VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATION - Alberta
Province of AlbertaTRAFFIC SAFETY ACTVEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONAlberta Regulation 122/2009With amendments up to and including Alberta Regulation 54/2019Current as of June 11, 2019Office Consolidation Published by Alberta Queen’s PrinterAlberta Queen’s PrinterSuite 700, Park Plaza10611 - 98 AvenueEdmonton, AB T5K 2P7Phone: 780-427-4952Fax: 780-452-0668E-mail: qp@gov.ab.caShop on-line at www.qp.alberta.ca
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(Consolidated up to 54/2019)ALBERTA REGULATION 122/2009Traffic Safety ActVEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONTable of Contents123InterpretationEmergency response unitRequired maintenancePart 1Vehicle Lamps45General standardsAntique motor vehiclesDivision 1Headlamps6789101112LocationHigh and low beamsHigh beam indicatorSingle beam headlampsCycle headlampsTractor headlamps, etc.Daytime running lampsDivision 2Rear Lamps1314151617181920Tail lampsLicence plate lampExemptionsOverhanging loadColourBrake lampBrake lamp locationLit brake lampDivision 3Turn Signal Lamps21Turn signal lamps
VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATION2223Trailer turn signal lampsSignal lamp standardsDivision 4Flashing Lamps24252627282930313233343536ProhibitionPolice vehiclesAmbulanceFire fighting vehicleMunicipal fire fighterEmergency response unitGas unitsTow truckVehicles carrying explosivesFuneral processionOther vehiclesFlashing headlampsIndicator lampDivision 5Other Lamps37383940414243444546Side marker lampsHazard warning lampsIdentification lampsClearance lampsSearch lightAuxiliary driving lamps or fog lampsDaytime running lampsVisibility of lampsBlocked lamps and reflectorsMultifunction lampsPart 2Reflectors474849505152Reflector standardsReflectorsReflective tapeMoped, power bicycle reflectorsBoat trailer reflectorsConspicuity systems2AR 122/2009
VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONPart 3Brakes5354555657Brake fluid standardsBrakes requiredAdequate brakesTrailer brakesBrake maintenancePart 4Other 87979.1General standardsPneumatic tireHorn, bellMufflersWindshield wipers, etc.Windshield wiper on antique motor vehicleMudguardsTransporting goodsWide loadsHood latchesDoor latchesWindshieldWindow glazingGlazing standardsProhibitionMirror standardsRear view mirrorMirror view of busesSpeedometer and odometerSirenVideo entertainment systemsBumpersArmoured vehiclesPart 5Occupant Restraint Systems808182838485DefinitionsOccupant restraint systemSeat belts requiredOccupant restraint system installationExempt motor vehiclesExempt drivers3AR 122/2009
VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATION868788Ambulance attendantsPersons in custodySpecial exemptionsPart 6Equipment by Vehicle TypeDivision 1School Buses89909192939495General standardsFlashing lamps and stop armRetro reflective markingsRear view mirrorsBumpersGaugesRub railsDivision 2Trailers96979899100101102General standardsTowing prohibitionsAttachment standardsRear impact guardTowing standardsTrailer rental prohibitionRecreational vehicle CSA StandardDivision 3Log Haul103104105106DefinitionsExemptionsOverhanging loadConspicuityDivision 4Cycles107108109110Cycle safety helmetSafety helmet standardsPassenger equipmentSide mirrorDivision 5Bicycles111Bicycle safety helmet4AR 122/2009
Section 1112113VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONAR 122/2009Safety helmet standardsBicycle equipmentPart 7General114115116117118119Exemption by RegistrarOffencesParking tagsRepealExpiryComing into forceScheduleInterpretation1(1) In this Regulation,(a) “Act” means the Traffic Safety Act;(b) “antique motor vehicle” means antique motor vehicle asdefined in the Operator Licensing and Vehicle ControlRegulation (AR 320/2002);(c) “bicycle” means a cycle propelled solely by human poweron which a person may ride that has 2 wheels, andincludes a bicycle with training wheels;(d) “boat trailer” means a vehicle drawn by a motor vehicleand primarily designed to be used for the transportation ofa boat;(e) “camper unit” means a living unit that is not a vehicle butthat is designed to be mounted or installed on a motorvehicle;(f) “CSA” means the Canadian Standards Association;(g) “daytime” means the period commencing one hour beforesunrise and ending one hour after the following sunset;(h) “emergency response unit” means a vehicle designatedunder section 2;(i) “flashing lamp” includes a stationary or rotating flashinglamp, a strobe lamp or a 360-degree warning lamp butdoes not include a turn signal lamp or a vehicle hazardwarning lamp required under this Regulation;5
