Inspection Regulations (N.S. Reg. 26/2018) (just regulations regs mvcvtrip.htm)
N.S. Reg. 26/2018
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Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection Regulations
made under
Section 303 of the
Motor Vehicle Act
R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293
O.I.C. 2018-36 (effective February 13, 2018), N.S. Reg. 26/2018
amended to O.I.C. 2022-327 (effective January 1, 2023), N.S. Reg. 331/2022
Table of Contents
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Citation
Definitions
Conflict with Motor Carrier Act regulations
Prohibition against operating commercial vehicle without inspection
Required inspections
Designate or licensed technician must prepare inspection report
Prohibition against operating commercial vehicle on highway without inspection report
Commercial driver must provide inspection reports to motor vehicle inspector
Original inspection report to carrier
Designate or licensed technician must report defects and major defects
Defects to be corrected before next inspection
Prohibition against operating commercial vehicle with major defect on highway
Removal of debris, snow and ice
Carrier’s records
Using electronic recording device to create equivalent electronic record
Form of inspection report from equivalent electronic record
Penalties
Schedule 1: Truck, Tractor, or Trailer Daily Inspections
Schedule 2: Bus Daily Inspections
Schedule 3: Motor Coach Daily Inspections
Schedule 4: Motor Coach (30 days or 12 000 km) Inspections
Citation
1 These regulations may be cited as the Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection Regulations .
Definitions
2 In these regulations,
“Act” means the Motor Vehicle Act ;
“carrier” means a person who owns, leases or is responsible for the operation of a
commercial vehicle for the purpose of transporting passengers or goods;
“commercial driver” means an individual who is driving, in charge of or operating a
commercial vehicle;
“commercial vehicle”, except as provided in
Section 3, means any of the following
commercial motor vehicles:
(
i) a truck, truck tractor or trailer, or any combination of them, that exceeds
a registered gross vehicle weight of 4500 kg,
(ii) a bus, including a motor coach;
“defect” means an inadequacy in a commercial vehicle that is listed in the column
headed “Defects” in an inspection schedule;
“designate” means a commercial driver or other individual to whom a carrier assigns
the duty to conduct
Schedule 1, 2 or 3 inspections required by these regulations;
“electronic logging device” means a device or technology that
(
i) automatically records a driver’s driving time,
(ii) facilitates the recording of a driver’s record of duty status, and
(iii) is certified by an accredited certification body under
Section 79.1 of the
Federal Regulations;
“electronic recording device” means an electronic system designed for the purpose of
keeping electronic records of inspections in accordance with Sections 16 and 17;
“emergency vehicle” means any of the following vehicles:
(
i) a fire-fighting vehicle, ambulance, police vehicle or other vehicle that is
used for emergency purposes,
(ii) a vehicle being operated by or on behalf of a government agency to
provide snow removal or ice control,
(iii) a vehicle being operated by or on behalf of a public utility to perform
emergency repair services;
“equivalent electronic record”, in relation to an inspection report, means an
electronic record of an inspection that is kept in an electronic recording device or
electronic logging device;
“Federal Regulations” means the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Regulations made under the Motor Vehicle Transport Act (Canada);
“inspection report” means a report prepared by a designate or a licensed technician
as required by
Section 7 on completing an inspection of a commercial vehicle;
“inspection schedule” means a written list as set out in
Schedule 1, 2, 3 or 4,
itemizing the components of a commercial vehicle to be inspected and the defects
and major defects associated with each component;
“licensed technician” means an individual who holds a valid certificate of
qualification in the truck and transport mechanic trade under the Apprenticeship and
Trades Qualifications Act ;
“major defect” means an inadequacy in a commercial vehicle that is listed in the
column headed “Major Defects” in an inspection schedule;
“motor coach” mean a bus of monocoque design manufactured to provide intercity,
suburban, commuter or charter service and equipped with under-floor baggage
storage;
“motor vehicle inspector” means an individual appointed as a motor vehicle
inspector by the Minister under
Section 6 of the Act;
“recreational vehicle” means a vehicle that is designed as mobile accommodation
and used as transportation for personal and recreational purposes without
compensation, and includes a cabin trailer, collapsible cabin trailer, tent trailer and
camping trailer.
