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Inspection Schedule

Inspection Schedule

Application of Inspection Schedule

A bus (other than school purposes bus), motor coach, accessible bus and towed trailer are inspected using Schedule 2. Schedule 2 continues to apply when one of these vehicles is being used for school purposes charter trips.

A motor coach may be inspected using Schedule 2 only, or may be inspected using Schedules 3 and 4 in combination with each other.
If a schedule 3 and 4 combination is used:
  • the driver conducts a Schedule 3 inspection and completes an inspection report, which is valid for 24 hours.
  • an under-vehicle inspection technician (technician) conducts a Schedule 4 under-vehicle inspection and completes an inspection report, which is valid to the end of the 30th day after the day of inspection or for 12,000 km, whichever comes first.
  • the driver must have a valid Schedule 3 inspection report and a valid Schedule 4 inspection report to drive the coach.
  • a towed trailer is inspected using Schedule 2.
A black and yellow school bus is inspected using Schedule 5.
This applies even when the bus is used for non-school purposes, e.g. carrying adults or children for non school purposes to; festivals, sporting events, sporting teams, etc. Also applies when the bus is used for church purposes, etc.
A school purposes bus and a school purposes accessible bus are inspected using Schedule 5.
This applies to non-black and yellow school buses, such as activity buses, that are used for both school purposes and non-school regular passenger service and charter purposes, etc. A bus is considered to be a school purposes bus if it has been operated, by the current operator, under contract with a school board or other authority in charge of a school for school service or school charters.

A trailer, towed by a black and yellow school bus, a school purposes bus or a school purposes accessible bus is inspected using Schedule 2.

A school purposes vehicle (van or station wagon) and a school purposes accessible van is inspected using Schedule 6. Note that an inspection is only mandatory when one of these vehicles is being used for the transportation of six or more children, six or more adults with a developmental disability or six or more persons from both categories.

Operator Required To Supply Drivers With Inspection Schedules

Operators are required to supply drivers with a copy of the applicable inspection schedule or schedules, as the case may be. This does not apply to Schedule 4 (coach under-vehicle inspection).

Note: Trailers towed with vehicles inspected under Schedules 5 or 6, or a motor coach under a Schedule 3 and 4 combination are required to be inspected using Schedule 2. In this case a copy of Schedule 2 must be carried.

When a coach has been inspected under a Schedule 3 and 4 combination, and the Schedule 4 under-vehicle inspection has expired, and a new Schedule 4 inspection has not been completed, the coach must be inspected under Schedule 2. In this case a copy of Schedule 2 must be carried and produced.

Driver To Carry And Produce Inspection Schedules

Drivers are required to carry and produce the applicable inspection schedule to an officer. This does not apply to Schedule 4 (coach under-vehicle inspection).

Combining Schedules With Inspection Reports

A schedule and an inspection report may be combined on the same document.

Where To Get Inspection Schedules

Regulated schedules are provided at the end of this page and may be copied or reproduced without consent of the ministry. (Sample schedules, in Word format are also available.)

Schedules 2, 3, and 4 of National Safety Code Standard 13, which is published by the Canadian Council of Transport Administrators (CCMTA), are also acceptable in Ontario, including when produced by the operator of an Ontario plated bus. School buses and school purposes vehicles must be inspected with Schedules 4 and 5 of the Ontario Regulation. CCMTA Schedules 2, 3, and 4 may be found at www.ccmta.ca.

Some companies, associations and organizations also produce and sell schedules and reports.

Sample Inspection Schedules, Two Column Format

Operators may add additional parts/sections containing additional inspection components and systems to a schedule. If a vehicle is not fitted with a system or component, i.e. air brakes, the entire part/section can be deleted in its entirety. Part numbers may be deleted or re-numbered.

An individually regulated inspection item within a Part, such as "audible air leak" cannot be deleted unless the entire Part is deleted and the vehicle does not have air brakes. Also, individually regulated inspection items cannot be moved between minor and major columns within a schedule or be reworded.

Inspection items within parts/sections that have been added by the operator are not part of the regulated inspection items and therefore are not required by the regulation to be inspected, recorded or reported as defects. Operators may require drivers to inspect, record and report these added defects or conditions.

Operators are permitted to regroup the minor and major defect columns provided the regrouping does not confuse the reader. The following sample is acceptable.

Operators are free to add defect codes within the columns of a schedule. A code number or letter is placed beside a component or system on a schedule. When a defect is found the driver enters the defect code on the inspection report instead of hand writing the details of the defect. When defect codes are added to a schedule and used by a driver, a coded schedule must be presented to the enforcement officer.

Schedule 2 (2 column format) Daily inspection of buses and of trailers drawn by buses
(Schedule 2, in Word format)

Note: minor defects are prefaced "minor"; otherwise the listed defect is a major defect.

