Yellow stickers and safety inspection in Ontario


Who is required to get it?

Commercial pickup trucks and trailers used to transport cargo

Yellow Commercial Sticker Ontario

Commercial pickup trucks and trailers used to transport cargo are subject to a mandatory annual safety inspection and yellow sticker display if the combined weight of the vehicle (truck, trailer and cargo) exceeds 4,500 kg or 9,920 lbs.

Dready and Son’s Brampton is a Motor Vehicle Inspection Station authorized by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) that performs safety inspections and can issue yellow stickers if the vehicle passes safety standards.

This sticker must be applied to your vehicle and should be clearly visible.

Regulation 611: Personal use pickup trucks and trailers

As of July 1, 2019, personal use pickup trucks and trailers are exempted from the requirement of both, an annual safety inspection and displaying the yellow sticker under the following conditions:

  • The pickup truck and trailer are being used for personal use without compensation; AND
  • The pickup truck and trailer are NOT carrying commercial tools or cargo, or equipment of a type normally used for commercial purposes.

For the exemption to apply, the pick up truck must:

  • Have a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 6,500 kgs or less AND
  • Be fitted with the original, unmodified replacement box that was installed by the manufacturer or an unmodified replacement box that duplicates the one originally installed by the manufacturer.

Why is an annual safety check required?

An annual safety check as the name suggests is valid for 12 months and must be renewed prior to expiry to avoid hefty fines. This inspection is put in place to ensure that each vehicle is safe to operate and will reduce accidents caused by mechanical defects.

The following are the components thoroughly inspected to ensure that they comply with the National Safety Standards.

  • Couplers and hitches
  • Vehicle Body
  • Lamps
  • Steering
  • Suspensions and Hydraulics
  • Brake System
  • Power train
  • Tires and wheels
  • Electrical System
  • Instruments and Auxiliary Equipment

The next time you Google “Car maintenance near me”, just look for Dready & Son’s in Brampton.

Book An Appointment

Trust our products

For over 60 years, Dready & Son’s Car Repair Service has been helping drivers across North America maintain their vehicles. With ASE-certified mechanics in all of our stores, we can take care of all of your auto repair and maintenance needs. From oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid flushes to brakes and brake repair, shocks and struts, muffler repair, tires, and wheel alignment, we’ve got you covered.

No hidden fees or inaccurate cost estimates

We are here to educate the customer on the issue before a repair to ensure your car gets back on the road in top-notch condition as soon as possible. After we throw in one year parts and labour warranty on all automobile parts we supply, and reasonably-priced repair services on a range of cars, the decades-old garage run by cigar man doesn’t sound like any competition anymore.

Book Appointment