Exemptions from regulations
3 All of the following commercial vehicles are exempt from these regulations:
(
a) a 2-axle or 3-axle commercial vehicle when being used for any of the
following trips, if the driver or the carrier is the producer or user of the
products referred to:
(
i) a trip to pick up feed grain, fertilizer or the primary products of a farm,
forest, sea or lake,
(ii) a trip to transport feed grain, fertilizer or the primary products of a farm,
forest, sea or lake,
(iii) a return trip after transporting an item in subclause (ii), if the vehicle is
empty or is transporting a supply item used in the production of a
primary product of a farm, forest, sea or lake;
(
b) an emergency vehicle;
(
c) a vehicle when it is being used to provide relief during a public welfare
emergency as defined in the Emergencies Act (Canada) or during an
emergency as defined in the Emergency Management Act ;
(
d) a recreational vehicle.
Conflict with Motor Carrier Act regulations
4 If there is a conflict between a provision of these regulations and a provision in any
regulations made under the Motor Carrier Act , the provision that would result in the
higher level of safety, as determined by a motor vehicle inspector, must be followed.
Prohibition against operating commercial vehicle without inspection
(1) A carrier must not permit a commercial driver to drive or operate the carrier’s
commercial vehicle on a highway unless the vehicle is inspected as required by these
regulations.
(2) A commercial driver must not drive or operate a commercial vehicle on a highway
unless the vehicle is inspected as required by these regulations.
Required inspections
(1) Each commercial vehicle must be inspected at least once every 24 hours in
accordance with the inspection
schedule specified for the type of commercial vehicle
in the following table:
Commercial Vehicle Type
Inspection
Schedule
Truck
Truck tractor
Trailer, other than trailer towed by bus, including motor coach
Any combination of truck, truck tractor and trailer
Bus, other than motor coach equipped with air ride suspension, air
brakes and automatic brake adjusters
Trailer towed by bus, including motor coach
Motor coach equipped with air ride suspension, air brakes and
automatic brake adjusters
(2) In addition to the inspection required by subsection (1), a motor coach equipped with
air ride suspension, air brakes and automatic brake adjusters must be inspected by a
licensed technician in accordance with
Schedule 4 at least every 30 days or every
12 000 km, whichever occurs first.
Designate or licensed technician must prepare inspection report
(1) For each inspection of a commercial vehicle that is performed, a designate or
licensed technician must prepare a report that contains all of the following
information:
(
a) plate number, vehicle identification number (VIN) or unit number of the
commercial vehicle;
(
b) if the commercial vehicle is equipped with an odometer, the odometer reading
at the time of inspection;
(
c) a list of all defects found during the inspection;
(
d) a list of all major defects found during the inspection;
(
e) if no defects are found during the inspection, a statement to that effect;
(
f) if no major defects are found during the inspection, a statement to that effect;
(
g) the carrier’s name;
(
h) the date and time of the inspection;
(
i) the city, town, village or highway location where the inspection was
performed;
(
j) if prepared in hard-copy format, the designate or licensed technician’s
signature;
(
k) the legibly printed name of the designate or licensed technician.
(2) In addition to the information required by subsection (1), a licensed technician
conducting an inspection in accordance with
Schedule 4 as required by subsection
6(2) must include all of the following information in their report:
(
a) confirmation that during the inspection the commercial vehicle was positioned
over a pit or raised in a manner that provided adequate access to all of the
items to be inspected;
(
b) the commercial vehicle’s brake adjustment measurements at the time of the
inspection;
(
c) the nature of each repair carried out on the commercial vehicle;
(
d) the certification number on the licensed technician’s identity card issued by the
Director of Programs and Operations under the Apprenticeships and Trades
Qualification Act .
Prohibition against operating commercial vehicle on highway without inspection report
(1) A carrier must not permit a commercial driver to drive or operate the carrier’s
commercial vehicle on a highway unless the commercial driver is in possession of
(
a) the most recent
Schedule 1, 2 or 3 inspection report for the vehicle; and
(
b) if subsection 6(2) applies, the most recent
Schedule 4 inspection report for the
vehicle.
(2) A commercial driver must not drive or operate a commercial vehicle on a highway
unless they are in possession of
(
a) the most recent
Schedule 1, 2, or 3 inspection report for the vehicle; and
(
b) if subsection 6(2) applies, the most recent
Schedule 4 inspection report for the
vehicle.
Commercial driver must provide inspection reports to motor vehicle inspector
9 A commercial driver must provide the inspection reports for the commercial vehicle to a
motor vehicle inspector on the demand of the motor vehicle inspector.
