Project ERASE - Guidelines: Interior View

**I want a really loud sound system, a really loud exhaust system and I want to lay down a patch with this car**
Any unreasonable or unnecessary noise or smoke coming from any vehicle is an offence.
HTA 75(4) – Unnecessary Noise - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law
HTA 75(4) – Unnecessary Smoke - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to drive this car with the seat reclined**
This may interfere with seatbelt use or the driver’s ability to reach the controls or operate the vehicle.
HTA 106(2) – Drive with seat belt assembly removed / inoperative / modified - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law
HTA 162 – Drive while crowded - $85.00/110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to take the passenger seats out of this car**
The drivers seat must be properly secured with an approved functioning seatbelt where the driver can properly operate all controls. G2 drivers may only carry as many passengers as there are operating seat belts.
HTA 106(2) – Drive with seat belt assembly removed / inoperative / modified - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law
HTA 162 – Drive while crowded - $85.00/110.00 Click to see the law
HTA O.Reg 611 Schedule 1 Section 1(1)(j) - Reference Section for HTA 84 – Operate unsafe vehicle – No Set Fine, Maximum $20,000.00 fine. Click to see the law
HTA O.Reg 340/94 Section 6(1) – Class G2 licence holder – carry excess passenger $85.00/$110.00

**I have moved to a new address**
Remember to change your address on your driver’s licence and your ownership within 6 days of moving.
HTA O.Reg 340/94 Section 33(1) – Fail to notify change of address licence - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law
HTA 9(2) – Fail to notify change of address - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to remove the window handles on this car**
The car must have a window to the left of the driver that opens.
HTA O.Reg 611 Schedule 1 Section 1(7)(i) - Reference Section for HTA 84 – Operate unsafe vehicle – No Set Fine, Maximum $20,000.00 fine. Click to see the law

**I want to hang something from the mirror of this car**
There can be nothing obstructing the driver’s view of the road ahead.
HTA 73(1)(b) – Have object obstructing view - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to replace or modify the instrument cluster on this car**
No Problem, but the odometer must be in good working order.
HTA 66(5) – Defective odometer / No Odometer - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to replace the seats on this car**
Replacement seats cannot be marked “not for highway use” and the anchor points must be of adequate strength.
HTA O.Reg 611 Schedule 1 Section 1(1)(j) - 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 air bags on this car**
No Problem. There are no laws that state you must have, keep or maintain your air bags. Just notify your insurance company so they can adjust your premiums appropriately.

**I want to install an aftermarket steering wheel in this car**
No Problem, as long as you remember to relocate or keep the horn switch.
HTA 75(5) – No Horn – Motor vehicle - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I can't find the ownership or insurance. I can bring it to the police station within 24 hours of being pulled over, right?**
No. The Ownership and Insurance must be valid and surrendered upon the demand of a police officer.
HTA 7(5)(a) – Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle - $85.00/110.00 Click to see the law
CAIA 3(1) – Fail to surrender insurance card - $50.00/$65.00 Click to see the law

**The parking brake on this car doesn't work, but I don't use it much anyway**
Every vehicle must have two working braking systems with separate means of application.
HTA 64(7) – Defective brakes / Defective braking system - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to install a DVD player or TV in the dash of this car**
A modification of this type may be illegal. Driving with distractions such as video games, movies and TV shows is very dangerous. If the DVD player has a ‘kill switch’ that only allows the TV to work when the car is parked, then this is OK. Back seats are allowed to have TVs or DVD players. GPS navigation systems, electronic truck logs, courier and police dispatching systems are examples of permitted use of TVs.
HTA 78(1)(a) – Television in front seat $85.00/$110.00
HTA 78(1)(b) – Television visible to driver $85.00/$110.00
HTA 78 (2) – Television operating in front seat $85.00/$110.00
HTA 78 (2) – Television operating - visible to driver $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to replace the seatbelts on this car with a racing harness**
Racing harnesses are not DOT approved. Replacement seat belts cannot be marked “not for highway use” and the anchor points must be of adequate strength.
HTA 106(2) – Drive with seat belt assembly removed / inoperative / modified - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law
HTA O.Reg 611 Schedule 1 Section 1(1)(k) & (l) - Reference Section for HTA 84 – Operate unsafe vehicle – No Set Fine, Maximum $20,000.00 fine. 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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