or insecure

welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM
standard

1, 2, 3

d) cross-member

d) bent, broken, collapsed, cracked or missing

perforated or weakened by corrosion

1, 2, 3

e) inner or outer side rail and body-long sills

e) bulge caused by corrosion resulting in distortion of 10 mm or more (unless the condition or the repair is approved by the OEM, manufacturer or an engineer)

rivet is loose, missing

bent, broken, cracked or insecure

welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

1, 2, 3

f) stake pocket/tiedown, cargo securing point or cargo securing device (including portable anchors)

f) broken, cracked or insecure

elongated or distorted

1, 2, 3

g) tailgate, hopper, or end-dump door

g) broken, or cracked

hinge is broken, cracked or missing, or pin lock is missing

insecure, or will not close and latch properly

any gap exists that would allow leakage, loss or spillage of cargo

welded or repaired in a way that does not meet manufacturer standard

1, 2, 3

h) body to frame attachment

h) bent, broken, cracked, loose or missing

spring is broken

spacer or insulator is abnormally worn, crushed, dislodged or missing

1, 2, 3

i) body rail and structural member

i) upper or lower cargo body rail is bent, buckled, has a crack longer than 25 mm, or has a fastener loose or missing

floor cross member is bent, loose or sagging

roof support is bent, loose or sagging

1, 2, 3

j) body panel

j) any section has exposed sharp edge, is torn or protrudes out in a manner that could be hazardous to driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist

panel or panel fastener is insecure, loose, missing, or corroded through

rivet is loose

repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

any gap exists that would allow leakage, loss or spillage of cargo

1, 2, 3

k) bunk and stake equipment

k) bunks are broken, cracked, mounted insecurely or bolts are loose; bunk lash exceeds 5 mm or OEM standard

bunk posts, stakes and extensions are broken, cracked, insecure, or bolts are loose; angle exceeds 90 degrees

cup and saucer cracked, broken, worn beyond OEM standard

stake cables are less than 21 mm (7/8 in.) in diameter, worn, frayed, pinched, anchor insecure, stake trip lever retainer missing, trip stake return spring missing or broken

bolster is loose or cracked, bolts are loose or missing

bunk air lock has an air leak or not functioning as per OEM standard

1, 2, 3

a) tie downs

a) missing, broken, cracked, worn beyond load security specifications

3

b) loading ramp (if equipped)

b) hinges broken, insecurely mounted

3

c) equipment rails or pads (floor not required)

c) loose, insecure

3

d) side rails (if equipped)

d) loose, cracked, broken, corroded through, insecure, improper or inadequate repair

3

e) cross-member

e) bent, broken, collapsed, cracked or missing

perforated or weakened by corrosion

3

f) detachable neck

f) worn, cracked, insecure, loose or it could become detached

locking components worn beyond OEM standard

3

a) bunks/bunk lash

a) broken, cracked, mounted insecurely, loose bolts, bunk lash exceeds 5 mm (3/16 in.) or OEM standard

repaired in a manner that does not meet the OEM standard

2, 3

b) bunk posts, stakes and extensions

b) broken, cracked, insecure, loose bolts, angle exceeds 90 degrees

hinge bushings/pins abnormally worn

repaired in a manner that does not meet the OEM standard

2, 3

c) cup and saucer

c) cracked, broken, abnormally worn, does not meet OEM standards

2, 3

d) stake cables

d) less than 21 mm (7/8 in.), worn, frayed, pinched, corroded through, anchor insecure, stake trip lever retainer missing, trip stake return spring missing or broken

2, 3

e) bolster

e) loose, cracked, bolts loose, missing

2, 3

f) reach (entire length of reach must be inspected)

f) cracked, worn more than 20%, bent, repairs do not meet OEM standard

2, 3

g) compensator

g) live (stops missing), cracked, welded, worn more than 20%

bushings abnormally worn

fasteners loose or missing

2, 3

h) adjustable reach (trailers manufactured after January 1, 1993)

h) repaired by welding

bolts or positive means other than a friction clamp to prevent movement are missing

