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Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act

Government Bill

16th Assembly, 6th Session

Introduced on May 16, 2011

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Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed May 16, 2011 (Debate | Vote)
  • Second Reading
    Completed May 17, 2011 (Debate | Vote)
  • Third Reading
    Completed Aug. 23, 2011 (Debate | Vote)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed Aug. 25, 2011 (Debate)

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    Related Votes

    Aug. 23, 2011 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act, be read for the third time.
    May 17, 2011 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act, be read for the second time. Mr. Speaker, this bill includes amendments that make the use of a restricted electronic device while operating a motor vehicle an offence, unless it is designated as a hands-free device and used in a hands-free manner. Restricted electronic devices are to be prescribed along with who may use them. Certain classes of drivers are exempt or may be exempted under the regulations. The holders of learner’s and probationary driver’s licences may be further restricted or prohibited from the use of these devices by regulation. The threshold for reporting accidents is raised from $1,000 to $2,000. The registrar of motor vehicles is also given powers to refuse a certificate of registration, permit or driver’s licence or to cancel a licence for non-payment of fines pertaining to motor vehicle offences under the Deh Cho Bridge Act or Summary Conviction Procedures Act. Minor amendments are also made to ensure consistency of terminology, improve clarity of expression, and confirm with prevailing drafting practices. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    May 16, 2011 Passed Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act, be read for the first time.

    Discussion & Mentions

    Assent To Bills
    Prorogation

    August 24th, 2011


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    George Tuccaro Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories

    Now, as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills:

    • Bill 7, Community Planning and Development Act;

    • Bill 10, Northwest Territories Heritage Fund Act;

    • Bill 15, An Act to Amend the Deh Cho Bridge Act;

    • Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act;

    • Bill 17, An Act to Amend the Territorial Parks Act;

    • Bill 18, An Act to Amend the Public Utilities Act;

    • Bill 19, Cost of Credit Disclosure Act;

    • Bill 20, Vital Statistics Act;

    • Bill 21, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act;

    • Bill 22, An Act to Amend the Territorial Court Act;

    • Bill 23, Tobacco Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act;

    • Bill 24, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2011-2012;

    • Bill 25, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2011-2012.

    I hereby prorogue the Sixth Session of the 16th Legislative Assembly.

    Thank you, merci beaucoup, quanami, mahsi cho.

    ---PROROGATION

    The House prorogued at 4:52 p.m.

    Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Motor Vehicles Act
    Third Reading of Bills

    August 22nd, 2011


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    Deh Cho

    Michael McLeod

    Michael McLeod Minister of Transportation

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act, be read for the third time.

    Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Motor Vehicles Act
    Second Reading of Bills

    May 16th, 2011


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    Michael McLeod

    Michael McLeod Deh Cho

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act, be read for the second time.

    Mr. Speaker, this bill includes amendments that make the use of a restricted electronic device while operating a motor vehicle an offence, unless it is designated as a hands-free device and used in a hands-free manner. Restricted electronic devices are to be prescribed along with who may use them. Certain classes of drivers are exempt or may be exempted under the regulations. The holders of learner’s and probationary driver’s licences may be further restricted or prohibited from the use of these devices by regulation.

    The threshold for reporting accidents is raised from $1,000 to $2,000.

    The registrar of motor vehicles is also given powers to refuse a certificate of registration, permit or driver’s licence or to cancel a licence for non-payment of fines pertaining to motor vehicle offences under the Deh Cho Bridge Act or Summary Conviction Procedures Act.

    Minor amendments are also made to ensure consistency of terminology, improve clarity of expression, and confirm with prevailing drafting practices. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Motor Vehicles Act
    First Reading of Bills

    May 15th, 2011


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    Deh Cho

    Michael McLeod

    Michael McLeod Minister of Transportation

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act, be read for the first time.