GVW Weight Decals Ontario HTA Compliant | Compliance Lettering
Regulation-grade gvw rating lettering for Canadian operators. Cut same-day from Port Colborne on 7-year outdoor vinyl — ships before 2 PM.
⚠️ O.Reg 413/05 + Highway Traffic Act: Commercial vehicles must display gross vehicle weight on both sides of the vehicle. MTO enforcement officers check GVW markings during roadside inspections. Non-compliance adds to your CVOR violation rate.
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GVW Markings — One More Thing MTO Checks
At every MTO roadside inspection, enforcement officers verify your gross vehicle weight markings. Missing or illegible GVW decals add violations to your CVOR record. Enough violations and your CVOR certificate gets pulled — shutting down your entire fleet. Our GVW decals display your weight rating clearly in kilograms, meeting all Ontario requirements.
Specifications
- Ontario Compliant: Meets O.Reg 413/05 requirements for GVW display
- Format: "GVW XX,XXX KG" — properly formatted for inspector readability
- Material: Premium outdoor vinyl rated for 7+ years
- Both sides included: Driver and passenger side matching set
- Pre-spaced with transfer tape + squeegee + instructions
🚛 Add GVW to your CVOR order. Most carriers need both — bundle and get your truck fully compliant in one order.
GVW Compliance Reference
Ontario commercial vehicles are required to display their registered gross weight under HTA s.16. Inspectors at the Vineland, Fort Erie, and Port Hope weigh stations check for weight markings — a missing or illegible GVW decal is a defect on your roadside inspection report. Our decals use permanent adhesive-backed vinyl rated for 7+ years outdoor use.
Most carriers display GVW on the cab door or door post. Combined with your CVOR number and operator name under O.Reg 424/97 s.4, you pass the full identification check in one roadside stop.
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Last Verified: February 2026 · Sources: HTA s.16, O.Reg 424/97 s.4
Regulations last verified: March 2026
Sources: HTA s. 16 · O.Reg 424/97 · O.Reg 413/05 · 49 CFR 390.21
Checked quarterly against latest Transport Canada and MTO updates.
Applicable Regulations
Missing or non-compliant CVOR lettering is a Schedule 1 defect under O.Reg 199/07 and results in an immediate out-of-service order during MTO roadside inspections.
Requires CVOR number display on all commercial motor vehicles over 4,500 kg registered GVW.
Defines inspection standards for commercial vehicles including lettering requirements.
Mandates GVW rating display on commercial vehicles.
Requires USDOT number on both sides of all commercial motor vehicles operating in interstate commerce.
Free tool — verify your vinyl colour meets MTO high-contrast requirements before ordering.
Technical Specifications
| Compliance Type | GVW Rating |
| Minimum Height | 2" |
| Maximum Width | 20" |
| Default Typeface | Bebas Neue |
| Required Format | Gross Vehicle Weight rating in KG or LBS. Found on your vehicle registration or manufacturer plate. |
| Vinyl | premium-outdoor-vinyl |
| Outdoor Rating | 7+ years UV / weather resistant |
| Application | Self-adhesive, wet or dry application |
| Production | Same-day, ships from Ontario |
| Compliance | Transport Canada / MTO validated |
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Regulatory Requirements
Required under O.Reg 413/05 (Vehicle Weights and Dimensions). Must be displayed on both sides of commercial vehicles. Minimum 2" height. Inspectors verify GVW matches registration during roadside checks.
Gross Vehicle Weight rating in KG or LBS. Found on your vehicle registration or manufacturer plate.