Transport Canada Vehicle Exemption Pursuant to Section 9 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act - MVSA 2025-1

Section 9 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Footnote 1provides the Minister of Transport with the authority to grant, by order, an exemption for a specified period, in accordance with any conditions specified in the order, for any model of vehicle manufactured or imported by the company from conformity with any standard if the requested exemption from that standard would, in the opinion of the Minister, promote the development of either new safety features that are equivalent

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TOP Cancellation

864. TOP Cancellation

  • (a) The foreman must advise the RTC of the TOP number to be cancelled;

  • (b) the RTC must state the TOP number and limits of the TOP to be cancelled which must be acknowledged as correct by the foreman;

Follow-Up TOP

862. RTC Requirements

When one or more movements remain within the limits to be covered by a TOP , the RTC may issue a Follow-Up TOP to a foreman, provided such movements are authorized to proceed in the same direction and have left the location where the foreman will enter the limits of the TOP .

Track Occupancy Permits

849. Before Issuing TOP Authority

Before issuing TOP authority, the RTC must;

  • (a) ensure there is no conflicting movement within, or authorized to enter, the TOP limits to be granted unless such movement has been restricted in accordance with Rule 311, 567.1, 567.2, 618 or 618.1; and