Enforcement actions and reducing risks to motor vehicle safety

In Canada, a person or business can be found guilty of violating the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, or regulations and orders made under the act.

• Prosecutions under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act
• Administrative monetary penalties under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act
• Consent agreements under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Reducing risks to motor vehicle safety

In addition to enforcement options for violating the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, the act also includes ways that Transport Canada can reduce the risks to motor vehicle safety:

• Preliminary determinations and orders