Modes of Transportation

Cycling safety publications

The SAAQ offers a variety of publications to raise awareness of cycling safety and road sharing.

	Safe Cycling Guide (PDF, 1.2 MB)⁠ Practical advice to make bicycle riding safe and enjoyable: items to check before setting out, Highway Safety Code requirements, sharing the road, road signs and traffic signals, helmet use.
	J’apprends à rouler en sécurité (PDF, 647.4 KB)⁠ ⁠ A bicycle is not a toy—it is a vehicle. This poster reminds children that they have the same rights and obligations as motorists (in French only).
	Une journée à vélo (PDF, 949.6 KB)⁠ This guide contains safe practices and tips from specialists on organizing short bike rides (one day or less). It is a handy guide for people who work with children aged 10 to 14. It lists the basic steps in planning a bike ride, preparations with regard to equipment, roadside repairs, food and regulations to ensure a safe ride (in French only).
	Heavy Vehicle Blind Spots - Be vigilant! (PDF, 2.2 MB)⁠ Around any vehicle, certain areas cannot be seen by the driver in the mirrors or through the windows. These are called blind spots. This folder presents different issues surrounding this topic: main heavy vehicle blind spots, risks at intersections, advice for those who find themselves near a heavy vehicle, and tips for heavy vehicle drivers.
	Petit guide de Génivélo (PDF, 1.6 MB)⁠ ⁠ This handbook reminds children about the importance of always following bicycle safety rules (in French only)
	Let’s all Share the Road… Safely (PDF, 598.5 KB)⁠ Rules for cyclists and drivers to make roads safer for everyone.

Last update: December 23, 2024