Accessibility Devices

Accessibility device may not be used if:

  • minor: alarm fails to operate.
  • minor: equipment malfunctions.
  • minor: interlock system malfunctions.
  • vehicle fails to return to normal level after kneeling.
  • extendable lift, ramp or other passenger-loading device fails to retract.

Air Brake System

  • minor: audible air leak.
  • minor: slow air pressure build-up rate.
  • pushrod stroke of any brake exceeds the adjustment limit.(1)
  • air loss rate exceeds prescribed limit.(2)
  • inoperative towing vehicle (tractor) protection system.
  • low air warning system fails or system is activated.
  • inoperative service, parking or emergency brake.

Cargo Securement

  • minor: insecure or improper load covering.
  • insecure cargo.
  • absence, failure, malfunction or deterioration of required cargo securement device or load covering.(3)

Coupling Devices

  • minor: coupler or mounting has loose or missing fastener.
  • coupler is insecure or movement exceeds prescribed limit.(4)
  • coupling or locking mechanism is damaged or fails to lock.
  • defective, incorrect or missing safety chain or cable.

Dangerous Goods

  • dangerous goods requirements not met.(5)

Doors and Emergency Exits

  • minor: door, window or hatch fails to open or close securely.
  • minor: alarm inoperative.

When carrying passengers:

  • required emergency exit fails to function as intended.(12)

Driver Controls

  • minor: accelerator pedal, clutch, gauges, audible and visual indicators or instruments fail to function properly.

When carrying passengers:

  • accelerator sticking and engine fails to return to idle.

Driver Seat

  • minor: seat is damaged or fails to remain in set position.
  • seatbelt or tether belt is insecure, missing or malfunctions.

Electric Brake System

  • minor: loose or insecure wiring or electrical connection.
  • inoperative breakaway device.
  • inoperative brake.

Emergency Equipment and Safety Devices

  • minor: emergency equipment is missing, damaged or defective.

Exhaust System

  • minor: exhaust leak, except as described below
  • leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the occupant compartment.

Exterior Body and Frame

  • minor: insecure or missing body parts.
  • minor: insecure or missing compartment door.
  • minor: damaged frame or body.
  • visibly shifted, cracked, collapsing or sagging frame member.

Fuel System

  • missing fuel tank cap.
  • insecure fuel tank.
  • dripping fuel leak.

General

  • serious damage or deterioration that is noticeable and may affect the vehicle's safe operation.

Glass and Mirrors

  • minor: required mirror(6) or window glass fails to provide the required view(7) to the driver as a result of being cracked, broken, damaged, missing or maladjusted.
  • minor: required mirror(6) or glass has broken or damaged attachments onto vehicle body.

When carrying passengers:

  • driver's view of the road is obstructed in the area swept by the windshield wipers.

Heater / Defroster

  • minor: control or system failure.
  • defroster fails to provide unobstructed view through the windshield.

Horn

  • minor: vehicle has no operative horn.

Hydraulic Brake System

  • minor: brake fluid level is below indicated minimum level.
  • minor: parking brake is inoperative.
  • brake boost or power assist is not operative.
  • brake fluid leak.
  • brake pedal fade or insufficient brake pedal reserve.
  • activated (other than anti-lock braking system) warning device.
  • brake fluid reservoir is less than 1/4 full.

Lamps and Reflectors

  • minor: required interior lamp does not function as intended.(13)
  • minor: required reflector is missing or partially missing.(9)
  • minor: passenger safety or access lamp does not function.

When use of lamps is required:

  • failure of both low-beam headlamps.
  • failure of both rearmost tail lamps.

At all times:

  • failure of a rearmost turn-indicator lamp.
  • failure of both rearmost brake lamps.

Passenger Compartment

  • minor: stanchion padding is damaged.
  • minor: damaged steps or floor.
  • minor: insecure or damaged overhead luggage rack or compartment.
  • minor: malfunction or absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints.(14)
  • minor: passenger seat is insecure.

When affected position is occupied:

  • malfunction or absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints.(14)
  • passenger seat is insecure.

Steering

  • minor: steering wheel lash (free-play) is greater than normal.
  • steering wheel is insecure, or does not respond normally.
  • steering wheel lash (free-play) exceeds prescribed limit.(10)

Suspension System

  • minor: air leak in air suspension system.
  • minor: a broken spring leaf.
  • minor: suspension fastener is loose, missing or broken.
  • damaged or deflated air bag.
  • cracked or broken main spring leaf or more than one broken spring leaf.
  • part of spring leaf or suspension is missing, shifted out of place or is in contact with another vehicle component.
  • loose U-bolt.

Tires

  • minor: damaged tread or sidewall of tire.
  • minor: tire leaking.
  • flat tire.
  • tire tread depth is less than wear limit.(11)
  • tire is in contact with another tire or any vehicle component other than mud-flap.
  • tire is marked "Not for highway use".
  • tire has exposed cords in the tread or outer sidewall area.

