C-24.2, r. 52.1 - Regulation respecting the visibility and traffic of farm machines wider than 2.6 metres

Section 11 Disposition versions

2013-12-01

11. The driver of an escort vehicle must

(1)  maintain a distance between 100 m and 150 m from the farm machine or combination of farm vehicles being escorted;

(2)  be able to communicate, using a radio system, with the driver of the farm machine or combination of farm vehicles and with the driver of the other escort vehicle, if applicable;

(3)  drive with the amber beacon or strobe light or the light bar of the escort vehicle turned on;

(4)  turn off the amber beacon or strobe light or the light bar when the escort vehicle is no longer required under section 6 or 7; and

(5)  reduce the brightness of the light bar when used at night.

Every driver of an escort vehicle who contravenes

(1)  subparagraph 1, 4 or 5 of the first paragraph is liable to a fine of $60 to $180; or

(2)  subparagraph 2 or 3 of the first paragraph is liable to a fine of $120 to $360; however, if the offence is committed in relation to the amber beacon or strobe light or the light bar of the escort vehicle preceding the farm machine or the combination of farm vehicles, the driver is liable to a fine of $240 to $720.

O.C. 733-2013, s. 11.