C-24.2, r. 1.01 - Order respecting motorized mobility aids

Section 12 Disposition versions

2020-08-09

12. Except for a wheelchair propelled by an electric motor, a motorized mobility aid must also carry 1 or 2 white headlights or lights and 1 or 2 red tail-lights, all of which may be flashing when travelling

(1)  at night; or

(2)  on a public highway where the maximum authorized speed limit is over 50 km/h.

The white headlights or lights must be firmly attached to the vehicle and be so adjusted as to produce, under normal atmospheric conditions and on a level road, sufficient light to enable the user of the vehicle to discern a person or object within a distance of 10 m.

This section does not prevent a wheelchair propelled by an electric motor from carrying the headlights or lights provided for in the first paragraph.

M.O. 2020-14, s. 12.

Not in force

In force: 2020-08-09

12. Except for a wheelchair propelled by an electric motor, a motorized mobility aid must also carry 1 or 2 white headlights or lights and 1 or 2 red tail-lights, all of which may be flashing when travelling

(1)  at night; or

(2)  on a public highway where the maximum authorized speed limit is over 50 km/h.

The white headlights or lights must be firmly attached to the vehicle and be so adjusted as to produce, under normal atmospheric conditions and on a level road, sufficient light to enable the user of the vehicle to discern a person or object within a distance of 10 m.

This section does not prevent a wheelchair propelled by an electric motor from carrying the headlights or lights provided for in the first paragraph.

M.O. 2020-14, s. 12.