It may be a school bus, motor coach or double-decker bus. 457/10, s.28. Equipment and components, see ss. 413/05, s.14 (5); O.Reg. 167/12, s.8; O. Reg. Inter-vehicle-unit Distance between tridem and tandem, ii. 16/14, but rather a common sense solution reduce the weights on these monster trucks that are over powered with engines in excess of 400 to over 500 horsepower jokeyed in many instances by inexperienced unprofessional drivers. (1) Clauses 118 (1) (a) and (b) of the Act do not apply to non-designated vehicles and combinations, except as provided in section 22 of this Regulation. (ii) does not begin to lift any smart lift axle if any self-steering axle is deployed; (b) maintains the braking power of the remaining axles within the axle unit or axle group when the smart lift axles are lifted; (c) automatically deploys all axles within the axle unit or axle group when the semi-trailer is parked, the tractor power is off or the system malfunctions; and. The front axle of the tractor is a single axle with single tires. 457/10, s.29; O. Reg. 137/21. 457/10, s.9. O.Reg. (1) The semi-trailer in designated tractor-trailer combinations 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 15, the trailer in designated truck-trailer combinations 2 and 4 and designated trucks 3 and 5 must bear their original compliance labels and comply with subsections (2) and (3). 228/19, s. 9. (1) Despite section 21, the Registrar may issue permits under clause 110.1 (1) (b) of the Act allowing the operation of the following non-designated vehicles and of the following vehicles that form part of a non-designated vehicle combination in compliance with the maximum allowable gross vehicle weights specified in subsection 22 (1) or section 25: 1. Designated Tractor-Trailer Combination 3 is composed of a tractor and a single semi-trailer. concerned about the 20 year life of the trailers and now every lift axle has to be steerable, but nearly every driver complains about not being able to back them up. SCHEDULE 1 DESIGNATED tractor-trailer COMBINATION 1 TRACTOR FIXED AXLE semi-trailer. 167/12, s. 4; O. Reg. 413/05, Table 18; O.Reg. 228/19, s. 1. (2) For the purpose of clause 118 (1) (c) of the Act, (a) the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight of a designated vehicle or vehicle combination is the amount prescribed by the weight limit charts of the appropriate Schedule; and. OTA is the only trucking association in Ontario that represents all segments of the industry - for-hire carriers, private carriers, intermodal, suppliers, etc. O.Reg. Both are in great shape and should be grandfathered to the end of there life. 368/17, s. 15; O. Reg. Legislative History: 435/08, Any differential locks on a tri-drive axle of any designated vehicle or vehicle combination must remain unlocked while the vehicle or combination is operated on a highway. Designated Tractor-Trailer Combination 11 is an A-train double. (c) is not more than 0.56 metres above the ground when the trailer is unladen on a level surface. The forward hinge of the dual hinging system allows at least 22 degrees horizontal articulation in either direction from the straight position. 4. SCHEDULE 6 DESIGNATED tractor-trailer COMBINATION 6 TRACTOR SELF-STEER 6-AXLE SEMI-TRAILER (1-4-1). 16/14, s. 28; O. Reg. the maximum weight in Vehicle Weight Table 30. 9. 16/14, s. 11; O. Reg. 5, 6, 8. O.Reg. The solutions that emerged combine SPIFs steerable lift axles and load equalization systems. Designated Truck 6 is a 4-axle truck with a front single axle and a rear tri-drive axle. The semi-trailer has a single or tandem axle. Capacity. O. Reg. (2) A rear impact guard must consist of a single horizontal beam that is rigidly attached to the trailer and that. 35. This is a moderated forum. 457/10, s.3. (c) the trailers rear structure is more than 0.56 metres above the ground when the trailer is unladen on a level surface. (a) motive power mounted to the rear of the front axle, (c) a baggage area that is separate from the passenger cabin, and. Thanks. O.Reg. (e) in the case of the pony trailer in designated truck-trailer combination 2, the weight of the self-steering axle is not more than 500 kilograms greater or less than the average weight per axle of the tandem axle. 457/10, s.29; O.Reg. Designated Tractor-Trailer Combination 5 is composed of a tractor and a single semi-trailer. To achieve maximum output, a load equalizing steerable lift axle is used. 413/05, s.5 (4). (1) The definitions in sections 108 and 114 of the Act apply to this Regulation. (2) A long combination that is a designated tractor-trailer combination 4, 6 or 7 in every respect except that both self-steering axles are raised, and in the case of designated tractor-trailer combination 7 no smart lift axles are raised, shall comply with the dimensional limits in the corresponding Schedule and not with the dimensional limits specified in section 109 of the Act, if the dimensional limits in the Schedule are greater than those in section 109 of the Act and if the gross vehicle weight of the long combination does not exceed the amount permitted in Vehicle Weight Table 32. ii. (6) In Vehicle Weight Tables 1 to 29, subsections 25 (4) and (5) apply and subsection (5) of this section does not apply in determining front axle weight on an aggregate vehicle. The liftable axle