Project ERASE - Guidelines: Rear View

**I want to add a tail, fin or spoiler to this car**
No Problem; as long as it is securely fastened to the vehicle and there are mirrors in good working order that provide a clear view to the rear.
HTA 111(2) – Insecure load - $130.00/160.00 Click to see the law
HTA 74(1)(b) – No clear view rear - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to put a darkened or coloured licence plate cover on the car**
It is an offence to obstruct, cover or do anything that makes the licence plate numbers not plainly visible or makes the plate appear to be different from the intended appearance.
HTA – Dark, coloured or dirty cover 13(2) – Obstruct plate / Dirty Plate / Entire plate not plainly visible - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law
HTA – Yellow or red cover 13(1) – Confuse identity of plate - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to put the validation sticker on my licence plate cover or show all the stickers for every year I have owned my car**
Your sticker or val-tag must be affixed to the top right corner of the rear plate for cars and front plate for commercial motor vehicles.
HTA 12(1)(f) – Use validation not in accordance with Act / Regulations - $140.00/$170.00 Click to see the law

**I want to borrow my friend's plates to get this car fixed or to get a safety check done**
Plates have to be registered to the car that they are on. The validation sticker has to match both the car and the plate.
HTA 12(1)(d) – Use plate not authorized for vehicle
HTA 12(1)(e) – Use validation not furnished for vehicle No Set Fine, Maximum $1000.00 fine or 30 days in jail with a 6 month driving suspension. Click to see the law

**I want to install a neon light around my licence plate**
It is illegal to have any other light directed at your licence plate other than white and the light must shine on the plate only. It is illegal to have a coloured neon light illuminate your licence plate. A white light must illuminate your plate.
HTA 62(19) – Improper number plate light - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to add white, blue or green turn signals to this car**
White lights are not permitted to the rear, except for reversing lights and the licence plate light. Green is restricted to Volunteer Firefighters and blue is restricted to Snow Plows and Highway Sanders.
HTA 62(1) (All Lights) – Drive without proper rear lights – motor vehicle - $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

**I want to replace my gas tank with a fuel cell**
The fuel delivery and storage system must be sealed to prevent the emission of fuel vapours. All Emission Control Equipment manufactured on a vehicle must be present and operating as intended.
EPA 23(2) Person — knowingly operating vehicle — emission control equipment not complying with regulations - $300.00/$365.00 Click to see the law

**I want to install a custom exhaust on this car**
All cars, trucks and motorcycles need to be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and excessive smoke. Use of a muffler cut-out, straight exhaust, gutted muffler, Hollywood muffler, by-pass or similar device is prohibited.
HTA 75(1) – No muffler - Motor Vehicle / Improper muffler - Motor Vehicle – $85.00/$110.00
HTA 75(4) – Unreasonable smoke / Unnecessary Noise - $85.00/$110.00 Click to see the law

**I want to remove or hollow out the Catalytic Converter on this car**
The Catalytic Converter sensor is an emission control component. All Emission Control Equipment manufactured on a vehicle must be present and operating as intended. If the manufacturer put it there, it has to stay.
EPA 23(2) Person — knowingly operating vehicle — emission control equipment not complying with regulations - $300.00/$365.00 Click to see the law

**I want to install a nitrous oxide system in my car**
It is legal to possess Nitrous Oxide. Nitrous Oxide systems may be installed in a car and Nitrous Oxide bottles or tanks may be transported in a car, but the following provisions must be met: The Nitrous Oxide fuel system cannot be hidden from view The Nitrous Oxide bottle or tank can not be located in the passenger compartment The Nitrous Oxide bottle or tank must be disconnected to the fuel system while driving The disconnection from the Nitrous Oxide bottle or tank must be clearly visible The disconnected parts cannot be reconnected from anywhere inside the passenger compartment Also, the system must be securely mounted. The bottle should be mounted rigidly away from crumple zones. Hatchbacks with bottles containing compressed gas must have a blow-by tube routed underneath the car; in case of failure the gas vents out of the vehicle, not in it. Do not drop it or damage the valve and do not grind off the bottle's date of manufacture. Secure bottles firmly in their mounting brackets, preferably with rubber insulation to protect the bottle. The lines from the bottle to the engine must be of the highest quality and kept separate from all heat sources. Note: Although legal to possess, most insurance companies will not insure a vehicle equipped with nitrous oxide systems.
HTA 172.1(1) – Drive motor vehicle-nitrous oxide fuel system HTA 172.1(1) – Permit motor vehicle to be driven-nitrous oxide fuel system HTA 172.1(1) – Drive motor vehicle-nitrous oxide fuel system-no disconnection HTA 172.1(1) – Permit motor vehicle to be driven-nitrous oxide fuel system-no disconnection No set fine. Minimum $500.00 to Maximum $2000.00 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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