2, 3

a) sides

a) cracked, corroded through, severely corroded as to weaken the member (check by tapping with hammer)

rivets at drop center front and back are missing, loose, working

2, 3

b) floor

b) cracked, corroded through, severely corroded as to weaken the member (check by tapping with hammer)

rivets at drop center front and back are missing, loose, working

2, 3

c) side supports

c) missing, broken, cracked, corroded through, corroded so as to weaken the support

2, 3

d) side rails

d) bulges indicating corrosion evident, stress cracks at rails

rivets dimpled, rivets missing (check by tapping rivets with hammer)

2, 3

a) condition

a) welded, modified or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

welded and heated areas missing corrosion resistant coating

[] bent, broken, cracked or kinked

[] perforated or separated due to corrosion between mount and frame member or, between front and rear suspension mounts and rear frame to body mounts

rusted, worn or corroded to a depth sufficient to become weakened

bulge caused by corrosion resulting in distortion of 10 mm or more (unless the condition or the repair is approved by the OEM, manufacturer or an engineer)

any condition of the frame assembly allows a frame component, or a part of the body or power train, out of its normal position, or to contact a moving part, or affects the ability to maintain the wheel alignment within the manufacturer's specified range

body mounts split, broken, missing, missing bolts

motorcycle frame flexes, is cracked or welded or has fatigue points to the extent that structural damage is indicated

unable to certify motorcycle frame is suitable for highway use

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

b) frame fastener

b) ineffective, loose or missing

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

c) cross-member

c) bent, broken, cracked, loose or missing

cut, notched, rusted or corroded to a depth sufficient to cause weakness

repaired using material or method, that does not meet the OEM standard or industry standard if there is no OEM standard

any condition of a cross member allows a frame component, or a part of the body or power train, out of its normal position, or to contact a moving part

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

d) sub-frame assembly

d) bent, broken, cracked, loose or missing

cut, notched, rusted or corroded to a depth sufficient to cause weakness

repaired using material or method that does not meet the OEM standard or industry standard if there is no OEM standard

any condition of the sub-frame assembly allows a frame component, or a part of the body or power train, out of its normal position, or to contact a moving part, or affects the ability to maintain the wheel alignment within the manufacturer's specified range

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

e) motorcycle footrest

e) no footrests for operator, or for the passenger if equipped with room for a passenger on seat

6

a) condition and operation

a) missing, binds or fails to lock securely

insecure mounting to hinge, insecure hinge or severely corroded in hinge area

hinges are cracked, missing, loose or inoperative

panel is corroded through

welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

door fails to operate or latch on both primary and secondary latches

gap exists that may allow exhaust gases to enter cab, passenger compartment, and/or sleeper

seal is out of position, damaged or missing, and is able to allow exhaust gases to enter cab, passenger compartment, and/ or sleeper

any gap exists that would allow leakage, loss or spillage of cargo

1, 2

b) door openers and handles

b) broken, inoperative or missing

on modified collector vehicles only - inner door release mechanism not readily available or identified

1, 2

c) location

no exit on one side

OEM exits are inoperative

1, 2

d) intrusion beam

d) missing, loose, broken, bent, kinked, repaired other than by an approved standard and process

1, 2

e) door panel

e) repaired in a manner that compromises structural integrity, repaired other than by an approved standard and process

1, 2

f) trunk door

f) will not open, close and latch

seal cracked, broken or missing

interior trunk release missing or inoperative

1, 2

a) condition and operation

a) missing, binds or fails to lock securely

insecure mounting to hinge, insecure hinge or severely corroded in hinge area

panel is corroded through

welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

door fails to operate or latch on both primary and secondary latches

seal is out of position, damaged or missing, and is able to allow exhaust gases to enter cab, passenger compartment, and/ or sleeper

any gap exists that would allow leakage, loss or spillage of cargo

1, 2, 3

b) door openers and handles

b) broken, inoperative or missing

1, 2, 3

a) condition

a) welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

loose on mounts

level 2 leak of any liquid transported by the tank or vessel crack or broken weld in tank, frame or support

movement, bulge or weakness caused by corrosion between tank and frame

2, 3

b) valve

b) cap loose or missing

level 2 leak of any liquid transported by the tank or vessel

2, 3

c) hose

c) loose or improperly secured

2, 3

d) hatch

d) insecure, loose or missing

latch inoperative

hinge, broken or inoperative

2, 3

a) security and condition

a) equipment or device is in such an unsafe condition that is a risk to other motorists, the driver, a passenger, pedestrian or cyclist