Original inspection report to carrier
(1) A designate or licensed technician must forward the original of each inspection
report to the carrier of the commercial vehicle no later than 20 calendar days after the
date the report is completed.
(2) An inspection report prepared using an electronic recording device or electronic
logging device must fulfill the requirements of Sections 16 and 17.
Designate or licensed technician must report defects and major defects
(1) In addition to recording all defects in an inspection report as required by clause
7(1)(c), a designate or licensed technician must report the defects to the carrier before
the next required inspection of the commercial vehicle.
(2) In addition to recording all major defects in an inspection report as required by
clause 7(1)(d), a designate or licensed technician must report the major defects to the
carrier immediately.
Defects to be corrected before next inspection
12 A carrier must ensure that all defects reported by a designate or licensed technician are
corrected before the next required inspection of the commercial vehicle.
Prohibition against operating commercial vehicle with major defect on highway
(1) A carrier must not permit a commercial driver to drive or operate the carrier’s
commercial vehicle on a highway if the vehicle has any major defects.
(2) A commercial driver must not drive or operate a commercial vehicle on a highway if
the vehicle has any major defects.
Removal of debris, snow and ice
(1) A carrier must not permit a commercial driver to drive or operate the carrier’s
commercial vehicle on a highway unless the vehicle is cleared of debris, snow and
ice before it is driven or operated on the highway.
(2) A commercial driver must not drive or operate a commercial vehicle on a highway
unless the vehicle is cleared of debris, snow and ice before it is driven or operated on
the highway.
Carrier’s records
(1) In this Section, “principal place of business” of a carrier means a place in the
Province designated by the carrier as its principal place of business for the purpose of
keeping the records required by this Section.
(2) For each commercial vehicle that a carrier owns, leases or is responsible for
operating, the carrier must keep or cause to be kept all of the following records:
(
a) a record that identifies the commercial vehicle, including all of the following:
(
i) the carrier’s company name and vehicle unit number,
(ii) the make and year of manufacture of the commercial vehicle,
(iii) the plate number of the commercial vehicle,
(iv) the name of the person supplying the commercial vehicle, if the vehicle
is not owned by the carrier;
(b) [Original text does not include clause 15(2)(b).]
(
c) copies of inspection reports and reports of repairs and maintenance performed
on the commercial vehicle, including the date, the nature of the inspection,
repair or maintenance and the odometer reading at the time of the inspection,
repair or maintenance;
(
d) a record of any modification involving axles or suspensions that affects the
manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating or gross axle weight rating of the
commercial vehicle;
(
e) all original inspection reports forwarded to the carrier by a designate or
licensed technician under
Section 10.
(3) A record required by subsection (2) must be kept at the carrier’s principal place of
business for a period of 6 months from the date that the vehicle ceases to be owned
or leased by the carrier, or 2 years, whichever is longer.
Using electronic recording device to create equivalent electronic record
(1) A carrier may permit the use of an electronic recording device or electronic logging
device to create an equivalent electronic record of an inspection report if all of the
criteria set out in subsection (3) are met.
(2) A designate or licensed technician may use an electronic recording device or
electronic logging device to create an equivalent electronic record of an inspection
report if all of the criteria set out in subsection (3) are met.
(3) All of the following are the criteria that must be met to use an electronic recording
device or electronic logging device as described in subsection (1) or (2):
(
a) the information contained in the electronic recording device or electronic
logging device is the same as the information that would have been provided if
the inspection report had been prepared in paper format;
(
b) the information contained in the electronic recording device or electronic
logging device can be immediately provided by producing it in any of the
formats listed in subsection 17(1), or any combination of those formats;
(
c) a handwritten inspection report can be prepared from the information stored in
the electronic device;
(
d) the device automatically records the time and date any time it is disconnected
and any time it is reconnected and any time it stores a record.
Form of inspection report from equivalent electronic record
(1) If an equivalent electronic record is kept for a commercial vehicle, any requirement
in these regulations to provide an inspection report for the vehicle is met by
providing the report in any of the following formats, or any combination of them:
(
a) a digital display on the screen of the electronic recording device or electronic
logging device;
(
b) subject to subsection (2), a print-out or other intelligible output from the
electronic recording device or electronic logging device;
(
c) subject to subsection (2), a handwritten copy prepared from the information
recorded in the electronic recording device or electronic logging device;
(
d) email or electronic file transfer.
