Schedule 4A

Regulations made pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Act

Offence

Section

Out of Court Settlement

Commercial Vehicle Driver’s Hours of Work Regulations

1.

Driving more than 13 hours

4(1)(a)

$164.50

2.

Driving after being on duty 15 hours

4(1)(b)

$164.50

3.

Driving after completing 60 hours on duty in 7 consecutive days

4(1)(c)

$164.50

4.

Driving after completing 70 hours on duty in 8 consecutive days

4(1)(d)

$164.50

5.

Driving after completing 120 hours on duty in 14 consecutive days

4(1)(e)

$164.50

6.

Driver failing to be off duty for 24-hour period prior to accumulating 75 hours on duty

4(2)

$164.50

7.

Failing to comply with number of hours off duty specified by inspector

6

$147.25

8.

Carrier failing to comply with conditions on permit

8(2)

$147.25

9.

Carrier permitting driver to drive, or driver driving, when driver declared out of service

10

$147.25

10.

Failing to maintain daily log in duplicate

13

$164.50

11.

Driver failing to maintain graph grid and record information in daily log

15

$147.25

12.

Failing to retain and produce required receipts, bills of lading and documents issued during current trip

16

$337.00

13.

Failing to have possession of copies of driver's daily log for the preceding 7 days

17(a)

$222.00

14.

Failing to have possession of copies of driver's daily log for the preceding 14 consecutive days while on 14 day cycle

17(b)

$222.00

15.

Failing to complete driver's current daily log to last change in duty status

17(c)

$164.50

16.

Driver failing to enter total hours on duty in log

20

$147.25

17.

Failing to sign hard copy of daily log

21(f)

$337.00

18.

Driver failing to forward copy of daily log to carriers

22

$147.25

19.

Driver failing to forward daily log to home terminal or carrier’s principal place of business in Nova Scotia.

23

$147.25

20.

Carrier failing to keep logs or documents for 6 months at carrier’s principal place of business in Nova Scotia

24(1)

$147.25

21.

Failing to forward daily logs to carrier’s principal place of business in Nova Scotia after 30 days

25

$147.25

22.

Maintaining more than 1 daily log in respect of a day

26(1)

$337.00

23.

Falsifying or permitting falsification of daily log, information stored in automatic recording device, supporting document or other information required by the regulations

26(2)

$337.00

Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Standards

1.

Failing to systematically inspect, repair and maintain commercial vehicle

4(1)

$452.00

2.

Failing to comply with the commercial vehicle component performance standards set forth in Appendix "A"

4(1)(a)

$452.00

3.

Improper use or installation of replacement parts

4(1)(b)

$452.00

4.

Failing to maintain required commercial vehicle records

4(2)

$1257.00

5.

Carrier failing to retain records at principal place of business in Nova Scotia for specified time

4(3)

$222.00

6.

Carrier failing to ensure vehicle is properly lubricated and free of leaks

5

$222.00

7.

Refusing to allow inspector access to records or produce records for inspection (specify)

6(3)

$222.00

8.

Failing to assist inspector when requested

7(2)

$682.00

Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection and Records Regulations

1.

Driver failing to perform or cause to be performed pre-trip inspection

3

$147.25

2.

Failing to inspect items set out in Schedules that are part of the commercial vehicles

4

$164.50

3.

Driver or designated person failing to record defects noted in inspection

5

$147.25

4.

Failing to record in the inspection report any defects observed while in charge of the vehicle

6

$164.50

5.

Failing to repair items listed on the vehicle inspection report affecting safety

8

$164.50

6.

Failing to maintain vehicle and inspection records

11

$222.00

7.

Failing to retain vehicle and inspection records for 6 months following release of the vehicle from the carrier's control

12(a)

$222.00

8.

Failing to retain the required vehicle inspection report for period of 3 months

12(b)

$222.00

Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations (MVIR)

1.

Making false statement in application for tester’s license or renewal of tester’s license (specify)

8

G

2.

Selling inspection sticker or inspection certificate when not authorized by regulations

13(3)

G

3.

Person who is not tester or vehicle inspector inspecting vehicle or issuing inspection sticker or certificate (specify)

15(1)

G

4.

Tester inspecting vehicle that tester is not qualified to inspect

15(2)

G

5.

Unauthorized person affixing or removing (specify) inspection sticker

15(4)

G

6.

Conducting inspection or issuing, affixing or removing inspection sticker (specify) at place other than official testing station

16(1)

E

7.

Failing to conduct or certify (specify) inspection in accordance with regulations

17(1)(a)

G

8.

Failing to complete or issue (specify) inspection certificate and inspection sticker for each vehicle inspected

17(1)(b)

G

9.

Failing to notify Registrar that information on vehicle permit does not correspond with actual vehicle

17(1)(c)

C

10.

Failing to provide Registrar with true, accurate and complete information for vehicle inspected or inspection sticker or inspection certificate issued (specify)

17(1)(d)

E

11.

