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      Road safety is everyone’s business and a priority for the SAAQ. Road safety starts with obeying the Highway Safety Code and adopting safe behaviours.

      • Transportation of Goods

        Heavy vehicle drivers, owners and operators, here is everything you need to know to fulfil your obligations and ensure your safety and that of other road users.

        • Transportation of Passengers

          In Québec, the transportation of passengers is subject to specific requirements that concern vehicles as well as drivers, owners and operators.

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          Businesses and self-employed workers can consult, manage or modify their vehicle fleet record online and much more (section in French only).

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          Driver's licences

          • Driver's Licence Renewal and Fee Payment

            Every year, we send you a driver's licence renewal notice that provides various information, including the payment due date.

          • Licence to Drive a Bus With a Seating Capacity of More Than 24 Passengers (Class 2)

            To obtain a Class 2 licence to drive a bus with a seating capacity of more than 24 passengers, you must have held a valid Class 5 driver's licence for...

          • Minibus and Small Bus Driver's Licence (Class 4B)

            To obtain a Class 4B licence to drive a minibus or a small bus with a seating capacity of 24 or fewer passengers, you must have held a Class 5...

          • Correcting Information on a Driver's Licence

            If an error appears on your driver's licence or if you wish to change some information, you must notify the SAAQ.

          • Conditions Added to a Driver's Licence

            Conditions added to a driver's licence are mainly related to the state of health of drivers and may impose restrictions on their driving.

          • Driving Record Request

            You can request a copy of a driving record for yourself or other drivers with their authorization.

          • Vehicle Seizure and Recovery

            When peace officers detect a serious Highway Safety Code offence, they can seize a vehicle for 7, 30 or 90 days. The owner may recover the vehicle no later than 10 days after the end of the impoundment period.

          Vehicle registration

          • Registering a Vehicle

            Car, motorcycle, truck, snowmobile, farm tractor, trailer… Whatever the vehicle, it must be registered.

          • Renewing Registration

            Every year, we send you a registration renewal notice. This notice contains various information, including the payment due date.

          • Registering a Bus or Minibus

            Select the answer that applies to your situation to find out which procedure you must follow.

          • Registering a Private Bus or Minibus

            If you own a bus or minibus used for your personal needs, you must register it at an SAAQ service outlet.

            What is a private bus or minibus?

            A bus or...

          • Registering a Public Bus or Minibus

            A bus or minibus used to transport paying passengers must be registered at an SAAQ service outlet.

            What is a public bus or minibus?

            A bus or...

          • Registering a School Bus or Minibus

            A school bus or minibus must be registered at an SAAQ service outlet.

          • Registering a Bus or Minibus Belonging to a Hospital Centre, Parish or Charity

            Buses or minibuses that are the exclusive property of a hospital centre, a charity or the fabrique of parish must be registered at an SAAQ service...

          • Registering an Electric, Plug-In Hybrid or Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle

            Effective October 26, 2017, electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles must bear a green licence plate.

          • International Registration Plan

            If you use a heavy vehicle to haul cargo or passengers outside Québec, you must have it registered with the International Registration Plan (IRP).

          • Registering a Vehicle Bought or Sold by a Business

            Vehicles bought or sold by a business must be registered at an SAAQ service outlet.

          • Temporary Registration

            A temporary registration certificate, or "transit", can be issued by the SAAQ or a dealer to allow a vehicle to operate on public roads in Québec for...

          • Mechanical Inspection

            The SAAQ has implemented various means to ensure that vehicles on Québec roads are in good mechanical condition.

          Transportation of passengers

          • Buses and Minibuses

            If you are the driver, owner or operator of a bus or a minibus, you must comply with the requirements that apply to the transportation of passengers.

          • Enriched Heavy Vehicle Driver Training Program

            The Programme enrichi d'accès à la conduite de véhicules lourds (enriched heavy vehicle driver training program) is a program that aims to enable...

          • Bus or Minibus Drivers

            To drive a bus or a minibus, you must hold a Class 2 or 4B driver's licence issued by the SAAQ and comply with other obligations related to driving a...

          • Road Vehicle Mechanical Inspection Guide

            This guide sets forth the mechanical inspection procedures and standards applicable to most vehicles.

          • Owners and Operators of Buses and Minibuses

            Owners and operators of buses and minibuses must know and comply with the rules that govern the transportation of passengers.

          • Obligations Related to the Vehicle

            Buses and minibuses must meet several requirements to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users.

          • Transportation of Passengers Outside Québec

            Owners and operators of buses and minibuses used for transportation outside Québec are required to comply with the IFTA and the IRP and ensure their...

          • Transportation of Passengers: Who Does What?

            Various government departments and agencies are responsible for overseeing the transportation of passengers.

            Find out more about their respective resp...

          Reference Tools

          • Road Safety – Heavy Vehicles
          • Contrôle routier Québec (in French only)
          • To Drive a Minibus or a Small Bus (PDF, 285 KB)This file does not meet Web accessibility standards.
          • Transporter des groupes d’enfants de 5 ans ou moins (PDF, 4.4 MB)This file does not meet Web accessibility standards. (in French only)
          • School Bus Transportation, a Shared Responsibility (PDF, 982 KB)
          • Angles morts des véhicules lourds (PDF, 2.2 MB) (in French only)
          • Obligations of Heavy Vehicle Users (PDF, 4.3 MB)
          • Inspect Before You Go
          • Ajustement et vérification des freins pneumatiques (PDF, 1.5 MB) (in French only)
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