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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.

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        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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          • 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.

          • Emergency Vehicle Driver's Licence (Class 4A)

            To obtain a Class 4A licence to drive an emergency vehicle, you must first hold a valid Class 5 licence and pass a knowledge test.

            With this licence,...

          • 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.

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          • 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 an Ambulance

            An ambulance used by a business to carry passengers to a hospital must be registered with the SAAQ.

            The ambulance may be: a passenger vehicle with a...

          • Mechanical Inspection

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

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          • Vehicles With Flashing or Rotating Amber Lights

            Certain vehicles are automatically authorized to be equipped with flashing or rotating amber lights. Other vehicles require authorization by the SAAQ.

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          • To Drive an Emergency Vehicle (PDF, 108 KB)This file does not meet Web accessibility standards.
          • Demande d’autorisation pour la reconnaissance de véhicules d’urgence (PDF, 186 KB) (in French only)
          • Demande de reconnaissance d’un véhicule d’urgence (PDF, 242 KB) (in French only)
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          Québec area: 418-643-7620
          Montréal area: 514-873-7620
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          I want to go a step further and not just provide basic answers but give people all the information they need. It feels great to get off the phone with someone who seems satisfied.

          Aimée Dornéval

          Call Centre Agent

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          When people know what the law says, we can ask them to work with us to help make our roads safer.

          Benoît Tessier

          Carrier Enforcement Officer (facility audits)

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          When supporting people throughout their rehabilitation process, we must be compassionate, understanding, thorough and honest.

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