equipment or device is insecure or loose, or in danger of shifting in a way that could impede normal operation of the vehicle

any section has an exposed sharp edge, is torn or protrudes out in a manner that could be hazardous to the driver, a passenger, pedestrian or cyclist

level 3 leak of any oil, hydraulic fluid or liquid product

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

a) security and condition

a) equipment or device is in such an unsafe condition that is a risk to other motorists, the driver, a passenger, pedestrian or cyclist

equipment or device is insecure or loose, or in danger of shifting in a way that could impede normal operation of the vehicle

any section has an exposed sharp edge, is torn or protrudes out in a manner that could be hazardous to the driver, a passenger, pedestrian or cyclist

level 3 leak of any oil, hydraulic fluid or liquid product

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

a) condition

a) broken, loose or missing

any section has exposed sharp edge, is torn or protrudes in a manner that could be hazardous to the driver, a passenger, pedestrian or cyclist

1, 2, 4, 5

b) design

b) replacement part does not meet OEM standard, or does not provide the same protection as the bumper originally installed by the manufacturer

solid portion does not extend from one frame rail to the other (except for a unitized body design)

1, 2, 4, 5

c) shock absorber and/or impact absorber (as OEM)

c) collapsed, welded to rail, solid or not collapsible

1, 2, 4

d) height

d) on vehicles with a GVWR of 4536kg or less:

centre of bumpers not between 180 and 560 mm (7 and 22 in.) from the ground for modified collector vehicles only

centre of bumpers not between 400 and 560 mm (16 and 22 in.) from the ground for all other passenger cars

lowest part of truck bumpers higher than 750 mm (29.5 in.) from the ground as measured to OEM bumper location (frame rails) for trucks

on vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4536kg:

lowest part of front bumper is higher than 750 mm (29.5 in) from the ground

1, 2, 4, 5

a) obstruction

a) decal or device unduly obstructs driver’s vision

1, 2, 4, 5, 6

b) condition

b) any portion of windshield glass or the complete windshield glass area is missing

clouded, damaged or deteriorated in such a way that driver’s normal vision is materially impaired cracked, broken or clouded forward of a line parallel with the driver's shoulder

vision is obscured or limited due to surface condition

1 more than 10% of total glass area is discoloured due to age or other deterioration

2 more than 75 mm clouding around the edge;

3 any clouding on the driver's side

broken glass showing sharp edge

Left Hand Drive vehicles only:

4 a defect in the area extending from the left side of the driver's side 500 mm toward the centre and extending over 75 mm down from the top or over 75 mm up from the bottom, 5 excepting small stone injuries of 6 mm or less

Right Hand Drive vehicles only:

a defect in the area extending from the right side of the driver's side 500 mm toward the centre and extending over 75 mm down from the top or over 75 mm up from the bottom, excepting small stone injuries of 6 mm or less

1, 2, 4, 5, 6

c) crack

c) a crack extends through both layers of glass

6 a crack over 300 mm (12 in.) long in any part

7 more than 2 cracks over 150 mm long in any one piece of glass

1, 2, 4, 5, 6

d) chip

d) 8 stone or shot injuries more than 40 mm in diameter

9 two or more stone or shot injuries over 20 mm in diameter in any one piece of glass

1, 2, 4, 5, 6

e) tinting (MVAR 7.05(8))

e) any after-market tint is applied unless the material is affixed to or placed on the windshield but not more than 75 mm below the top of the windshield

tint or sunscreen other than that allowed by ANSI/SAE Z26.1 standards

any tint that is reflective type

driver’s normal vision is materially impaired

1, 2, 4, 5, 6

f) material type

f) not marked as type AS-1, AS-10, AS-11C or AS-14 on all vehicles except motorcycles

on a motorcycle not marked as type AS-1, AS-6, AS-10, AS-11A or AS-11C

1, 2, 4, 5, 6

g) adhesive sealant

g) not automotive urethane type or is any type other than specified by the manufacturer

