Propective Heavy Vehicle Driver

OBLIGATIONS OF
HEAVY VEHICLE USERS

COORDINATOR
ric Morasse, Socit de lassurance automobile du Qubec
CONTRIBUTORS
Socit de lassurance automobile du Qubec
Marie-Andre Bdard
Paul Gobeil
ric Lambert
Lyse Pelletier
Linda Thriault
Contrle routier Qubec
Isabelle Drapeau
Ministre des Transports du Qubec
Denis Bdard
Commission des transports du Qubec
Sylvie Lgar
Guy Mailhot
Translation Coordination
Donya Gulak
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FOREWORD
This document is intended for all categories of heavy vehicle users and is
designed to familiarize them with the most important road safety rules and
requirements. It provides a simplified guide to driving regulations that will
enable persons involved in hauling goods and carrying passengers to find
quick answers to all their questions. For a legal interpretation, however, the
reader should refer to the relevant statutes and regulations.
As used in this document, the term heavy vehicle users specifically means:
owners;
operators;
drivers;
transport service intermediaries;
shippers;
applicant for services;
driver services providers.
This publication was produced by the Socit de lassurance automobile du
Qubec (SAAQ) in collaboration with Contrle routier Qubec, the Ministre
des Transports du Qubec and the Commission des transports du Qubec.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE ACT RESPECTING OWNERS, OPERATORS
AND DRIVERS OF HEAVY VEHICLES 6
Background and objectives 6
Mechanisms implemented by the Act 7
Which heavy vehicles are subject to the Act? 8
Which persons are subject to the Act? 9
OBLIGATIONS OF PERSONS SUBJECT TO THE ACT 10
Owners 10
Operators 10
Drivers 11
Transport service intermediaries 11
Third parties 12
BEFORE OPERATING A VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY 13
Registration of heavy vehicles 13
Registration in the register of owners
and operators of heavy vehicles 14
Bus transport 16
Bulk trucking register 16
DRIVING A HEAVY VEHICLE 18
Drivers licence 18
Driving record 20
Driving time and off-duty time 22
Coping with fatigue 26
MECHANICAL CONDITION OF HEAVY VEHICLES 29
Pre-trip inspection (PTI) 29
Mandatory maintenance 32
Mandatory periodic mechanical inspection (MI) 34
Preventive maintenance program (PMP) 36
Programme dinspection et dentretien des
vhicules automobiles lourds (PIEVAL or heavy
vehicle inspection and maintenance program) 37
OPERATING HEAVY VEHICLES 40
Road signs and traffic rules 40
Vehicle load and size limits 42
Securement of loads and baggage 45
Special permits 49
Dangerous substances 52
Shipping documents 55
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RECORD KEEPING 57
Vehicle record 57
Driver record 60
MONITORING COMPLIANCE 62
Contrle routier Qubec 62
Police forces 64
MONITORING CONDUCT 65
Conduct Review Policy for Heavy Vehicle Owners and Operators 65
Conduct Review Policy for Heavy Vehicle Drivers 70
Excellence Program for Heavy Vehicle Drivers 72
Interventions by the Commission des transports du Qubec 74
QUBEC GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 77
Commission des transports du Qubec 77
Ministre du Dveloppement durable,
de lEnvironnement et des Parcs 78
Ministre des Transports 79
Revenu Qubec 80
and Contrle routier Qubec 81
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Vehicles subject to certain requirements 83
Appendix 2: Classes of drivers licences 84
Appendix 3: Sample maintenance sheets and sample brake
and tire measurement register 87
Appendix 4: Sample daily log 96
Appendix 5: Sample detailed register 97
Appendix 6: Sample short register 98
Appendix 7: Information Concerning the Drivers Record 99
Appendix 8: Monitoring of Heavy Vehicle Driver Conduct 101
Appendix 9: Conduct Record of a Heavy Vehicle Owner and Operator 103
Appendix 10: Pre-trip inspection report 109
Appendix 11: Sample forms 110
Appendix 12: SAAQ service centres 117
Appendix 13: Inspection stations of Contrle routier Qubec 118
Appendix 14: Contrle routier Qubec services 121
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THE ACT RESPECTING OWNERS, OPERATORS
AND DRIVERS OF HEAVY VEHICLES
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
Highway transport of goods and passengers is a key sector of our economy,
generating more than 100,000 direct jobs. In Qubec, more than half of all
goods hauled are carried by truck, and people travel by bus some 500 million
times each year.
What sets the transport industry from others apart is the fact that its field
of operation is the public highway system, and it shares its work space
with all road users. This requires implementation of effective measures to
ensure that users can share the highways safely. The size and weight of
heavy vehicles, the great distances they have to travel, and the variety of
goods they haul are all factors that increase the risk of heavy vehicles being
involved in accidents and make for more serious accidents when they do
occur. In Qubec, from 2000 to 2005, heavy vehicles represented 3% of all
registered vehicles on the highways, but were involved in 12% of all
accidents and in 20% of all fatal accidents.
This is why, in addition to the safety rules that apply to all road users, there
are a number of rules under the Highway Safety Code specifically targeting
heavy vehicle users. Failure to comply with any of these rules is an offence
under the Code, for which fines may be imposed.
In addition to these rules, the Qubec government has adopted the Act
respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles. This Act is
designed to identify unsafe conduct and to ensure that measures are taken
as rapidly as possible to modify such conduct, thereby enhancing road safety
and protecting the integrity of the highway network. The Act introduces no
new road safety rules. What it does is implement procedures for identifying
heavy vehicle owners, operators and drivers that appear to exhibit unsafe
conduct. We can then intervene by contacting the heavy vehicle user thereby
identified in order to correct the problem. The Act also sets up a system of
safety ratings applicable to highway transport businesses that haul goods
and carry passengers.
All the other Canadian provinces and territories have set up similar systems
for monitoring the conduct of heavy vehicle users. Such systems help to
harmonize regulations throughout Canada.
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MECHANISMS IMPLEMENTED BY THE ACT
The Act sets up three mechanisms for monitoring the conduct of heavy
vehicle owners and operators (HVOOs)
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. There is also a mechanism for
monitoring the conduct of drivers. Responsibility for applying these
mechanisms is assigned to the Commission des transports du Qubec and
the Socit de lassurance automobile du Qubec (SAAQ). They are
described below.
Mechanism for entering the industry (applied by the Commission)
In virtually all cases, a person must first register in the Registre des
propritaires et des exploitants de vhicules lourds (i.e., the register of
owners and operators of heavy vehicles) before being authorized to operate
a heavy vehicle on public highways. The Commission then assigns the
registrant a register identification number (RIN) and a safety rating.
Registration is the first stage in the process. The Commission then notifies
the SAAQ of each new registrant. For more information about registration,
refer to Section 3.
Mechanism for monitoring HVOOs and for assessing their conduct
(applied by the SAAQ)
When the SAAQ receives notification that a HVOO has registered with the
Commission, it opens a record in that persons name. All offences, accidents
and other events are recorded there. This is the means by which the SAAQ
monitors the conduct of each HVOO.*
The SAAQ has adopted specific rules for monitoring and assessing the
conduct of heavy vehicle owners, operators and drivers. These rules are
described in the SAAQs conduct review policies for HVOOs and heavy
vehicule drivers. The SAAQ intervenes in a series of gradually escalating
steps. If a HVOO appears to exhibit unsafe conduct, the SAAQ begins by
sending an information letter. If the situation continues to deteriorate and if
events continue to occur or grow more serious, the HVOO or driver is
informed of that fact and the matter is referred to the Commission.
For a detailed presentation of the conduct review policies for HVOOs and
drivers, refer to Section 9.
* Drivers do not have to register with the Commission. However, a file for
each heavy vehicle driver is created as soon as the SAAQ is informed of
a relevant event.
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1. In this document, HVOO (HVOOs in the plural) applies equally to owners of heavy vehicles, operators
of heavy vehicles, and owner-operators of heavy vehicles (i.e., persons who simultaneously fulfil both
roles). The expressions heavy vehicle owner and heavy vehicle operator are used wherever an
obligation applies to only one or the other.
Mechanism for correction and for imposing penalties (applied by the
Commission)
In addition to its administrative functions, the Commission serves as a
quasi-judicial body. It has the authority to maintain or modify the safety
rating of a heavy vehicle owner or operator.
When a case is referred to the Commission, its first task is to review the
record. If it determines that there is in fact a problem of unsafe conduct, the
HVOO is called to a hearing. On completion of this procedure, the
Commission may modify the safety rating assigned and may impose any
measure intended to correct the HVOOs conduct. For more information on
interventions by the Commission, refer to Section 9.
Mechanisms for correction and for imposing penalties in respect of
drivers (applied by the SAAQ and the Commission)
Although operators are responsible for the conduct of the drivers they
employ (as well as any drivers provided to them by a third party such as a
driver services provider), the Act respecting owners, operators and drivers
of heavy vehicles also provides mechanisms for monitoring and assessing
the conduct of the drivers themselves and for imposing penalties, where
necessary.
Heavy vehicle drivers are not required to register with the Commission.
However, for any driver who commits an offence or is involved in an accident
while driving a heavy vehicle, the SAAQ opens a record as soon as it receives
notification of the event. The SAAQ is charged with adopting a conduct
review policy for heavy vehicle drivers, which sets out the criteria for
assessing drivers conduct and provides guidelines for the SAAQs
interventions targeting drivers. The Commission, on the other hand, is
authorized to intervene with measures targeting the most dangerous drivers
and compel them to modify their conduct. For more information, refer to
Section 9.
WHICH HEAVY VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO THE ACT?
As defined by the Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy
vehicles, a heavy vehicle is a road vehicle or a combination of road vehicles
with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,500 kg or more. The GVWR
indicates the vehicle weight, including its maximum load capacity, according
to the manufacturer's specifications.
The following vehicles, regardless of their net weight, are also considered
to be heavy vehicles:
buses and minibuses
tow trucks
vehicles hauling dangerous substances requiring a safety mark
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The following vehicles, regardless of their weight, are not subject to the Act:
tool vehicles
combinations of road vehicles composed of vehicles (motorized vehicle
and trailer) with a GVWR of less than 4,500 kg;
road vehicles registered under a temporary registration certificate or
bearing dealer plates (X plates)
vehicles used by the holder of a taxi owners permit
farm machinery and farm trailers owned by a farmer
WHICH PERSONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE ACT?
The Act makes a distinction between heavy vehicle owners and heavy
vehicle operators. This is necessary because of situations where the owner
of a vehicle is not the same as the vehicles operator. Certain regulatory
provisions apply to the owner (primarily those related to mechanical
maintenance of vehicles) and other provisions apply to the operator.
The persons subject to the Act are owners, operators, drivers and transport
service intermediaries.
Owner
Any natural or legal person in whose name a heavy vehicle is registered
(whether that person owns the vehicle or leases it for a period of one year
or longer) or any person who acquires such a vehicle by way of a lease.
Operator
Any natural or legal person that controls the operation of a heavy vehicle.
The operator may either own or lease the vehicles so operated.
Driver
Any person who drives a heavy vehicle and holds a drivers licence issued
by the SAAQ.
Transport service intermediary
Any person or business remunerated for acting, directly or indirectly, as the
intermediary in a transaction between third parties for the purpose of hauling
goods or carrying passengers by means of a heavy vehicle.
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OBLIGATIONS OF PERSONS SUBJECT TO
THE ACT
Specific obligations are imposed on each of the classes of persons subject
to the Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles or the
Highway Safety Code.
These obligations are listed below, but are explained in greater
detail in Sections 4 to 7.
OWNERS
Owners must:
register in the register of owners and operators of heavy vehicles;
register their vehicles;
maintain their vehicles in good mechanical condition;
repair any mechanical defects brought to their attention;
comply with the maintenance programs;
keep on file the documents necessary for maintaining each
vehicle record;
have their vehicles submitted to periodic mechanical
inspection;
comply with the authorized vehicle size limits (excluding loads);
not entrust control of their vehicles to anyone other than an
operator registered in the Commissions register of owners
and operators of heavy vehicles;
comply with all other obligations related to vehicle
ownership.
OPERATORS
Operators must:
register in the register of owners and operators of heavy
vehicles;
make sure that
- each driver holds a valid drivers licence,
- each driver is a well-qualified, safe driver,
- each vehicle undergoes a pre-trip inspection,
- all standards for vehicle use are respected (this refers par-
ticularly to vehicle load and size limits, driving time and
off-duty time, standards for securing loads, transport of
dangerous substances, special permits, etc.),
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2.
Commercial or professional transport
includes for-hire transport services
(goods or passengers), own-use trans-
port services (e.g. a business that carries
its own employees or hauls products it
manufactures or markets), equipment
transport (cranes, well drillers, etc.), pub-
lic utilities (cable, telephone, electricity,
etc.), service companies (plumbers, elec-
tricians, etc.) and towing services.
Owners do not always operate their
vehicles. For example, a heavy vehicle
rental company owns its vehicles, but
in most cases it does not operate them.
- all rules for the carrying of passengers are respected,
- all documents necessary for maintaining the driver records of the
drivers employed by the operator are kept on file,
- the Regulation respecting the requirements for bills of
lading is respected, if it applies,
- the Regulation respecting the requirements applicable
to shipping documents, leasing contracts and
contracts for services is respected, if it applies.
DRIVERS
Drivers must comply with the provisions of the Highway
Safety Code and the regulations covering the following
subjects:
- driving time and off-duty time for heavy vehicle drivers;
- pre-trip inspection;
- vehicle load and size limits;
- standards for securing loads;
- transport of dangerous substances;
- special permits.
TRANSPORT SERVICE INTERMEDIARIES
Transport service intermediaries must:
register on the list of transport service intermediaries;
provide full and accurate information on transport needs;
comply with the authorized load limits for fully loaded
vehicles;
comply with the Regulation respecting the requirements
for bills of lading.
Transport service intermediaries may also be held responsible if they advise,
encourage or induce another person to perform an act constituting an
offence under the Highway Safety Code or other laws or regulations, or if
by any act or omission they aid another person to commit such an offence.
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For example, a travel agency might be
required to register on the list of transport
service intermediaries.
Only intermediaries registered on the list
may offer their services as transport serv-
ice intermediaries in Qubec. Also, any
contract entered into with a transport
service intermediary that is not registered
or has not renewed its registration is auto-
matically void. The list of transport service
intermediaries can be consulted on the
Commissions Web site (see Section 10).
An operator leasing a heavy vehicle for
less than a year must make sure that
the leasing contract is kept on board
the vehicle.
An operator using a heavy vehicle loaned
by a merchant must keep a document
on board the vehicle indicating for how
long it is loaned.
THIRD PARTIES
Third parties can have a major impact on road safety.
Shippers, requisitioners, consignees and driver services
providers are all considered third parties and as such, they
are not required to register with the Commission.
The obligations of third parties vary depending on the role they play, and
may include:
complying with the authorized load limits for fully loaded vehicles;
providing full and accurate information on
- transport needs,
- the drivers licence and driving time and off-duty time of any drivers
they provide, and
- any dangerous substances transported.
Third parties may also be held responsible if they advise, encourage or
induce another person to perform an act constituting an offence under the
Highway Safety Code or other laws or regulations, or if by any act or
omission they aid another person to commit such an offence.
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Driver services providers (drivers
agencies) are one example of third
parties that can have a significant
impact on road safety.