(2) An inspection report in handwritten, print-out, or other hard-copy format based on
information contained in an electronic recording device or electronic logging device
must be signed by the designate or licensed technician, confirming that the hard copy
is an accurate representation of the information contained in the electronic recording
device or electronic logging device.
(3) A carrier who uses electronic recording devices or electronic logging devices must
also provide blank hard-copy inspection forms use by a designate or licensed
technician.
Penalties
18 A person who violates any of the provisions of these regulations is guilty of an offence and
is liable on
summary conviction to the penalties provided for a category B offence in the
Summary Proceedings Act .
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Schedule 1: Truck, Tractor, or Trailer Daily Inspections
(Items to be inspected are numbered below, with the defects and major defects identified.)
Item to be
Inspected
Defects
Major Defects
Air brake system
audible air leak
pushrod stroke of any brake
exceeds adjustment limit
slow air pressure build-up
rate
air loss rate exceeds prescribed
limit
inoperative towing vehicle
(tractor) protection system
low air warning system fails or
system activated
inoperative service, parking or
emergency brake
Cab
occupant compartment door
fails to open
cab or sleeper door fails to close
securely
Cargo securement
insecure or improper load
covering, such as wrong type
of covering or covering
flapping in wind
insecure cargo
absence, failure, malfunction or
deterioration of required cargo
securement device or load
covering
Coupling devices
coupler or mounting has
loose or missing fastener
coupler insecure or movement
exceeds the maximum of
tolerance allowed
coupling or locking mechanism
damaged or fails to lock
defective, incorrect or missing
safety chain/cable
Dangerous goods
requirements of Transportation
of Dangerous Goods
Regulations not met
Driver controls
accelerator pedal, clutch,
gauges, audible and visual
indicators or instruments fail
to function properly
Driver seat
seat damaged or fails to
remain in set position
seatbelt or tether belt insecure,
missing or malfunctions
Electric brake
system
loose or insecure wiring or
electrical connection
inoperative breakaway device
inoperative brake
Emergency
equipment and safety
devices
emergency equipment
missing, damaged or
defective
Exhaust system
exhaust leak
leak that causes exhaust gas to
enter the occupant compartment
Frame and cargo
body
damaged frame or cargo
body
visibly shifted, cracked,
collapsing or sagging frame
member(
s) Fuel system
missing fuel tank cap
insecure fuel tank
dripping fuel leak
General
serious damage or deterioration
that is noticeable and may affect
vehicle’s safe operation
Glass and mirrors
required mirror or window
glass fails to provide
required view to driver as
result of being cracked,
broken, damaged, missing or
maladjusted
broken or damaged
attachments of required
mirror or glass to vehicle
body
Heater/defroster
control or system failure
defroster fails to provide
unobstructed view through
windshield
Horn
vehicle has no operative horn
Hydraulic brake
system
brake fluid level below
indicated minimum level
parking brake inoperative
brake boost or power assist not
operative
brake fluid leak
brake pedal fade or insufficient
brake pedal reserve
activated (other than ABS)
warning device
brake fluid reservoir less than ¼
full
Lamps and reflectors
required lamp does not
function as intended
When lamps required:
failure of both low-beam
headlamps
required reflector missing or
partially missing
failure of both rearmost tail
lamps
At all times:
failure of rearmost turn-indicator
lamp
failure of both rearmost brake
lamps
Steering
steering wheel lash
(free-play) greater than
normal
steering wheel insecure, or does
not respond normally
steering wheel lash (free-play)
exceeds required limit
Suspension
air leak in air suspension
system
damaged (including patched, cut,
bruised, cracked to braid),
insecurely mounted, or deflated
air bag
broken spring leaf
suspension fastener loose,
missing or broken
cracked or broken main spring
leaf or more than 1 broken
spring leaf
part of spring leaf or suspension
missing, shifted out of place or
in contact with another vehicle
component
loose U-bolt
Tires
damaged tread or sidewall of
tire
flat tire including tire leak that
can be felt or heard
tire leaking (other than tire
leak classified as major
defect)
tire tread depth less than wear
limit
tire in contact with another tire
or any vehicle component other
than mud-flap
tire is marked “Not for highway
use”
tire has exposed cords in the
tread or outer side wall area
Wheels, hubs and
fasteners
hub oil below minimum
level (when fitted with sight
glass)
wheel has loose, missing or
ineffective fastener
damaged, cracked or broken
wheel, rim or attaching part
evidence of imminent wheel,
hub or bearing failure
leaking wheel seal
Windshield wiper/
washer
control or system
malfunction
When necessary for prevailing
weather condition:
wiper blade damaged,
missing or fails to adequately
clear driver’s field of vision
wiper or washer fails to
adequately clear driver’s field of
vision in area swept by driver’s
side wiper
________________________________________________________________
Schedule 2: Bus Daily Inspections
(Items to be inspected are numbered below, with the defects and major defects identified.)
