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Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation

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This Regulation sets standards and procedures for obtaining operator's licenses, as well as providing a classification of licenses and the requirements for each type of license and provisions for... More ≫

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This Regulation sets standards and procedures for obtaining operator's licenses, as well as providing a classification of licenses and the requirements for each type of license and provisions for their renewal, expiry, and suspension. The Regulation additionally provides for the registration of vehicles, providing classifications and outlining permitted uses for each class of vehicle. Related to the registration of vehicles, the Regulation provides rules for types, conditions, and uses of license plates. The Regulation additionally outlines the authority of the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services with respect to licensing and registration, and provides for a number of fees related to licensing and registration.

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Report to the Minister of Justice : public inquiry into the death of Tracy Lyle Janvier

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Tracy Lyle Janvier, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Tracy Lyle Janvier, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Traffic Safety Act

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This Act promotes safety on the province's highways, the definition of which includes any street, road, sidewalk or bridge that the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use. Part 1... More ≫

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This Act promotes safety on the province's highways, the definition of which includes any street, road, sidewalk or bridge that the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use. Part 1 provides for matters of general administration, including the appointment of a Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services; Part 2 for the establishment of the Alberta Transportation Safety Board and the conduct before it of hearings, reviews and appeals; Part 3 for matters of motor vehicle administration, including license, registration and insurance requirements; Part 4 for disqualifications from driving, including disqualifications arising from impaired driving and other offences; Part 5 for the general operation of vehicles, including their prohibited operation; Part 6 for off-highway vehicles; Part 6.1 for transportation network companies; Part 7 for commercial motor transport; and Part 8 for enforcement, rights, remedies and obligations.

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Vehicle Inspection Regulation

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This Regulation ensures that only vehicles that are safe to operate can continue operating on Alberta’s highway network. This is achieved through: designating certain vehicles as salvage... More ≫

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This Regulation ensures that only vehicles that are safe to operate can continue operating on Alberta’s highway network. This is achieved through: designating certain vehicles as salvage vehicles; regulating the sale of salvage, out-of-province and used vehicles, and; creating a comprehensive vehicle inspection program. The Regulation requires vehicle inspection facilities and technicians to be licensed and to adhere to strict standards. Both are subject to being investigated.

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Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulation

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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulation adopts specified national standards relating to the safe condition and operation of commercial vehicles, including specified National Safety Code for Motor... More ≫

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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulation adopts specified national standards relating to the safe condition and operation of commercial vehicles, including specified National Safety Code for Motor Carriers Standards, Society of Automotive Engineers Standards, Underwriters’ Laboratory of Canada Standards, Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and Canadian Standards Association Standards. Compliance these and other safety and maintenance standards set out in regulation is required. The Regulation also creates inspection and reporting obligations, and contains a section that is specific to school buses.

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Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation

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The Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation regulates the weights, dimensions and configurations of commercial vehicles being operated on Alberta’s highways. The Regulation balances... More ≫

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The Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation regulates the weights, dimensions and configurations of commercial vehicles being operated on Alberta’s highways. The Regulation balances road infrastructure impacts, road safety, and public safety concerns with efficiencies related to the commercial transportation industry. The Regulation is set to expire July 1, 2027.

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Motor Vehicle Gas Conversion Regulation

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This regulation establishes certificate of competency requirements and permit and inspection requirements for the installation or repair of gas vehicle equipment.

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Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2022

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Contains unproclaimed amendments to the Traffic Safety Act.

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Drivers' Hours of Service Regulation

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This Regulation enhances safety on Alberta's roads by limiting the on-duty hours of the drivers of certain vehicle types, and by specifying the number of off-duty hours between shifts. The... More ≫

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This Regulation enhances safety on Alberta's roads by limiting the on-duty hours of the drivers of certain vehicle types, and by specifying the number of off-duty hours between shifts. The Regulation applies generally to buses and to vehicles having a gross weight of 11 794 kg or more and includes provisions exempting certain vehicles and activities from the Regulation’s application. The Regulation also articulates the specific recording obligations of drivers. The Regulation’s expiry date is March 15, 2025.

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Alberta provincial guidelines for motor vehicle pursuits. Version 2.x

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These guidelines provide provincial standards regulating motor vehicle pursuits so police officers act lawfully and with reduced risk when engaging in a motor vehicle pursuit. These guidelines... More ≫

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These guidelines provide provincial standards regulating motor vehicle pursuits so police officers act lawfully and with reduced risk when engaging in a motor vehicle pursuit. These guidelines apply to all police services and peace officer employees.

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