1, 2, 4, 5, 6

a) operation

a) fails to open or close normally

1, 2, 4, 5

b) condition

b) clouded, damaged or deteriorated in such a way that normal driver vision is materially impaired

obstructed by any sticker, sign, poster or other thing or material placed over the window in such a way that normal driver vision is materially impaired

window has an exposed sharp edge, is broken or part of window is missing

window originally fitted with metal banding has any damaged or missing banding

a crack over 300mm long in any part

more than 2 cracks over 150 mm long in any one piece of glass

stone or shot injuries more than 40 mm in diameter

two or more stone or shot injuries over 20 mm in diameter in any one piece of glass

1, 2, 4, 5

c) material type

c) is not marked as type AS-1, AS-2, AS-3, AS-10 or AS-11

1, 2, 4, 5

d) tinting (MVAR 7.05(8))

d) any after-market tint (by film or any material or coating) is applied to any side window that is forward of the driver’s seat back

tint or sunscreen other than that allowed by ANSI/SAE Z26.1 standards

any tint that is reflective type

driver’s normal vision is materially impaired

1, 2, 4, 5

a) condition

a) broken or clouded to such an extent that the driver is unable to see clearly 60 m to the rear

window has an exposed sharp edge, is broken or part of window is missing

a crack over 300mm long in any part

more than 2 cracks over 150 mm long in any one piece of glass

stone or shot injuries more than 40 mm in diameter

two or more stone or shot injuries over 20 mm in diameter in any one piece of glass

1, 2, 4, 5

b) material type

b) is not marked as glass type AS-1, AS-2, AS-10 or AS- 11, or rigid plastic AS-4 or AS-5

1, 2, 4, 5

c) tinting (MVAR 7.05(8))

any after-market tint is applied to the rear window if the motor vehicle is not equipped with outside rear view mirrors on the left and right side of the motor vehicle

tint or sunscreen other than that allowed by ANSI/SAE Z26.1 standards

any tint that is reflective type

driver’s normal vision is materially impaired

1, 2, 4, 5

a) location

a) missing on driver’s side

1, 2, 4, 5

b) attaching parts

b) bent, broken, loose or missing

1, 2, 4, 5

c) adjustment

c) cannot be maintained in a set position

1, 2, 4, 5

d) type

d) does not meet OEM or applicable standard

1, 2, 4, 5

a) obstructed view

a) any part of an exterior visor, at any point:

1. extends more than 150 mm below the upper edge of the windshield; and

2. overlaps the portion of the windshield swept by the OEM wiper arm and wiper blade

2, 4, 5

a) location

a) required rear-view mirror is missing

1, 2, 4, 5, 6

b) view

b) view to the rear is obstructed to such an extent that the driver is unable to see clearly 60 m to the rear

1, 2, 4, 5, 6

c) mount

c) broken, insecure or loose

fails to hold mirror in correct position

1, 2, 4, 5, 6

d) glass condition

d) clouded, damaged or deteriorated in such a way that normal driver vision is materially impaired

1, 2, 4, 5, 6

e) surface area of external mirror

e) when non-OEM mirror is used, surface area of the mirror is:

• less than 125 cm² for a vehicle with GVWR of 4536 kg or less (other than a school bus)

• less than 325 cm² for a vehicle with GVWR of more than 4536 kg and all school buses

• less than 64.5 cm² for a motorcycle

1, 2, 4, 5, 6

f) adjustment

f) required rear-view mirror not adjustable, or does not hold position

1, 2, 4, 5, 6

a) condition

a) loose or insecure mounting

frame broken

covering material torn and exposing a metal component or spring

driver seat covering material torn more than 75 mm (3 in.) in length or 6,400 mm2 (9 in2) in area or 6.5 mm (1/4 in.) deep

driver seat cannot be adjusted forward or backward

driver seat on a school bus does not meet CSA D250 Standard for the year of manufacture

passenger seat cannot be adjusted forward or backward (if OEM equipped)

