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 09-07-2005 -Vase
Brake Founder Paul Cinquemani, Sr.
We mourn the loss of our founder and
CEO Paul Cinquemani Sr.,
the Harrison family as well as the family of loyal Vasebrake owners
throughout the United States extend our deepest sympathy to Paul’s
family for their loss, he will be greatly missed.
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Division 5
of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations
If the vehicle you are towing weighs less than
3087 pounds (1400 kg) and is towed with a
tow bar, brakes are not required if the vehicle
weighs less than 50% of the licensed (net)
weight of the motor home.
If the vehicle you are towing weighs less than
3087 pounds (1400 kg) and is towed with one
axle on a towing dolly, brakes are not required
if the motor home has a gross vehicle weight
rating greater than the sum of the net weight
of the towing dolly, the gross weight of
the vehicle on the dolly and the gross weight
of the motor home.
Division 5 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations
If the vehicle you are towing weighs less than
4410 pounds (2000 kg) and is less than 40% of
the gross vehicle weight rating of the motor
home towing via tow bar, brakes are not required
on the vehicle.
If the vehicle doesn’t fit any of these exemptions,
brakes are required on all wheels, and if
it should weigh 6173 pounds (2800 kg) or more,
the brakes on the towed vehicle
must be able to
be operated independently from those of the motorhome.
| Province |
For
Towed Cars
(Braking System Required) |
For
Trailers
(Braking System Required) |
| AB |
Not
specifically stated, see trailer laws |
Required
over 909 kg. |
| BC |
Required
over 1400 kg. |
Required
over 1400 kg., Breakaway required over 4200
lbs. |
| MB |
Not
specifically stated, see trailer laws |
Required
over 910 kg. |
| NB |
Not
specifically stated, see trailer laws |
Required
over 1.5 ton. |
| NF |
Not
specifically stated, see trailer laws |
Required
if vehicle (s) cannot stop within a distance
of
10 meters from point at which brakes are applied. |
| NS |
Not
specifically stated, see trailer laws |
Required
over 1800 kg. |
| NWT |
Not
specifically stated, see trailer laws |
Required
over 1360 kg. |
| ON |
Not
specifically stated, see trailer laws |
Required
over 1360 kg. |
| PEI |
Not
specifically stated, see trailer laws |
Required
over 1500 kg. |
| QC |
Not
specifically stated, see trailer laws |
Required
over 1300 kg. |
| SK |
Not
specifically stated, see trailer laws |
Required
over 1360 kg. |
| YK |
Required
over 910 kg. |
Required
over 910 kg. |
Lights,
safety cables or chains, a valid driver
license, and vehicle license plate are
required in all States and Provinces. |
Information
used on this site is collected from a variety
of third party sources. While efforts were
made to verify the information, RV
Safety does
not guarantee the accuracy of the information
and disclaims all liability or any claims
and damages of any nature that may arise
from errors or omissions. If you have any
questions please contact the appropriate
government agency. |
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