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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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Ambulance safety inspection manual. Volume 5

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A manual describing the requirements for safety inspections on ambulances in Alberta. To be used by certified journeypersons who are registered with the Government of Alberta and approved to... More ≫

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A manual describing the requirements for safety inspections on ambulances in Alberta. To be used by certified journeypersons who are registered with the Government of Alberta and approved to perform safety inspection. Includes reasons an ambulance may be deemed out of service for safety reasons.

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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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Registrar's exemption : installation and use of blue flashing lamps on highway maintenance vehicles

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Describes a Transportation and Economic Corridors five-year Registrar exemption to allow maintenance vehicle operators to increase their visibility and safety while working on Alberta highways. A... More ≫

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Describes a Transportation and Economic Corridors five-year Registrar exemption to allow maintenance vehicle operators to increase their visibility and safety while working on Alberta highways. A Registrar's exemption will be issued to permit the optional use of blue lights, in addition to existing amber lights, on maintenance vehicles.

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Registrar's exemption : installation and use of blue flashing lamps on tow trucks and support vehicles

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Describes a Transportation and Economic Corridors five-year Registrar exemption to allow tow truck operators and support vehicles to increase their visibility and safety while working on Alberta... More ≫

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Describes a Transportation and Economic Corridors five-year Registrar exemption to allow tow truck operators and support vehicles to increase their visibility and safety while working on Alberta highways. A Registrar's exemption will be issued to permit the optional use of blue lights, in addition to existing amber lights, on tow trucks and supporting vehicles.

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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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Transportation of chemical waste from school laboratories

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This bulletin sets out a procedure to safely transport dangerous goods from schools within Alberta to an acceptable disposal site. It is meant for anyone who generates, handles, transports,... More ≫

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This bulletin sets out a procedure to safely transport dangerous goods from schools within Alberta to an acceptable disposal site. It is meant for anyone who generates, handles, transports, treats, stores or disposes of small quantities of hazardous wastes.

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