C-24.2 - Highway Safety Code

Section 437.1 Disposition versions

2011-01-09

437.1. No person may draw a trailer or semi-trailer without using an appropriate coupling device. Furthermore, the lights and brake system and the chain, cable or other safety device on the trailer or semi-trailer must be connected to the towing vehicle and be in proper working condition. The safety device of a trailer or semi-trailer that is not equipped with an independent brake system must, in addition, be installed in such a way that the trailer or semi-trailer follows the path of the towing vehicle and the drawbar would not touch the ground were the coupling device to break.

However, the obligations concerning the braking system referred to in the first paragraph do not apply to a tow truck which, on the request of a peace officer or for safety reasons, must move a trailer or semi-trailer that has a damaged braking system to the nearest safe area.

1990, c. 83, s. 161; 1998, c. 40, s. 98; 2010, c. 34, s. 63.

1999-04-01

437.1. No person may draw a trailer or semi-trailer without using an adequate coupling device. Furthermore, the lights, braking system, chains, cables and any other safety device on the trailer or semi-trailer must be connected to the towing vehicle and be in proper working condition.

However, the obligations concerning the braking system referred to in the first paragraph do not apply to a tow truck which, on the request of a peace officer or for safety reasons, must move a trailer or semi-trailer that has a damaged braking system to the nearest safe area.

1990, c. 83, s. 161; 1998, c. 40, s. 98.

1991-02-01

437.1. No person may tow with a towing vehicle a trailer or semi-trailer unless the lights, braking systems or chains, and cables or other safety devices of the trailer or semi-trailer are attached to the towing vehicle and are in a good working order.

1990, c. 83, s. 161.