Acts and Regulations

M-17 - Motor Vehicle Act

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Inspection of vehicles
247(1)A peace officer may at any time order the driver of a vehicle to stop and to submit the vehicle to a spot inspection.
247(2)If the vehicle is found to be in an unsafe condition, or if any equipment required under the Act is missing or damaged, the peace officer may order in writing the registered owner or driver to cause
(a) the vehicle or equipment to be repaired as directed in the order, and
(b) the vehicle to be presented at a place and time for further inspection by a person mentioned in the order.
247(3)The peace officer shall forthwith mail a copy of the order to the Registrar.
1955, c.13, s.220; 1968, c.38, s.11; 1972, c.48, s.46; 1973, c.59, s.1