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C-24.2 - Highway Safety Code

Section 517
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517. Every driver of a vehicle who contravenes section 464 is guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine of $175 to $525.
1986, c. 91, s. 517; 1987, c. 94, s. 69; 1990, c. 4, s. 212; 1990, c. 83, s. 192; 1998, c. 40, s. 114; 2008, c. 14, s. 59.
517. Every driver of a heavy vehicle who contravenes section 464 is guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine of $175 to $525.
1986, c. 91, s. 517; 1987, c. 94, s. 69; 1990, c. 4, s. 212; 1990, c. 83, s. 192; 1998, c. 40, s. 114.
517. Every person who contravenes section 464 is guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine of not less than $300 or where the road vehicle or combination of road vehicles is outsized in respect of the total loaded mass, to a minimum fine of $100 plus,
(1)  if the total loaded mass exceeds the maximum total loaded mass authorized by less than 5 000 kg, $50 for every 1 000 kg in excess;
(2)  if the total loaded mass exceeds the maximum total loaded mass authorized by 5 000 kg to 10 000 kg, $75 for every 1 000 kg in excess;
(3)  if the total loaded mass exceeds the maximum total loaded mass authorized by more than 10 000 kg, $100 for every 1 000 kg in excess.
However, where the road vehicle or combination of road vehicles is outsized in respect of axle load but not in respect of total loaded mass, the minimum fine is $150.
If a vehicle that is an outsized vehicle with respect to its axle load or total loaded mass is driven on a bridge or viaduct where a sign or signal prohibits outsized vehicles, the fines prescribed in the first paragraph shall be doubled.
1986, c. 91, s. 517; 1987, c. 94, s. 69; 1990, c. 4, s. 212; 1990, c. 83, s. 192.
517. Every person who contravenes section 464 is guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine of not less than $300 or where the motor vehicle or combination of road vehicles is outsized in respect of the total loaded mass, to a minimum fine of $100 plus,
(1)  if the total loaded mass exceeds the maximum total loaded mass authorized by less than 5 000 kg, $50 for every 1 000 kg in excess;
(2)  if the total loaded mass exceeds the maximum total loaded mass authorized by 5 000 kg to 10 000 kg, $75 for every 1 000 kg in excess;
(3)  if the total loaded mass exceeds the maximum total loaded mass authorized by more than 10 000 kg, $100 for every 1 000 kg in excess.
However, where the motor vehicle or combination of road vehicles is outsized in respect of axle load but not in respect of total loaded mass, the minimum fine is $150.
1986, c. 91, s. 517; 1987, c. 94, s. 69; 1990, c. 4, s. 212.
517. Every person who contravenes section 464 is guilty of an offence and is liable, in addition to costs, to a fine of not less than $300 or where the motor vehicle or combination of road vehicles is outsized in respect of the total loaded mass, to a minimum fine of $100 plus,
(1)  if the total loaded mass exceeds the maximum total loaded mass authorized by less than 5 000 kg, $50 for every 1 000 kg in excess;
(2)  if the total loaded mass exceeds the maximum total loaded mass authorized by 5 000 kg to 10 000 kg, $75 for every 1 000 kg in excess;
(3)  if the total loaded mass exceeds the maximum total loaded mass authorized by more than 10 000 kg, $100 for every 1 000 kg in excess.
However, where the motor vehicle or combination of road vehicles is outsized in respect of axle load but not in respect of total loaded mass, the minimum fine is $150.
1986, c. 91, s. 517; 1987, c. 94, s. 69.
517. Every person who contravenes either of sections 463 and 464 is guilty of an offence and is liable, in addition to costs, to a fine of not less than $300 or where the motor vehicle or combination of road vehicles is outsized in respect of the total loaded mass, to a minimum fine of $100 plus,
(1)  if the total loaded mass exceeds the maximum total loaded mass authorized by less than 5 000 kg, $50 for every 1 000 kg in excess;
(2)  if the total loaded mass exceeds the maximum total loaded mass authorized by 5 000 kg to 10 000 kg, $75 for every 1 000 kg in excess;
(3)  if the total loaded mass exceeds the maximum total loaded mass authorized by more than 10 000 kg, $100 for every 1 000 kg in excess.
1986, c. 91, s. 517.
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