Wheels, Hubs and Fasteners

  • minor: hub oil below minimum level (when fitted with sight glass).
  • minor: leaking wheel seal.
  • wheel has loose, missing or ineffective fastener.
  • damaged, cracked or broken wheel, rim or attaching part.
  • evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure.

Windshield Wiper / Washer

  • minor: control or system malfunction.
  • minor: wiper blade is damaged, missing or fails to adequately clear driver's field of vision.

When use of wipers or washer is required:

  • wiper or washer fails to adequately clear driver's field of vision in area swept by driver's side wiper.

Schedule 3 (2 column format)
Daily inspection of motor coaches
(Schedule 3, in Word format)

Note: minor defects are prefaced "minor"; otherwise the listed defect is a major defect.

Accessibility Devices

Accessibility device may not be used if:

  • minor: alarm fails to operate.
  • minor: equipment malfunctions.
  • minor: interlock system malfunctions.
  • vehicle fails to return to normal level after kneeling.
  • extendable lift, ramp or other passenger-loading device fails to retract.

Air Brake System

  • minor: audible air leak.
  • minor: slow air pressure build-up rate.
  • there is any indication of a brake adjustment problem.
  • air loss rate exceeds prescribed limit.(2)
  • inoperative towing vehicle (tractor) protection system.
  • low air warning system fails or system is activated.
  • inoperative service, parking or emergency brake.

Coupling Devices

  • minor: coupler or mounting has loose or missing fastener.
  • coupler is insecure or movement exceeds prescribed limit.(4)
  • coupling or locking mechanism is damaged or fails to lock.
  • defective, incorrect or missing safety chain or cable.

Dangerous Goods

  • dangerous goods requirements not met.(5)

Doors and Emergency Exits

  • minor: door, window or hatch fails to open or close securely.
  • minor: alarm inoperative.

When carrying passengers:

  • required emergency exit fails to function as intended.(12)

Driver Controls

  • minor: accelerator pedal, clutch, gauges, audible and visual indicators or instruments fail to function properly.

When carrying passengers:

  • accelerator sticking and engine fails to return to idle.

Driver Seat

  • minor: seat is damaged or fails to remain in set position.
  • seatbelt or tether belt is insecure, missing or malfunctions.

Emergency Equipment and Safety Devices

  • minor: emergency equipment is missing, damaged or defective.

Exhaust System

  • minor: exhaust leak, except as described below
  • leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the occupant compartment.

Exterior Body

  • minor: insecure or missing body parts.
  • minor: insecure or missing compartment door.

Fuel System

  • missing fuel tank cap.
  • insecure fuel tank.
  • dripping fuel leak.

General

  • serious damage or deterioration that is noticeable and may affect the vehicle's safe operation.

Glass and Mirrors

  • minor: required mirror(6) or window glass fails to provide the required view(7) to the driver as a result of being cracked, broken, damaged, missing or maladjusted.
  • minor: required mirror(6) or glass has broken or damaged attachments onto vehicle body.

When carrying passengers:

  • driver's view of the road is obstructed in the area swept by the windshield wipers.

Heater / Defroster

  • minor: control or system failure.
  • defroster fails to provide unobstructed view through the windshield.

Horn

  • minor: vehicle has no operative horn.

Lamps and Reflectors

  • minor: required interior lamp does not function as intended.(13)
  • minor: required reflector is missing or partially missing.(9)
  • minor: passenger safety or access lamp does not function.

When use of lamps is required:

  • failure of both low-beam headlamps.
  • failure of both rearmost tail lamps.

At all times:

  • failure of a rearmost turn-indicator lamp.
  • failure of both rearmost brake lamps.

Passenger Compartment

  • minor: stanchion padding is damaged.
  • minor: damaged steps or floor.
  • minor: insecure or damaged overhead luggage rack or compartment.
  • minor: malfunction or absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints.(14)
  • minor: passenger seat is insecure.

When affected position is occupied:

  • malfunction or absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints.(14)
  • passenger seat is insecure.

Suspension System

  • minor: air leak in air suspension system.
  • damaged or deflated air bag.

Steering

  • minor: steering wheel lash (free-play) is greater than normal.
  • steering wheel is insecure, or does not respond normally.
  • steering wheel lash (free-play) exceeds prescribed limit.(10)

Tires

  • minor: damaged tread or sidewall of tire.
  • minor: tire leaking.
  • flat tire.
  • tire tread depth is less than wear limit.(11)
  • tire is in contact with another tire or any vehicle component other than mud-flap.
  • tire is marked "Not for highway use".
  • tire has exposed cords in the tread or outer sidewall area.

Wheels, Hubs and Fasteners

  • minor: hub oil below minimum level (when fitted with sight glass).
  • minor: leaking wheel seal.
  • wheel has loose, missing or ineffective fastener.
  • damaged, cracked or broken wheel, rim or attaching part.
  • evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure.

