519.17. An owner must correct any defect which is reported to the owner. In the case of a minor defect, the owner must make the necessary repairs or have them made within 48 hours to preserve the right to maintain the vehicle in operation.
An owner or operator may not allow a heavy vehicle that has a major defect to be operated or allow a heavy vehicle that has a minor defect to be operated after 48 hours.
All repairs must be made in compliance with the maintenance standards prescribed by regulation.
1987, c. 94, s. 70; 1998, c. 40, s. 119; 2005, c. 39, s. 41.