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3. BEFORE OPERATING A VEHICLE
ON THE HIGHWAY
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
REGISTRATION OF HEAVY VEHICLES
An owner established in Qubec wishing to operate a heavy vehicle within
Qubec must register the vehicle with the Socit de lassurance automobile
du Qubec and pay the applicable registration fees.
An owner established in Qubec wishing to operate a heavy vehicle in a
jurisdiction other than Qubec must register the vehicle under the
International Registration Plan (IRP) and obtain any permits and stickers
from Revenu Qubec authorizing the operation of a heavy vehicle in the
other jurisdictions in North America under the International Fuel Tax
Agreement (IFTA).
International Registration Plan (IRP)
Owners of heavy vehicles registered in Qubec but operating in other
jurisdictions in North America are covered by the International Registration
Plan (IRP). In Qubec, the IRP is administered by the SAAQ.
Under IRP, heavy vehicle owners are exempted from paying full registration
fees for each of the jurisdictions in which they operate. Instead they pay fees
according to a proportional registration system based on the number of (OR
pro rata) kilometres travelled in each jurisdiction participating in the IRP.
IRP covers:
Trucks and tractor trucks with a two-axle power unit with a gross vehicle
weight above 11,793 kg (26,000 lbs);
Trucks and tractor trucks with a three-axle power unit regardless of gross
vehicle weight;
Vehicle combinations designed, used and maintained for goods transport
with a gross weight above 11,793 kg (26,000 lbs);
Buses used to carry passengers for a fee.
Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight under 11,793 kg (26,000 lbs) and charter
buses are not required to register under IRP, although owners may choose
to do so.
For more information about IRP, contact the SAAQ. (Refer to Section 10 for
contact information.)
Fuel tax
Under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), any Qubec operator of
an eligible motorized vehicle operating outside Qubec must:
obtain from Revenu Qubec permits and stickers authorizing the
operation of such a vehicle in Qubec and the other provinces, territories
and states participating in the Agreement; or
obtain a certificate for occasional trips before each such trip from all the
provinces, including Qubec, in which the operator plans to operate the
vehicle.
As the next step, the operator must:
make sure that a copy of the permits is kept on board each eligible motor
vehicle; and
affix the two stickers on the vehicles cab, one on each side.
For more information about the Fuel Tax Act or IFTA, contact Revenu Qubec.
(Refer to Section 10 for contact information.)
REGISTRATION IN THE REGISTER OF OWNERS AND
OPERATORS OF HEAVY VEHICLES (REGISTRE DES
PROPRITAIRES ET DES EXPLOITANTS DE VHICULES
LOURDS)
Any person wishing to operate a heavy vehicle in Qubec must be registered
in the register of the Commission des transports du Qubec.
When the Commission registers a person or a business, it
assigns a register identification number (RIN) and a
satisfactory safety rating, unless otherwise warranted.
All new heavy vehicle users carrying passengers are
assessed for their level of knowledge before being
registered.
New owners and operators of heavy vehicles can register by
Internet. They can also submit an application to the Commission, to one of
the Commissions authorized agents (listed on the Commissions Web site)
or at certain SAAQ service centres.
To register for the privilege of operating a heavy vehicle, an owner or
operator must pay the prescribed fees, provide the required information and
comply with all applicable legal requirements, which means that they must:
be registered in the Qubec enterprise register;
be registered as an employer with the Commission de la sant et de la
scurit du travail (CSST);
hold a permit under IFTA, if so required;
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Safety ratings for heavy vehicle own-
ers and operators can be consulted on
the Web site of the Commission. (See
Section 10).
have paid all fines related to their transport activities;
not have been convicted of a criminal act related to the use of a heavy
vehicle within the preceding five years.
All persons in the Commissions register must also update their registration.
Each year the Commission sends each owner and operator a copy of the
data in their respective files so that they can verify and update their file.
Fees are charged for registration and annual updating.
Persons exempt from registering
The following persons are not required to register in the register of owners
and operators of heavy vehicles:
owners or operators who use a heavy vehicle required by an emergency
service or in the event of a major or minor disaster;
persons renting a heavy vehicle for a consecutive period of less than
15 days and operating the vehicle free of charge;
natural persons using a heavy vehicle exclusively for personal reasons
and not to conduct a business with an organized financial structure;
lessors;
owners and operators of a heavy vehicle registered in another Canadian
jurisdiction (In such cases, however, owners or operators must be
registered in their home jurisdiction and must hold a safety fitness
certificate issued by that jurisdiction);
owners or operators who use a heavy vehicle in a locality that is isolated
or not connected with the highway network (Refer to the official list of
isolated localities at the Web site of the Ministre des Transports du
Qubec at www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca).
Note: Owners and operators of heavy vehicles registered
outside Canada are required to register in the
Commissions register.
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For example, an American operator
must register with the Commission
before operating a heavy vehicle in
Qubec.
ONE-STOP ACCESS FOR CARRIERS ( GUICHET UNIQUE
DES TRANSPORTEURS, AVAILABLE IN FRENCH ONLY)
To assist carriers, the Commission has introduced One-Stop access
reserved for carriers (Guichet unique des transporteurs) offering a full
range of services to heavy vehicle users, including:
registration in the Commissions register;
updating of registration in the Commissions register;
vehicle registration;
registration of a business with the Commission de la sant et de la
scurit du travail (CSST);
registration of a business with the Qubec enterprise register;
issuing of IFTA licences and decals;
payment of fines owing to the Qubec government.
These services are available on line, by mail or by fax, except for vehicle
registration, which is available only at the Commissions two service outlets.
One-Stop access can also be used to research information about carriers,
such as their safety ratings or decisions concerning them.
BUS TRANSPORT
Heavy vehicle owners and operators wishing to carry passengers
on a paying basis must, in addition to registering in the register
of owners and operators of heavy vehicles, obtain a bus
transport permit from the Commission des transports.
Bus transport permits are issued in the following classes:
urban transport
interurban transport
airport transport
tourist transport
student transportation
shuttle transport
chartered transport
experimental transport
The Commission also issues bus leasing permits.
BULK TRUCKING REGISTER
The Commission maintains and updates the bulk trucking register for heavy
vehicle operators involved in bulk trucking. Registration is mandatory for all
operators that wish to offer bulk trucking services under contract with Ministre
des Transports and various other public agencies. To remain registered, an
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In certain very specific cases where
passengers are carried under a contract
with a school board, a municipality, a
grouping of municipalities, a public tran-
sit authority or an intermunicipal board,
carriers are not required to hold a bus
transport permit from the Commission
des transports.
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operator must also subscribe for bulk trucking services with the holder of a
brokerage permit issued by the Commission and pay the required annual fees.
MOST FREQUENTLY COMMITTED OFFENCES
Operating a vehicle without being
registered with the Commission S. 5 AOODHV* $500 to $1,500
des transports
Operating a vehicle despite having been
barred from doing so by the Commission S. 5 AOODHV $500 to $1,500
des transports
* Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles
Note : If an owner, operator or driver operates a heavy vehicle while subject
to a measure barring them from doing so, the vehicle may be seized for a
period of 30 days, under Section 39 of the Act.
SUGGESTIONS
Remember that in Qubec, heavy vehicle registration is based on the number
of axles, including trailers. Therefore, it is important when registering to
mention the total number of axles for your vehicle combination.
When travelling in another Canadian jurisdiction, make sure you have proof
of your registration in the Commissions register on board your vehicle. You
can print this document directly from the Commissions Web site. (See
Section 10.)
Using services offered via the Internet is much quicker and frequently much
easier, especially if you need to update your registration in the register of
owners and operators of heavy vehicles.
LEGAL REFERENCES
Regulation respecting road vehicle registration
Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles
DOCUMENTATION
IRP Registrants Guide
Ny allez pas par 4 chemins (available in French only)
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4. DRIVING A HEAVY VEHICLE
Driving a heavy vehicle is a very complex task, and drivers need adequate
preparation in order to perform their job properly. Even though the special
skills drivers learn during their initial training are refined by the experience
they acquire over time, they also have to make sure they are up to date on
the laws and regulations that apply to driving heavy vehicles.
As professionals, heavy vehicle drivers owe it to themselves and to other
road users to drive safely and responsibly. In order to react quickly and make
the right decision in a dangerous situation, they have to be in good condition
to drive. Most important of all, they must make sure their driving abilities
are not impaired by fatigue, alcohol or drugs.
DRIVERS LICENCE
In Qubec a person needs only one drivers licence. Depending on the class
of licence, a driver may be authorized to drive one or more classes of road
vehicles. Also, because of agreements between Qubec and other
jurisdictions, a licence issued by the Socit de lassurance automobile du
Qubec authorizes the licence holder to drive in Canada, the United States
and Mexico.
The classes of licences required to drive various types of vehicles are
explained in Appendix 2.
Validity of a drivers licence
Operators must make sure that all their drivers have a valid drivers licence
of the appropriate class. The SAAQ provides three ways for operators to
check the validity of a drivers licence and the status of the driver record.
Automated telephone service
Owners and operators can call 1 900 565-1212 to check the validity of a
drivers licence and to make sure that drivers have the appropriate class of
licence for the type of vehicle used.
Checking the status of multiple drivers
Please consult our Web site (www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca) in the Drivers Licence
section to find out how to do so.
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Driver skills
The basic skills for driving a heavy vehicle, including skills required to carry
out the pre-trip inspection, are validated by means of theoretical and practical
examinations. Depending on the circumstances, heavy vehicle drivers must
also prove that they have the special knowledge and skills required for:
driving a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission (M endorsement);
driving a vehicle equipped with air brakes (F endorsement);
driving a road train (T endorsement).
Skills required for driving a school bus
Persons wishing to drive a school bus must hold (and have in their
possession) a certificate of competence for driving a school bus. To obtain
this certificate, a prospective school bus driver must first complete a 15-hour
training course which is offered at the transport training centres in
Charlesbourg and Saint-Jrme. These are the only two centres authorized
to issue this certificate.
The certificate is valid for three years, after which time the driver must
complete another training course.
Drivers state of health
A person wishing to obtain a class 1, 2 or 3 drivers licence to drive certain
types of heavy vehicles must meet certain conditions. Along with the
application to add a class to a persons licence, proof must be provided that
there are no health problems preventing the person from driving a vehicle.
Such proof is given by submitting the results of a medical examination
performed by a health-care professional. A medical examination is also
required when the licence holder reaches age 45, and then at age 55, 60 and
65. After age 65, the examination must be repeated every two years.
Licence holders are required to report to the SAAQ any change of
circumstances affecting the documents and information initially submitted
in support of the application to obtain or renew a licence. They must do so
within 30 days following the change.
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DRIVING RECORD
Drivers may obtain a copy of their own driving record. Operators may also
obtain a copy of the driving records of their drivers, both those employed
directly and those supplied by a third party (see the sample driving record
in Appendix 7). Drivers and operators can also get a copy of heavy vehicle
drivers records (see Appendix 8).
Application by a driver
Drivers may obtain a copy of their driving record free of charge:
at any of the SAAQs service centres; or
by mailing an application to the SAAQ.
Application by an operator
An operator must complete the form Driving Record Search and include a
cheque for the required fees.
In order to have the records sent directly to the drivers, the operator must
include a letter requesting the SAAQ to do so. However, if the records are
to be sent directly to the operator, an authorization form from each driver
must be enclosed with the application. The form to be used for this purpose,
Authorization for the Disclosure of a Driving Record by the Socit de
lassurance automobile du Qubec, is presented in Appendix 11.
SPECIAL OBLIGATION FOR DRIVERS
(S. 519.7 OF THE HIGHWAY SAFETY CODE)
Where a drivers licence or class of licence authorizing the driving of a heavy
vehicle has been modified, suspended or cancelled, the driver must
immediately inform the owner or operator. A driver who fails to do so is
liable to a fine of $350 to $1,050.
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Driving a heavy vehicle with a licence
that has been suspended or cancelled S. 105 HSC* $300 to $3,000
Driving a heavy vehicle without having a
licence of the appropriate class S. 65 HSC $300 to $600
Operator allowing a driver to drive a heavy
vehicle while the drivers licence is suspended
or cancelled or without the driver having
S. 106 HSC $300 to $3,000
a licence of the appropriate class
* Highway Safety Code
Note : In the case of any of the offences described above, the vehicle may
be seized for a period of 30 days under sections 209.1 and 209.2 of the
Highway Safety Code.
SUGGESTIONS
Never hire a new driver without first obtaining a copy of the drivers driving
record. That way, you will have a more detailed picture of the drivers
experience and conduct.
An easy way to make sure that the drivers you employ still have a valid
licence is to set up a regular licence verification process. By checking licences
several times a year, you can avoid numerous problems.
It may be useful to save driving records you receive and keep them in each
drivers file, in case you need to show that you have been monitoring their
driving.
LEGAL REFERENCES
Regulation respecting licences, Highway Safety Code
DOCUMENTATION
Driving a Heavy Vehicle
Socit de lassurance
automobile du Qubec
Prospective Heavy
Vehicle Driver
Socit de lassurance
automobile du Qubec
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DRIVING TIME AND OFF-DUTY TIME
Drivers who are tired pose a hazard to their own safety and that of other
road users. The rules governing driving time, on-duty time and off-duty time
ensure that heavy vehicle drivers have a minimum number of hours of rest
before taking to the road. These rules also set limits on the number of hours
of driving time and on-duty time a driver can put in before stopping to rest.
Vehicles subject to driving time and off-duty time requirements
See the table in Appendix 1 for a list of the vehicles subject to driving time
and off-duty time requirements.
Some important definitions
Driving time
Hours during which a driver is at the wheel of a heavy vehicle while the
engine is running.
On-duty time
Period of time beginning when a driver starts work and including the
time during which the driver is required to remain available at the
workplace. On-duty time ends when a driver stops work or is relieved
of duties by the operator.
Off-duty time
Any period other than on-duty time.
General rules
Last 14 days
Regardless of which cycle is followed, in order to be allowed to drive, a
driver must have taken at least 24 consecutive hours of off-duty time
during the preceding 14 days.
Cycle chosen
A driver may follow cycle 1 or cycle 2, and the cycle chosen must be
specified in the drivers daily log or in the company register.
- A driver who follows cycle 1 is not allowed to drive after accumulat-
ing 70 hours of on-duty time over a period of 7 consecutive days.
- A driver who follows cycle 2 is not allowed to drive after accumulating:
120 hours of on-duty time over a period of 14 consecutive days;
70 hours of on-duty time without having taken 24 consecutive hours
of off-duty time.
Changing cycles (reset to zero)
To terminate a current cycle, begin a new cycle or switch from one cycle
to another, a driver must:
- take at least 36 consecutive hours of off-duty time, if the driver was
following cycle 1;
- take at least 72 consecutive hours of off-duty time, if the driver was
following cycle 2.
Work shift
A work shift is the time between two periods of at least 8 consecutive
hours of off-duty time. Counting from the time a drivers work shift
begins, the driver is not allowed to drive:
- after accumulating 13 hours of driving time;
- after accumulating 14 hours of on-duty time; or
- after 16 hours have elapsed.
Day
A day is a period of 24 hours that begins at the time designated by the
operator.
- A driver must take at least 10 hours of off-duty time in a day.
At least 2 of those hours of off-duty time must be hours that are not
included in the 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time required before
beginning a work shift. The 2 hours may be split up into breaks of
not less than 30 minutes each.
- Counting from the beginning of the day, a driver may not drive:
after accumulating 13 hours of driving time; or
after accumulating 14 hours of on-duty time.