Falsely certifying inspection

17(3)(a)

G

12.

Knowingly issuing rejection sticker for vehicle that should be approved

17(3)(b)

G

13.

Knowingly issuing approval sticker for vehicle that should be rejected

17(3)(c)

G

14.

Issuing voided inspection certificate or voided inspection sticker (specify) for vehicle or affixing voided inspection sticker to vehicle (specify)

17(3)(d)

E

15.

Issuing or affixing (specify) rejection sticker to vehicle that tester or vehicle inspector believes is unroadworthy

20(2)

G

16.

Owner or operator of vehicle failing to ensure that vehicle is inspected and certified by tester or vehicle inspector as ordered by the Minister 

26(1)(a)

C

17.

Owner or operator of vehicle failing to produce valid inspection certificate for vehicle at request of peace officer 

26(1)(b)

B

18.

Owner or operator of vehicle operating vehicle without valid inspection sticker in place or possessing valid inspection certificate for vehicle (specify)

26(2)

B

19.

Selling vehicle that has not been inspected or certified by tester or vehicle inspector or that does not have valid approval sticker and corresponding inspection certificate (specify)

28(1)

G

20.

Failing to have vehicle that was purchased outside of Province and that is required to be registered in Province inspected 10 days after vehicle entered Province

29(1)

B

21.

Making false statement in application for official testing station license or renewal of official testing station license (specify)

33

G

22.

Licensee failing to return to Department original official testing station license, all unused inspection stickers and inspection certificates, all voided inspection stickers and inspection certificates or any other material given to licensee (specify) when official testing license is cancelled or suspended

39

E

23.

Licensee failing to provide true, accurate and complete information to Registrar

42(a)

G

24.

Licensee failing to ensure that all inspections are conducted in accordance with regulations

42(b)

E

25.

Licensee failing to allow Registrar or authorized person to inspect equipment, premises and materials used for inspections

42(c)

B

26.

Licensee failing to notify Registrar 14 days before ownership of official testing station changes or before operation of official testing station is suspended or terminated (specify)

42(d)

A

27.

Licensee failing to notify Registrar 5 business days before start date or end date (specify) of tester’s employment with licensee

42(e)

A

28.

Licensee failing to maintain record of inspection conducted at official testing station for 3 years following inspection date

42(f)

E

29.

Licensee failing to promptly provide inspection records or relevant information requested by Registrar or by peace officer (specify)

42(g)

B

30.

Licensee failing to display all signs and licenses issued to licensee in manner required by Registrar

42(h)

A

31.

Licensee failing to notify Registrar in writing of names of persons authorized by licensee to buy inspection stickers and inspection certificates on behalf of licensee

42(i)

A

32.

Licensee failing to take all necessary precautions to safeguard inspection stickers and inspection certificates from loss or theft

42(j)

E

33.

Licensee failing to immediately forward Department’s copy of issued certificates to Department

42(k)(i)

B

34.

Licensee failing to immediately forward voided inspection stickers or voided inspection certificates (specify) to Department

42(k)(ii)

C

35.

Licensee failing to report lost or stolen inspection stickers or certificates to Registrar 2 business days after date licensee became aware of loss or theft

42(1)

E

36.

Licensee failing to report stolen inspection stickers or certificates to local police authorities 2 business days after date licensee became aware of theft

42(l)

E

Number Plates Regulations

1.

Failing to display single license plate at

rear of passenger or light commercial motor vehicle, for

first or second offence

third or subsequent offence

 2(1)

$135.75

$164.50

2.

Failing to display single license plate at

front of heavy commercial motor vehicle, for

first or second offence

third or subsequent offence

 2(2)

$135.75

$164.50

3.

Failing to display single personalized license plate at rear of motor vehicle, for

first or second offence

third or subsequent offence

 2(3)

$135.75

$164.50

4.

Failing to display license plates at both front and rear of vehicle, for

first or second offence

third or subsequent offence

2(4)

$135.75

$164.50

Regulations Respecting the Use of Metal Studded Tires (RRMST)

1.

Using studded tires between May 1 and October 14

1

$135.75

2.

Using studs protruding more than .3175 cm from surface of tire

1(a)

$135.75

3.

Using stud with diameter exceeding 1.27 cm

1(b)

$135.75

4.

Using more than 130 studs on tire of vehicle with weight of less than 4536 kg

1(c)

$135.75

5.

Using more than 175 studs on tire of vehicle with weight of 4536 kg or more

1(c)

$135.75

6.

Number of studs on left tire not equal to number of studs on right tire

1(d)

$135.75

7.

Using tires with studs not securely and safely embedded

1(e)

$135.75

Securing of Loads on Vehicles Regulations

1.

Consignor of goods, agent or employee failing to secure load, for

      first offence

      second offence

third or subsequent offence

1

$124.25

$135.75

$164.50

2.

