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JaxDad
Feb 13, 2016Explorer III
SoundGuy wrote:
The assertion that one can't tow a recreational vehicle here in Canada with the propane tank(s) turned on is rubbish. Towing laws fall under provincial / territorial jurisdiction, not federal, so there is no such thing as "a Canadian law" that prevents such practice. Having lived here all my life I know of no laws anywhere here in Canada that forbid such practice, the obvious exceptions being travel through tunnels, over bridges, etc, in which case a warning to first pull over and turn off the tanks will be clearly posted. The following is a typical towing guide as it applies throughout the various Canadian provinces and territories.
Provincial / Territorial Towing Laws
Do what you like ... I've always towed with my propane system running, always will, whether here in Canada or the US. :p
That's not quite true.
Safety is purely Federal jurisdiction, transportation of dangerous goods comes under that category and is a Federal matter. The Provinces can strengthen those minimum standards, but cannot dilute or waive them.
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