Item to be
Inspected
Defects
Major Defects
alarm fails to operate
vehicle fails to return to normal
level after “kneeling”
equipment malfunctions
extendable lift, ramp or other
passenger-loading device fails to
retract
interlock system
malfunctions
Air brake system
audible air leak
slow air pressure build-up
rate
pushrod stroke of any brake
exceeds adjustment limit
air loss rate exceeds prescribed
limit
inoperative towing vehicle
(tractor) protection system
low air warning system fails or
system activated
inoperative service, parking or
emergency brake
Cargo securement
insecure or improper load
covering
insecure cargo
absence, failure, malfunction or
deterioration of required cargo
securement device or load
covering
Coupling devices
coupler or mounting has
loose or missing fastener
coupler insecure or movement
exceeds prescribed limit
coupling or locking mechanism
damaged or fails to lock
defective, incorrect or missing
safety chain/cable
Dangerous goods
requirements of Transportation
of Dangerous Goods
Regulations not met
Doors and
emergency exits
door, window or hatch fails
to open or close securely
alarm inoperative
required emergency exit fails to
function as intended
Driver controls
accelerator pedal, clutch,
gauges, audible and visual
indicators or instruments fail
to function properly
accelerator sticks and engine
fails to return to idle
Driver seat
seat damaged or fails to
remain in set position
seatbelt or tether belt insecure,
missing or malfunctions
Electric brake
system
loose or insecure wiring or
electrical connection
inoperative breakaway device
inoperative brake
Emergency
equipment and safety
devices
emergency equipment
missing, damaged or
defective
Exhaust system
exhaust leak
leak that causes exhaust gas to
enter the occupant compartment
Exterior body and
frame
insecure or missing body
parts
insecure or missing
compartment door
damaged frame or body
visibly shifted, cracked,
collapsing or sagging frame
member(
s) Fuel system
missing fuel tank cap
insecure fuel tank
dripping fuel leak
General
serious damage or deterioration
that is noticeable and may affect
the vehicle’s safe operation
Glass and mirrors
required mirror or window
glass fails to provide required
view to driver as a result of
being cracked, broken,
damaged, missing or
maladjusted
broken or damaged
attachments of required
mirror or glass to vehicle
body
driver’s view of the road
obstructed in area swept by
windshield wipers
Heater/defroster
control or system failure
defroster fails to provide
unobstructed view through the
windshield
Horn
vehicle has no operative horn
Hydraulic brake
system
brake fluid level is below
indicated minimum level
parking brake is inoperative
brake boost or power assist is
not operative
brake fluid leak
brake pedal fade or insufficient
brake pedal reserve
activated (other than ABS)
warning device
brake fluid reservoir is less than
¼ full
Lamps and reflectors
required lamp does not
function as intended
required reflector is missing
or partially missing
passenger safety or access
lamp does not function
When lamps are required:
failure of both low-beam
headlamps
failure of both rearmost tail
lamps
At all times:
failure of a rearmost
turn-indicator lamp
failure of both rearmost brake
lamps
Passenger
compartment
stanchion padding is
damaged
damaged steps or floor
insecure or damaged
overhead luggage rack or
compartment
malfunction or absence of
required passenger or
mobility device restraints
passenger seat is insecure
When affected position is
occupied:
malfunction or absence of
required passenger or mobility
device restraints
passenger seat is insecure
Steering
steering wheel lash
(free-play) greater than
normal
steering wheel insecure, or does
not respond normally
steering wheel lash (free-play)
exceeds required limit
Suspension system
air leak in air suspension
system
broken spring leaf
suspension fastener loose,
missing or broken
air bag damaged (including
patched, cut, bruised, cracked to
braid), insecurely mounted or
deflated
cracked or broken main spring
leaf or more than 1 broken
spring leaf
part of spring leaf or suspension
missing, shifted out of place or
in contact with another vehicle
component
loose U-bolt
Tires
damaged tread or sidewall of
tire
tire leaking
flat tire
tire tread depth less than wear
limit
tire in contact with another tire
or any vehicle component other
than mud-flap
tire marked “Not for highway
use”
tire has exposed cords in tread or
outer side wall area
Wheels, hubs and
fasteners
hub oil below minimum level
(when fitted with sight glass)
leaking wheel seal
wheel has loose, missing or
ineffective fastener
damaged, cracked or broken
wheel, rim or attaching part
evidence of imminent wheel,
hub or bearing failure
Windshield
wiper/washer
control or system
malfunction
When necessary for prevailing
weather condition :
wiper blade damaged,
missing or fails to
adequately clear driver’s field
of vision
wiper or washer fails to
adequately clear driver’s field of
vision in area swept by driver’s
side wiper
________________________________________________________________
Schedule 3: Motor Coach Daily Inspections
(Items to be inspected are numbered below, with the defects and major defects identified.)
