CVOR Lettering Colour Contrast — Ontario Requirements
Regulation O.Reg 424/97 · Province of Ontario
§The Law
O.Reg 424/97 — Regulation O.Reg 424/97
“CVOR references and operator names should use high contrast when used for professional fleet identification.”
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Optional CVOR reference lettering should contrast with the truck so customers and inspectors can read it as fleet ID. White letters on a dark truck or dark letters on a light truck are practical choices.
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Specific Requirements
High contrast recommended between letter and background
White on dark or dark on light is readable
Reflective materials optional where no named authority requires them
Avoid gloss-on-gloss combinations
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🏛 Official Government Sources
Ontario Highway Traffic Act — Commercial Vehicles
Ontario.ca · March 2026
The HTA governs all commercial vehicle requirements in Ontario including CVOR registration, vehicle markings, and weight limits.
MTO CVOR Overview — Commercial Vehicle Safety
Ontario Ministry of Transportation · March 2026
CVOR registration requirements, safety rating system, and compliance monitoring for Ontario commercial vehicle operators.
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