Regulation respecting safety devices for tipping trailers
Since September 1, 2020, the Regulation respecting safety devices for tipping trailers has been in effect. Thus, all heavy vehicles and combinations of vehicles with a combined gross weight rating of 4,500 kg or more (for example, a pickup truck pulling a dump trailer) and whose dump body exceeds 4.15 m in the raised position must be equipped with an audible warning device and a warning light which activate automatically when the body is not fully lowered.
To learn more about the Dump up Safety Device Regulations, please see the Q&A document on Dump Body Safety Devices.
How to check the safety device?
During work, Pay special attention to the operation of the device when you lift the bucket. If the device does not work properly, it is recommended to indicate it in your safety report and report it to the operator of the vehicle. It is important correct the situation as quickly as possible possible, because the lack of a compliant system the requirements is a violation liable to a fine of $ 350 to $ 1,050
For more information on checking the device, see the document Tipper - How to check the safety device (French only)?
Source: SAAQ