Item to be
Inspected
Defects
Major Defects
alarm fails to operate
equipment malfunctions
interlock system
malfunctions
vehicle fails to return to normal
level after “kneeling”
extendable lift, ramp or other
passenger-loading device fails to
retract
Air brake system
audible air leak
slow air pressure build-up
rate
any indication of brake
adjustment problem
air loss rate exceeds prescribed
limit
inoperative towing vehicle
(tractor) protection system
low air warning system fails or
system activated
inoperative service, parking or
emergency brake
Coupling devices
coupler or mounting has
loose or missing fastener
coupler insecure or movement
exceeds prescribed limit
coupling or locking mechanism
damaged or fails to lock
defective, incorrect or missing
safety chain/cable
Dangerous goods
requirements of Transportation
of Dangerous Goods
Regulations not met
Doors and
emergency exits
door, window or hatch fails
to open or close securely
alarm inoperative
required emergency exit fails to
function as intended
Driver controls
accelerator pedal, clutch,
gauges, audible and visual
indicators or instruments fail
to function properly
accelerator sticks and engine
fails to return to idle
Driver seat
seat damaged or fails to
remain in set position
Emergency
equipment and safety
devices
emergency equipment
missing, damaged or
defective
Exhaust system
exhaust leak
leak that causes exhaust gas to
enter occupant compartment
Exterior body
insecure or missing body
parts
insecure or missing
compartment door
Fuel system
missing fuel tank cap
insecure fuel tank
dripping fuel leak
General
serious damage or deterioration
that is noticeable and may affect
vehicle’s safe operation
Glass and mirrors
required mirror or window
glass fails to provide required
view to driver as a result of
being cracked, broken,
damaged, missing or
maladjusted
broken or damaged
attachments of required
mirror or glass to vehicle
body
driver’s view of road obstructed
in area swept by windshield
wipers
Heater/defroster
control or system failure
defroster fails to provide
unobstructed view through
windshield
Horn
vehicle has no operative horn
Lamps and reflectors
required lamp does not
function as intended
passenger safety or access
lamp does not function
When lamps are required:
failure of both low-beam
headlamps
failure of both rearmost tail
lamps
At all times:
failure of rearmost turn-indicator
lamp
failure of both rearmost brake
lamps
Passenger
compartment
stanchion padding damaged
damaged steps or floor
When affected position is
occupied:
insecure or damaged
overhead luggage rack or
compartment
malfunction or absence of
required passenger or
mobility device restraints
passenger seat insecure
malfunction or absence of
required passenger or mobility
device restraints
passenger seat insecure
Steering
steering wheel lash (free-play) greater than normal
steering wheel insecure, or does
not respond normally
steering wheel lash (free-play)
exceeds required limit
Suspension system
air leak in air suspension
system
air bag damaged (patched, cut,
bruised, cracked to braid),
mounted insecurely or deflated
Tires
damaged tread or sidewall of
tire
tire leaking (other than leak
classified as major defect)
flat tire or tire leak that can be
felt or heard
tire tread depth less than wear
limit
tire in contact with another tire
or any vehicle component other
than mud-flap
tire marked “Not for highway
use”
tire has exposed cords in tread or
outer side wall area
Wheels, hubs and
fasteners
hub oil below minimum level
(when fitted with sight glass)
leaking wheel seal
wheel has loose, missing or
ineffective fastener
damaged, cracked or broken
wheel, rim or attaching part
evidence of imminent wheel,
hub or bearing failure
Windshield
wiper/washer
control or system
malfunction
wiper blade damaged,
missing or fails to
adequately clear driver’s field
of vision
When necessary for prevailing
weather conditions:
wiper or washer fails to
adequately clear driver’s field of
vision in area swept by driver’s
side wiper
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Schedule 4: Motor Coach (30 days or 12 000 km) Inspections
(Items to be inspected are numbered below, with the major defects identified.)