must not be deployed if the resulting weight on the axle is less than 4,000 kilograms. We should all go back to tandems. O.Reg. Youll be able to haul more weight and bring you in line with the guys who have already done this, Moore says. Its now easier than ever to find Ontario laws. A liftable auxiliary self-steer axle must not be deployed if the resulting weight on the axle is less than 3,000 kilograms. A provincial grandfathering period dump trucks that dont comply with SPIF rules ended Jan. 1, leading to a series of protests by the Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA), which argues that members were not given sufficient notice about the changes, and that the cost of equipment upgrades place a heavy burden on small operators. Until January 1, 2020, the dimensional limits for Wheelbase (11) and Track width (19) do not apply if the semi-trailer was built before 2006 and is not more than 14.65 metres long. OTTAWA, Ont. The maximum allowable gross vehicle weight for an eight or more axle vehicle without a drawn vehicle is as prescribed in Vehicle Weight Table 23. The drive axle of the tractor is a tri-drive. 413/05, s.2 (1). 457/10, s.29; O. Reg. It is not an articulated bus. 368/17, s. 20; O. Reg. (6)-(8) Revoked: O.Reg. 457/10, s.20; O. Reg. The front axle of the tractor is a single axle with single tires and the drive axle is single or tandem. (d) any designated truck-trailer combination that includes a trailer that was manufactured after August 31, 2007. O.Reg. Designated Tractor-Trailer Combination 9 is composed of a tractor and a single semi-trailer. 368/17, s. 9; O. Reg. The semi-trailer has two axle units: a single self-steer axle (in front) and a tandem axle (in the rear). The lead semi-trailer has one axle unit that is a single or tandem axle. O.Reg. Let it work itself out. as usual half the story ,,twisted.before jan 1st 2021 i could haul 35800 kg on my truck..as of jan 1st 2021 i can haul 27000kg..but if i spend $ 25000.00 then i can haul 36000kg.. SCHEDULE 3 DESIGNATED tractor-trailer COMBINATION 3 TRACTOR SELF-STEER QUAD SEMI-TRAILER. 368/17, s. 21; O. Reg. 25. 228/19, s. 29. vehicle weight table 1 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with three axles (kilograms), vehicle weight table 2 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with FOUR axles (kilograms), vehicle weight table 3 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with FIVE axles (kilograms) iNTER-VEHICLE-UNIT DISTANCE, LESS THAN 2.4 METRES (OR INTRA-VEHICLE-UNIT DISTANCE), vehicle weight table 4 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with FIVE axles (kilograms) iNTER-VEHICLE-UNIT DISTANCE, 2.4 METRES TO LESS THAN 2.7 METRES (OR INTRA-VEHICLE-UNIT DISTANCE), vehicle weight table 5 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with FIVE axles (kilograms) iNTER-VEHICLE-UNIT DISTANCE, 2.7 METRES TO LESS THAN 3.0 METRES (OR INTRA-VEHICLE-UNIT DISTANCE), vehicle weight table 6 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with FIVE axles (kilograms) iNTER-VEHICLE-UNIT DISTANCE, 3.0 METRES TO LESS THAN 3.3 METRES (OR INTRA-VEHICLE-UNIT DISTANCE), vehicle weight table 7 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with five axles (kilograms) iNTER-VEHICLE-UNIT DISTANCE, 3.3 METRES TO LESS THAN 3.6 METRES (OR INTRA-VEHICLE-UNIT DISTANCE), vehicle weight table 8 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with five axles (kilograms) iNTER-VEHICLE-UNIT DISTANCE, 3.6 METRES or more (OR INTRA-VEHICLE-UNIT DISTANCE), vehicle weight table 9 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with six axles (kilograms) inter-vehicle-unit distance, less than 2.1 metres (or intra-vehicle-unit distance), vehicle weight table 10 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with six axles (kilograms) inter-vehicle-unit distance, 2.1 metres to less than 2.4 metres (or intra-vehicle-unit distance), vehicle weight table 11 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with six axles (kilograms) inter-vehicle-unit distance, 2.4 metres to less than 2.7 metres (or intra-vehicle-unit distance), vehicle weight table 12 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with six axles (kilograms) inter-vehicle-unit distance, 2.7 metres to less than 3.0 metres (or intra-vehicle-unit distance), vehicle weight table 13 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with six axles (kilograms) inter-vehicle-unit distance, 3.0 metres to less than 3.3 metres (or intra-vehicle-unit distance), vehicle weight table 14 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with six axles (kilograms) inter-vehicle-unit distance, 3.3 metres to less than 3.6 metres (or intra-vehicle-unit distance), vehicle weight table 15 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with six axles (kilograms) inter-vehicle-unit distance, 3.6 metres or more (or intra-vehicle-unit distance), vehicle weight table 16 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with seven axles (kilograms) inter-vehicle-unit distance, less than 2.1 metres, vehicle weight table 17 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with seven axles (kilograms) inter-vehicle-unit distance, 2.1 metres to less than 2.4 metres, vehicle weight table 18 allowable gross weight on a vehicle with seven axles (kilograms) inter-vehicle-unit distance, 