27 Free Compliance Guides — Every province, every regulation, cited to official sources
Regulation Compliant
Our Promise

Every Product Meets
Regulatory Requirements.
Guaranteed.

We validate every product against the applicable Canadian federal or provincial regulation before production. If your lettering fails inspection due to a specification error on our part, we replace it free — no questions asked.

What We Verify Before Production

Our design builders enforce these compliance checks in real-time. You cannot add a non-compliant product to your cart.

Size Minimums

Every regulation specifies minimum character heights. We verify your lettering meets or exceeds the minimum for the applicable regulation. CVOR: 2" (50mm). Boats: 3" (75mm). Aircraft: 12" (300mm). We never produce undersized lettering.

Colour Contrast

Regulations require lettering to contrast with the background surface. We produce in colours that ensure clear visibility and legibility, meeting the contrast requirements specified by MTO, Transport Canada, and FMCSA.

Material Durability

Regulations require permanent, durable markings. We use premium cast vinyl and premium intermediate vinyl rated for 7+ years of outdoor exposure, resistant to UV, rain, snow, road salt, and temperatures from -40°C to +60°C.

Format Accuracy

Our design builders validate the format of your input in real-time. CVOR numbers follow the XX-XXX-XXX pattern. Boat licence numbers follow the provincial format. Aircraft marks follow the C-FXXX pattern. If the format is wrong, we catch it before production.

Placement Guidance

We provide clear application instructions based on the regulatory requirements for your specific product type. Both sides of the power unit, both sides of the bow, fuselage and tail — we tell you exactly where it goes.

Permanence

Ontario MTO and other authorities explicitly prohibit magnetic or temporary signs for compliance markings. Our self-adhesive vinyl is permanently affixed to the vehicle, meeting all permanence requirements across jurisdictions.

Regulations We Follow

Every product on our site is validated against one or more of these regulatory authorities. Links go directly to the official government source.

CVOR numbers, company name door lettering, GVW weight display for commercial vehicles over 4,500 kg

CVOR DecalsCompany Name DecalsGVW Decals

Pleasure craft licence numbers, vessel registration marks, vessel name display

Boat Registration Numbers

Aircraft registration marks (C-F, C-G, C-I), minimum height, placement, colour contrast

Aircraft Tail Numbers

RPAS (drone) registration marking, label placement, durability requirements

Drone Registration Labels
FMCSA 49 CFR Part 390.21(United States (for cross-border carriers))

USDOT number display, MC number, legal name, and GVW for vehicles operating in the U.S.

USDOT Number Stickers

Maximum occupancy load signs for assembly occupancies, content and placement requirements

Occupancy Load Signs

Accessible signage requirements including tactile, Braille, and high-contrast specifications

AODA-Compliant Signage

Snowmobile registration number display, permit decal placement

Snowmobile Registration Numbers

What If We're Wrong?

Full Refund + Replacement at No Cost

If your compliance lettering fails a government inspection — whether MTO roadside, Transport Canada vessel check, or aviation authority audit — and the failure is due to a specification error in our product (wrong minimum height, incorrect format, non-compliant material), we will:

  1. Replace the product with a corrected version at no cost
  2. Cover return shipping via prepaid label
  3. Rush production to get you back on the road, water, or in the air as fast as possible
  4. Full refund if you prefer a refund instead of a replacement

This guarantee covers specification compliance only. It does not cover damage from improper installation, expired registrations, or violations unrelated to the physical lettering product (e.g., missing certificates, overweight violations).

Material Specifications

Standard Materials

Primary VinylPremium cast vinyl / premium intermediate vinyl
Reflective OptionDiamond Grade or High Intensity Prismatic (HIP)
Outdoor Rating7+ years continuous exposure
Temperature Range-40°C to +60°C
UV ResistanceNon-yellowing, non-fading for rated lifespan
Chemical ResistanceRoad salt, fuel, hydraulic fluid, cleaning solvents
AdhesivePermanent pressure-sensitive acrylic
CertificationManufacturer warranty eligible
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Guarantee FAQ

What exactly does your compliance guarantee cover?

If your lettering fails a government inspection due to a specification error on our part (wrong size, wrong format, wrong material), we will replace the product at no cost and cover the shipping. This covers MTO roadside inspections, Transport Canada vessel checks, and aviation authority audits.

How do you stay current on regulation changes?

We reference the Ontario e-Laws database, Transport Canada bulletins, and FMCSA federal register notices. When a regulation changes, we update our product specifications and design validators before the effective date. All products are reviewed quarterly.

Do you guarantee that I will not receive a fine?

We guarantee that our products meet the specification requirements of the applicable regulation. Fines can also result from expired registrations, missing certificates, or other factors outside of lettering. We guarantee the lettering itself is compliant.

What if my vehicle colour makes contrast difficult?

Contact us before ordering. We will recommend a vinyl colour that provides the regulatory contrast requirement against your specific vehicle colour. For dark vehicles we use white or silver; for light vehicles we use black or navy. We will identify the compliant option for your application.

How long is the material warranty?

Our standard warranty is 7 years for outdoor exposure. This covers UV fading, peeling, cracking, and delamination under normal conditions. Reflective products carry the same 7-year warranty. If the material fails within the warranty period, we replace it free.

Order With Confidence

Every product is backed by our compliance guarantee and 7-year material warranty. If it does not pass inspection, we make it right.