Item to be inspected
Major Defects
Air brake system
• audible air leak
• brake pushrod stroke at or beyond adjustment
limit
• clearance between disc brake pads and rotor
exceeds manufacturer’s specified limit
• wedge brake shoe movement exceeds
manufacturer’s specified limit
• excessive discharge of fluids from air reservoir
• air compressor, mounts or attachments
damaged or defective
• compressor drive-belt loose or damaged
• air line or fitting damaged or insecure
• air tank defective, damaged or insecure
• air tank drain or moisture ejector device
inoperable
• brake chamber, brake linkage or other brake
component defective, damaged or insecure
• spring brake broken or malfunctions
• inoperative service, parking or emergency
brake
Exhaust system
• exhaust leak
• exhaust system component insecure, damaged
or perforated
Frame and/or underbody
• any frame member or fastener damaged,
cracked or insecure
• any component mount damaged or insecure
Fuel system
• fuel leak
• insecure fuel tanks, fuel tank mounts or guards
• fuel line or fitting damaged or insecure
Steering
• steering linkage damaged or insecure
• power steering fluid leaking, contaminated or
low
• power steering component damaged or insecure
Suspension system
• air leak or malfunction of air suspension
system or component
• damage or deterioration of any suspension
component, including
-spring and air bag
-axle- or frame-attaching component
-axle supporting or aligning component
-suspension or component fastener
-shock absorber or attachments
Tires
• tire inflation less than required
• tire treads worn to wear limits
• damage to tread or sidewall of tire
• retread or rebuilt tire used on front axle
Wheels and fasteners
• loose, missing, damaged or ineffective wheel
fastener
• damaged wheel or wheel component
Legislative History
Reference Tables
Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection
N.S. Reg. 223/1990
Motor Vehicle Act
Note: The
information in these tables does not form part of the regulations and is
compiled by the Office of the Registrar of Regulations for reference only.
Source Law
The current consolidation of the Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection Regulations made
under the Motor Vehicle Act includes all of the following regulations:
N.S.
Regulation
In force
date*
How in force
Royal Gazette
Part II Issue
26/2018
Feb 13, 2018
date specified
Mar 2, 2018
156/2021
Nov 23, 2021
date specified
Dec 17, 2021
331/2022
Jan 1,
date
specified
Dec
30, 2022
The following regulations are not yet in force and are
not included in the current consolidation:
N.S.
Regulation
In force
date*
How in force
Royal Gazette
Part II Issue
*See subsection 3(6) of the Regulations Act for
rules about in force dates of regulations.
Amendments by Provision
ad. = added
am. = amended
fc. = fee change
ra. = reassigned
rep. = repealed
rs . = repealed and substituted
Provision affected
How affected
2, defn . of “electronic
logging device” ........................................................
ad. 331/2022
2, defn . of “equivalent
electronic record” ........................................................
am. 331/2022
2, defn . of “Federal Regulations” .....
ad. 331/2022
3(a) ...................................................
am. 155/2021
3(a)( i )-(ii) .........................................
am. 155/2021
3(a)(iii) .............................................
rs . 155/2021
10(2) .................................................
am. 331/2022
16 ......................................................
am. 331/2022
17(1)-(3) ...........................................
am. 331/2022
Note that changes to headings are not
included in the above table.
Editorial Notes and Corrections:
Note
Effective
date
Original text does not include clause 15(2)(b).
Repealed and Superseded:
N.S.
Regulation
Title
In force
date
Repealed
date
223/1990
Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection and Records Regulations
Sep 1,
Feb
13, 2018
Note: Only regulations
that are specifically repealed and replaced appear in this table. It may not reflect the entire history of
regulations on this subject matter.