Historic Canals Regulations

45 (1) Except in accordance with a permit issued under subsection (2), no person shall operate, on a bridge over a historic canal, any vehicle that has

• (a) crawler tractor treads or other treads that may damage the bridge surface; or

• (b) a gross weight exceeding the posted load capacity of the bridge.

(2) The superintendent may, on receipt of an application, issue a permit authorizing the applicant to operate, on a bridge over a historic canal,

• (a) if the surface of the bridge is protected against damage, a vehicle that has crawler tractor treads or other treads; or

• (b) if the bridge is protected against structural damage, a vehicle that has a gross weight exceeding the posted load capacity of the bridge.

(3) A permit issued under subsection (2) shall specify the bridge on which the applicant may operate the vehicle and the times at which the applicant may operate the vehicle.

(4) No person shall proceed over a bridge that has a safety gate or other device used for closing the bridge, unless the gate or other device is fully open.