Windshield Wiper / Washer

  • minor: control or system malfunction.
  • minor: wiper blade is damaged, missing or fails to adequately clear driver's field of vision.

When use of wipers or washer is required:

  • wiper or washer fails to adequately clear driver's field of vision in area swept by driver's side wiper.

Schedules may be stand-alone documents, printed on the front or back of single reports or, for example, on the front or rear covers of a report book. Schedules may also be in electronic format. See heading "Use of Electronic Devices and Documents" for complete information.

Copy of Regulated Inspection Schedules, Three Column Format:

The following Schedules are directly from the Regulation and have not been modified.

Please note that section 16 of Part VI of the Regulation provides "notes to the schedules". It is not a requirement that these "notes to the schedules" be included with or attached to the schedules. Numbers within brackets, i.e. (1), (12) etc. found within the schedules are a reference to the "notes to the schedules" and are not required to be in the schedules.

Schedule 2, (3 column format)
(Schedule 2, in Word format)

Daily inspection of buses and of trailers drawn by buses
Systems and Components Minor Defects Major Defects

Part 1. Accessibility Devices

Accessibility device may not be used if:

  1. alarm fails to operate.
  2. equipment malfunctions.
  3. interlock system malfunctions.
  1. vehicle fails to return to normal level after kneeling.
  2. extendable lift, ramp or other passenger-loading device fails to retract.

Part 2. Air Brake System
  1. audible air leak.
  2. slow air pressure build-up rate.
  1. pushrod stroke of any brake exceeds the adjustment limit.(1)
  2. air loss rate exceeds prescribed limit.(2)
  3. inoperative towing vehicle (tractor) protection system.
  4. low air warning system fails or system is activated.
  5. inoperative service, parking or emergency brake.

Part 3. Cargo Securement
  1. insecure or improper load covering.
  1. insecure cargo.
  2. absence, failure, malfunction or deterioration of required cargo securement device or load covering.(3)

Part 4. Coupling Devices
  1. coupler or mounting has loose or missing fastener.
  1. coupler is insecure or movement exceeds prescribed limit.(4)
  2. coupling or locking mechanism is damaged or fails to lock.
  3. defective, incorrect or missing safety chain or cable.

Part 5. Dangerous Goods
  1. dangerous goods requirements not met.(5)

Part 6. Doors and Emergency Exits
  1. door, window or hatch fails to open or close securely.
  2. alarm inoperative.

When carrying passengers:

  1. required emergency exit fails to function as intended.(12)

Part 7. Driver Controls
  1. accelerator pedal, clutch, gauges, audible and visual indicators or instruments fail to function properly.

When carrying passengers:

  1. accelerator sticking and engine fails to return to idle.

Part 8. Driver Seat
  1. seat is damaged or fails to remain in set position.
  1. seatbelt or tether belt is insecure, missing or malfunctions.

Part 9. Electric Brake System
  1. loose or insecure wiring or electrical connection.
  1. inoperative breakaway device.
  2. inoperative brake.

Part 10. Emergency Equipment and Safety Devices
  1. emergency equipment is missing, damaged or defective.

Part 11. Exhaust System
  1. exhaust leak, except as described in next column
  1. leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the occupant compartment.

Part 12. Exterior Body and Frame
  1. insecure or missing body parts.
  2. insecure or missing compartment door.
  3. damaged frame or body.
  1. visibly shifted, cracked, collapsing or sagging frame member.

Part 13. Fuel System
  1. missing fuel tank cap.
  2. insecure fuel tank.
  3. dripping fuel leak.

Part 14. General
  1. serious damage or deterioration that is noticeable and may affect the vehicle's safe operation.

Part 15. Glass and Mirrors
  1. required mirror(6) or window glass fails to provide the required view(7) to the driver as a result of being cracked, broken, damaged, missing or maladjusted.
  2. required mirror(6) or glass has broken or damaged attachments onto vehicle body.

When carrying passengers:

  1. driver's view of the road is obstructed in the area swept by the windshield wipers.

Part 16. Heater / Defroster
  1. control or system failure.
  1. defroster fails to provide unobstructed view through the windshield.

Part 17. Horn
  1. vehicle has no operative horn.

Part 18. Hydraulic Brake System
  1. brake fluid level is below indicated minimum level.
  2. parking brake is inoperative.
  1. brake boost or power assist is not operative.
  2. brake fluid leak.
  3. brake pedal fade or insufficient brake pedal reserve.
  4. activated (other than anti-lock braking system) warning device.
  5. brake fluid reservoir is less than 1/4 full.

Part 19. Lamps and Reflectors
  1. required interior lamp does not function as intended.(8)
  2. required reflector is missing or partially missing.(9)
  3. passenger safety or access lamp does not function.