2.4 metres to less than 2.7 metres. Additionally, Federal law dictates that single axles should be limited to 20,000 lbs and tandem axles that are spaced more than 40" but less than 96" apart are limited to 34,000 lbs. (5) A semi-trailer forming part of designated tractor-trailer combinations 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 15 must be equipped with, (a) a device that accurately displays the total weight on the trailer axles in kilograms; or. Designated buses and recreational vehicles, Weight limit chart not determinative of designated vehicle or combination, Preconditions for Designated Vehicles or Designated Combinations, Rules Applicable to Designated Vehicles and Designated Combinations, Maximum allowable gross vehicle weight designated vehicles and combinations, Rules Applicable to Non-Designated Vehicles and Combinations, Maximum allowable gross vehicle weight non-designated vehicles and combinations, Maximum allowable gross vehicle weight transition for non-designated vehicles and combinations, Special permits to exceed dimension and weight limits, certain vehicles, Flexible aerodynamic devices not included in length, Notice of suspension etc. The width of the tractor or trailer rear load overhang, including extendable support plates, if any, does not exceed 2.3m. The semi-trailer has two axle units and one axle group: a single self-steer axle in front, another single self-steer axle in the middle and a quadruple axle in the rear. A vehicle or vehicle combination described in sections 3 to 3.4 is a designated vehicle or a designated combination even if it does not meet the limits in the weight limit charts of the corresponding Schedule. O.Reg. The award-winning journalist has covered the trucking industry since 1995. (d) on a tractor, full trailer or pony trailer, of the rear axle unit. 457/10, s.22(2). 3. 413/05, s.6 (2); O.Reg. 16/14, s. 16; O. Reg. The front axle of the tractor is a single axle with single tires. Consolidation Period: From March 1, 2021 to the e-Laws currency date. The semi-trailer service brake system must be constructed so that a single leakage failure in any component of the system, except the tubing or fittings in the control line, does not render the brakes on more than three axles inoperative. Spif axles respond way differently on straight trucks then they do on trailers . Capacity. 457/10, s.14 (1). 3. (c) indicate the gross vehicle and axle weight ratings. Track Width quadruple axle trailer with single tires built before 2010, Track Width quadruple axle trailer with single tires built after 2009, Track Width quadruple axle all other trailers, Front axle maximum (lowest of A, b and c). (4) If a semi-trailer was manufactured or converted before 2006, the label required by subsection (2) or (3) may bear the notation Reg 597 (Ont) 3 or Reg 597 (Ont) 4 instead of the notation SPIF. (a) containing the notation SPIF, signifying that the truck or trailer is safe, productive and infrastructure-friendly and was converted to meet the specifications of this Regulation; (b) identifying the company authorized under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada) to apply a national safety mark, the foreign manufacturer registered under that Act or the authorized dealer of either of them, that converted the truck or trailer; and. The drive axle of the tractor is a tri-drive. SCHEDULE 20 DESIGNATED TRUCK 2 TANDEM-AXLE TRUCK. O.Reg. (a) for a single front axle, the axle unit weight on the front axle or, if that weight is more than the maximum weight permitted for a single axle under section 116 of the Act, the maximum weight permitted for a single axle under section 116 of the Act, (b) for a dual front axle, one-half of the axle unit weight on the dual front axle or, if that weight is more than one-half of the maximum weight permitted for a dual axle under section 116 of the Act, one-half of the maximum weight permitted for a dual axle under section 116 of the Act, and. 228/19, s. 8. 228/19, s. 28. If the trailer is a pony trailer with a wheelbase of less than 8.75 metres or a full trailer with a wheelbase of less than 7.25 metres and the trailer is not a triaxle trailer, ii. Or put a grant to keep smaller companies who cant buy new trucks and then allow 50 % cost grant to upgrade. 228/19, s. 2. ii. 368/17, s. 1. If the rear axles are a two axle group, they are composed of a single drive axle in front and a tag axle in the rear. 413/05, s.7 (3); O.Reg. O.Reg. 457/10, s.1. The semi-trailer must be equipped with a low air pressure warning system constructed so that, in the event the air pressure in any one of the service brake reservoirs falls below 483 kPa or 70 psi, a red LED warning lamp will illuminate. If the trailer is a triaxle pony trailer or a triaxle full trailer, 2,500 kilograms. e-Laws provides access to official copies of Ontarios statutes and regulations. O.Reg. 8. 2. (d) automatic controls that lift or deploy its self-steering axle or forced-steer auxiliary pusher axle, depending on whether the truck is heavily or lightly loaded. SCHEDULE 18 DESIGNATED BUS 3 ARTICULATED BUS. As previously reported by OTA, work to introduce smart lift axles (SLA) for semi-trailers continues since it was given the green light last summer.. 16/14, s. 32; O. Reg. 2. 2. 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