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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.
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We are a law enforcement agency working with the SAAQ. Our mandate is to monitor and control road transportation of goods and passengers in Québec.
To be a driver qualified for remunerated passenger transportation, a natural person must be authorized by the SAAQ (authorized driver) or registered...
Vehicles are considered qualified for remunerated passenger transportation when they are authorized by the SAAQ (authorized vehicle) or registered...
To drive a bus or a minibus, you must hold a Class 2 or 4B driver's licence issued by the SAAQ and comply with other obligations related to driving a...
Owners and operators of buses and minibuses must know and comply with the rules that govern the transportation of passengers.
Buses and minibuses must meet several requirements to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users.
Owners and operators of buses and minibuses used for transportation outside Québec are required to comply with the IFTA and the IRP and ensure their...
Speed limiters, blind spots, driver fatigue: driving a heavy vehicle is subject to obligations and requires special knowledge.
Adding front-view mirrors is a simple, effective and inexpensive way to improve visibility in heavy vehicle blind spots.
To prevent driver fatigue, you cannot rely solely on legislation governing driving and off-duty time. Your lifestyle also plays a major role!
The Programme enrichi d'accès à la conduite de véhicules lourds (enriched heavy vehicle driver training program) is a program that aims to enable...
To hold a Class 4B licence to drive a minibus or a small bus with a seating capacity of 24 or fewer passengers, you must have held a Class 5 driver's licence for at least one year and pass a knowledge test.
To obtain a permit to provide remunerated passenger transportation by automobile, you must have held a valid Class 5 driver's licence for at least one year, have completed the required training and pass a test.
There are 3 licence classes to drive heavy vehicles: Class 1 for combinations of road vehicles, Class 2 for buses and Class 3 for trucks.
Here is the procedure to register a heavy vehicle, renew the registration or obtain a temporary registration certificate (trip permit).
The SAAQ has designed a mobile road safety unit that is currently travelling across Québec to promote road safety among road users.
You can report an issue and incident as soon as an individual or business fails to comply with regulations regarding the transportation of passengers or goods
Program aiming to understand fatigue and to convey the importance of proper sleep hygiene and a healthy lifestyle.
Fatigue among heavy vehicle drivers is everyone's business – employers included.
Various government departments and agencies are responsible for overseeing the transportation of passengers.
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This French-language newsletter aims to keep the goods and passenger road transportation industry informed about regulations, heavy vehicle safety and...
To carry out school transportation using a bus, minibus or car, all drivers, owners and operators must comply with several requirements.
Some vehicles are automatically authorized to use flashing or rotating lights. For other vehicles, you must first obtain the SAAQ’s authorization.
Last update: September 19, 2024