Section 2VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONAR 122/2009(j) “implement of husbandry” means an implement ofhusbandry as defined in the Use of Highway and Rules ofthe Road Regulation (AR 304/2002);(k) “mobile home” means a mobile home as defined in CSAStandard Z240 MH Series Mobile Home;(l) “moped” means a moped as defined in the Use ofHighway and Rules of the Road Regulation(AR 304/2002);(m) “nighttime” means the period commencing one hour aftersunset and ending one hour before the following sunrise;(n) “passenger car” means a passenger car as defined in theMotor Vehicle Safety Regulations under the Motor VehicleSafety Act (Canada);(o) “police vehicle” means a vehicle that is driven or operatedby a peace officer in carrying out the peace officer’sduties;(p) “power bicycle” means a power bicycle as defined in theUse of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation(AR 304/2002);(q) “recreational vehicle” means a vehicle that is primarilydesigned to provide temporary living quarters forrecreational camping, travel or seasonally use, whether ithas its own motor power or is mounted on or towed byanother vehicle;(r) “SAE” means the Society of Automotive Engineers;(s) “school bus” means a school bus as defined in section1(1)(k) of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulation;(t) “stop” means stop as defined in the Use of Highway andRules of the Road Regulation (AR 304/2002).(2) This Regulation does not apply to an off-highway vehicle asdefined in section 117(a) of the Act.Emergency response unit2 The following are designated as emergency response units forthe purposes of the Act and this Regulation:(a) a motor vehicle that(i) is used by a peace officer for the purpose of carryingout the duties of a peace officer, and6
Section 2VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONAR 122/2009(ii) is owned or leased by the Government of Alberta orthe municipality or corporation that employs thepeace officer;(b) a motor vehicle that(i) is driven or operated by employees of theGovernment of Canada in the Correctional Service ofCanada in the Department of the Solicitor General(Canada) in carrying out their duties, and(ii) is owned or leased by the Government of Canada;(c) a motor vehicle that(i) is registered in the name of a person(A) who is responsible for the operation of anenergy resource pipeline or well, or(B) who responds to and initiates measures tocontrol significant accidental releases ofsubstances from energy resource pipelines orwells,(ii) is equipped and used for responding to and providingservices at energy resource related emergencies thatpose a serious threat to public safety or theenvironment, and(iii) is driven or operated by an employee of theregistered owner who(A) is trained in fire fighting and first aid,(B) is trained to respond to emergencies arisingfrom a malfunction in an energy resourcepipeline or well, and(C) has successfully completed the Canada SafetyCouncil Professional Driver ImprovementCourse within the previous 2 years or has metthe requirements specified by the Registrar;(d) a motor vehicle that(i) is an ambulance as defined in the AmbulanceServices Act and is registered in the name of a personwho is licensed as an operator of an ambulanceservice under that Act,7
Section 3VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONAR 122/2009(ii) carries equipment that is used to provide services atemergencies,(iii) is used for providing services at emergencies, and(iv) is driven or operated by an employee of theregistered owner who has successfully completed aprofessional driver improvement course acceptable tothe Registrar within the previous 2 years.Required maintenance3 Any equipment or safety system installed in a vehicle by themanufacturer of the vehicle must be maintained in good workingorder and in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.Part 1Vehicle LampsGeneral standards4(1) The following standards respecting lamps on vehicles areadopted and apply to a light or lamp incorporated in or attached toa vehicle:(a) section 108 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations underthe Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada), includingTechnical Standards Document No. 108;(b) the alternative standards adopted by section 108.1 of theMotor Vehicle Safety Regulations under the Motor VehicleSafety Act (Canada);(c) SAE Standard J583 Revised June 1993 applies to foglamps marked SAE F;(d) SAE Standard J595 applies to warning lamps markedSAE W for emergency, maintenance and service vehicles;(e) SAE Standard J845 applies to 360-degree emergencywarning lamps marked SAE W3;(f) SAE Standard J1318 applies to 360-degree gaseousdischarge lamps marked SAE W5;(g) SAE Standard J581 applies to driving lamps markedSAE Y.(2) A lamp on a vehicle, wherever it is located,8
