CyberHippie Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 It seems to me someone here can drive a school bus?If so, I have a couple of questions.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Can drive or licensed to drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 hah - licensed I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnt Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I'm licensed to drive a regular bus like a greyhound but not a school bus full of kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Looking for a career change, Trev? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 rubberdinghy drives a city bus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 My vision is a school bus that functions as a camper. I just have no idea what it would take to drive something like that? The vehicle is a school bus, but it's an RV, not so much a people mover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnt Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 My vision is a school bus that functions as a camper. I just have no idea what it would take to drive something like that? The vehicle is a school bus, but it's an RV, not so much a people mover.To drive a bus you need a "C" license, to drive a school bus full of kids you need a "B" license, if there are no kids in it then a "C" works. Not sure about what you're talking about but you might need that "C" license to drive it because of the length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 C for camper Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnt Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/classes.htmShows all the different classes. It's not really clear though about lengths.How much does the bus weigh? Because it states that a "G" will cover:"Any car, van or small truck or combination of vehicle and towed vehicle up to 11,000 kg provided the towed vehicle is not over 4,600 kg."I know my tractor alone weighs in at 19,000lbs and with an empty flatbed trailer behind her as well the total gross vehicle weight is roughly 30500 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 (edited) according to the HWTA:Length of vehicle(6) Subject to section 110, no vehicle, other than a fire apparatus, a semi-trailer or a bus, including load, shall exceed the length of 12.5 metres while on a highway. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 109 (6).I think it would be under or close to 12.5. It's also not considered a school bus if it is not painted chrome yellow with stop signs and school bus signs. Wiwi says a school bus weighs about 14,000 lbs which comes to about 6350 kilos. I think I could make a good argument for a G license. Edited June 23, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 hey TrevIs this bus/camper for your land near Bancroft?A little piece of advice...look into what you can & cannot have according to the bylaws.I had to get rid of the trailer on my land because in Haliburton Township it is against the bylaw to have a camper or bus parked on your property. I wasn't even able to keep it and use it for storage, etc.Anyway...hope you are enjoying your land up there :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 No children, no air, all you need is a G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieknight Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 No children, no air, all you need is a G.I had a double decker school bus (3/4 length w/ a VW van body welded to the top) and because it got classified as a camper, I could drive it with my regular licence. It wasn't hard to drive, in fact I learned how to drive standard on that thing. Even drove it across Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I had to get rid of the trailer on my land because in Haliburton Township it is against the bylaw to have a camper or bus parked on your property.That is ridiculous! I can't believe it. Did someone see it and report you or something?Pretty sure trailers are allowed, but I guess I should look into it. I'm not even sure where to look that up... hmmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 ^^^^worth checking out. I found out that in Oakville it is the same thing. We had a pop-ut-trailer-camper stored in my driveway for a few years and was never a problem, but it was small and at the side of the house. Guess we didn't have any nasty neighbours ... but that's all it takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Looks like the bylaws vary from place to place and are confusing. Take a look at this thread and you'll get an idea. Be sure to call your local by-law people:http://www.popupexplorer.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=55249http://www.toronto.ca/zoning/pdf/ibi_phase1_report.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 No children' date=' no air, all you need is a G.[/quote']I had a double decker school bus (3/4 length w/ a VW van body welded to the top) and because it got classified as a camper, I could drive it with my regular licence. It wasn't hard to drive, in fact I learned how to drive standard on that thing. Even drove it across Canada.Sounds cool! You got any pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 The double decker sounds very cool! This is what I'm looking at: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 looks cool TrevThat is ridiculous! I can't believe it. Did someone see it and report you or something?you got it!last summer was no problem because of all the leaves on the trees, but in March I got a letter from the Municipality of Highlands East. They informed me that someone complained and i had until May 15th to get rid of it or face legal action.Oh well, more motivation to get a cabin built! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Crap:"The Township zoning by-law does not permit the use of “mobile†units e.g. trailers, converted buses etc. to be used as residential units without a zoning by-law amendment."That doesn't sound good... Although my road is private and gated, and I have three neighbors. One is parking two large trailers, and another is parking a Westy for summers. So I guess I'd be taking a chance, but if no one complains.... hmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 i wonder if you parked it in a tent-garage if it would still be considered "outside" on your property, or if it would be considered in a garage. surely they can't tell you what you can put in your garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 you have to have a house/cottage on your land to be able to get away with parking a trailer/bus, etc.Or you can take it up for the weekend and then leave with it again.That portable garage would be considered a tent I think. Not a problem having it there without the trailer/bus, but without a cottage you'd still be breaking the bylaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Ridiculous!I can see the rationale for the bylaw in town. But it's insane for that to stand in bush property. I guess it really comes down to out of sight, out of mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Try painting it this colour: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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