Project ERASE - Guidelines: Front View

**I want to add graphics to the top of the windshield of this car**
Depending on the size of the lettering this may be illegal. There can be nothing obstructing the driver’s view of the road ahead. A good guide is to avoid the area swept by the windshield wipers.
HTA 73(1)(b) - Have object obstructing view - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to modify the wipers to have one blade**
No Problem, as long as it properly clears the windshield and does not obstruct the view of the driver.
HTA 66(1)(a) – Improper windshield wiper / No windshield wiper - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law
HTA 73(1)(b) - Have object obstructing view - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to lighten this car by replacing the windshield and door glass**
Installing non-safety glass is illegal.
HTA 72(3) – Install non-safety glass – No Set Fine, Maximum $1,000.00 fine. Click to see the law
HTA O.Reg 611 Schedule 1 Section 1(7)(a)&(d) - Reference Section for HTA 84 – Operate unsafe vehicle – No Set Fine, Maximum $20,000.00 fine. Click to see the law

**I want to remove the windshield wipers on this car**
Every car or truck must have a system to remove moisture from the windshield. It must be in good working order at all times and controlled by the driver.
HTA 66(1)(a) – Improper windshield wiper / No windshield wiper - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to set this car up to have the headlights flash alternately**
It is illegal to have alternating flashing headlights except for emergency vehicles.
HTA 169(2) – Prohibited use of alternating highbeam headlights - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to drive with only the fog lights or daylight running lights on at night**
A proper headlight for night (½ hour before sunset and ½ hour after sunrise) must be capable of switching between projecting high beams or low beams. This must be controlled by the driver.
HTA O.Reg 596 Section 2(1) – Improper Lights - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to drive with my headlights, fog lights, rally lights and marker lights on at night**
A car can’t have more than four lights pointing forward, projecting a beam with an intensity over 300 candela.
HTA 62(9) – More than 4 lighted headlights - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to install smoked headlight covers or masks over the headlights**
It is illegal to cover your Headlights with any tinted or coloured material or to reduce the effective area of the beam of your headlights.
HTA 62(7) - Drive with headlamp coated / Drive with headlamp covered / Drive with headlamp modified - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to add red, blue or green turn signals to this car**
Red Lights on the front are restricted to Police Fire and Ambulance. Green is restricted to Volunteer Firefighters and blue is restricted to Snow Plows and Highway Sanders.
HTA 62(1) (All Lights) – Drive without proper headlights – motor vehicle - $85.00/110.00 Click to see the law
HTA 62(15) (Red Lights) - Red light at front - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law
HTA 62(14) Red Lights – Use lamp producing intermittent flashes of red light - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law
HTA 62(16) (Green Lights) – Use VFF lamp improperly - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law
HTA 62(32) (Blue Lights) – Improper use of blue flashing light - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

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These guidelines remind car enthusiasts of the legislative requirements involved when modifying vehicles. If you can't find your Mod's here contact erase@yrp.ca Vehicle images courtesy of: Keith Losier, Owner / Builder - Desired Customs.
Full version of the Highway Traffic Act
Full version of the Environmental Protection Act
Full version of the Dangerous Goods Transportation Act
Full version of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
Races, Contests and Stunts
Dollar amounts represent set fine / total fine including victim surcharge and court administrative fee
**The information contained on this webpage is provided solely as a resource for members of the public. It is not intended as legal advice or as a full and accurate representation of the law. York Regional Police assumes no responsibility for any reliance placed on this information, and encourages members of the public to seek their own legal advice.

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