Section 5VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONAR 122/2009(a) must comply with the appropriate standard under theMotor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada) on the date it isincorporated in or attached to the vehicle, or(b) must comply with the SAE standard applicable on the dateon which the motor vehicle is manufactured.(3) A lamp or replacement lamp on a vehicle complies with thissection if it(a) meets the manufacturer’s specification for the vehicle it isincorporated in or attached to, or(b) has a mark or label on it that indicates in words orsymbols that the appropriate standard has been met.(4) A person shall not drive or operate a vehicle that has a lampunless the lamp is required or allowed by this Regulation or anotherregulation under the Act.Antique motor vehicles5 This Part applies to an antique motor vehicle that is driven oroperated on a highway during nighttime.Division 1HeadlampsLocation6(1) A motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle or moped, musthave at least 2 headlamps, one on each side of the front of themotor vehicle.(2) A headlamp must be mounted so that the centre of theheadlamp is not more than 1.4 metres and not less than 560millimetres above ground level when the motor vehicle is notloaded.(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a snowplough truck with afront mounted plough.(4) The light from a headlamp must be white, and the lens andbulb of the headlamp must be made of clear, untinted glazing.(5) A person shall not attach or apply anything that colours thelight from a headlamp to the headlamp, part of the headlamp or abulb in the headlamps.9
Section 7VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONAR 122/2009High and low beams7(1) The headlamps on a motor vehicle, other than a moped, mustcomply with subsections (2), (3) and (4).(2) A headlamp must have a low beam that can reveal a person oranother vehicle that is at least 30 metres ahead.(3) A headlamp must have a high beam(a) that can reveal a person or another vehicle that is at least100 metres ahead, and(b) that does not shine in the eyes of an approaching driver.(4) A motor vehicle must be equipped so that the driver is able tochoose either(a) to change the headlamps to high beams or to low beamsby hand, or(b) to switch to the control that automatically changes theheadlamps to high beams or to low beams.High beam indicator8(1) A high beam indicator must be located on the dashboard of avehicle so that the driver is able to see the high beam indicatorwhen the high beam of a headlamp is lit.(2) A high beam indicator must not glare in the driver’s eyes.Single beam headlamps9(1) Headlamps on the following motor vehicles may be arrangedto provide a single distribution of light instead of that required bysection 7:(a) motor vehicles, other than motor cycles, manufacturedand sold before April 1, 1956;(b) motor cycles manufactured and sold before January 1,1969.(2) Headlamps arranged to provide a single distribution of lightmust be aimed so that they reveal a person or a vehicle that is atleast 60 metres ahead.Cycle headlamps10(1) A cycle must have at least one headlamp.10
Section 11VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONAR 122/2009(2) A headlamp of a moped or power bicycle must(a) be mounted not more than 1.5 metres and not less than510 millimetres above ground level,(b) provide a high beam not higher than 1.06 metres aboveground level at a distance of 23 metres ahead, and(c) reveal a person or another vehicle at a distance of at least60 metres ahead at nighttime during normal atmosphericconditions.(3) If a motor cycle is equipped with a headlamp modulator, theheadlight modulator(a) must be the only one installed on the motor cycle, and(b) must comply with the requirements of the Motor VehicleSafety Act (Canada) respecting headlight modulators.Tractor headlamps, etc.11(1) A self-propelled implement of husbandry that hasheadlamps must have at least 2 and not more than 4 headlamps.(2) The headlamps may be single beam or multiple beam.(3) The headlamps must be of sufficient intensity to reveal aperson or another vehicle at a distance of at least 60 metres ahead.Daytime running lamps12 The daytime running lamps on a motor vehicle may emitamber or white light.Division 2Rear LampsTail lamps13(1) A self-propelled implement of husbandry, a trailer, the lastvehicle in a train of vehicles and a motor vehicle, other than amotor cycle or moped, must have at least 2 tail lamps mounted atthe rear.(2) A motor cycle, a moped, a power bicycle and a trailer that isless than 760 millimetres wide, including its load, must have atleast one tail lamp mounted at the rear.(3) The tail lamps must be as widely spaced laterally aspracticable.11
Section 14VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONAR 122/2009(4) A tail lamp must be capable of emitting a red light that isvisible from at least 150 metres to the rear.(5) The centre of a tail lamp must not be less than 380 millimetresor more than 2 metres above ground level when the vehicle is notloaded.(6) A tail lamp must turn on and stay lit when the headlamps orauxiliary driving lamps are lit.Licence plate lamp14(1) The licence plate of a vehicle must be illuminated by a taillamp or a separate licence plate lamp so that the licence plate isclearly visible from at least 15 metres to the rear.(2) A separate licence plate lamp for illuminating the rear licenceplate must turn on and stay lit when the headlamps are lit.(3) A separate licence plate lamp must emit white light.Exemptions15 Sections 13 and 14 do not apply during daytime to thefollowing:(a) implements of husbandry;(b) highway construction and maintenance equipment;(c) portable livestock scales.Overhanging load16(1) During nighttime, a load that overhangs the rear of thevehicle carrying it by 1.5 metres or more must have a lit red lampon the back of the load.(2) During daytime, a load that overhangs the rear of the vehiclecarrying it by 1.5 metres or more must have a red or orange flagthat is not less than 300 millimetres square on the back of the load.Colour17(1) A lamp on the rear of a vehicle must emit red light unlessthis Regulation permits another colour.(2) Back-up lamps that are lit only when a vehicle is backing upmay emit white light.12
