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, and the dates and times when, 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.