Combining work shifts and days
During a cycle, the day always begins at the same hour. The starting
hour for the day can only be changed after resetting the cycle to zero.
However, the starting hour for a work shift may vary, and a work shift
may overlap from one day to the next. However the two are combined,
drivers must comply with all of the rules for both work shifts and days.
DAILY LOG
A driver must fill out a daily log indicating each change of duty status. The
starting hour at the beginning of the log is also the starting hour for the
day. Appendix 4 presents an example of a daily log that complies with all
legal requirements.
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Registers
All drivers must comply with the rules on driving time, on-duty time and
off-duty time. However, a driver who meets all of the following conditions
is not required to fill out a daily log:
The driver operates within a 160-km radius of the home terminal.
The driver returns to the home terminal each day to take at least
8 consecutive hours of off-duty time.
The vehicle the driver is operating is not covered by a permit for an
exemption respecting driving time and off-duty time.
The operator meets one of the following requirements:
1) The operator keeps a register (see Appendix 5 for a sample detailed
register) recording, for each day, every change in the drivers duty
status, the cycle the driver is following, the starting time and end
time for each duty status, the total hours devoted to each duty sta-
tus and, where applicable, the reasons for exceeding the limit on the
number of hours or for deferring off-duty time.
OR
2) The operator keeps a register (see Appendix 6 for a sample short
register) recording the date, the hour the day begins (if it is not at
midnight), the cycle the driver is following, the starting time and end
time of the drivers work shift, and the drivers total hours of on-duty
time during the day, provided all of the following conditions are met:
- The work shift begins and ends within the same day.
- The work shift lasts 13 hours or less.
- The length of the off-duty period before and after the work shift is
at least 11 consecutive hours.
Documents to be kept on board the vehicle
Drivers must keep the following documents on board their vehicle at all times:
a copy of the daily logs for the preceding 14 days;
the daily log for the current day, completed up to the time of the last
change of duty status;
all documents concerning the trip, such as gas receipts, shipping
documents and delivery receipts.
Transfer of documents
Drivers must submit the original copy of the completed daily log, along with
supporting documents, to their home terminal within 20 days. Operators
must ensure that all such documents are transferred, within 30 days of being
received, to their place of business, where they must be kept on file.
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Retention period for documents
See Section 7 concerning the driving record.
Driver failing to keep a daily log or
not recording all information S. 519.10 HSC* $350 to $1,050
Driver failing to comply with driving time,
off-duty time or on-duty time rules S. 519.8.1 HSC $350 to $1,050
Operator failing to make sure a driver
fills out the daily log S. 519.21.1 HSC $700 to $2,100
Operator failing to make sure a driver
complies with driving time, off-duty time S. 519.21.1 HSC $700 to $2,100
or on-duty time rules
Note : Committing one of these offences may result in the driver being
barred from driving for a period of up to 72 hours (ss. 519.8.1 and 519.12 of
the Highway Safety Code).
SUGGESTIONS
Remember, regulations alone are not enough to guard against problems
arising from driver fatigue.
Proper work scheduling and trip planning helps operators to meet their
obligations respecting driving time and off-duty time, and also enables
drivers to better cope with fatigue.
Remember, if you are an owner or operator and you yourself drive a heavy
vehicle, either full time or occasionally, you have to keep a driving record
for yourself as well.
Even if you meet all the other conditions for keeping a company register,
but you regularly operate beyond the 160-km radius from your home
terminal, it might be preferable for you to keep a daily log instead.
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COPING WITH FATIGUE
A serious concern in the transportation sector is the question
of how heavy vehicle drivers can cope with fatigue. It takes
more than just rules for driving time and off-duty time to guard
against the hazards arising from driver fatigue and the threat
it poses for all highway users.
Driver fatigue continues to be the third most important
cause of highway accidents in Qubec, after speeding
and alcohol-impaired driving. In the highway transport sector,
fatigue is the most frequently cited cause for accidents
involving heavy vehicles, accounting for 31% of all cases.
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Aggravating factors
Various external factors related to traffic conditions, road conditions, the
weather, etc., affect your susceptibility to fatigue. Not to mention personal
factors, such as your state of health, your age, or the time of day when you
feel most alertin the morning or at night.
To properly evaluate your own susceptibility to fatigue, you should bear in
mind the following five risk factors:
Time of day
The risk of falling asleep at the wheel is greatest early in the afternoon
between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and at night between 2:00 a.m. and
7:00 a.m. Periods of drowsiness occur eight times more frequently at
night than during the day. Why? Because the body follows a daily cycle
that includes down time when the metabolism slows, alertness
declines and fatigue sets in.
How long youve been awake
In 40% of fatigue-related accidents, the driver had been awake for more
than 17 hours. After 17 waking hours, your physical and mental
performance declines drastically and is worse than if you had a blood
alcohol level of 0.05 g/100 ml. Your reaction time may be up to twice as
slow and your motor skills are impaired.
Sleep debt
Most drivers involved in a fatigue-related accident had had less than 6
hours of sleep the previous night. Regardless of your age, if you dont
get enough sleep, you accumulate a sleep debt. A sleep debt of 5 hours
will affect you the same way as if you had a blood alcohol level of 0.05
g/100 ml. The only way to deal with a sleep debt is to get enough sleep.
2. Source: National Transportation Safety Board, U.S.A., 1998.
From 2000 to 2005, an average of 149 peo-
ple (including 18 truck drivers) were killed
each year in accidents involving a heavy
vehicle, which represents 20% of all
highway fatalities.
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Sleep disorders
Sleep disorders such as apnea, which affects many drivers who are
overweight and aged 45 or older, aggravates the effects of fatigue. You
should consult your doctor if you often feel tired during the day or if you
have trouble sleeping at night.
Alcohol, medications and drugs
The effects of fatigue are aggravated by consuming alcohol, certain
medications or other drugs.
Of course, any combination of the above-mentioned factors (such as a sleep
debt combined with alcohol consumption) will magnify your fatigue,
resulting in that much greater a risk of your being involved in an accident.
Shared responsibilities
The employers responsibility is to provide employees with enough time to
recuperate from accumulated fatigue and carry out their daily activities.
The employees responsibility is to use the time so provided in order to
recuperate and come to work well rested.
SUGGESTIONS
At home:
Exercise regularly: even just 15 minutes of exercise a day is beneficial.
Watch your diet: eat low-fat meals, including at least five servings of
fruits and vegetables each day, and lower your intake of salt and sugar.
On the road:
Plan your trip so as to maximize sleep and rest periods.
You should preferably take a break every two hours and a nap whenever
necessary (in the early afternoon and especially at night).
Assess your level of fatigue and inform your dispatcher.
Avoid visual fatigue while driving: dim the dashboard lights to prevent
reflections in the windshield; clean your windshield and rearview mirrors
regularly.
PULL OVER IN AT A SAFE LOCATION TO REST AS SOON
AS YOU FEEL THE FIRST SIGNS OF FATIGUE.
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LEGAL REFERENCES
Regulation respecting the hours of driving and rest of heavy vehicle drivers,
Highway Safety Code
DOCUMENTATION
Checklist: Driving and Off-Duty Time for Heavy
Vehicle Drivers
Brochure: Driving and Off-Duty Time for Heavy Vehicle Drivers
Driver Fatigue
Fatigue Management Guide
Straight Talk on Fatigue and Alertness
Canadian Trucking Association
Video: Fatigue on the Road
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5. MECHANICAL CONDITION
OF HEAVY VEHICLES
A study has shown that mechanical defects are a contributing factor in 13.2%
of all accidents involving a heavy vehicle. The SAAQ has set up several
mechanisms to ensure that the heavy vehicles operating on our highways
are in good mechanical condition. For example, drivers must make a pre-
trip inspection to check for mechanical problems before they take their
vehicle out on the highway. There is also a mandatory maintenance
requirement to ensure that owners have their vehicles undergo regular
check-ups so that they can intervene before a mechanical problem arises.
Finally, owners are required to bring their vehicles in at regular intervals for
a complete mechanical inspection by an authorized agent of the SAAQ.
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION (PTI)
The PTI is a visual and auditory check of certain of the vehicles accessible
components that must be done before each trip. In this way, any defects
detected can be repaired in a timely manner.
The following components must be checked:
service brakes
parking brakes
steering mechanism
horn
windshield wipers (and washer)
rearview mirrors
PRE-TRIP
INSPECTION
(PTI)
MANDATORY
MAINTENANCE
MANDATORY
PERIODIC
MECHANICAL
INSPECTION
(MI)
ON-HIGHWAY
MONITORING OF
THE MECHANICAL
CONDITION
OF VEHICLES
PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM (PEP)
PARTICIPATION
IS VOLUNTARY.
emergency equipment
lights and signals
tires
wheels
suspension
chassis frame
coupling mechanism (trailer hitch)
load securement systems
Vehicles subject to pre-trip inspection
See the table in Appendix 1 for a list of the vehicles subject to the pre-trip
inspection requirement.
Pre-trip inspection report
A copy of the form for the pre-trip inspection report must be kept on board
the vehicle at all times.
The pre-trip inspection report must be filled out for every trip, unless all
three of the following conditions are met:
- The pre-trip inspection is carried out by the person who will actually
be driving the vehicle during the trip.
- The vehicle does not travel beyond a 160-km radius from its home
terminal.
- No defect is detected either during the pre-trip inspection or during
the trip itself.
The following information must be recorded in the pre-trip inspection report:
- the date the pre-trip inspection was done;
- the vehicles licence plate number or the unit number shown on the
vehicle registration certificate;
- any defects detected during the pre-trip inspection or during the current trip
(If no defects are detected, that fact must be noted in the report);
- the drivers name and signature.
The driver must immediately report any mechanical defect detected during
the pre-trip inspection or during the trip.
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A sample form
for the pre-trip
inspection
report is
presented in
Appendix 10.
If a major defect
is detected, the
vehicle may not
be driven until
it is repaired.
Any minor defect
detected must be
repaired within
48 hours.
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Driver failing to record observations
in the pre-trip inspection report S. 519.2 HSC* $350 to $1,050
Driver failing to do the pre-trip inspection S. 519.2 HSC $350 to $1,050
Operator failing to place a copy of the
form for the pre-trip inspection report S. 519.16 HSC $700 to $2,100
on board the vehicle
Operator failing to ensure that the driver
keeps a copy of the form for the pre-trip S. 519.16 HSC $350 to $1,050
inspection report on board the vehicle
SUGGESTIONS
Drivers should be properly trained to carry out the pre-trip inspection. In
this way, owners and operators can avoid sending heavy vehicles out on
the highway when they have mechanical defects that endanger road users,
and they can also minimize delays caused by on-road breakdowns and
roadside inspections.
A copy of the form for the pre-trip inspection report should be kept on board
all of the operators heavy vehicles.
Invoices for repairs (original or photocopy) should be attached to the pre-
trip inspection report in which the related defect was recorded, and both
documents should be filed in the vehicle record. This is an easy way to make
sure that you comply with all legal requirements.
LEGAL REFERENCES
Regulation respecting safety standards for road vehicles, Highway
Safety Code
DOCUMENTATION
Inspect Before You Go
As this guide was
going to press, the
Regulation was in
the process of being
revised in accordance
with Qubecs commit-
ment to implement a
harmonized set of
regulations across
Canada.
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MANDATORY MAINTENANCE
Owners must set up a system for regular planned inspections in order to
monitor the mechanical condition of the vehicle fleet and prevent mechanical
defects from occurring. Mandatory maintenance includes all planned
operations designed to maintain vehicles in good operating condition. The
maintenance can be done by the owner or by an independent business
establishment chosen by the owner, but it remains the owners responsibility
to see that maintenance is done correctly and at the proper intervals.
Vehicles subject to mandatory maintenance
See the table in Appendix 1 for a list of the vehicles subject to the mandatory
maintenance requirement.
How often
Vehicle maintenance should be done once every 6 months. Under the
Regulation respecting safety standards for road vehicles, the mandatory
periodic mechanical inspection (performed by an authorized agent of the
SAAQ) is no substitute for mandatory maintenance.
Mechanical components subject to mandatory maintenance
Mandatory maintenance is required for all mechanical components that must
be in good condition, correctly adjusted and in proper working order in order
to ensure that the vehicle is safe to drive. The components to be inspected
are listed on mechanical inspection certificates (MICs) and on the sample
maintenance sheets presented in Appendix 3.
Maintenance sheets (see Appendix 3)
Maintenance sheets are an indispensible tool for any preventive
maintenance program. Using them guarantees a full and rigorous inspection.
The SAAQ provides sample maintenance sheets. These are intended as
models and may be used as is. However, their use is not mandatory, and
owners may modify them to suit their own particular needs, provided they
meet the requirements described above.
The maintenance sheets in Appendix 3 (for buses, straight trucks, vehicles
under 3,000 kg, and trailers) were designed to be used as part of a routine
procedure by the mechanic who inspects the vehicle with the sheet in hand
and then makes any necessary repairs. The routine follows the logical order
in which vehicle components are usually inspected: inside the vehicle,
around the vehicle, under the hood, under the vehicle, the brakes, and then
any other inspection deemed necessary. Depending on the vehicles features
and configuration, it may be necessary to change the order in which one or
more vehicle components are inspected, and the sample sheets will have
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to be adapted accordingly. For example, in the case of some vehicles, a
component listed in the section around the vehicle may be more easily
accessible under the vehicle or under the hood.
A sample register is also provided for recording brake and tire
measurements. Brake measurements are mandatory, but tire measurements
are optional. Recording brake and tire measurements separately from the
maintenance sheet makes it possible to monitor wear from one inspection
to the next. In this way, any abnormal wear can be detected before a
breakdown occurs.
Failing to keep equipment on a heavy
vehicle in good working order S. 213 HSC* $90 to $525
Owner failing to maintain a heavy vehicle
in good mechanical condition S. 519.15 HSC $700 to $2,100
Owner resumes operating a heavy vehicle
cited for a minor defect without first proving S. 531 HSC $350 to $1,050
to the SAAQ that repairs have been made
SUGGESTIONS
The rules for mandatory maintenance are the same, whether you own one
vehicle or a fleet of 300 vehicles.
Close monitoring of heavy vehicle maintenance helps keep our highways
safe, ensures that the owners vehicles are up to the task at hand, and
minimizes services disruptions due to mechanical defects.
It is recommended that you name a person to be in charge of mandatory
maintenance and set up a servicing schedule for each vehicle.
Dont forget to file the maintenance sheets in the vehicle record once
servicing is completed.
Keep a separate record for each vehicle. In this way, you will be sure to have
on hand the documents you need to comply with all legal requirements.
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LEGAL REFERENCES
Safety Code
DOCUMENTATION
Wheel Loss Due to Faulty Bearings
Wheel Loss: A Risk No One Can Run!
Mechanical Inspection Guide
MANDATORY PERIODIC MECHANICAL INSPECTION (MI)
Heavy vehicle owners are required to periodically check that their vehicles
are in good mechanical condition so as to reduce the risk of accidents due
to mechanical defects. This is why they have to have a complete
mechanical inspection carried out by a qualified mechanic at the business
establishment of an authorized agent of the SAAQ. If all vehicle
components meet regulatory standards, the agent affixes an inspection
sticker to the vehicle. But if any mechanical defects are detected, the owner
must have them repaired in order to obtain a sticker. The Regulation
respecting safety standards for road vehicles specifies which vehicle
components are to be inspected and how serious each type of mechanical
defect is considered to be.