Section 18VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONAR 122/2009Brake lamp18(1) A motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle or moped, and thelast vehicle in a train of vehicles must have at least 2 brake lampsmounted at the rear.(2) A motor cycle, moped or power bicycle must have at least onebrake lamp mounted at the rear.(3) A trailer must have at least 2 brake lamps mounted at the rear ifit is 760 millimetres wide or wider.(4) A trailer that is less than 760 millimetres wide, including itsload, must have at least one brake lamp mounted at the rear.(5) The brake lamps on the right and left rear of the widest vehiclein a train of vehicles must be visible from behind the last vehicle inthe train of vehicles.(6) If a motor vehicle has a centre high mounted brake lampinstalled by the manufacturer of the vehicle, the centre highmounted brake lamp must be maintained in good working orderand to the manufacturer’s specifications.Brake lamp location19(1) A brake lamp must be permanently mounted on a rigid partof the vehicle.(2) The centre of a brake lamp must not be less than 380millimetres or more than 2 metres above ground level when thevehicle is not loaded.(3) A single brake lamp on a motor cycle, moped or power bicyclemust be located on the vertical centre line.(4) Multiple brake lamps must be as far apart as is practicable andlocated symmetrically about the vertical centre line.(5) A centre high mounted brake lamp must be located as follows:(a) with its center at any place on the vertical centre line ofthe vehicle, including the glazing, as the vehicle is viewedfrom the rear;(b) if the lamp is mounted below the rear window of thevehicle, in such a way that no portion of the lens is lowerthan 153 millimetres below the rear window on aconvertible or 77 millimetres below the rear window onother passenger cars.13
Section 20VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONAR 122/2009(6) If a centre high mounted brake lamp is mounted inside thevehicle, means must be provided to minimize reflections from thelight of the lamp on the rear window glazing that might be visibleto the driver when viewed either directly or indirectly in the rearview mirror.(7) Subsections (1) to (6) do not apply to vehicles manufacturedbefore January 1, 1971.Lit brake lamp20(1) A brake lamp on a vehicle must light up when the servicebrake is applied.(2) A lit brake lamp on a vehicle, other than a moped or powerbicycle, must be clearly visible from at least 250 metres to the rear.(3) A lit brake lamp on a moped or power bicycle must be clearlyvisible from at least 30 metres to the rear.Division 3Turn Signal LampsTurn signal lamps21(1) This section applies to a motor vehicle manufactured on orafter January 1, 1971.(2) This section does not apply to a moped.(3) A person shall not sell, offer for sale, drive or operate a motorvehicle unless it has front and rear turn signal lamps that are visiblefrom both the front and rear.(4) A person shall not sell, offer for sale, drive or operate a motorvehicle unless it has turn signal lamps that operate on one side ofthe vehicle at a time.Trailer turn signal lamps22 A person shall not drive or operate a motor vehicle that ispulling a trailer unless both the motor vehicle and the trailer haveturn signal lamps or mechanical turn signal devices, whether themotor vehicle or the trailer was manufactured before or afterJanuary 1, 1971.Signal lamp standards23(1) This section applies to a vehicle, other than a towedimplement of husbandry, manufactured on or after January 1, 1971.14
Section 23VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONAR 122/2009(2) One set of turn signal lamps on a vehicle that has turn signallamps must comply with the following:(a) they must be located at or near the front of the vehicle;(b) they must be on the same level and as widely spacedlaterally as practicable;(c) when lit, they m
SAE W for emergency, maintenance and service vehicles; (e) SAE Standard J845 applies to 360-degree emergency warning lamps marked SAE W3; (f) SAE Standard J1318 applies to 360-degree gaseous discharge lamps marked SAE W5; (g) SAE Standard J581 applies to driving lamps marked SAE Y. (2) A lamp on a vehicle, wherever it is located,
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