C-24.2, r. 37.001 - Pilot project allowing transportation of passengers in the trailer of a sightseeing vehicle

Section 19 Disposition versions

2019-07-03

19. In addition to the circle check provided for in the Highway Safety Code (chapter C-24.2) that must be conducted by taking into account the design of the sightseeing vehicles and their equipment, the driver must, before each departure of the sightseeing vehicle,

(1)  verify that the brake system of each trailer is connected to the brake system of the farm tractor;

(2)  verify that the coupling device of the trailer and the chain, cable or safety device that holds the trailer are solidly attached;

(3)  verify that the rope is installed between the 2 trailers;

(4)  verify that the safety rope that closes the opening in the guardrail is installed;

(5)  ensure that the safety instructions referred to in paragraph 3 of section 24 have been explained to the passengers; and

(6)  ensure that the number of passengers does not exceed the number of seated places for each trailer and count the number of passengers for each trailer.

The driver must complete a check record at each outing. The record must indicate, where applicable, that the verifications provided for in subparagraphs 1 to 4 of the first paragraph were made, that the explanations provided for in subparagraph 5 of the first paragraph were given, the date of each tour and the time of departure and arrival, and the number of passengers for each trailer. The record must be kept according to the same rules as those applicable to the circle-check report.

M.O. 2019-11, s. 19.

Not in force

In force: 2019-07-03

19. In addition to the circle check provided for in the Highway Safety Code (chapter C-24.2) that must be conducted by taking into account the design of the sightseeing vehicles and their equipment, the driver must, before each departure of the sightseeing vehicle,

(1)  verify that the brake system of each trailer is connected to the brake system of the farm tractor;

(2)  verify that the coupling device of the trailer and the chain, cable or safety device that holds the trailer are solidly attached;

(3)  verify that the rope is installed between the 2 trailers;

(4)  verify that the safety rope that closes the opening in the guardrail is installed;

(5)  ensure that the safety instructions referred to in paragraph 3 of section 24 have been explained to the passengers; and

(6)  ensure that the number of passengers does not exceed the number of seated places for each trailer and count the number of passengers for each trailer.

The driver must complete a check record at each outing. The record must indicate, where applicable, that the verifications provided for in subparagraphs 1 to 4 of the first paragraph were made, that the explanations provided for in subparagraph 5 of the first paragraph were given, the date of each tour and the time of departure and arrival, and the number of passengers for each trailer. The record must be kept according to the same rules as those applicable to the circle-check report.

M.O. 2019-11, s. 19.