seat back recline mechanism fails to adjust

seat pedestal removed

seat assembly does not meet CMVSS

1, 2, 4, 5

b) seat position lock

b) seat adjustment fails to lock into position

1, 2, 4, 5

c) head restraints (headrest) if OEM equipped

c) missing, broken, inoperative

not CMVSS compliant

1, 2, 4, 5

d) location

d) not in CMVSS compliant location

1, 2, 4, 5

e) motorcycle seat

e) not securely attached to vehicle; or seat locking device (where fitted) not functioning properly, missing

minimum seat height lower than 650 mm when vehicle is unladen

6

a) type and condition

a) missing, insecurely mounted, or not equipped at each seating position as originally required to meet applicable CMVSS standards

webbing material is broken, cut, frayed or torn

air ride, hydraulic or spring seat does not have lap belts attached to the seat, or is not equipped with a secondary belt from the seat to the floor

1, 2, 4, 5

b) anchor

b) broken, insecure mounting or missing

not located in an OEM position

1, 2, 4, 5

c) retractor

c) broken, insecure mounting or missing

fails to allow belt to extend to its maximum length or fails to retract properly

belt retractor does not remove belt slack in all positions

1, 2, 4, 5

d) belt release and buckle

d) broken, insecure mounting or missing

any part is not properly attached to the belt material

latch fails to lock in position or fails to release easily when belt is under tension

1, 2, 4, 5

e) supplemental restraint system (SRS)

e) an air bag is disconnected, inoperative, missing or not re-installed to OEM service instructions

the air bag indicator (SRS) lamp indicates a malfunction or fails to operate according to OEM service instructions

air bag has been deactivated permanently without a provision to turn off and on by a key lock, or does not have an illuminated message to indicate when the air bag has been switched off

air bag cover damaged

1, 2, 4, 5

f) pre-tensioner and load limiter

f) pre-tensioner has been activated and system not repaired or replaced to meet OEM standard

load limiter has been activated and system not repaired or replaced to meet OEM standard

1, 2, 4, 5

g) onboard diagnostic

g) fails onboard diagnostic test

1, 2, 4, 5

h) seatbelt indicator light

h) see criteria in Section 6, Item 5 of this Vehicle Inspection Manual

1, 2, 4, 5

A mudflap is not required where the body overhang is more than three times the underbody height.

Overhang = (A) the distance from the vertical centre line of the tire to the end of the body

Underbody height = (B) the distance from the bottom of the body overhang to the ground

On a vocational vehicle, if there is inadequate room for a full-size mud flap, or if a mud flap will interfere with the vehicle mechanical operation, then the presence, location and dimensions of mud flaps may vary from the standards. Authorized inspectors must ensure where a vocational vehicle does not meet the mud flap standards, that the spray and splash of water and mud to the rear of the vehicle is minimized. 

Vocational vehicle: means a truck chassis with permanently mounted equipment or body features intended to perform or support a specific job or group of related jobs and includes dump trucks, garbage trucks, concrete mixers, snowplows, and hydrovacs but does not include trucks solely intended to tow other vehicles such as a truck tractor or only intended to carry or transport goods such as van body or flat deck type trucks.

Mudflaps are not required on the following vehicles:

• A collector motor vehicle that meets the criteria in MVAR section 7.01(4)(a)(i)

• A motor vehicle that meets the criteria in MVAR section 7.01(4)(a)(ii)

• A replicar or replikit that meets the criteria in MVAR section 7.01(4)(a)(iii)

a) condition and location

a1) distance from ground to bottom of mudflap exceeds 1/3 of horizontal distance from mudflap to centre of wheel

where the 1/3 rule cannot be applied due to vehicle configuration, the bottom of mudflap is more than 14 in. from ground, measured when vehicle is not loaded

1

a2) fender or mudflap is broken, has insecure mounting, is loose or missing

fender or mudflap has a tear or wear hole exists that is larger than 100 mm across the longest dimension, or the aggregated longest dimensions of multiple holes in a single mudflap equal more than 100 mm

the distance from the bottom of the mudflap to the ground exceeds 210 mm (8.25 in.)

the mudflap does not cover the full tread width of the tire(s)

the top of the mudflap does not reach up to the top of the tires or a body element

2, 3, 4, 5

a3) any fender, fender extension or mud-guard is missing, cracked or torn, or fairing cracked or torn

