⚖️ HTA s.109 · O.Reg 424/97 · Ontario Highway Traffic Act
GVW Weight Decals Ontario
Pass MTO Roadside Inspection
Ontario Highway Traffic Act s.109 requires every commercial motor vehicle over 4,500 kg to display its registered gross vehicle weight on both sides. MTO officers check this during every roadside inspection. Missing or illegible decals = instant violation.
HTA Weight Display Requirements
HTA s.109(1)
Where to Display
Both sides of the vehicle, forward half. Must be visible from 15 metres away. Not obstructed by doors, equipment, or cargo.
O.Reg 424/97 s.6
Size & Format
Minimum 50mm (2") letter height. Contrasting colour to vehicle body. Format: "GVW XX,XXX KG" or "GVWR XX,XXX KG".
HTA s.109(14)
Penalties
Failure to display: $85-$500 fine. Displaying incorrect weight: $200-$20,000 fine plus potential out-of-service order.
Common GVW Weights
4,536 KG
GVW / GVWR
5,000 KG
GVW / GVWR
8,845 KG
GVW / GVWR
10,000 KG
GVW / GVWR
11,794 KG
GVW / GVWR
14,969 KG
GVW / GVWR
16,330 KG
GVW / GVWR
22,680 KG
GVW / GVWR
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