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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.

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          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 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.

          • Heavy Vehicle Driver's Licence (Class 1)

            To obtain a Class 1 driver's licence to be authorized to drive a combination of road vehicles, you must have held a valid Class 5 driver's licence for...

          • Truck Driver's Licence (Class 3)

            To obtain a Class 3 licence to drive a truck, you must have held a valid Class 5 driver's licence for at least 2 years, have a good driving record, be...

          • 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 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 Truck Weighing Over 3,000 Kg

            You must register your truck weighing over 3,000 kg at an SAAQ service outlet.

            A truck is a vehicle with a net weight of more than 3,000 kg, designed...

          • Raised dump body light and sound warning system

            Requirement for all vehicles with a dump body

          • 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 goods

          • Heavy Vehicle Owners and Operators

            Heavy vehicle owners and operators must be familiar and comply with the rules governing road transportation.

          • Operators' Responsibilities Toward Heavy Vehicle Drivers

            Operators must make sure that drivers meet all the obligations related to using and driving a heavy vehicle.

          • Driving and Off-Duty Time

            Heavy vehicle operators must make sure that drivers comply with the requirements concerning the number of hours of driving and off-duty time and that...

          • Driver Fatigue Is Everyone's Business – Employers Included

            Heavy vehicle drivers are not the only ones responsible for managing their fatigue. Fatigue can be caused by the decisions and actions of the various...

          • Conduct Review Policy for Heavy Vehicle Owners and Operators

            The Conduct Review Policy for Heavy Vehicle Owners and Operators defines the rules regarding the compilation of records on owners and operators...

          • Record Keeping

            Heavy vehicle owners and operators must meet their respective obligations concerning record keeping and the retention period for various documents.

          • Registration in the register of owners and operators of heavy vehicles

            To be authorized to operate a heavy vehicle, owners and operators are required to register in the Registre des propriétaires et des exploitants de...

          • Bulk Trucking Register

            Heavy vehicle operators registered in the Registre du camionnage en vrac (bulk trucking register) may renew or transfer their registration by...

          • Use of a Truck or Trailer by an Individual

            If you use a heavy vehicle or trailer for personal purposes, certain rules apply.

          • Heavy Vehicles

            Load and size limits, mechanical maintenance, load securement, transportation of dangerous substances: heavy vehicles must comply with several laws, regulations and standards. Here, drivers, owners and operators will find a section specifically designed for them.

          • Heavy Vehicle Registration

            Here is the procedure to register a heavy vehicle, renew the registration or obtain a temporary registration certificate (trip permit).

          • Transportation of Dangerous Substances

            Dangerous substances – such as petroleum products and other flammable, corrosive, explosive or toxic products – must be transported safely in order to...

          • Programme d'inspection et d'entretien des véhicules automobiles lourds (PIEVAL – Heavy vehicle inspection and maintenance program)

            Heavy vehicles operated in Québec must comply with standards concerning polluting emissions.

          • Documents to Keep in a Heavy Vehicle

            Drivers of a heavy vehicle must fill out and subsequently give their operator the circle check report and the daily log. They are also required to...

          • Transportation Outside Québec – IFTA and IRP

            Owners and operators of heavy vehicles that are operated in Canada or the United States must comply with the IFTA and the IRP. They must also ensure that the health of their drivers authorizes them to drive outside Québec.

          • 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...

          • Increasing Seat Belt Use Among Employees

            When your drivers fail to wear their seat belts, they not only put their own safety at risk, but they also expose you to certain consequences in the...

          • Driver's Licence for Heavy Vehicles

            To be authorized to drive a heavy vehicle, a driver must hold the appropriate class of licence and be in good health.

          • Information Bulletins for Heavy Vehicle Drivers, Owners and Operators

            These bulletins are the best way to keep up with updates to the Conduct Review Policy for Heavy Vehicle Owners and Operators and the Conduct Review Policy for Heavy Vehicle Drivers.

          • Road Vehicle Mechanical Inspection Guide

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

          • Driving and Off-Duty Time

            Heavy vehicle drivers are required to comply with the requirements concerning driving and off-duty time and enter the information in a daily log.

          • Heavy Vehicle Drivers and Driver Fatigue

            To prevent driver fatigue, you cannot rely solely on legislation governing driving and off-duty time. Your lifestyle also plays a major role! The...

          • Policy and Program for Heavy Vehicle Drivers

            The SAAQ has implemented a policy to monitor and assess the conduct of heavy vehicle drivers as well as a program to recognize those whose behaviour...

          • Heavy Vehicle Drivers and Seat Belts

            Wearing a seat belt reduces by half the risk of being killed or seriously injured in an accident. Despite this, the rate of seat belt use among heavy...

          • Documents to Keep in a Heavy Vehicle

            Drivers of a heavy vehicle must fill out and subsequently give their operator the circle check report and the daily log. They are also required to...

          Reference Tools

          • Road Safety – Heavy Vehicles
          • Contrôle routier Québec (in French only)
          • Prospective Heavy Vehicle Driver (PDF, 596 KB)This file does not meet Web accessibility standards.
          • Driving a Heavy Vehicle
          • Angles morts des véhicules lourds (PDF, 2.2 MB) (in French only)
          • Road vehicle mechanical inspection guide (PDF, 8.0 MB)This file does not meet Web accessibility standards.
          • Driving and Off-Duty Time for Heavy Vehicle Drivers (PDF, 2.1 MB)This file does not meet Web accessibility standards.
          • Obligations of Heavy Vehicle Users (PDF, 4.3 MB)
          • Conduct Review Policy for Heavy Vehicle Owners and Operators (PDF, 1010 KB)This file does not meet Web accessibility standards.
          • Conduct Review Policy and Excellence Program for Heavy Vehicle Drivers (PDF, 2.9 MB)This file does not meet Web accessibility standards.
          • Circle Check Guide (PDF, 10.6 MB)This file does not meet Web accessibility standards.
          • Ajustement et vérification des freins pneumatiques (in French only)
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