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Vehicles subject to mandatory periodic mechanical inspection
and interval between inspections
See the table in Appendix 1 for a list of the vehicles subject to the mandatory
periodic mechanical inspection requirement, with an indication of how often
each type of vehicle must be inspected.
Owner failing to submit a heavy vehicle
for mandatory mechanical inspection S. 523 HSC* $700 to $2,100
SUGGESTIONS
Ask the driver to verify the expiration date on the inspection sticker as a part
of the pre-trip inspection. This is a good way to make sure that the
mechanical inspection is still valid.
Even though the SAAQ notifies the owner shortly before an inspection sticker
expires, its a good idea to keep track of your vehicles by setting up a
servicing schedule for each vehicle. You can avoid numerous problems by
doing so.
LEGAL REFERENCES
Safety Code
DOCUMENTATION
Mechanical Inspection
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (PMP)
An alternative to mandatory periodic mechanical inspection
The SAAQ is convinced that preventive maintenance has a positive impact
on road safety. This is why the SAAQ offers heavy vehicles owners an
alternative to mandatory periodic mechanical inspection that allows them
to set up their own maintenance program, subject to approval by the SAAQ.
Under this option, owners no longer have to submit their vehicles to
mandatory inspection, but of course they are still required to maintain their
vehicles in good running condition and they continue to be subject to all
other legal requirements. For the sake of greater flexibility, the SAAQ allows
owners to do their own servicing or contract the work out to a third party,
but they are responsible for seeing that the work is done correctly and at
the proper intervals.
Participation in a preventive maintenance program (PMP) is entirely
voluntary. Owners of vehicles subject to the inspection requirement are free
to set up such a program or to continue sending their vehicles for mandatory
periodic mechanical inspection, as described in the preceding section.
For further information on the preventive maintenance program, contact the
office of Contrle routier Qubec in your area.
SUGGESTIONS
Owners that do not have the necessary personnel to do their own servicing
can contract the work out to an establishment whose mechanics hold the
required competency card. In this way, all owners can sign up for the
preventive maintenance program and enjoy all the advantages it provides.
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LEGAL REFERENCES
Regulation respecting safety standards for road vehicles,
Highway Safety Code
DOCUMENTATION
Wheel Loss Due to Faulty Bearings
Wheel Loss: A Risk No One Can Run!
PROGRAMME DINSPECTION ET DENTRETIEN DES
VHICULES AUTOMOBILES LOURDS (PIEVAL OR HEAVY
VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM)
Exhaust emissions from motor vehicles contain pollutants that can cause
lung and heart diseases and even certain types of cancer. Such pollutants
disrupt the natural functioning of ecosystems and contribute to the formation
of smog. Also, excessive fuel consumption increases the production of
greenhouse gases. These are all good reasons for reducing exhaust
emissions. In most cases, regular vehicle maintenance is all it takes to
maintain pollutant emissions at an acceptable level.
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To meet this challenge, the Ministre du Dveloppement durable, de
lEnvironnement et des Parcs has launched the Programme dinspection et
dentretien des vhicles automobiles lourds, or PIEVAL (i.e. the heavy vehicle
inspection and maintenance program). The program is designed to ensure
that heavy vehicles operating on Qubecs highways comply with the
standards set by the Regulation respecting environmental standards for
heavy vehicles.
Vehicles that are defective or inadequately maintained are easy to spot:
either they emit thick black fumes or a strong smell of exhaust, or both.
Under the Regulation, heavy vehicles that show signs of excess emissions
will be stopped by an officer of Contrle routier Qubec to have their
exhaust emissions analysed at the exhaust pipe.
Standards for curbing emissions from diesel-powered heavy vehicles are
based on the opacity of exhaust gases, i.e. the quantity of particles present
in the exhaust. A probe attached to an opacity meter is placed over the
mouth of the exhaust pipe, and in just a few seconds it measures the opacity
level of the exhaust.
Maximum opacity permitted:
30% for vehicles manufactured in 1991 or later
40% for vehicles manufactured in 1990 or earlier
Hydrocarbon, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide concentrations in
emissions from gasoline or gas-powered vehicles are measured using a 4-
gas or 5-gas analyzer. Heavy vehicles are required to meet emissions
standards for hydrocarbons (HCs) and carbon monoxide (CO) that vary
depending on the vehicle model year.
For a violation of emissions standards, the owner of a heavy vehicle will
initially be fined $100 to $200 if the owner is a natural person and $200 to
$400 if the owner is a legal person. The Ministre will also send a notice
ordering the owner to have the vehicle repaired and then re-inspected at an
authorized establishment within 30 days following issue of the notice in
order to prove that the vehicle complies with emissions standards.
Any owner who fails to have the vehicle repaired within the prescribed
deadline will be assessed a second fine of $750 to $1,500 (or double those
amounts, if the owner is a legal person). For any repeat violation within two
years following a conviction, these fines will be doubled.
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SUGGESTIONS
Visible fumes in the exhaust are caused by a breakdown, faulty maintenance
or a misadjusted air or fuel intake valve. They may also result from improper
driving habits.
Adjust the fuel pump according to the manufacturers recommendations.
Clean or replace injectors.
Make sure there is nothing blocking the air-intake system.
Check or adjust your emissions control device.
LEGAL REFERENCES
Regulation respecting environmental standards for heavy vehicles
DOCUMENTATION
Le Programme dinspection et dentretien
des vhicules automobiles lourds (PIEVAL)
(available in French only)
Ministre du Dveloppement durable,
de lEnvironnement et des Parcs
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6. OPERATING HEAVY VEHICLES
ROAD SIGNS AND TRAFFIC RULES
Road signs enable road users to adjust their driving to constantly changing
road conditions, but they also serve as a reminder of the traffic rules that
apply on Qubecs highways. Signs are used to give directions, post the
speed limit, indicate the road configuration up ahead, etc.
Traffic violationsespecially speedingare the most common type of
offence involving heavy vehicle drivers and operators. Speeding is an
extremely hazardous practice and the most frequent cause of accidents.
The Regulation respecting road signs sets the rules governing road signs in
Qubec and applies to all vehicles operating on the highway network. Certain
road signs, however, specifically target heavy vehicles, and most signs of
this type show a truck outlined in black. Here are a few examples:
Mandatory route for certain classes of vehicles. This sign shows
drivers of the class of vehicle illustrated on the sign (in this case,
a truck) the route they must follow.
This sign indicates that drivers of trucks in transit must proceed
in the direction indicated by the arrow shown on the sign.
A vehicle is considered to be in transit when passing through
an area where no local deliveries are scheduled.
This sign indicates that the road is closed to trucks.
This sign indicates that the road is closed to trucks except for
local deliveries.
This sign indicates that trucks with a weight exceeding the load
limits prescribed by the Vehicle Load and Size Limits Regulation
are barred from travelling on certain bridges or overpasses,
unless the driver is expressly authorized to do so by a special
permit issued under section 463 or 633 of the Highway Safety
Code. This sign also targets tool vehicles and equipment
transport vehicles.
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This sign indicates that there is a brake check area up ahead
where drivers of vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a
maximum gross vehicle weight of 3,000 kg or more must stop
(at a stop sign within the brake check area) and check their
brakes.
This sign indicates an inspection station where drivers of trucks,
tow trucks, equipment transport vehicles or tool vehicles may
be required to stop for inspection. Drivers are required to pull
over at an inspection station only when the lights on the sign
are flashing or when a peace officer signals for them to do so.
This sign indicates public roads and tunnels that are closed
to drivers of vehicles hauling dangerous substances subject
to section 11 of the Transportation of Dangerous Substances
Regulation.
Fine varies
Speeding
Ss. 303.2, 299, based on
328, 329 HSC* the actual
speed observed.
Failing to obey traffic signs S. 310 HSC $100 to $525
Failing to stop at a stop sign S. 368 HSC $100 to $200
Failing to wear a seat belt S. 396 HSC $100 to $200
SUGGESTIONS
Operators can prevent accidents and many other problems by providing their
drivers with training in defensive driving. After all, operators are responsible
for seeing to it that their drivers have the necessary skills to operate a heavy
vehicle and drive in safe and conscientious manner.
Offences related directly to drivers on-road conduct, such as speeding or
failure to obey road signs, represent nearly one-third of all offences reported
in operators records. Such offences can thus have a strong impact on an
operators conduct record. You should check your record often to make sure
your drivers are obeying the traffic rules and road signs.
Likewise, setting up an in-house system for monitoring and managing driver
conduct will help you maintain a satisfactory safety rating. Such a policy
might involve, for example, requiring drivers who have committed an
offence to meet with their supervisor, as well as imposing progressively
more serious penalties on drivers if their on-road conduct does not improve.
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LEGAL REFERENCES
Regulation respecting road signs, Highway Safety Code
DOCUMENTATION
Drivers Handbook
VEHICLE LOAD AND SIZE LIMITS
The main purpose of the Vehicle Load and Size Limits Regulation is to ensure
the safety of road users and to protect roadways and bridges. The Regulation
defines upper limits on vehicle size, load for an axle class and maximum
gross weight for road vehicles travelling on public highways.
The most common techniques for determining authorized load and size
limits for heavy vehicles are described below. For fuller information, refer
to the Regulation or to the Vehicle Load and Size Limits Guide.
Load limits
Determining the axle load limit
The maximum load authorized for any axle class is the lowest of the
following three values:
the total capacity of all tires in the same axle class;
the axle load capacity (GAWR) for the front axle;
the load limit for the axle class, depending on the time of year (normal
or spring thaw).
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Determining the vehicle load limit
The maximum gross weight authorized for a road vehicle or combination
of road vehicles is the lower of the following two values:
the total of the maximum loads authorized for each axle class, depending
on the time of year (normal or spring thaw);
the maximum gross vehicle weight for the class of vehicle or
combination of vehicles.
Size limits
As a rule, the maximum size authorized for each class of vehicle (including
the load) is as follows:
Height Width
Length
Truck Bus
Combination of vehicles
Truck and trailer B train
Tractor and semitrailer Farm tractor and two trailers
* Maximum of 35% (including load) of the distance between the centre of the
single, double or triple axle and the centre of the kingpin.
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Trailers and semitrailers
Trailer with a dolly Trailer without a dolly
Semitrailer
All trailers and semitrailers 2.05 m wide or wider and weighing more than
3,000 kg must have reflective strips.
Exceeding axle load limit S. 463 HSC* $150 to $450
Exceeding vehicle load limit S. 463 HSC
$300 or more based on
actual weight observed
$175 or more based on
Outsized rear overhang S. 463 HSC actual length of the
overhang observed
SUGGESTIONS
Installing electronic scales on board your vehicles will help you avoid the
costs you might have to pay as a result of a roadside inspection. For
example, you may find it very costly if you have to dispatch a second vehicle
to unloading the first vehicle before it can be allowed back on the highway.
Make sure your drivers know the exact load limits for the vehicles they are
driving.
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LEGAL REFERENCES
Vehicle Load and Size Limits Regulation, Highway Safety Code
DOCUMENTATION
Vehicle Load and Size Limits Guide
Ministre des Transports
Information document about awareness of shared
responsibilities
Overloading of the Total Loaded Mass
SECUREMENT OF LOADS AND BAGGAGE
The purpose of the Cargo Securement Standards Regulation is to protect
the safety of road users and standardize the methods employed for securing
loads transported by road vehicles.
The Regulation defines standards for securement devices, determines their
minimum strength based on gross weight, and sets rules for how they are
to be used, depending on the type of goods being hauled.
Whatever the type of road vehicle, the load must be positioned, secured or
covered in such a way that is cannot:
shift or move about in or on the vehicle;
be dislodged or fall from the vehicle;
compromise the vehicles stability.
General standards have been established for this purpose. Here are a few
examples:
The elements of the securement system must:
- be in proper working order;
- be appropriate for the purpose they are used for;
- not have any knots or damaged or weakened components that will
adversely affect their performance;
- not have any cracks or cuts;
- be strong enough to restrain 50% or more of the weight of the cargo
they are used to secure;
- have a manufacturers label with regard to their load capacity rating;
- be designed and maintained so that they can be kept constantly ten-
sioned and will not release while in use.
The minimum number of tie-down straps (securement apparatuses) used
must be:
- one tie-down, if the article secured is not longer than 1.52 m and
weighs 500 kg or less;
- two tie-down straps, if the article secured is not longer than 1.52 m
and weighs more than 500 kg;
- two tie-down straps, if the article secured is longer than 1.52 m but
does not exceed 3.04 m, regardless of its weight;
- two tie-down straps for the first 3.04 metres and an additional
tie-down strap for each additional segment measuring 3.04 metres or
a fraction thereof, if the article secured is longer than 3.04 m.
Note: The required number of tie-down straps may be reduced if the article is
immobilized by a front-end structure, a bulkhead, a device used to prevent it
from shifting forward, or another article of cargo that is adequately secured.
Drivers must:
- make sure that the cargo does not:
interfere with the their ability to drive the vehicle safely,
hinder a person from freely exiting from the cab or drivers compart-
ment of the vehicle,
reduce the field of vision,
cover any lights;
- inspect the cargo and the cargo securement system
before driving the vehicle, and
not more than 80 km from the point where the cargo was loaded;
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- re-inspect the cargo and the cargo securement system at the earliest
of the following:
when there is a change of duty status for the driver,
when the vehicle has travelled for 3 hours, or
when the vehicle has travelled 240 km.
The Cargo Securement Standards Regulation also sets specific securement
standards based on the type of cargo hauled, such as:
logs;
dressed lumber;
metal coils, paper rolls and concrete pipes;
intermodal containers and special containers;
vehicles;
boulders;
bulk cargo.
Buses (s. 519.8 of the Highway Safety Code)
In addition to complying with the standards of the Cargo Securement
Standards Regulation, bus drivers must distribute and secure freight, express
and baggage so as to ensure that:
drivers movements are unrestricted and they can properly operate the
vehicle;
passengers have unobstructed access to all exits;
passengers are protected against any injury that might be caused by
falling or shifting of articles carried in the vehicle.
Driving a vehicle with a load that is not
firmly secured so as to prevent it from S. 471 HSC* $350 to $1,050
being dislodged or falling from the vehicle
Allowing a driver to drive a vehicle with
a load that is not firmly secured so as to
prevent it from being dislodged or falling
S. 471 HSC $700 to $2,100
from the vehicle
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SUGGESTIONS
The device used for tensioning any component of the securement system must
itself be firmly secured so as to prevent it from unlocking or coming loose.
Vehicles used must have the appropriate equipment for properly securing
the load.
Make sure that you have securement devices on hand and that they are in
good condition.
When purchasing tie-down straps, make sure that their working load limit
(WLL) is certified by the manufacturer.
It is mandatory to inspect the load, both before departure and en route, to
ensure that it is properly secured. Doing so is essential for your own safety
and that of other road users.
Proper inspection also helps to ensure that the goods being hauled remain
undamaged throughout the trip.
LEGAL REFERENCES
Cargo Securement Standards Regulation, Highway Safety Code
DOCUMENTATION
National Safety Code for Motor Carriers Standard 10 Cargo Securement
Cargo Securement, Bulletin No. 02-11-06
dated November 13, 2006
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SPECIAL PERMITS
A special travel permit is required when a road vehicles size or load exceeds
the limits allowed by the Vehicle Load and Size Limits Regulation.