When use of lamps is required:

  1. failure of both low-beam headlamps.
  2. failure of both rearmost tail lamps.

At all times:

  1. failure of a rearmost turn-indicator lamp.
  2. failure of both rearmost brake lamps.

Part 20. Passenger Compartment
  1. stanchion padding is damaged.
  2. damaged steps or floor.
  3. insecure or damaged overhead luggage rack or compartment.
  4. malfunction or absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints.(14)
  5. passenger seat is insecure.

When affected position is occupied:

  1. malfunction or absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints.(14)
  2. passenger seat is insecure.

Part 21. Steering
  1. steering wheel lash (free-play) is greater than normal.
  1. steering wheel is insecure, or does not respond normally.
  2. steering wheel lash (free-play) exceeds prescribed limit.(10)

Part 22. Suspension System
  1. air leak in air suspension system.
  2. a broken spring leaf.
  3. suspension fastener is loose, missing or broken.
  1. damaged or deflated air bag.
  2. cracked or broken main spring leaf or more than one broken spring leaf.
  3. part of spring leaf or suspension is missing, shifted out of place or is in contact with another vehicle component.
  4. loose U-bolt.

Part 23. Tires
  1. damaged tread or sidewall of tire.
  2. tire leaking.
  1. flat tire.
  2. tire tread depth is less than wear limit.(11)
  3. tire is in contact with another tire or any vehicle component other than mud-flap.
  4. tire is marked "Not for highway use".
  5. tire has exposed cords in the tread or outer sidewall area

Part 24. Wheels, Hubs and Fasteners
  1. hub oil below minimum level (when fitted with sight glass).
  2. leaking wheel seal.
  1. wheel has loose, missing or ineffective fastener.
  2. damaged, cracked or broken wheel, rim or attaching part.
  3. evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure.

Part 25. Windshield Wiper / Washer
  1. control or system malfunction.
  2. wiper blade is damaged, missing or fails to adequately clear driver's field of vision.

When use of wipers or washer is required:

  1. wiper or washer fails to adequately clear driver's field of vision in area swept by driver's side wiper.

Schedule 3, (3 column format)
(Schedule 3, in Word format)

Daily inspection of motor coaches
Systems and Components Minor Defects Major Defects

Part 1. Accessibility Devices

Accessibility device may not be used if:

  1. alarm fails to operate.
  2. equipment malfunctions.
  3. interlock system malfunctions.
  1. vehicle fails to return to normal level after kneeling.
  2. extendable lift, ramp or other passenger-loading device fails to retract.

Part 2. Air Brake System
  1. audible air leak.
  2. slow air pressure build-up rate.
  1. there is any indication of a brake adjustment problem.
  2. air loss rate exceeds prescribed limit.(2)
  3. inoperative towing vehicle (tractor) protection system.
  4. low air warning system fails or system is activated.
  5. inoperative service, parking or emergency brake.

Part 3. Coupling Devices
  1. coupler or mounting has loose or missing fastener.
  1. coupler is insecure or movement exceeds prescribed limit.(4)
  2. coupling or locking mechanism is damaged or fails to lock.
  3. defective, incorrect or missing safety chain or cable.

Part 4. Dangerous Goods
  1. dangerous goods requirements not met.(5)

Part 5. Doors and Emergency Exits
  1. door, window or hatch fails to open or close securely.
  2. alarm inoperative.

When carrying passengers:

  1. required emergency exit fails to function as intended.(12)

Part 6. Driver Controls
  1. accelerator pedal, clutch, gauges, audible and visual indicators or instruments fail to function properly.

When carrying passengers:

  1. accelerator sticking and engine fails to return to idle.

Part 7. Driver Seat
  1. seat is damaged or fails to remain in set position.
  1. seatbelt or tether belt is insecure, missing or malfunctions.

Part 8. Emergency Equipment and Safety Devices
  1. emergency equipment is missing, damaged or defective.

Part 9. Exhaust System
  1. exhaust leak, except as described next column
  1. leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the occupant compartment.

Part 10. Exterior Body
  1. insecure or missing body parts.
  2. insecure or missing compartment door.

Part 11. Fuel System
  1. missing fuel tank cap.
  2. insecure fuel tank.
  3. dripping fuel leak.

Part 12. General
  1. serious damage or deterioration that is noticeable and may affect the vehicle's safe operation.

Part 13. Glass and Mirrors
  1. required mirror(6) or window glass fails to provide the required view(7) to the driver as a result of being cracked, broken, damaged, missing or maladjusted.
  2. required mirror(6) or glass has broken or damaged attachments onto vehicle body.

When carrying passengers:

  1. driver's view of the road is obstructed in the area swept by the windshield wipers.

Part 14. Heater / Defroster
  1. control or system failure.
  1. defroster fails to provide unobstructed view through the windshield.

Part 15. Horn
  1. vehicle has no operative horn.

