windshield wipers in Canada

[chopthebass]

I thought about posting in the 'Canada' section but I get better responses in the main forum!

Does anyone know the law regarding windshield wipers in Alberta, Canada? I tried searching but found nothing. We don't get a lot of rain, and I do like the clean look.

[rmcmicki]

Needed them in British Columbia. Figure out where you are going to get it inspected and go ask them. I had Canadian tire do it and they made me have them. I also looked up on the insurance website which had the document for inspection they needed to sign. I did not need built in water washer but I did need to bring a spray bottle with me, which I just put under the seat and pulled out to wash the windows. That sufficed.


I did get into a debate with them about a back up light. They insisted I needed it, I insisted I did not. It was titled as 1965 replikit which went by the old rules so no backup light. Took a bit but they eventually agreed.

Alberta could be totally different but good luck

Rob

[chopthebass]

Thanks. I had no idea Canadian Tire did the inspections. I'm not sure of the whole procedure once the car is finished! I guess I could ask Alberta Registries.

[Edgeman]

http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/547.htm
http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/3748.htm

This is the web site. There is a manual that they can follow, you just have to read it over. Yes I did have to have a working wiper with spry to get my GTM registered. It was registered as a 2013 car.

http://www2.infratrans.gov.ab.ca/vis/production/vishome.asp
These are the approved sites that you have take your car to. Click on the map for your area and find a facility.

[chopthebass]

Thanks man. Very useful.

[stroked 6t5]

Hi all,
I found a hot rod friendly shop with an inspection license. Here in BC it is simply a check list. I arrived with a clip on wiper in the trunk and he simply checked the box that I had wipers and checked the next box that they worked. Done got charged 1 hours labor and was done. I also like the clean look and since I don't plan on driving in the rain it shouldn't be an issue. Good luck.
Regards,
Andy

[7tvette]

Don't have them on either of my cars. Was never an issue. Most importantly talk to the inspection places first to get a feeling for them before handing over your inspection form. Once they have it you are at their mercy. Clip on wipers are an option.

Troy