Publications

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 (PDF - 11 Mo) (PDF, 10.6 Mo) 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 (PDF - 1 Mo) (76 pages) (PDF, 1.2 Mo) C-6804-A

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

Conduct Review Policy for Heavy Vehicle Owners and Operators (PDF - 8 Mo) (142 pages) (PDF, 4.1 Mo) C-6803-A

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

Driver Fatigue - Fatigue management guide (PDF - 1 Mo) (12 pages) (PDF, 1.0 Mo) C-6705-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.

Duty time checklist
Driving and off-duty time for Heavy Vehicle Drivers - Fact Sheet (PDF - 1 Mo) (9 pages) (PDF, 1.4 Mo) 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 (PDF - 463 Ko) (3 pages) (PDF, 463.5 ko) 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 (PDF - 4 Mo) (144 pages) (PDF, 4.3 Mo) 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.

Prospective heavy vehicle driver
Prospective Heavy Vehicle Driver (PDF - 850 Ko) (28 pages) (PDF, 849.8 ko) C-6141-A

This publication sets out the requirements that must be satisfied for the issue of a driver's licence bearing class 1, 2 or 3, taking prospective heavy vehicle drivers through the steps. Aside from new heavy vehicle drivers, this brochure is intended for holders of a driver's licence bearing class 3 who want to obtain class 1 or 2 authorization, and for those who hold class 2 and want to be allowed to drive vehicles covered by class 1.

Road Vehicle Mechanical Inspection Guide (PDF - 8 Mo) (PDF, 7.9 Mo) 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.

Wheelloss risk
Wheel Loss - A Risk No One Can Run! (PDF - 12 Mo) (25 pages) (PDF, 11.5 Mo) C-6247-A

This manual is intended to raise the awareness of heavy vehicle owners, professional wheel installers, drivers and maintenance staff about the importance of proper wheel installation and securing for safe travel.

Wheelloss bearing
Wheel Loss Due to Faulty Bearings (PDF - 6 Mo) (32 pages) (PDF, 6.5 Mo) C-6248-A

This guide is intended to raise the awareness of heavy vehicle drivers and maintenance staff about the problems caused by defective bearings. Faulty bearings have been known to cause wheel separation, resulting in fatal or serious accidents.