6

a) operation

a) binding, inoperative or seized

3

b) condition

b) landing gear or brace is bent, broken or cracked

insecure mounting

pad broken, insecure or loose, or missing

3

c) crank handle

c) cannot be stowed or secured so that it remains within the outer dimensions of the vehicle

3

a) frame and sub-frame rail

a) welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

bent, broken or cracked

any attaching weld is broken or cracked

perforated or separated due to corrosion between mount and frame member

rusted or corroded to a depth sufficient to become weakened

3

b) slider-guide/hold-down bracket & locking device

b) cracked or missing

inoperative or fails to lock securely

any lock pin is broken, cracked, disengaged or missing

locking device (pin) is worn causing 25% or greater reduction in diameter

locking-pin hole measures more than 25 mm larger than its original size

3

c) stop

c) bent, cracked, loose or missing

3

a) condition and security

a) insecure or loose

any section has exposed sharp edge, is torn or protrudes out in a manner that could be hazardous to driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist

2, 3, 4, 5

a) dimensions

a) RIG does not conform to dimensions shown in figure 1 below (based on industry standard - TMC RP 732)

3

b) condition

b) broken, loose or missing

has cracked welds in the horizontal or vertical member or in the supporting structure or any attachment to vehicle structure

the horizontal member is bent inward, downward, upward or outward, beyond 75 mm (see figure 2 below)

the vertical supports and/or supporting structure are weakened, bent or distorted (see figure 3 below)

3

a) floor condition

a) bent or deformed in a way that causes unevenness in any aisle, improper attachment of any seat or interferes with any system or control

cracked, split or has any non-manufactured hole that is not properly patched rusted or corroded sufficiently to result in structural weakness

allows exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment

any rivet is loose or missing

4, 5

b) floor covering

b) cracked, torn or worn through, or not sealed at seams

loose or curled and posing a tripping hazard

missing or improper type

not a smooth surface material under the seats

on a school bus, not a ribbed surface material in the aisle, or required ribbed surface of floor covering is worn smooth

4, 5

c) step well condition

c) bent or deformed in a way that causes unevenness on any step surface

cracked, split or has any non-manufactured hole that is not properly patched

rusted or corroded sufficiently to result in structural weakness

nose of tread does not have band of contrasting colour (only applicable where a contrasting colour was originally equipped by OEM)

4, 5

a) stanchion and guard rail

a) OEM equipped stanchion is missing

loose, support or fastener missing

energy absorbing material is missing and exposing any area of metal with the longest dimension greater than 25 mm

energy-absorbing material deeper than 6 mm, is missing on any one element, on one or more sections that equal more than 100 mm, when the longest dimension of all such areas are added together

4, 5

b) grab handle

b) OEM equipped grab handle is missing

broken or loose

on a school bus, drawstring block or security block (that prevents draw strings from being caught) is missing

4, 5

c) retainer barrier on a school bus

c) missing, not located forward of any seat

any part is not padded on the rear face on the upper 300 mm

4, 5

d) metal condition

d) any metal is torn in a way that could be hazardous to a person

4, 5

a) condition and operation

a) binds or fails to lock securely

insecure mounting, or severely corroded in hinge area

panel is corroded through

welded or repaired in a way that does not meet OEM standard

door fails to operate or fails to latch on both primary and secondary latches

gap exists that allows exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment

4, 5

b) door openers and handles

b) broken, inoperative or missing

catch or latch is broken, loose or missing

4, 5

c) remote door operator

c) inoperative, missing or not equipped

binds, jams or malfunctions

manual override device on power operated door is inoperative or missing

control is not accessible from seated driving position

4, 5

d) door edge material

d) material is loose or torn

strip seal along the bottom edge of the door is missing or torn

missing or improper type of material

4, 5

e) window of school bus door

e) has fog or visible moisture between panes

fails to meet any of the following requirements:

• OEM type and size

• double paned or equipped with a means of keeping glass clear of frost

• marked as type AS-1, AS-2, AS-10 or AS-11

5

a) condition and operation

a) passage to any door is blocked

release or latch is inoperative from the inside or outside

hinge is inoperative

fails to open fully and smoothly

on a school bus, emergency exit door hold mechanism does not operate as required per applicable CSA D250 standard

