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.
In Québec, the transportation of passengers is subject to specific requirements that concern vehicles as well as drivers, owners and operators.
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.
Road users, driver’s licence holders, vehicle owners
Authorized representatives or employees of a business, self-employed workers
Employees of a body or organization that has entered into an agreement with the SAAQ
Employees of a business the SAAQ has contracted to inspect road vehicles
Employees of a business that holds a valid road vehicle dealer’s permit issued by the Office de la protection du consommateur
Health care professionals, suppliers of goods and services for traffic accident victims
Traffic accident victims or their representative
The SAAQ offers a variety of documents such as forms, official documents, studies, statistics, educational material and more.
The road safety record presents Québec’s traffic accident victim statistics covering the last six years.
A number of laws and regulations govern driving, the SAAQ's activities and the transportation of passengers and goods on Québec roads.
Many forms are available to help you in your dealings with the SAAQ.
The SAAQ offers most of its publications free of charge. However, some publications are sold through Les Publications du Québec.
The pilot projects the SAAQ participates in are authorized by ministerial orders issued by Québec's Minister of Transport.
The SAAQ offers teaching tools to elementary and high school teachers, other education stakeholders and police officers.
Last update: February 5, 2026