Regulation respecting special permits
The Regulation respecting special permits sets the rules that apply to any
vehicle manufactured as an outsized vehicle or any vehicle that is outsized
due to the fact that its load cannot be divided.
There are seven classes of special permits:
Class 1: Vehicle that is outsized due to width, height, length or front or
rear overhang
Class 2: Transport of prefabricated buildings
Class 3: Transport of swimming pools
Class 4: Tow trucks
Class 5: Overloaded transport
Class 6: Overloaded transport requiring an experts report from the
Class 7: Outsized transport requiring an experts report from the
There are two categories of permit, general permits and specific permits:
A general permit authorizes the permit holder to make trips with or without
having a specified route and over a period of no more than one year.
A specific permit authorizes the permit holder to make a trip with a
specified route, including the return trip along the same route, within a
maximum period of 7 consecutive days.
Special road train operating permit
Under the Special Road Train Operating Permits Regulation, a combination
of vehicles longer than 25 m formed by a tractor and two semitrailers may
be authorized to travel between May 1 and November 30.
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3. Applications for class 6 and 7 permits must be analysed by the Ministre des Transports before a
permit can be issued.
The principal conditions that must be met for such a road train to operate
during this period are as follows:
The operator must hold a permit issued under the Special Road Train
Operating Permits Regulation and must have paid the applicable fees.
The road train must travel only on highways with divided lanes or the
approach roads to such highways.
A semitrailer may have a maximum length of 16.2 m.
The driver must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in driving
combinations of road vehicles and must hold a drivers licence with the
T endorsement.
A warning sign (TRAIN ROUTIER) must be attached to the rear of the
hindmost semitrailer.
The road train may not travel above 90 km/h.
The road train may not haul dangerous substances.
Special ministers permit
If justified by exceptional circumstances, the Minister of Transport may issue
a special permit authorizing travel by an outsized or overloaded vehicle. Such
permits are issued primarily to allow travel by experimental vehicles, for the
sake of harmonization between Qubec standards and those of other North
American jurisdictions, or as a transitional measure, allowing the industry
to adapt to a special situation.
How can you obtain a special permit?
To obtain a class 1 to 7 special permit
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or a special road train operating
permit, you must apply at a service centre of the Socit de lassurance
automobile du Qubec. These service centres are listed in Appendix 12.
To obtain a special ministers permit, you must apply to the Minister of
Transport of Qubec. Contact information for the Minister is given in
Section 10 of this guide.
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Exceeding vehicle load limit or
axle load limit (holder of a special permit) S. 513 HSC* $150 or more
based on the actual weight observed
Failing to comply with a condition
or failure to display proper warning signs
S. 513 HSC $175 to $2,100
Failing to hold a special permit,
where required to do so
S. 464 HSC $175 to $525
SUGGESTIONS
Keep the original of the special permit on board the vehicle.
A special permit does not authorize travel on load-limited bridges and
overpasses, unless a condition is added to the permit authorizing such travel.
LEGAL REFERENCES
Regulation respecting special permits, Special Road Train Operating Permits
Regulation, Highway Safety Code
DOCUMENTATION
Simplified Guide to the Regulation Respecting Special Permits
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DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
In Qubec, operations involving the transport of dangerous substances (i.e.
handling, offering for transport, transport) are governed by the
Transportation of Dangerous Substances Regulation.
Under the Regulation, consignors (i.e. persons who supply dangerous
substances for transport) are responsible for:
training their employees;
affixing safety marks (labels, placards, UN number, signs, marks, panels);
properly filling out the required documents;
providing safety marks to the operator;
ensuring that goods are properly classified;
ensuring that the containers used comply with safety standards.
Before handling or transporting dangerous substances, operators must:
ensure that all drivers hold a training certificate;
ensure that safety marks are affixed to the containers;
check to see that the information recorded in the shipping document
matches the safety marks;
affix the safety marks to the vehicle (placards, UN number, signs, marks,
panels);
ensure that the containers used comply with safety standards.
Training
Employers are responsible for ensuring that their employees are qualified
for the tasks they perform, whether those tasks involve handling, offering
for transport, or transporting dangerous substances.
On completion of training, the employer issues to the employee a training
certificate indicating:
the date on which the employee completed basic training; and
the areas in which the employee was trained.
The certificate is valid for three years. The employer must keep a copy of
the certificate for two years following its expiry date. Also, at the end of the
three-year period, the employer must ensure that the employee receives
supplemental training. Supplemental training is also necessary if the
applicable regulations are amended or if employees are required to handle
or transport any new type of materials they have not already worked with.
Drivers who change jobs must also receive appropriate training for their
new duties.
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The training given must be directly related to the dangerous substances the
employee is expected to handle or transport, and must cover one or more
of the following, as applicable:
a) the classification, nature and characteristics of the dangerous
substances in question;
b) packaging requirements for various dangerous substances;
c) safety marks;
d) required documentation;
e) special precautions;
f) dangerous event reports;
g) emergency measures;
h) use of equipment;
i) emergency equipment.
Drivers who are self-employed are responsible for obtaining the appropriate
training. In such cases, drivers must sign their own training certificate.
Where documents are to be kept during transport
During transport, the shipping documents must be kept inside the cab in a
pocket in the drivers door or in some other location where they are in plain
view and within easy reach. If the dangerous substances are in a trailer that
is detached from the tractor, the shipping documents must be placed in an
airtight container that is securely attached to the trailer.
Tunnels and level crossings
In Qubec, it is prohibited to travel in the following tunnels in a vehicle
transporting dangerous substances of certain classes and in certain
quantities determined by regulation:
the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel;
the Viger tunnel;
the tunnel sections of autoroute Ville-Marie;
the Joseph-Samson tunnel;
the Melocheville tunnel.
Vehicles transporting dangerous substances in a great enough quantity to
require the display of safety marks must stop at level crossings.
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Tank trucks transporting dangerous liquids
Tank trucks used to transport dangerous liquids must meet certain standards
in respect of manufacture, selection and use.
A placard must be permanently affixed to the tank truck indicating the type
of truck and the dates of manufacture and initial testing. Also, every tank
truck must be subjected to regular inspection and testing, and the dates of
those repeat inspections must be indicated on the tank.
Enhanced safety measures
In transporting dangerous substancesmore so than with any other type of
cargo all the basic and supplementary safety measures must be
conscientiously and scrupulously observed in order to prevent incidents
(spills, accidents, attacks, etc.) and guarantee the publics safety.
Allowing an employee without a
training certificate to transport S. 646 HSC* $350 to $1,050
dangerous substances
Transporting dangerous substances
without having a shipping document
S. 646 HSC $700 to $2,100
Transporting dangerous substances
with a shipping document that does not S. 646 HSC $175 to $525
contain all the required information
SUGGESTIONS
Check the identity, integrity and background of all your employees, drivers
or clients.
Even though a training certificate is valid for three years, providing refresher
training to your drivers will help them maintain the skills they have acquired.
Make sure you are thoroughly familiar with the road signs specifically
covering transport of dangerous substances.
Make sure that storage sites are adequately lighted and that dangerous
substances are protected behind fences or barriers or inside buildings.
Require personal identification cards from all persons accessing areas where
dangerous substances are stored.
Regularly check the condition of all locks and make sure all other protective
measures are working properly.
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Use alarm systems or other security systems to safeguard dangerous
substances.
Technological innovations can help you improve security, particularly
cellphones, satellite monitoring (GPS) and other surveillance systems.
Ask vehicle owners to install an electronic control requiring a code, in
addition to a key, in order to start their vehicles.
Maintain a communication system inside your facility that enables you to
communicate with all your personnel.
LEGAL REFERENCES
Transportation of Dangerous Substances Regulation
DOCUMENTATION
Transportation of Dangerous Substances Guide
SHIPPING DOCUMENTS
With few exceptions, all operators that undertake to haul goods for hire must
keep on board each of their vehicles a shipping document that includes:
a description of the goods hauled (including the quantity);
a reference number (one such number for each shipping document);
the name of the shipper;
the name of the recipient or consignee;
the name of the operator and the operators identification number in the
register of the Commission des transports;
the date when and the location where the operator accepted the goods
for transport;
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the destination;
the name and identification number of the transport service intermediary,
if any;
the name and signature of the person who drew up the document.
The shipping document must be kept on board the heavy vehicle from the
time the goods are accepted for transport until they are delivered.
The operator must keep a copy of every shipping document for at least
two years.
Using a shipping document that
does not contain all the required S. 4 Regulation* $125 to $375
information
* Regulation respecting the requirements applicable to shipping documents,
leasing contracts and contracts for services
SUGGESTIONS
Check (or have your drivers check) to make sure that you are clearly
designated as the operator on the shipping document at the time the goods
are accepted for transport.
When accepting goods from another operator for trans-shipment, make sure
the previous operators name and register identification number appear on
the shipping document.
LEGAL REFERENCES
Regulation respecting the requirements applicable to shipping documents,
leasing contracts and contracts for services
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7. RECORD KEEPING
Owners and operators of heavy vehicles are required to keep certain records
on file at their place of business for each of the vehicles they own or operate.
They must also keep records for all driversboth those employed directly
by the owner or operator and those provided by a driver services provider.
VEHICLE RECORD
The Regulation respecting safety standards for road vehicles sets rules for
the keeping of vehicle records and the retention period for documents to be
included in such records. The Regulation also indicates for each vehicle
whothe owner or the operator is responsible for keeping the documents
in the record. The tables in the following pages indicate which documents
and information must be kept on file, who is responsible for doing so, and
the mandatory retention period in each case.
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4. S. 202.1 of the Regulation respecting safety standards for road vehicles, Highway Safety Code.
TABLE 1
CONTENTS OF THE VEHICLE RECORD
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Document Who keeps it? Retention period
or information
A copy of the Owner
registration certificate
A copy of the lease Owner and
contract (if the vehicle operator
is leased)
The document certifying Owner
compliance (if the
vehicle was subject
to a recall)
Any vehicle exchange Owner
report (including trailers
and semitrailers)
Pre-trip Owner and
inspection reports operator
Any information and Owner
documents relating to
mandatory maintenance
(see Table 2)
Any documents (invoices, Owner
maintenance work orders,
parts orders) showing that
defects detected during
the pre-trip inspection or
were repaired
Must be kept in the
record at all times during
ownership of the vehicle
Must be kept at least
12 months after
disposing of the vehicle
Must be kept in the record
at all times during lease
of the vehicle
12 months after the end
date of the lease contract
at all times during ownership
of the vehicle
Must be kept at least 12 months
after disposing of the vehicle
12 months after the date
of the exchange report
after the date entered on the
pre-trip inspection report
for the period covering the
past 2 years
after the date entered on the
document showing that
the repair was done
TABLE 2
CONTENTS OF THE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE RECORD
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Document Who keeps it? Retention period
or information
The vehicle identification Owner
number, the plate number,
the make, the year, the
owners name and, where
applicable, the name of
the long-term lessor
The schedule of upcoming Owner
inspections based on the
recall criterion used by
the owner and a rundown
of the work performed
at each servicing
The maintenance sheet Owner
(see Table 3)
Proof that the repairs Owner
were made during
the servicing
The dates storage began Owner
and ended, if applicable
For a vehicle whose Owner
GVWR is 7,258 kg or
more, brake lining
or camshaft rotation
measurements, if those
measurements are not
indicated on another
document
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5. S. 200 of the Regulation respecting safety standards for road vehicles, Highway Safety Code.
Must be kept in the record for the
period covering the last 2 years
during which the vehicle was in use
TABLE 3
CONTENTS OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHEETS
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The vehicle identification number, the licence plate number or the unit
number appearing on the registration certificate
The number of kilometres indicated by the odometer
The date of servicing
The list of items (based on the class of vehicle) to be checked at each
servicing pursuant to the Regulation respecting safety standards for road
vehicles, with spaces provided to check off each item as either complies
or does not comply
The required repairs, if any
For a vehicle GVWR is 7,258 kg or more, the brake lining or camshaft
rotation measurements, if those measurements are not indicated on
another document
The signature of the person who did the mandatory maintenance
The maintenance sheet provides a profile of the vehicle, thus helping to
determine which repairs are needed in order to maintain the vehicle in good
condition. It is normal to find certain items checked off as unacceptable.
In such a case, the record must contain proof that all the items found
unacceptable on inspection were repaired.
Refer to Appendix 3 for sample maintenance sheets and a sample register
for brake and tire measurements.
DRIVER RECORD
The Regulation respecting the hours of driving and rest of heavy vehicle
drivers sets the rules for keeping driver records and the documents
contained in those records. The Regulation also specifies who is responsible
for keeping the driver record for all drivers (whether employed directly by
the owner or operator or supplied by a third party). Driver services providers
(i.e. third-party providers of driver services to heavy vehicle operators) are
also required to keep a record on each driver they employ.
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6. S. 201 of the Regulation respecting safety standards for road vehicles, Highway Safety Code.
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The following table indicates which documents and information must be
kept on file, who is responsible for doing so, and the mandatory retention
period in each case.
Document or information Who keeps it? Retention period
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A copy of the Must be kept at least
drivers licence 12 months after the end
date of the drivers period
of employment
The drivers hiring date Must be kept at least
12 months after the end
date of the drivers period
of employment
The drivers signed Must be kept at least
statement indicating that 12 months after the end
the drivers licence was date of the suspension,
suspended, modified or modification or revocation
revoked, if applicable of the drivers licence
A copy of any service Must be kept at least
contract between a 12 months after the end
driver services provider date of the drivers period
and the operator of employment
The daily logs and the Must be kept at least
information that must be 6 months after the date
recorded in the registers entered in the log
or register
A copy of the permit to Must be kept at least
depart from hours of 6 months after the
driving and rest, permits expiry date
where applicable
Supporting documents Must be kept at least
(receipts for gasoline, 6 months after the date
bills of lading, delivery entered on the document
receipts, etc.)
The operator, solely
for the drivers
employed directly
by the operator
The driver services
provider
The operator, solely for
the drivers employed
directly by the operator
The driver services
provider
The driver services
provider
The operator, for the
drivers provided by the
driver services provider
The driver services
provider
The operator, for all
drivers (those employed
as well as any provided
by a driver services
provider)
The driver services
provider
The operator, for all
drivers (those employed
as well as any provided
by a driver services
provider)
7. Other programs may require a longer retention period (e.g. IRP, IFTA).
MONITORING COMPLIANCE
CONTRLE ROUTIER QUBEC
Its mission
The principal mission of Contrle routier Qubec is to enforce the laws and
regulations that govern the transport of goods and the carrying of
passengers in Qubec. This task is assigned to carrier enforcement officers,
who are peace officers charged with enforcing traffic laws and regulations
on highways, at inspection stations and at owner and operator facilities.
Contrle routier Qubec works in collaboration with the Sret du Qubec
and municipal police forces to achieve the following goals:
improving safety for road users;
safeguarding the integrity of the Qubec highway network;
maintaining fair competition among heavy vehicle owners and operators.
In order to fulfil its mission and achieve these goals, Contrle routier Qubec
is charged with enforcing the Highway Safety Code and its regulations, as
well as certain provisions of the following laws:
Criminal Code (RSC, 1985, c. C-46);
Code of Penal Procedure (RSQ, c. C-25.1);
Transport Act (RSQ, c. T-12);
Act respecting transportation services by taxi (RSQ, c. S-6.01);
Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles (RSQ, c.
