Highway Traffic Act - High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes
Regulation Number(s):
620/05
Instrument Type:
Regulation - Minister
Bill or Act:
Highway Traffic Act
Summary of Decision:
The Ministry of Transportation approved an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Regulation 620/05 - High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) for the purpose of allowing single-occupant motorcycles to access HOV lanes.
The amendment to O. Reg. 620/05 - High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes came into force on July 1, 2019, and is effective upon filing.
For the amended regulation, go to the link shown:
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r19213
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
19-MTO009
Posting Date:
April 29, 2019
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of Transportation is proposing to make an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Regulation 620/05: High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes, for the purpose of permitting single-occupant motorcycles in provincial HOV lanes.
The introduction of an occupancy exemption for motorcycles as proposed is aimed at enhancing road user safety and aligning Ontario's HOV rules with other jurisdictions.
Contact Address:
MTO - Provincial Planning Office
777 Bay St. Suite #700
Toronto ON M7A 2J8
Effective Date:
July 1, 2019
Decision:
Approved