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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Circle Check Guide (176 pages) (PDF, 10.6 MB)⁠ ⁠ C-6156-A

This guide is intended for heavy vehicle owners, operators and drivers and all stakeholders in the transportation industry who play a role in heavy vehicle maintenance and road safety. The Highway Safety Code specifies that all heavy vehicles must have been checked within the previous 24 hours, otherwise a new “circle check” must be carried out. The circle check is performed by the driver or by a person designated by the operator in order to ensure that the heavy vehicle complies with the standards in effect.

Conduct Review Policy for Heavy Vehicle Drivers (76 pages) (PDF, 3.1 MB)⁠ ⁠ C-6804-A

This policy governs how heavy vehicle driver records are kept and sets out the SAAQ's conduct review and intervention procedures.

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.

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.

Mandatory maintenance vehicle owner
Medical Assessment to drive in the United States (3 pages) (PDF, 433.1 KB)⁠ ⁠ C-5095-A

Do you want to drive a vehicle in the United States that requires a class 1, 2, 3 or 4B driver's licence? Under an agreement between Canada and the United States, you may drive these vehicles if your medical condition meets the standards.

Obligations heavy
Obligations of Heavy Vehicles Users (144 pages) (PDF, 5.9 MB)⁠ ⁠ C-6245-A

This guide gives a simplified version of regulations so that all stakeholders in the passenger and freight transport industry have access to plenty of information about road transportation in Québec.

Road Vehicle Mechanical Inspection Guide (171 pages) (PDF, 9.6 MB)⁠ ⁠ C-6056-A

This guide sets forth the inspection procedures and standards applicable to most vehicles. Designed as a quick reference tool for mechanics and carrier enforcement officers, it describes mechanical inspection procedures as well as the minor and major defects most likely to be encountered.

To drive a taxi (1 page) (PDF, 199.1 KB)⁠ ⁠ C-6724-A

To drive a taxi, you must hold both a licence and a permit. Furthermore, you cannot have been found guilty of a criminal offence within the previous 5 years.

Drive emergency vehicle
To Drive an Emergency Vehicle (2 pages) (PDF, 108.1 KB)⁠ ⁠ C-6723-A

This document discloses the conditions to drive an emergency vehicle.

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