Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec
Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec

The SAAQ offers most of its publications free of charge. However, some publications are sold through Les Publications du Québec.

In accordance with the SAAQ’s language policy, publications intended for SAAQ employees and Québec businesses are only available in French. For a complete list of all our publications, please refer to the French version of this page.

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Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (4 pages) (PDF, 196.6 KB)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ C-6652-A

To be authorized to drive a vehicle equipped with an alcohol ignition interlock device, you must hold a restricted licence or a licence with Condition I or Condition X.

At Night – Adapt Your Driving
At Night – Adapt Your Driving (2 pages) (PDF, 469.4 KB)⁠ ⁠ C-6614-2-A

Leaflet presenting behaviours to adopt when driving at night, as well as penalties that may apply

Table death benefits
Compensation Table (6 pages) (PDF, 168.3 KB)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ C-6651-A

Compensation Table shows the maximum amounts payable by the SAAQ in connection with an automobile accident.

Criminal record check for authorized drivers (2 pages) (PDF, 339.4 KB)⁠ ⁠ C-6715-A

This folder explains the steps to follow to have your criminal record checked in order to obtain or renew an authorized driver’s permit.

Crossing the street safely (4 pages) (PDF, 250.5 KB)⁠ ⁠ C-6733-A

Document intended for seniors reminding them of best practices for crossing the street

Demerit points
Demerit Points – Driver's Licence (6 pages) (PDF, 543.4 KB)⁠ ⁠ C-6491-A

The Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec enters demerit points on the record of drivers who commit certain offences under the Highway Safety Code. Demerit points are entered on a driver's record following conviction of an offence or, its equivalent, payment of the fine, once the Société has the judgment in its possession or been advised of the fact by the court.

Demerit points penalty
Demerit Points – Penalty (6 pages) (PDF, 418.6 KB)⁠ ⁠ C-6053-A

Highway Safety Code offences lead to the entry of demerit points on the driving record of drivers at fault. A penalty is one of the consequences imposed on driver's licence holders who have reached or exceeded the number of demerit points set for the bracket that applies to them. Consult this document to find out how to get a new driver's licence at the end of a penalty period.

Destroying Your Old Plate (1 page) (PDF, 67.9 KB)⁠ ⁠ C-6718

Remember to return your damaged or defective plate by mail.

Stories
Don't Fall for Stories (4 pages) (PDF, 1,015.0 KB)⁠ ⁠ C-6722-A

Before leasing or buying a used motor vehicle, it would be wise to obtain a copy of the vehicle's record, its real history.

Driver Fatigue – Drive Well Rested (16 pages) (PDF, 2.2 MB)⁠ ⁠ C-6058-A

Like alcohol and speeding, fatigue causes devastation on our roads. Find out ways to prevent fatigue, and learn how to recognize the warning signs.

Driver’s licence classes (1 page) (PDF, 1.8 MB)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ C-6725-A

This document discloses the necessary classes of driver's licence depending on the type of road vehicle.

Duty time checklist
Driving and off-duty time for Heavy Vehicle Drivers - Fact Sheet (9 pages) (PDF, 1.4 MB)⁠ ⁠ C-4554-A

The Regulation respecting hours of driving and off-duty time for heavy vehicle drivers is designed to prevent tired drivers from getting behind the wheel, and thereby reduce the risk of accidents.

Driving in Quebec – Appointment to determine whether you can obtain a driver’s licence (2 pages) (PDF, 468.7 KB)⁠ ⁠ C-7036-A

Insert and brochure informing clients outside Québec about how to obtain a driver’s licence and the importance of being well prepared for the tests.

Driving require your attention
Educational Games – Halloween Safety Rules (2 pages) (PDF, 5.1 MB)⁠ ⁠ C-6597-A

Two educational games to teach children about Halloween safety rules.

Unfarourable decision
Have you received a unfavourable medical decision concerning your driver’s licence? (4 pages) (PDF, 447.1 KB)⁠ ⁠ C-6126-A

If you are not satisfied with this decision, you can ask for a review at the SAAQor challenge the decision before the Administrative Tribunal of Québec. If you believe that you can prove that your are capable of driving safely despite your illness or handicap, you can also request that the SAAQ render a new decision under its discretionary power. This document is available in electronic format only.

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Heavy Vehicle blind spots (4 pages) (PDF, 2.2 MB)⁠ ⁠ C-5490-A

Around any vehicle, certain areas cannot be seen by the driver in the rear-view 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.