P-30.3);
Fuel Tax Act (RSQ, c. T-1);
Motor Vehicle Transport Act (RSC, 1985, c. 29, 3rd Supp.);
Environment Quality Act (RSQ, c. Q-2).
Carrier enforcement officers write up offence statements, general offence
reports, mechanical inspection certificates and road vehicle inspection
notices when they observe violations of highway transport regulations.
Actors in the transport industry monitored by carrier enforcement officers
include owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles, as well as any other
person subject to the regulations (e.g. shippers, transport brokers, etc.).
Officers have the authority to require that any violation observed be
corrected before they allow a vehicle to continue its trip.
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8.
To perform its job as efficiently as possible, Contrle routier Qubec has
joined the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The CVSA is an
institution that prescribes a rigorous inspection method to be used for heavy
vehicles in all North American jurisdictions. The CVSA is a non-profit
association that brings together vehicle and parts manufacturers, transport
users, drivers, carriers and the governments of Mexico, the United States
and Canada. The goal of the Alliance is to promote road safety,
harmonization of highway transport regulations and reciprocity between
jurisdictions. Carrier enforcement officers are individually certified to carry
out inspections according to the CVSAs North American standard.
On the highway
On-road monitoring consists primarily of patrols and surveillance at a fixed
location and using an operational strategy that targets potential violations
of the regulations governing the hauling of goods and the carrying of
passengers.
In addition to heavy vehicles and commercial vehicles, officers are also
authorized to inspect any road vehicle and check for violations concerning
vehicle load and size limits, cargo securement, mechanical condition, the
transport of dangerous substances and certain offences under the Criminal
Code.
Facility audits
Officers conduct facility audits (i.e. an inspection at the owners or operators
place of business or other facilities) by applying an operational strategy that
targets potential violations by companies engaged in hauling goods and
carrying passengers, as well as potential violations by authorized agents of
the SAAQ that perform mechanical inspections. Such audits are conducted
in response to complaints, reported violations, field reports by carrier
enforcement officers, at-fault accidents, and conduct records of heavy vehicle
owners and operators.
Carrier enforcement officers have the authority to inspect facilities to ensure
that drivers, owners, operators and driver services providers respect their
obligations. To facilitate such inspections, these persons are required to keep
certain documents that must be organized into two different types of files:
vehicle records and driver records (see Section 7).
Depending on the circumstances, it may be the owner, the operator or the
driver services provider that is responsible for keeping these documents on
file, but in all cases they must be made available for inspection whenever
a carrier enforcement officer so requires.
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Facility audits also make it possible to verify compliance with minimum vehicle
maintenance standards, particularly in the case of road vehicle owners that have set
up a preventive maintenance program (PMP) authorized by Contrle routier Qubec.
POLICE FORCES
Even though Contrle routier Qubec is responsible for on-road enforcement of the
laws and regulations governing the hauling of goods and the carrying of passengers,
heavy vehicle users are, first and foremost, highway users. Thus the Sret du
Qubec and all Qubec police forces also share responsibility for ensuring that heavy
vehicle users comply with the provisions of the Highway Safety Code.
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9. MONITORING CONDUCT
CONDUCT REVIEW POLICY FOR HEAVY VEHICLE OWNERS
AND OPERATORS
The Conduct Review Policy for Heavy Vehicle Owners and Operators
(HVOOs) is designed to identify owners and operators that, because of their
conduct record, represent a threat to road safety or to the integrity of the
highway network. The policy sets thresholds for acceptable conduct. HVOOs
transgressing those thresholds will be subject to intervention by the SAAQ,
or their record will be referred to the Commission des transports du Qubec
to be reviewed.
Conduct record of owners and operators of heavy vehicles
To assess their conduct, the SAAQ keeps a record on each HVOO
registered in the Commissions register. Every event involving
a heavy vehicle owner, operator or driver is listed in the record.
This includes events such as:
offences under the Highway Safety Code and its
regulations;
road accidents;
the results of any facility audit;
any mechanical defects detected during an inspection ordered
by a peace officer and conducted either by the roadside or at the
business establishment of an authorized agent.
Any event occurring in Canada outside Qubec is also included in the
conduct record, since all Canadian jurisdictions routinely transmit such
information to the SAAQ for any heavy vehicle registered in Qubec.
The owners conduct record lists all events related to the owners obligations
to maintain vehicles in good mechanical condition. The operators conduct
record lists all events related to the operators obligations concerning vehicle
use, drivers employed by the operator, and requirements under the Highway
Safety Code and its regulations.
A copy of the conduct record is transmitted to the HVOO:
whenever there is an intervention by the SAAQ;
once a year, when the HVOOs registration with the Commission is
updated;
at any time the HVOO so requests.
For example, 1 point is added to the
conduct record for speeding 11 to 20 km/h
over the limit, and 3 points are added
for speeding 31 to 40 km/h over the limit.
A complete list of offences is given in
the Conduct Review Policy for Heavy
Vehicle Owners and Operators.
All requests for a copy of a record must be sent to the following address:
Service aux propritaires, exploitants et conducteurs de vhicules lourds
333, boulevard Jean-Lesage, N-4-44
Telephone (toll-free): 1 800 554-4814
Fax: 418 643-1896
Email: courrier@saaq.gouv.qc.ca
Application for a copy of a record by the HVOO
HVOOs may obtain a copy of their own record free of charge:
at any of the SAAQs service centres;
by telephone;
by sending an application via fax, mail or the Internet
Application for a copy of a record by a person other than the HVOO
It is possible for a third party to obtain a copy of an HVOOs conduct record
by filing a written application, together with a cheque for the applicable fees
and an authorization provided by the owner or operator.
Description of the Conduct Review Policy
for Heavy Vehicle Owners and Operators
Under the Policy, three tools are used to assess conduct: ongoing conduct
review, facility audits and critical events.
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An event is kept on
record for 2 years
from the date of
its occurrence. For
example, an event
occurring on June 15,
2009 will remain in
the HVOOs conduct
record until June 14,
2011.
Ongoing conduct review
Ongoing conduct review focuses on five areas of conduct:
Vehicle safety (owner);
Operational safety (operator);
Involvement in accidents (operator);
Compliance with load limits (operator);
Overall conduct (operator).
For operators (for each of the last four areas of conduct listed above), the
SAAQ fixes a threshold based on the size of the operators fleet of heavy
vehicles. The operator must stay below the threshold. For owners (for the
first conduct area listed above: vehicle safety), the SAAQ also fixes a
thresholdlikewise based on the size of the fleet. In this case, the threshold
is expressed as a particular number or rate of out-of-service orders, and the
owner must stay below the threshold.
Facility audits
The conduct of HVOOs is assessed by carrying out facility audits (i.e. an
inspection at the owners or operators place of business or other facility) so
as to ensure that they are complying with the regulations concerning driver
and vehicle records (see Section 7).
Critical events
The SAAQ considers certain events that have serious implications for road
safety to be critical events. Such events include:
speeding at 41 km/h or more above the speed limit;
critical mechanical defects;
overloading by more than 20% above maximum gross vehicle weight;
travelling through a tunnel with dangerous substances.
When a critical event occurs, the SAAQ immediately sends a letter to the
owner or operator. However, certain combinations of events may cause the
file to be automatically transferred to the Commission.
Interventions by the SAAQ
When the SAAQ is forced to intervene by contacting heavy vehicle owners
or operators, it does so in a series of gradually escalating steps designed
to keep them informed as their record deteriorates. This gives them an
opportunity to make the necessary corrections. If the record continues to
deteriorate, the file is transferred to the Commission.
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These steps are the following:
First-level warning
A first-level warning is sent when an operator reaches or exceeds 50%
of the threshold fixed in any of the areas of conduct involving operators.
The SAAQ also sends a letter to any owner who reaches or exceeds a
particular number or rate of out-of-service orders (from 20% to 24% for
the hauling of goods, from 10% to 14% for the carrying of passengers).
Second-level warning
A second-level warning is sent when an operator reaches or exceeds
75% of the threshold fixed in any of the areas of conduct involving
operators. The SAAQ also sends a letter to any owner who reaches or
exceeds a particular number or rate of out-of-service orders (from 25%
to 29% for the hauling of goods, from 15% to 19% for the carrying of
passengers).
Notice of referral to the Commission
If any of the following situations occurs, the file is transferred to the
Commission des transports and the owner or operator (as applicable) is
so notified:
- An operator reaches or exceeds the threshold fixed in any of the
areas of conduct involving operators (notice sent to the operator).
- An owner reaches or exceeds the maximum number or rate of out-of-
service orders, i.e. 30% for the hauling of goods and 20% for the car-
rying of passengers (notice sent to the owner).
- A fatal at-fault accident occurs (notice sent to the operator).
- Two critical events occur within a period of one year (notice sent to
the owner or the operator).
- An owner or operator fails to pass two facility audits within a period
of two years (notice sent to the owner or the operator).
- A critical event occurs in combination with the sending of a second-
level warning or with a failure to pass a facility audit (notice sent to the
owner or the operator).
Information letter for a serious event
An information letter is sent when any event occurs that is considered
serious by the SAAQ. This is intended to ensure that the driver or
operator is informed rapidly and that there is no repeat of the event.
Serious events are
- speeding at 31 to 40 km/h above the speed limit;
- offences for which the Highway Safety Code prescribes 4 or more
demerit points.
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SUGGESTIONS
You should request a copy of your conduct record at regular intervals.
Check your conduct record frequently so that you can quickly identify
persons causing events listed on your record and take steps to see that such
events are not repeated.
LEGAL REFERENCES
DOCUMENTATION
Conduct Review Policy for Heavy Vehicle Owners
and Operators
Bulletins dinformation lintention des propritaires, des
exploitants et des conducteurs de vhicules lourds
(available in French only)
Grez la scurit! (available in French only)
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CONDUCT REVIEW POLICY FOR HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVERS
(EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011)
The Conduct Review Policy for Heavy Vehicle Drivers set up by the SAAQ
is designed to identify heavy vehicle drivers who, because of their conduct
record, represent a threat to highway safety or to the integrity of the highway
network. The policy sets limits for acceptable conduct. Drivers transgressing
those limits will be subject to intervention by the SAAQ, or their record will
be transferred to the Commission des transports du Qubec to be reviewed.
The heavy vehicle driver record
To assess their conduct, the SAAQ keeps a record on each driver involved
in an event related to highway safety or to the integrity of the highway
network. Every event involving a heavy vehicle driver is listed in the record.
This includes:
offences;
driver out-of-service orders;
road accidents.
Any event occurring in Canada outside Qubec is also included in the
conduct record, since all Canadian jurisdictions routinely transmit such
information to the SAAQ for any heavy vehicle registered in Qubec.
All requests for a copy of a record must be sent to the following
address:
Service aux propritaires, exploitants et conducteurs de vhicules lourds
333, boulevard Jean-Lesage, N-4-44
Telephone (toll-free): 1 800 554-4814
Fax: 418 643-1896
Email: courrier@saaq.gouv.qc.ca
Application for a copy of a record by a person other than the driver
It is possible for a third party to obtain a copy of a drivers conduct record
by filing a written application, together with a cheque for the applicable fees
and an authorization provided by the driver.
Description of the Conduct Review Policy for Heavy Vehicle Drivers
To assess conduct, events are grouped into three conduct areas:
Operational safety
Involvement in accidents
Overall driver conduct
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In each conduct area, the SAAQ has set thresholds. Drivers must stay below
these limits.
The SAAQ considers certain events that have serious implications for
highway safety to be critical events. Such events include:
speeding at 41 km/h or more above the posted speed limit;
overloading by more than 20% of the gross vehicle weight allowed;
travelling through a tunnel with dangerous substances.
When a critical event occurs, the SAAQ immediately sends a letter to the
driver. However, certain combinations of events may cause the record to be
automatically transferred to the Commission.
Interventions by the SAAQ
When the SAAQ is forced to intervene by contacting heavy vehicle drivers,
it does so in a series of gradually escalating steps designed to keep them
informed as their record deteriorates. This gives them an opportunity to
make the necessary corrections. If the record continues to deteriorate, it is
transferred to the Commission des transports du Qubec.
These steps are the following:
First-level warning
The letter is sent to drivers who have reached or exceeded 50% of the
threshold in one of the conduct areas.
Second-level warning
The letter is sent to drivers who have reached or exceeded 75% of the
threshold in one of the conduct areas.
Notice of referral to the Commission
This notice is sent to drivers when, in particular:
- they reach or exceed the threshold in any of the areas of conduct;
- a fatal at-fault accident is entered in their record;
- two critical events occur within a period of two years;
- a critical event occurs in combination with the sending of a second-
level warning.
Information letter for a serious offence
This is intended to ensure that the driver and operator are informed
rapidly and that there is no repeat of the incident. Serious events are:
- speeding at 31 to 40 km/h above the posted speed limit;
- offences for which the Highway Safety Code prescribes 4 or more
demerit points.
SUGGESTIONS
If you are a heavy vehicle driver, you should contact the SAAQ regularly to
request a copy of your conduct record. You can verify the incidents listed
in your record and determine how you can improve your conduct.
LEGAL REFERENCES
DOCUMENTATION
Conduct Review Policy and Excellence Program for
Heavy Vehicle Drivers
Power Point Presentation of the Conduct Review Policy
and Excellence Program for Heavy Vehicle Drivers
Drivers of Heavy Vehicles: Be Careful on the Road!
EXCELLENCE PROGRAM FOR HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVERS
(EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011)
Under the Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles,
the Socit de lassurance automobile du Qubec has the mandate to set
up a program to recognize drivers who have exemplary road safety conduct.
Who qualifies for the Program?
The Excellence Program for Heavy Vehicle Drivers is open to all heavy vehicle
drivers who hold a driver's licence issued by the Socit de l'assurance
automobile du Qubec and who operate in Qubec or elsewhere in Canada
using a heavy vehicle registered in Qubec.
How to register?
To have excellent conduct recognized, drivers first have to complete the
registration form by applying for one of the four levels of excellence, and
meet the eligibility requirements.
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Levels of Excellence
Level Minimum experience
BRONZE 6 months
SILVER 2 years
GOLD 5 years
PLATINUM 10 years
General eligibility requirements
To be eligible, drivers must travel a minimum of 10,000 km for each of the
years required for the applicable level using a heavy vehicle registered in
Qubec.
When registering, and for the period corresponding to the experience
required for the applicable level, drivers:
must not have committed offences while driving a heavy vehicle;
must not have been responsible for an accident while driving a heavy
vehicle;
must not have accumulated more than 3 demerit points in their record
(for any type of vehicle, for a period of 24 months);
must not have been the subject of criminal charges related to driving or
their employment duties.
You can find the Heavy Vehicle Driver Excellence List on the SAAQ Web site.
LEGAL REFERENCES
DOCUMENTATION
Excellence Program for Heavy Vehicle Drivers
Power Point Presentation of the Conduct Review Policy
and Excellence Program for Heavy Vehicle Drivers
INTERVENTIONS BY THE COMMISSION DES TRANSPORTS
DU QUBEC
Interventions concerning the conduct of heavy vehicle owners and operators
The Commission maintains the register of heavy vehicle owners and operators
and assigns a safety rating to all persons listed in the register. The Commission
also assesses the conduct of owners and operators whose conduct constitutes
a threat to road safety and the integrity of the highway network, and imposes
corrective measures where necessary. In general, the Commission only intervenes
after the SAAQ has already done so under its own conduct review policy.