Part 16. Lamps and Reflectors
  1. required interior lamp does not function as intended.(13)
  2. required reflector is missing or partially missing.(9)
  3. passenger safety or access lamp does not function.

When use of lamps is required:

  1. failure of both low-beam headlamps.
  2. failure of both rearmost tail lamps.

At all times:

  1. failure of a rearmost turn-indicator lamp.
  2. failure of both rearmost brake lamps.

Part 17. Passenger Compartment
  1. stanchion padding is damaged.
  2. damaged steps or floor.
  3. insecure or damaged overhead luggage rack or compartment.
  4. malfunction or absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints.(14)
  5. passenger seat is insecure.

When affected position is occupied:

  1. malfunction or absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints.(14)
  2. passenger seat is insecure.

Part 18. Suspension System
  1. air leak in air suspension system.
  1. damaged or deflated air bag.

Part 19. Steering
  1. steering wheel lash (free-play) is greater than normal.
  1. steering wheel is insecure, or does not respond normally.
  2. steering wheel lash (free-play) exceeds prescribed limit.(10)

Part 20. Tires
  1. damaged tread or sidewall of tire.
  2. tire leaking.
  1. flat tire.
  2. tire tread depth is less than wear limit.(11)
  3. tire is in contact with another tire or any vehicle component other than mud-flap.
  4. tire is marked "Not for highway use".
  5. tire has exposed cords in the tread or outer sidewall area

Part 21. Wheels, Hubs and Fasteners
  1. hub oil below minimum level (when fitted with sight glass).
  2. leaking wheel seal.
  1. wheel has loose, missing or ineffective fastener.
  2. damaged, cracked or broken wheel, rim or attaching part.
  3. evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure.

Part 22. Windshield Wiper / Washer
  1. control or system malfunction.
  2. wiper blade is damaged, missing or fails to adequately clear driver's field of vision.

When use of wipers or washer is required:

  1. wiper or washer fails to adequately clear driver's field of vision in area swept by driver's side wiper.

Schedule 5, (3 column format)
(Schedule 5, in Word format)

Daily inspection of school purposes buses
Systems and Components Minor Defects Major Defects

Part 1. Air Brake System
  1. audible air leak.
  2. slow air pressure build-up rate.
  1. brake is beyond its adjustment limit.(1)
  2. air loss rate exceeds prescribed limit.(2)
  3. low air warning system fails or system is activated.
  4. inoperative service, parking or emergency brake.

Part 2. Alternating Overhead Lamps
  1. a lamp is missing or inoperative.
  2. lamps do not alternate.
  3. a lamp is not of the proper colour.

Part 3. Doors and Windows, other than Emergency Exits
  1. a window or door fails to open or close securely.

When carrying passengers:

  1. door fails to open or close securely.

At all times:

  1. window fails to provide the required view(16) to the driver as a result of being cracked, broken, damaged, missing, maladjusted, clouded or fogged.

Part 4. Driver Controls
  1. accelerator pedal, clutch, gauges, audible and visual indicators or instruments fail to function properly.
  1. accelerator sticking and engine fails to return to idle.

Part 5. Emergency Exits
  1. required alarm is inoperative.(17)

When carrying passengers:

  1. window fails to open from inside or close securely.
  2. door fails to open freely from inside and outside.
  3. a required door alarm is inoperative.(17)

Part 6. Emergency Flares, Lamps or Reflectors
  1. missing or insecure.

Part 7. Exhaust System
  1. exhaust leak, except as described next column
  1. leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the occupant compartment.

Part 8. Exterior Body and Frame
  1. insecure or missing body parts.
  2. insecure or missing compartment door.
  3. damaged frame or body.
  1. one or more visibly shifted, cracked, collapsing or sagging frame member.

Part 9. Fire Extinguisher
  1. fire extinguisher missing.
  2. the gauge on any required fire extinguisher indicates an empty condition or a complete lack of pressure.(18)
  3. fire extinguisher is not securely mounted or stored in a manner that prevents the extinguisher from being a projectile object.

When carrying passengers:

  1. fire extinguisher missing.
  2. the gauge on any required fire extinguisher indicates an empty condition or a complete lack of pressure.(18)

Part 10. First Aid Kit
  1. required first aid kit is missing.(19)
  2. kit is incomplete.

When carrying passengers:

  1. required first aid kit is missing.(19)

Part 11. Fuel System
  1. missing fuel tank cap.
  2. insecure fuel tank.
  3. dripping fuel leak.

Part 12. General
  1. serious damage or deterioration that is noticeable and may affect the vehicle's safe operation.

Part 13. Heater / Defroster
  1. control or system failure.
  1. defroster fails to provide an unobstructed view through the windshield and through the side windows to the left and right of the driver's seat.

Part 14. Horn
  1. no operative horn.