4, 5

b) label and signage

b) fails to display required label or sign identifying emergency exit

fails to display required label or sign displaying operating instructions

4, 5

c) emergency door and roof hatch

c) interlock system on emergency door or roof hatch is inoperative

4, 5

d) emergency exit window warning on a school bus

d) warning device inoperative or missing on emergency window

4, 5

a) operation

a) fails to open, close or latch as intended

4, 5

b) condition

b) broken, exposed sharp edge, single pane glass is cracked or dual pane window is cracked on inside

exposed edge is not banded

on a school bus, double-paned windows or windows equipped with frost shields, are not fitted where required by the applicable requirements

4, 5

c) material type

c) not marked as one of the two material listed below:

• glass type AS-1, AS-2, AS-3, AS-10 or AS-11

• rigid plastic type AS-4, AS-5 or AS-12

4, 5

d) window tint

d) aftermarket tint or sun screen is applied to the windows directly to the left and right of the driver (including windows in doors)

on a school bus aftermarket tint or sun screen is applied to any window that is required to be double-paned by the applicable requirements

4, 5

a) left and right side convex rear-view mirror

a) required convex mirror is broken, insecure, loose, missing, or fails to meet any applicable CSA D250 requirement

5

b) cross-over convex mirror

b) not equipped with required one, or two, fender- mounted OEM or equivalent, cross-over mirrors

mirrors fail to provide the driver with the required view of the front, and front-left and front-right sides of the school bus

mirror, or mirror mounting, is insecure or loose, or fails to maintain adjustment

power operated mirror is inoperative

mirror is broken, cracked or pitted, on an aggregated area larger than 5% of the mirror surface

has any condition that deteriorates, or interferes with the normal view from the mirror

5

c) mirror heating and controls

c) inoperative

5

a) frame and mounting

a) broken, loose or not securely attached to the floor or wall as required

4, 5

b) seating surface

b) covering material is torn, exposing the seat base or springs

padding or energy absorbing material thickness is reduced by more than 25%, over an aggregated area greater than 10% of the seating surface

a tear in the covering is longer than 75 mm

covering has a hole, or covering is missing, where the longest measurement across the area is more than 100 mm

on a school bus, seat bottom is not secured to the frame

4, 5

c) seat back and barrier surface

c) loose or missing

a tear in the covering is longer than 75 mm

covering has a hole, or covering is missing, where the longest measurement across the area is more than 50 mm

energy-absorbing material is reduced in thickness by more than 25%, where the longest measurement across the area is more than 75 mm

4, 5

d) location, position and capacity

d) does not meet CMVSS/FMVSS requirements

on a school bus does not meet applicable CSA D250 standard

seating capacity exceeds maximum number indicated by the vehicle primary or secondary manufacturer

4, 5

a) paint

a) body is not the required colour

hood is not the required colour

bumper is not the required colour

5

b) rub rail

b) broken, corroded, cracked, loose or torn sections, missing or removed

repaired in a manner that does not meet industry standards

any rivet is loose or missing

bent and protruding from the side of the bus

does not comply with applicable CSA D250 standard for year of manufacture

5

c) signs

c) any required sign is missing, not clearly visible and legible, damaged, or fails to comply with all applicable requirements

5

d) stop arm and control

d) inoperative

red paint has faded to less than 70% of original intensity (minimum intensity is equivalent to Pantone® PMS 7607U)

5

e) stop arm lamp

e) inoperative or fails to comply with an applicable requirement of the BC MVAR

5

f) pedestrian crossing arm

f) bent, broken or inoperative

incorrect length

5

a) access and baggage doors

a) inoperative

latch fails to hold

hinge is broken, inoperative, missing or seized

hinge mounting area is insecure

counter balance cable is frayed or will not maintain open position

4, 5

b) passenger compartment baggage area partition

b) does not have a securely attached barrier, separating baggage from occupant seating area

4, 5

c) overhead shelf/parcel rack

c) insecure or loose

mounting fastener is broken, insecure or missing

has no means of preventing articles from unintentionally falling out

4, 5

a) attachments

a) welded to frame, loose, missing, worn attachment points

6

a) canopy, cover, deck or equivalent

a) loose, insecurely mounted

1, 2