Cybertruck needs a special "armoured vehicle permit" in BC, Canada

[DPye_BC]

Is this, perhaps, one of the reasons we don't have Cybertruck registrations in Canada?

"A person must not operate an armoured vehicle except under the authority of a valid armoured vehicle permit issued in the person's name."

"armoured vehicle" means a motor vehicle manufactured or adapted for the purpose of protecting its occupants from explosions caused by explosive devices or from projectiles discharged from a firearm, as defined in section 2 of the Criminal Code;"

https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/00_10008_01#section2

Other provinces have similar laws for "fortified" vehicles.

https://t.ly/5SksG

Sorry, no body armour, either!

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[DPye_BC]

Same in Israel...
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-cybertruck-israel-approval-speed-bump-bullet-resistance/

 

[Brandon708]

That is some BS.

 

[Crissa]

That is some BS.

Yes, because it's not true.

The rule only applies to up-armored vehicles, not the default production value. There's no evidence of it being applied to production vehicles or the Cybertruck.

-Crissa

 

[TyPope]

The Cybertruck wasn't "manufactured or adapted for the purpose of protecting its occupants from explosions caused by explosive devices or from projectiles discharged from a firearm "

That just happens to be a side effect. I mean, every car can protect occupants from fire crackers (explosive devices) and BBs (projectiles discharged from a firearm... in this case, a BB gun.)

On a serious note, the Cybertruck was not manufactured as an armored car...

And now, I realize you were probably making a joke. That, combined with my current level of boredom caused me to reply. sigh...

 

[DPye_BC]

Yes, because it's not true.

The rule only applies to up-armored vehicles, not the default production value. There's no evidence of it being applied to production vehicles or the Cybertruck.

-Crissa

Did you read the definition provided?
It clearly says "manufactured or adapted".

 

[Crissa]

Did you read the definition provided?
It clearly says "manufactured or adapted".

Did you find evidence of it being applied to the Cybertruck?

Just because high strength steel or collision webbing will protect the occupants from a projectile does not mean that was its intended or only purpose.

It has that strength to increase stiffness, avoid dings, and crumple across the widest area. Which up-armored vehicles don't do.

When you show us BC actually applying it to a Cybertruck, then I'll believe it.

Until then, this is BS. Because all vehicles have some level of bullet resistance.

-Crissa

 

[DPye_BC]

How would I find evidence of this being applied to the Cybertruck? I don't know anyone at Tesla or in the government.

I'm just asking why we don't have Cybertrucks in Canada yet and I think this may have something to do with it.

I do note that California has similar laws, (though very different definitions) so clearly it isn't stopping Tesla there.

You have to admit, though, that literally from day one, Elon has promoted the idea that the Cybertruck is bullet proof to handguns.

 

[RM Rilke]

Did you read the definition provided?
It clearly says "manufactured or adapted".

The vehicle must be manufactured or adapted for the purpose. It doesn’t apply. That fact that the steel used for the panels of the CT are resistant to certain firearms doesn’t mean that was the purpose the vehicle was manufactured for. It is just a side effect. Bullets pass right through the windows and tires. It’s not an armored vehicle by the plain language of the statute. The intent of the legislation is prevent actors from building vehicles to engage in terrorism. Police could take you out in a CT. It’s not designed or manufactured to be an armored vehicle.

 

[Woodrick]

Is this, perhaps, one of the reasons we don't have Cybertruck registrations in Canada?

"A person must not operate an armoured vehicle except under the authority of a valid armoured vehicle permit issued in the person's name."

"armoured vehicle" means a motor vehicle manufactured or adapted for the purpose of protecting its occupants from explosions caused by explosive devices or from projectiles discharged from a firearm, as defined in section 2 of the Criminal Code;"

https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/00_10008_01#section2

Other provinces have similar laws for "fortified" vehicles.

https://t.ly/5SksG

Sorry, no body armour, either!

The vehicle is not manufactured or adapted to protect you, it just so happens to do so, to a small degree. To a degree, all vehicles will protect you (except maybe a motorcycle).
The Cybertruck won't protect you against many of the common weapons used by criminals today.
There was a company that was going to sell armored glass and panels, don't know if they still exist.

 

[DPye_BC]

In other news...
Rochelle Defense armored vehicle company has a Cybertruck in Ontario.

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