C-24.2 - Highway Safety Code

Section 426 Disposition versions

2001-02-03

426. The driver of a road vehicle built after 1973 may not carry more passengers than there are seating positions equipped with seat belts installed by the manufacturer.

If the seating positions in a road vehicle are not all equipped with seat belts installed by the manufacturer, the driver of the vehicle may not carry more passengers than there are seats available for passengers to sit.

In the case of a bus that is not used for the transportation of school children, the driver may carry more passengers than there are seats available

(1)  where the bus is used in an urban area; or

(2)  where the bus is used outside an urban area, provided that there is no more than one passenger in excess of the number of available seats for each row of seats.

1986, c. 91, s. 426; 1987, c. 94, s. 61; 2000, c. 64, s. 13.

1987-12-18

426. In no case may the driver of a road vehicle allow more passengers in his vehicle than there are places available for them to sit.

The first paragraph does not apply to the driver of a bus or minibus other than a bus or minibus used for the transportation of school children

(1)  where the bus or minibus is used in an urban area;

(2)  where the bus or minibus is used outside an urban area, provided that the number of passengers in excess of the number of seats available is not greater that the number of rows of seats.

1986, c. 91, s. 426; 1987, c. 94, s. 61.

1987-06-29

426. In no case may the driver of a road vehicle allow more passengers in his vehicle than there are places available for them to sit.

The first paragraph does not apply to the driver of a bus or minibus other than a bus or minibus used for the transportation of school children

(1)  where the bus or minibus is used in an urban area;

(2)  where the bus or minibus is used outside an urban area, provided that the number of passengers in excess of the number of seats is not greater that the number of rows of seats.

1986, c. 91, s. 426.