Owner, operator or lessee failing to provide load securing devices or post requirements of regulations (specify), for

      first offence

      second offence

third or subsequent offence

2

$124.25

$135.75

$164.50

3.

Carrier, agent or employee failing to inspect and maintain security of the load, for

      first offence

      second offence

third or subsequent offence

3

$124.25

$135.75

$164.50

Weights and Dimensions of Vehicles Regulations (WDVR)

+ Refer to excess weight penalties table at the end of this Schedule

1.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a truck, tractor, semi-trailer, full trailer, pony trailer or any combination of these vehicles or intercity bus (specify) not represented in Schedule A

3(1)

$164.50

2.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway an A-train double, B-train double, C-train double, 3 axle pony trailer, or 16.2 m semi-trailer (specify) equipped with lift axle other than in a tandem equivalent axle group or tridem equivalent axle group

3(4)

$164.50

3.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles having an overall width greater than 2.6 m

4(1)(a)

$164.50

4.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles having an outside rear-vision mirror extending more than 300 mm on each side of vehicle or combination of vehicles

4(1)(b)

$164.50

5.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles having auxiliary equipment or devices not designed or used to carry cargo extending more than 100 mm on each side of vehicle or combination of vehicles

4(1)(c)

$164.50

6.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles having an overall height greater than 4.15 m

4(1)(d)

$164.50

7.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles having an overall length greater than 12.5 m

4(1)(e)

$164.50

8.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles having a front overhang greater than 1.0 m

4(1)(f)

$164.50

9.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles having a rear overhang greater than 1.0 m and no red warning flags affixed to end of cargo

4(1)(g)

$164.50

10.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles having a rear overhang greater than 2.0 m

4(1)(h)

$164.50

11.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles represented in Schedule A having axle spreads or interaxle spacings other than those set out in Schedule A and dimensions exceeding maximum dimension limits or less than minimum dimension limits set out in Schedule A (specify)

4(2)

$164.50

12.

Operating or causing to be operated a passenger vehicle with a load extending beyond the line of the fenders on the vehicle's left side or more than 150 mm beyond the line of the fenders on the vehicle's right side (specify)

4(4)

$164.50

13.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a farm tractor exceeding 4 m in overall width

4(6)

$164.50

14.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway after December 31, 2004, a combination of vehicles, model year 2002 and earlier (specify), consisting of a tractor and semi-trailer with end dumping mechanism, having an interaxle spacing dimension of less than 2.6 m between the tractor axle group and semi-trailer axle group

4(10)

$164.50

15.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a combination of vehicles, model year 2002 and earlier (specify), consisting of a tractor and semi-trailer with end dumping mechanism, modified to increase the number of axles on the semi-trailer and having an interaxle spacing dimension of less than 2.6 m between the tractor axle group and semi-trailer axle group

4(11)

$164.50

16.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires, having a weight in excess of the weight represented upon the permit issued in respect of the vehicle or combination of vehicles by the jurisdiction

5(1)(a)

$164.50+

17.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires, having an axle weight in excess of the manufacturer’s gross axle weight rating

5(1)(b)

$164.50+

18.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires, having an axle weight in excess of the lowest of the following weights (specify):

(a)  the sum of the tire load ratings of all tires installed on the wheels of any axle

(b) for tires in excess of 150 mm in width, the sum of 10 kg/mm of tire width of all tires installed on the wheel of an axle

(c)  9100 kg, in the case of an axle equipped with 4 tires

(d) 9100 kg, in the case of an axle equipped with 2 tires that is a steering axle

(e)  6000 kg, in the case of an axle equipped with 2 tires that is not a steering axle

5(1)(c)(i)

5(1)(c)(ii)

5(1)(c)(iii)

5(1)(c)(iv)

5(1)(c)(v)

$164.50+

$164.50+

$164.50+

$164.50+

$164.50+

19.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires, having a weight in excess of the maximum axle weight limits specified for an axle group in Schedule A to the regulations

5(1)(d)

$164.50+

20.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires, having a weight on any axle or an axle group that is 1000 kg greater than or less than the weight of an adjacent axle in the same axle group

5(1)(e)

$164.50+

21.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires, having a weight in excess of 4500 kg on any axle of an assembly of 2 or more consecutive axles that is not an axle group

5(1)(f)

$164.50+

22.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires, having a gross vehicle weight in excess of the manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating

5(1)(g)

$164.50+

23.

Operating or causing to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires, with a gross vehicle weight in excess of the maximum gross vehicle weight limits specified for the vehicle configuration and the class of highway in Schedule A to the regulations

5(1)(h)

$164.50+

24.

Moving or causing to be moved over or upon a highway a vehicle or object on wheels, rollers or otherwise, other than a motor vehicle, having a weight in excess of 9100 kg

5(2)

$164.50+