In almost all cases when the Commission registers an owner or an operator
(which may be an individual or a business) for the first time, it assigns a safety
rating of satisfactory, and this rating remains unchanged as long as the
owners or operators conduct remains consistent with safety standards and the
integrity of the highway network.
However, if the owners or operators conduct threatens the safety of other
highway users or compromises the integrity of the highway network, the
Commission may change the safety rating to conditional or unsatisfactory.
Corrective measures will be imposed on any owner or operator whose rating
is downgraded to conditional. Such measures may include requiring training
for drivers, installing speed limiters, imposing additional mechanical inspections
or implementing other measures intended to improve the owners or operators
conduct. In all cases where a rating is downgraded to conditional, the owner
or operator must take steps to correct the situation. When the conditions
imposed by the Commission have been met, the owner or operator may then
apply to be re-assessed and upgraded to a satisfactory rating. However, if the
owner or operator fails to meet the conditions imposed, the rating may be
further downgraded to unsatisfactory.
When a rating is downgraded to unsatisfactory, the owner or operator is barred
from operating heavy vehicles. The Commission may also assign an unsatisfactory
rating to any of the owners or operators directors, partners or officers if it judges
that they have a decisive influence in the unsafe conduct observed.
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The Commission may call an owner or operator to a hearing in order to review
the conduct record. The Commissions decisions are public, and it also issues
press releases to publicize any decision that imposes corrective measures or
modifies a safety rating of owners and operators. Within 30 days following a
decision by the Commission, any interested party may petition the Commission
for a review of the decision. The Commissions decisions may also be contested
before the Administrative Tribunal of Qubec.
To back up its decision-making process, the Commission carries out facility
audits (i.e. inspections conducted at an owners or operators place of business
or other facility). The purpose of such audits is to verify that owners and
operators comply with the laws and regulations and, more particularly, to
ensure that their safety measures are adequate.
Ban on transferring vehicles
A heavy vehicle owner or operator whose safety rating is unsatisfactory
or conditional or whose conduct is in the process of being reviewed by
the Commission may not transfer or sell any vehicles, either directly or
indirectly, without first obtaining the Commissions consent. To obtain
consent for such a transaction, the owner or operator must complete the
prescribed form and file it along with the required fees.
Interventions concerning the conduct of drivers
The Commissions interventions concerning the conduct of drivers are
similar to its interventions concerning owners and operators. Just like an
owner or operator, a driver may be called for a hearing before a
commissioner. Even though drivers are not assigned a safety rating, the
Commission may impose corrective measures on a driver. If necessary, it
may order the SAAQ to bar a driver from operating a heavy vehicle.
To back up its decision-making process, the Commission also makes special
inspections targeting heavy vehicle drivers whose conduct represents a
particular threat to road safety.
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SUGGESTIONS
If you are called for a hearing before a commissioner,
carefully read the documents sent to you by the Commission;
verify the information in your conduct record kept by the SAAQ;
identify the safety measures you have implemented (policies, guidelines,
etc.);
prepare documents proving that you are applying these policies and
guidelines.
LEGAL REFERENCES
DOCUMENTATION
What to Do When You Are Summoned Before the Commission des
transports du Qubec Commission des transports du Qubec
A Commission Decision Is a Serious Matter! You Must Comply
with It.
Drivers of Heavy Vehicles: Be Careful on the Road!
QUBEC GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
This section presents the Qubec government agencies that are responsible
for overseeing the transportation industry. The principal responsibilities of
each agency are outlined, and contact information is provided so that you
can obtain information and documentation on subjects concerning the
transportation industry.
COMMISSION DES TRANSPORTS DU QUBEC
The Commission has the following responsibilities in connection with
heavy vehicles:
issuing bulk trucking service brokerage permits and maintaining the bulk
trucking register
issuing bus transport permits
assessing the conduct of owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles
imposing corrective measures and penalties on owners and operators
of heavy vehicles or on unsafe drivers
maintaining the list of transport service intermediaries
maintaining the register of owners and operators of heavy vehicles and
assigning a safety rating to all owners and operators listed in the register
For information or documentation on these subjects, contact the
Commission via the following channels:
Internet : www.ctq.gouv.qc.ca
Mailing address:
200, chemin Sainte-Foy, 7
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Qubec (Qubec) G1R 5V5
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545, boulevard Crmazie Est
Montral (Qubec) H2M 2V1
Telephone: 1 888 461-2433 (from anywhere in Qubec)
Fax: 418 644-8034 (from anywhere in Qubec)
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MINISTRE DU DVELOPPEMENT DURABLE,
DE LENVIRONNEMENT ET DES PARCS
The Ministre du Dveloppement durable, de lEnvironnement et des Parcs
is responsible for the following areas:
the Environment Quality Act
the Regulation respecting environmental standards for heavy vehicles
For information or documentation on these subjects, contact the Ministre
via the following channels:
Internet: www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca
Email: info@mddep.gouv.qc.ca
Mailing address:
Centre dinformation
Ministre du Dveloppement durable, de lEnvironnement et des Parcs
difice Marie-Guyart, 29
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675, boulevard Ren-Lvesque Est
Qubec (Qubec) G1R 5V7
Telephone:
Local calls or calls from outside Qubec: 418 521-3830
Long distance calls from inside Qubec (toll-free): 1 800 561-1616
Fax: 418 646-5974
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MINISTRE DES TRANSPORTS
The Ministre des Transports is responsible for the following areas:
vehicle load and size limits
truck travel on the highway network
shipping documents and bills of lading
the Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles
standards for securement of cargo
regulatory control of special permits
road signs and traffic signals
transportation of school children
passenger transportation
urban transportation
transportation of dangerous substances
bulk trucking
bulk trucking rates
For information or documentation on these subjects, contact the Ministre
Internet: www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca
Email: communications@mtq.gouv.qc.ca
Mailing address:
700, boulevard Ren-Lvesque Est, 27
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Qubec (Qubec) G1R 5H1
Tour de la Bourse
500, boulevard Ren-Lvesque Ouest, bureau 4.010
Montral (Qubec) H2Z 1W7
Telephone:
Throughout Qubec: 5-1-1
From everywhere in North America: 1 888 355-0511
Fax:
Qubec: 418 643-4121
Montral: 514 864-9939
Document provided free of charge:
This series of newsletters is intended for the trucking
industry (manufacturers, shippers, carriers, etc.). Its
objective is to publicize regulatory and technical changes in
this field as they occur.
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REVENU QUBEC
Revenu Qubec is responsible for the following areas:
the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)
the Fuel Tax Act
For information or documentation on these subjects, contact Revenu Qubec
Internet: www.revenu.gouv.qc.ca
Mailing address:
Direction principale des services la clientle des entreprises
Revenu Qubec
3800, rue de Marly
Qubec (Qubec) G1X 4A5
Telephone:
Local calls or calls from outside Qubec: 418 652-IFTA
Long distance calls from inside Qubec (toll-free): 1 800 237-IFTA
Fuel tax
Qubec: 418 659-4692
Montral: 514 873-4692
Elsewhere in Qubec: 1 800 567-4692
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SOCIT DE LASSURANCE AUTOMOBILE DU QUBEC
AND CONTRLE ROUTIER QUBEC
The Socit de lassurance automobile du Qubec and Contrle routier
Qubec are responsible for the following areas:
monitoring highway transport
records on owners and operators of heavy vehicles
records on drivers of heavy vehicles
preventing driver fatigue
driving and off-duty time
vehicle registration
drivers licences
issuing of special permits
the conduct review policy for heavy vehicle owners and operators
the conduct review policy for heavy vehicle drivers
the preventive maintenance program (PMP)
pre-trip inspection (PTI)
mandatory periodic mechanical inspection (MI)
For information or documentation on these subjects, contact the SAAQ via
the following channels:
Internet: www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca
Mailing address:
Case postale 19600, succursale Terminus
333, boulevard Jean-Lesage
Telephone:
Qubec: 418 643-7620
Montral: 514 873-7620
Elsewhere: 1 800 361-7620, toll-free
(Qubec, Canada, United States)
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Buses
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Trucks with a GVWR* of 4,500 kg or more 12 months
Trailers and semitrailers with a GVWR* of 4,500 kg or more
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Equipment transport vehicles with a GVWR* of 4,500 kg or more 12 months
Emergency vehicles with a GVWR* of 4,500 kg or more 8
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Tow trucks
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Vehicles transporting dangerous substances requiring safety marks
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Combinations of road vehicles composed of at least one vehicle with
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Combinations of road vehicles composed of vehicles each having a net
weight of less than 3,000 kg and transporting dangerous substances in N/A
a large enough quantity to require safety marks
Heavy vehicles used during a disaster 8 12 months
Heavy vehicles used by a natural person for personal purposes 9 12 months
Straight trucks with two or three axles used for hauling unprocessed farm,
forest or fishery products, provided the truck operator is also the producer
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Vehicles used to carry school children (sedan type) 6 months
Tool vehicles within the meaning of section 4 of the Highway Safety Code 8 N/A
Farm tractors and farm machinery within the meaning of the Regulation
respecting road vehicle registration and farm trailers within the meaning
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of the Regulation respecting safety standards for road vehicles
Heavy vehicles bearing dealer plates (X plates) or heavy vehicles for
which a temporary registration certificate has been issued, provided the 6 months or
vehicle is used in compliance with the conditions fixed by regulation
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Motorized road vehicles used by the holder of a taxi owners permit 6 months
1. Except for buses used for urban transit.
2. Restrictions are relaxed in certain cases.
3. Except for fire trucks belonging to a municipality with fewer than 25,000 inhabitants that is not part of an urban community.
4. Except for construction trailers.
5. Except for vehicles having a GVWR of less than 4,500 kg.
6. Only for vehicles having a GVWR of less than 4,500 kg.
7. Only heavy vehicles bearing dealer plates (X plates).
8. On-duty time spent by a driver at the wheel of any of these vehicles when so required by the vehicles operator must be taken
into account when calculating the drivers driving time at the wheel of a heavy vehicle.
9. Where the vehicle is used for personal purposes throughout the day.
* GVWR: Gross vehicle weight rating
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* Mechanical inspection must be carried out in accordance with the Mechanical Inspection Guide (standards, procedure)
* 6 months = Minimum by law. As it is important that vehicles be in proper running order at all times, the frequency
of maintenance should be in keeping with vehicle use.
BUS
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE
Make Model Location of vehicle Owner
Year Licence plate no. Unit no.
VIN
Components to be inspected every 6 months*
MAINTENANCE
Day/Month/Year Km reading Labour time
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Type of vehicle
Intercity bus School bus City bus
Other:
NEXT MAINTENANCE
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1. INSIDE THE VEHICLE
a. accessories
1. anti-slip surface (steps, passageway)
2. entrance, exit, emergency exit
3. emergency exit signs
4. emergency exit warning or indicator lights
5. safety padding
6. windshield
7. sun visor
8. side windows, rear window
9. interior rearview mirror
10. bench seats
11. seat belt
12. wheelchair tie-down device
13. chemical fire extinguisher
14. first-aid kit
15. air bags (condition, indicator light)
16. indicator lights (working order)
b. with engine running
1. steering wheel (play)
2. engine start out of gear
3. accelerator control
4. clutch control
5. braking control
6. pressure gauge (brakes)
7. air compressor (performance)
8. warning buzzer and lights
9. service brakes
10. emergency and parking brakes
11. travel of brake pedal
12. windshield wipers (working order)
13. windshield washer (working order)
14. heater system, defroster
15. speedometer, odometer
16. instrument panel lighting
17. interior lights (steps, passageway)
18. horn
19. daytime running lights
20. high-beam headlights
21. low-beam headlights
22. turn-signal lights
23. brake lights
24. flashing lights (school bus)
25. parking lights
26. licence plate lights
27. hazard warning lights
28. backup lights
29. clearance lights
30. identification lights
31. all reflectors
32. stop panel or arm
33. crossing control arm
34. automatic door-opening system
35. brake release override mechanism
c. with engine off
(power-assisted hydraulic brake system)
1. working order of power-assisted system
(air brake system)
2. pressure loss
(when brakes are applied)
3. pressure loss
(after brakes applied 1 minute)
2. AROUND THE VEHICLE
a. cab-body
1. doors
2. exterior rearview mirrors
3. windshield wipers (blades)
4. fenders, body
5. hood, safety latch
6. front tires (condition, pressure)
7. wheels, valves
8. bolts, nuts, fasteners
9. wheel bearing
10. mudguard
11. wheelchair ramp, lift
12. fuel tank and fasteners
13. fuel tank panel and filler cap
14. valid sticker (LPG engine)
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3. UNDER THE HOOD
a. general
1. air compressor
2. filter of air compressor
3. alcohol evaporator or air dryer
4. belts
5. electric pump (brakes)
6. engine supports
7. batteries
8. fuel system
9. master cylinder
10. column (anchorage and safety mechanisms)
11. column (couplings, bearing))
12. rack and pinion
13. power steering
14. steering box
15. windshield washer fluid (level)
16. exhaust manifold
17. cylinders of steering system
4. UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE
a. steering
1. lower cross rod
2. pitman arm
3. steering arm
4. knuckle arm
5. king pin (play)
6. tie rods
7. adjusting sleeve
8. ball joint
9. drag link
10. idler arm
b. suspension (front and rear)
1. torsion bar
2. stabilizer bar
3. suspension arm (upper, lower)
4. springs
5. centre bolt
6. brackets
7. MacPherson struts
8. equalizing beams, saddles
9. axles
10. level valve
11. shock absorbers
12. brackets
13. master spring leafs
14. U-bolt clamps
15. fasteners
16. spring shackles
17. air suspension, air springs
18. rubber pads
19. brake cylinder
20. slack adjuster
21. camshaft
c. chassis frame
1. side rails, cross members
2. joists
3. body attachments
4. bumper mounts
5. transmission supports
6. muffler and shield
7. exhaust pipe
8. fasteners, brackets
9. clamps, flanges
10. catalytic converter system
11. drive shaft
12. drive shaft support (school bus)
13. rigid and flexible tubing (brakes)
14. rigid and flexible fuel lines
15. floor
16. spare wheel
5. BRAKING SYSTEM
a. components net yet inspected
1. disks and drums
2. wheel cylinder, calipers
3. brake linings (measurement)
4. air reservoirs
5. distributor valves
6. power brakes
6. OTHER
Any other component (not covered by the Regulation) that
the owner wants to add to the maintenance sheet.