Part 15. Hydraulic Brake System
  1. brake fluid level is below indicated minimum level.
  1. brake boost or power assist is not operative.
  2. brake fluid leak.
  3. brake pedal fade or insufficient brake pedal reserve.
  4. activated (other than anti-lock braking system) warning device.
  5. brake fluid reservoir is less than 1/4 full.
  6. inoperative service brake or ineffective parking brake.

Part 16. Inspection Stickers
  1. a required sticker is missing, unreadable or is invalid.(20)

Part 17. Lamps and Reflectors
  1. required interior or exterior lamp does not operate or function as intended.(21)
  2. required reflector is missing or partially missing.(9)

At all times:

  1. vehicle does not have at least one left and one right rear turn signal lamp.
  2. vehicle does not have at least one brake lamp.

When use of lamps is required:

  1. vehicle does not have at least one low-beam headlamp.
  2. vehicle does not have at least one tail lamp.

Part 18. Mirrors
  1. a mirror fails to provide the required view to the driver as a result of being cracked, damaged or maladjusted.(22)
  2. a mirror has broken or damaged attachments onto vehicle body.
  1. a mirror is missing or broken.
  2. the glass surface of a mirror has an aggregate non-reflective area exceeding 6.5 square centimetres (1 sq in).

Part 19. Mobility Device Lift
  1. extendable lift, ramp or other passenger-loading device fails to retract.

Part 20. Mobility Device Ramp
  1. ramp will not attach securely to vehicle when positioned to load or unload passengers in mobility devices or will not remain in the stored position.
  2. ramp structure is weak, damaged or worn.

Part 21. Passenger Compartment
  1. stanchion padding is damaged.
  2. damaged steps or floor.
  3. insecure or damaged overhead luggage rack or compartment.

Part 22. Pedestrian-Student Safety Crossing Arm
  1. the arm is missing or fails to function as intended.

Part 23. Seats and Seat Belts
  1. driver's seat fails to remain in set position.
  2. required restraint system or component of required restraint system is missing.(23)
  3. restraint system or component of restraint system is defective.
  4. seat is insecure.
  5. restraint system for passenger in mobility device or mobility device restrain system or component of either system is missing or defective.

When affected position is occupied:

  1. required restraint system or component of restraint system is missing.(23)
  2. restraint system or component of restraint system is defective.
  3. seat is insecure.

When affected position is occupied with a mobility device or a passenger in a mobility device:

  1. passenger restraint system, mobility device restraint system or component of either system is missing or defective.

When affected position or position behind it is occupied:

  1. passenger seat or passenger protection barrier is insecure.
  2. seat back or passenger protection barrier padding is missing, partially missing or has shifted from position so as not to be effective.

Part 24. Steering
  1. steering wheel lash (free-play) is greater than normal.
  1. steering wheel is insecure, or does not respond normally.
  2. steering wheel lash (free-play) exceeds prescribed limit.(10)

Part 25. Stop Arm
  1. stop arm or stop sign is missing.
  2. stop arm or stop sign is damaged so as to significantly affect visibility.
  3. will not extend fully or stay fully extended.
  4. either light on stop arm is inoperative or lights do not alternate or lights are not red.

Part 26. Suspension System
  1. air leak in air suspension system.
  2. one broken spring leaf.
  3. suspension fastener is loose, missing or broken.
  1. damaged or deflated air bag.
  2. cracked or broken main spring leaf or more than one broken spring leaf.
  3. part of spring leaf or suspension is missing, shifted out of place or is in contact with another vehicle component.
  4. loose U-bolt.
  5. broken spring on other than a leaf spring system.

Part 27. Tires
  1. damaged tread or sidewall of tire.
  2. tire leaking.
  1. flat tire.
  2. tire tread depth is less than wear limit.(11)
  3. tire is in contact with another tire or any vehicle component other than mud-flap.
  4. tire is marked "Not for highway use".
  5. tire has exposed cords in the tread or outer sidewall area

Part 28. Wheels, Hubs and Fasteners
  1. hub oil below minimum level (when fitted with sight glass).
  2. leaking wheel seal.
  1. wheel has loose, missing or ineffective fastener.
  2. damaged, cracked or broken wheel, rim or attaching part.
  3. evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure.

Part 29. Windshield Wiper / Washer
  1. control or system malfunction.
  2. wiper blade is damaged, missing or ineffective.
  3. wiper or washer fails to adequately clear the windshield in the areas swept by both wipers.

When use of wipers or washer is required:

  1. a. control or system malfunction.
  2. wiper is damaged, missing or ineffective.
  3. wiper or washer fails to adequately clear the windshield in the areas swept by both wipers.

Schedule 6, (3 column format)
(Schedule 6, in Word format)

Daily inspection of school purposes vehicles (vans and station wagons)
Systems and Components Minor Defects Major Defects

Part 1. Doors and Windows
  1. window or door fails to open or close securely.