Defects were noted following inspection
No defects were noted following inspection
Signature Day/ Month/ Year
Date
Comments regarding components that do not comply with the regulation
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1. windshield
2. sun visor
5. bench seats
6. seat belt
4. clutch control
5. braking control
6. pressure gauge (brakes)
7. air compressor (performance)
8. warning buzzer and lights
9. service brake
10. emergency and parking brakes
17. horn
22. brake lights
23. parking lights
26. backup lights
27. clearance lights
29. all reflectors
c. with engine off
(air brake system)
2. pressure loss
(when brakes are applied)
3. pressure loss
(after brakes applied 1 minute)
a. cab-body
1. doors
4. fenders, body
6. tires
7. wheels, valves
9. wheel bearing
10. mudguard
11. fuel tank, fasteners
12. fuel tank panel, filler cap
b. coupling device
1. fifth wheel
2. locking device
3. plug (trailer brakes)
4. plug (trailer lights)
5. cables, chains, pintle hook
c. load space
1. platform, panels
2. stoppers, hold-down devices
3. supports, side boards
d. suspension and brakes
1. shock absorbers
2. brackets
3. master spring leaf
4. U-bolt clamp
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Type of vehicle
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7. air suspension, air springs
8. rubber pads
9. brake cylinder
10. slack adjuster
11. camshaft
3. UNDER THE HOOD
a. general
1. air compressor
2. filter of air compressor
3. alcohol evaporator or air dryer
4. belts
5. electric pump (brakes)
6. engine supports
7. batteries
8. fuel system
9. master cylinder
10. column (anchorage and safety mechanisms)
11. column (couplings, bearing)
12. power steering
13. steering boxes
a. steering
1. lower cross tube
2. steering arm
3. pitman arm
4. knuckle arm
5. king pin (play)
6. tie rods
7. adjusting sleeve
8. ball joint
9. drag link
10. idler arm
1. torsion bar
2. stabilizer bar
3. suspension arm
4. springs
5. centre bolt
6. brackets
8. equalizing beams and saddles
9. axles
10. level valve
c. chassis frame
2. joists
3. body attachments
4. bumper mounts
7. exhaust pipe
9. clamps, flanges
11. drive shaft
14. floor
15. spare wheel
5. BRAKING SYSTEM
a. components not yet inspected
1. disks and drums
4. air reservoirs
6. power brakes
6. OTHER
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2. sun visor
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6. seat belt
4. clutch control
5. braking control
6. service brake
7. parking brakes
14. horn
19. brake lights
20. parking lights
23. backup lights
24. all reflectors
c. with engine off
a. cab-body
1. doors
4. fenders, body
6. tires
7. wheels, valves
9. wheel bearing
b. coupling device
1. fifth wheel
2. locking device
3. plug (trailer brakes)
4. plug (trailer lights)
5. cables, chains, pintle hook
6. tow bars
c. load space
1. platform
2. panels
3. hold-down devices
4. side boards
d. suspension and brakes
1. shock absorbers
2. brackets
3. master spring leaf
4. U-bolt clamp
5. clamps, fasteners
6. spring shackles
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MAINTENANCE
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Type of vehicle
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3. batteries
4. fuel system
5. master cylinder
6. column
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7. column (couplings, bearing)
8. power steering
9. steering boxes
13. rack and pinion
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3. knuckle arm
4. tie rods
5. adjusting sleeve
6. ball joint
7. drag link
8. idler arm
1. torsion bar
2. stabilizer bar
3. suspension arm
4. springs
5. centre bolt
6. brackets
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2. body attachments
3. bumper mounts
6. exhaust pipe
8. clamps, flanges
11. fuel tank, attachments
13. floor
14. spare wheel
5. BRAKING SYSTEM
a. components not yet inspected
1. disks and drums
4. power brakes
6. OTHER
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2. side marker lights
5. backup lights
6. clearance lights
9. brake lights
10. all reflectors
11. reflective strips
b. refrigeration unit
1. battery
2. fuel tank
3. fasteners, attachment brackets
4. fuel system
c. coupling device
1. fifth wheel
2. locking device (sliding fifth wheel)
3. pintle hook
4. locking device (sliding bogie)
5. upper coupler
6. king pin
7. plug and connector for trailer brakes
8. plug and connector for electricity
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3. stoppers
4. hold-down devices
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1. tires
2. wheels, valves
3. nuts, bolts
4. spare wheel
5. wheel bearings
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2. bumper
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2. UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER
a. chassis frame
2. joists
3. landing gear
4. brake tubing
5. clamps, flanges
6. floor
7. axles
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1. shock absorbers
2. brackets
3. master spring leafs
4. spring shackles
5. U-bolt clamp
6. centre bolt
7. springs
8. equalizing beams
9. equalizing beam saddles
10. air springs
11. level valve
12. brackets
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MAINTENANCE
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3. emergency brake
4. camshaft
5. master cylinder
6. disks, drums
7. wheel cylinders
8. brake linings (brake pads, bands)
9. slack adjuster
10. air reservoirs
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SAMPLE DETAILED REGISTER
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SAMPLE SHORT REGISTER
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APPENDIX 7
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE DRIVERS RECORD
Because Mr. Careless does not have
the F, M or T endorsement, he is not
authorized to drive a vehicle equipped
with air brakes (F) or with a manual
transmission (M), or a road train (T).
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This document is included for information purposes. It may differ from the original document you
will receive from the Socit de lassurance automobile du Qubec.
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All events that occurred while
Mr. Careless was driving a heavy
vehicle appear in these two sections.
They will also appear in the record
of the operator who was using
Mr. Carelesss services at the time they
occurred.
Here Mr. Careless was caught speeding
at 41 km/h over the limit, which is con-
sidered a critical event. As a result, a
letter was sent to the operator.
Accidents involving Mr. Careless are listed
in this section. The operator must investi-
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in any case where it can be proved that
Mr. Careless was not at fault. In certain
cases, the driver may apply to be declared
not at fault if the operator fails to do so.
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This document is included for information purposes. It may differ from the original document you
will receive from the Socit de lassurance automobile du Qubec.
If the Commission des transports du
Qubec had prohibited Mr. Careless from
driving a heavy vehicle, this is where the
details of the decision would appear.
This drivers record will be
transferred to the Commission
des transports du Qubec.
APPENDIX 8
MONITORING OF HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER CONDUCT
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This document is included with the Conduct Review Policy for information purposes. It may differ
from the original document you will receive from the Socit de lassurance automobile du Qubec.
This offence is not considered
because it was committed while
driving a vehicle registered
in Ontario.
These accidents have been
withdrawn from the assessment
because the driver has been
proven to be not at fault.
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APPENDIX 9
CONDUCT RECORD OF A HEAVY VEHICLE OWNER OR
OPERATOR (AVAILABLE IN FRENCH ONLY)
An event remains on record for 2 years
from the date of its occurrence.
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A second-level warning is sent when
the owner or operator reaches 75% of
the threshold.
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A notice of referral to the Commission is sent to
the owner or operator if a critical event occurs
within 1 year of the owner or operator having
received a second-level warning letter for any
conduct area (in this case involvement in
accidents).
An out-of-service order resulting
from an unforeseen mechanical
defect is not considered in
the assessment. However, the
mechanical inspection will be
considered in calculating the
threshold on out-of-service orders
Only major mechanical defects result
in a vehicle out-of-service order.
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was issued an offence statement and a driver
out-of-service order for the same offence. The driver
out-of-service order (but not the offence statement)
is weighted at 3 points.
For this one event, the driver was charged with
driving a heavy vehicle without having the
required class of licence, and the operator was
charged with allowing him to drive. The driver
offence (but not the operator offence) is
weighted at 3 points.
Accidents are listed under the conduct area involvement in accidents. The operator must inves-
tigate these events and have them deleted in any case where it can be proved that the operator
was not at fault. In the present case, if the operator is not at fault for these two events, the intervention
level could be downgraded from 2 to 1. Because this eliminates any combination with a critical event,
the operator will thus be able to avoid having the file referred to the Commission des transports.
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An accident with no damage other than property damage is weighted at:
- 1 point if it occurred within the territory of the island of Montral or
the cities of Longueuil, Laval, Qubec or LAncienne-Lorette, or on the
exclusive towing network (rseau routier de remorquage exclusif);
- 2 points if it occurred elsewhere in Qubec or Canada.
Section 12 includes events involving heavy vehicle own-
ers and operators that are not a part of the assessment.
This provides a more complete picture of their conduct.
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PRE-TRIP INSPECTION REPORT
Date
Vehicle licence plate or unit no.:
Semitrailer licence plate or unit no.:
ITEMS TO BE CHECKED
Service brakes
Parking brake
Steering system
Horn
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Mirrors
Emergency equipment
Lights and signals
Tires
Wheels
Suspension
Chassis frame
Trailer hitch
Securing devices
No defect found during inspection
Remarks (nature of defect)
Name of driver
Drivers signature Maintenance crew members signature
(bus, minibus or ambulance)
Operators or agents signature, if defects are found
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APPENDIX 11
SAMPLE FORMS
(These forms are also available on the SAAQs Web site.)
A reminder that legal persons established in Qubec are required to
communicate in French with Qubec government departments and agencies.
English translations of certain forms are available on request for legal
persons established outside Qubec.
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APPENDIX 12
DRUMMONDVILLE
80, rue Belleville
Drummondville (Qubec) J2C 5T1
Telephone: 819 475-8473
MONTRAL
Bureau 100
855, boulevard Henri-Bourassa Ouest,
Montral (Qubec) H3L 1P3
Telephone: 514 873-3047
GATINEAU
975, boulevard Saint-Joseph
Gatineau (Qubec) J8Z 1W8
Telephone: 819 772-3993
QUBEC
787, boulevard Lebourgneuf
Qubec (Qubec) G2J 1C3
Telephone: 418 528-1407
SAGUENAY
2655, boulevard du Royaume
Saguenay (Qubec) G7S 4S9
Telephone: 418 548-0864
RIMOUSKI
195-B, avenue Lonidas Sud
Rimouski (Qubec) G5L 2T5
Telephone: 418 727-3683
LAVAL
Bureau 75
1545, boulevard Le Corbusier,
Laval (Qubec) H7S 2K6
Telephone: 450 682-6196
ROUYN-NORANDA
32, avenue Qubec
Rouyn-Noranda (Qubec) J9X 6P9
Telephone: 819 763-3400
LONGUEUIL
Place Dsormaux
2877, chemin Chambly
Longueuil (Qubec) J4L 1M8
Telephone: 450 468-6588
SAAQ SERVICE CENTRES
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INSPECTION STATIONS OF CONTRLE ROUTIER QUBEC
Inspection station Route Comments
Brossard Autoroute 10 W
Sherbrooke (Deauville) Autoroute 10 E
Laval Autoroute 13 S
Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Autoroute 15 N Equipped with intelligent
transportation systems
(ITS)
LIslet-sur-Mer Autoroute 20 E
Lvis (Saint-Nicolas) Autoroute 20 W
Saint-Mathieu-de-Belil Autoroute 20 E
Boucherville Autoroute 20 W
Les Cdres Autoroute 20 E
Laval Autoroute 25 S
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures Autoroute 40 E
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures Autoroute 40 W
Trois-Rivires Autoroute 40 E West of autoroute 55
Vaudreuil-Dorion Autoroute 40 E
Saint-Clestin Autoroute 55 N
Saint-tienne-des-Grs Autoroute 55 S
Qubec (Charlesbourg) Autoroute 73 S
Lvis (Saint-tienne-de-Lauzon) Autoroute 73 N
Rouyn-Noranda Jonction des One station for both
routes 101 N-S directions on each
et 117 N-S route
Cookshire-Eaton Route 108 W
Val-dOr (Louvicourt) Route 117 S-N One station for both
directions
New Richmond Route 132 E-W One station for both
directions
Trois-Pistoles Route 132 E-W One station for both
directions
Baie-Saint-Paul Route 138 E
Pointe-Lebel Route 138 E
Litchfield Route 148 E
Lochaber Route 148 W
Lochaber Autoroute 50 E
Chambord Route 169 S
Saguenay (Chicoutimi) Route 175 N
Cabano Route 185 N
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Sherbrooke (Fleurimont) Autoroute 610 Junction of route 112
Laval Autoroute 15 N Junction of autoroute 640
Sainte-Luce Autoroute 20 W
Verchres Autoroute 30 E
Verchres Autoroute 30 W
Drummondville Autoroute 55 S
Saint-Wenceslas Autoroute 55 S
Bury Route 108 W
Amos Route 111 S With a weigh station
Thetford Mines (Black Lake) Route 112 W
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Route 132 E
Boischatel Routes 138 E One station for both
and W directions
Les Bergeronnes Route 138 W
Baie-Sainte-Catherine Route 132 E and W
Forestville Route 138 W
Trois-Rives (Grande-Anse) Route 155 N
Trois-Rives (Grande-Anse) Route 155 S
Saint-Bruno Route 169 N
Saint-Thophile Route 173 N
Pohngamook Route 289 N
Baie-Comeau (Marie 2) Route 389 S
La Sarre Route 393 S
Lytton Route 117 N
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SCR BAS-SAINT-LAURENT-
ESTGASPSIE
329, monte Industrielle-et-Commerciale
Rimouski (Qubec) G5M 1A7
Telephone: 418 727-3901, ext. 221
SCR BAS-SAINT-LAURENT-OUEST
319A, boulevard de lHtel-de-Ville
Rivire-du-Loup (Qubec) G5R 5S4
Telephone: 418 862-7714
SCR SAGUENAYLAC-SAINT-JEAN
Division Saguenay
2655, boulevard du Royaume
Jonquire (Qubec) G7S 4S9
Telephone: 418 548-0867, ext. 261
SCR SAGUENAYLAC-SAINT-JEAN
Division Lac-Saint-Jean
1221, boulevard Marcotte
Roberval (Qubec) G8H 3B8
Telephone: 418 275-4591
SCR MAURICIECENTRE-DU-QUBEC
3205, rue Baillargeon
Trois-Rivires (Qubec) G8Z 4V3
Telephone: 418 377-4331
SCR ESTRIE
2865, boulevard de Portland
Sherbrooke (Qubec) J1L 2S1
Telephone: 819 820-3061
SCR OUTAOUAIS
975, boulevard Saint-Joseph, bureau 140
Gatineau (Qubec) J8Z 1W8
Telephone: 819 772-3048
SCR ABITIBI-TMISCAMINGUE
NORD-DU-QUBEC
Division Rouyn-NorandaTmiscamingue
1645, avenue Larivire
Rouyn-Noranda (Qubec) J9X 5B7
Telephone: 819 763-3665, ext. 324
SCR ABITIBI-TMISCAMINGUE
NORD-DU-QUBEC
Division Val-dOrNord-du-Qubec
1475, 4
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Val-dOr (Qubec) J9P 6X1
Telephone: 819 354-4865, ext. 223
SCR BAS-SAINT-LAURENT-
ESTGASPSIE
Division Chandler
220, rue Commerciale Est, C. P. 700
Chandler (Qubec) G0C 1K0
Telephone: 418 689-4997
SCR CTE-NORD
625, boulevard Laflche, local 206
Baie-Comeau (Qubec) G5C 1C5
Telephone: 418 295-4524, ext 0
SCR QUBEC
1685, boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel, RC
Qubec (Qubec) G1N 3Y7
Telephone: 418 528-0448, ext. 221
SCR CHAUDIRE-APPALACHES
5377, rue de la Symphonie
Charny (Qubec) G6X 3B6
Telephone: 418 832-5734
SCR MONTRAL-ESTLAVAL-EST
LANAUDIRE
7510, rue Jarry Est, bureau 30
Arrondissement Anjou
Montral (Qubec) H1J 1G9
Telephone: 514 864-1882, ext. 232
SCR MONTRAL-OUESTLAVAL-
OUESTLAURENTIDES
7575, boulevard Henri-Bourassa Ouest,
bureau 66
Arrondissement Saint-Laurent
Montral (Qubec) H4S 1Z2
Telephone: 514 337-2260
SCR SAINT-JEAN
320, boulevard du Sminaire Nord,
bureau 003
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Qubec)
J3B 5K9
Telephone: 450 348-3288
SCR SAINT-BRUNO
750, Monte Montarville
Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville (Qubec)
J3V 6B1
Telephone: 450 653-3916, ext. 405
CONTRLE ROUTIER QUBEC SERVICES
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