When carrying passengers:

  1. door fails to open or close securely.

At all times:

  1. window fails to provide the required view(24) to the driver as a result of being cracked, broken, damaged, missing, maladjusted, clouded or fogged.

Part 2. Driver Controls
  1. accelerator pedal, clutch, gauges, audible and visual indicators or instruments fail to function properly.
  1. accelerator sticking and engine fails to return to idle.

Part 3. Exhaust System
  1. exhaust leak, except as described next column
  1. leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the occupant compartment.

Part 4. Exterior Body and Frame
  1. insecure or missing body parts.
  2. damaged frame or body.
  1. one or more visibly shifted, cracked, collapsing or sagging frame member.

Part 5. Fuel System
  1. missing fuel tank cap.
  2. insecure fuel tank.
  3. dripping fuel leak.

Part 6. General
  1. serious damage or deterioration that is noticeable and may affect the vehicle's safe operation.

Part 7. Heater / Defroster
  1. control or system failure.
  1. defroster fails to provide unobstructed view through the windshield and through the side windows to left and right of driver's seat.

Part 8. Horn
  1. no operative horn.

Part 9. Hydraulic Brake System
  1. brake fluid level is below indicated minimum level.
  1. brake boost or power assist is not operative.
  2. brake fluid leak.
  3. brake pedal fade or insufficient brake pedal reserve.
  4. activated (other than anti-lock braking system) warning device.
  5. brake fluid reservoir is less than 1/4 full.
  6. inoperative service or parking brake.

Part 10. Inspection Stickers
  1. a required sticker is missing, unreadable or invalid.(20)

Part 11. Lamps
  1. required exterior lamp does not operate or function as intended.(8)

At all times:

  1. does not have at least one left and one right rear turn signal lamp.

When use of lamps is required:

  1. does not have at least one low-beam headlamp.
  2. does not have at least one tail lamp.

Part 12. Mirrors
  1. a mirror fails to provide the required view(24) to the driver as a result of being cracked, broken, damaged, missing or maladjusted.
  2. a mirror has broken or damaged attachments onto vehicle body.
  1. mirror is missing or broken.
  2. the glass surface of a mirror has an aggregate non-reflective area exceeding 6.5 square centimetres (1 sq in).

Part 13. Mobility Device Lift





  1. extendable lift, ramp or other passenger-loading device fails to retract.

Part 14. Mobility Device Ramp
  1. ramp will not attach securely to vehicle when positioned to load or unload passengers in mobility devices, or will not remain in the stored position.
  2. ramp structure is weak, damaged or worn.

Part 15. Seats and Seat Belts
  1. driver's seat fails to remain in set position.
  2. required restraint system or component of required restraint system is missing.(14)
  3. restraint system or component of restraint system is defective.
  4. seat is insecure
  5. restraint system for passenger in mobility device or mobility device restraint system or component of either system is missing or defective.

When affected position is occupied:

  1. required restraint system or component of required system is missing.(14)
  2. restraint system or component of restraint system is defective.
  3. seat is insecure.

When affected position is occupied with a mobility device or a passenger in a mobility device:

  1. passenger restraint system, mobility device restraint system or component of either system is missing or defective.

Part 16. Steering
  1. steering wheel lash (free-play) is greater than normal.
  1. steering wheel is insecure, or does not respond normally.
  2. steering wheel lash (free-play) exceeds prescribed limit.(10)

Part 17. Suspension System
  1. air leak in air suspension system.
  2. one broken spring leaf.
  3. suspension fastener is loose, missing or broken.
  1. damaged or deflated air bag.
  2. cracked or broken main spring leaf or more than one broken spring leaf.
  3. part of spring leaf or suspension is missing, shifted out of place or is in contact with another vehicle component.
  4. loose U-bolt.
  5. broken spring on other than a leaf spring system.

Part 18. Tires
  1. damaged tread or sidewall of tire.
  2. tire leaking.
  1. flat tire.
  2. tire tread depth is less than wear limit.(11)
  3. tire is in contact with another tire or any vehicle component other than mud-flap.
  4. tire is marked "Not for highway use".
  5. tire has exposed cords in the tread or outer sidewall area

Part 19. Wheels, Hubs and Fasteners
  1. leaking wheel seal.
  1. visual or audible evidence of a loose, missing or ineffective fastener.
  2. damaged, cracked or broken wheel, rim or attaching part.
  3. evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure.

Part 20. Windshield Wiper / Washer
  1. control or system malfunction.
  2. wiper blade is damaged, missing or ineffective.
  3. wiper or washer fails to adequately clear the windshield in the areas swept by both wipers.

When use of wipers or washer is required:

  1. control or system malfunction.
  2. wiper is damaged, missing or ineffective.
  3. wiper or washer fails to adequately clear the windshield in the areas swept by both wipers.

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