In Canada the road transportation responsabilities are shared between federal and provincial governments. Part of  federal government responsibilities is the creation of specific safety vehicle standards for manufacturers for the transportation of passengers and goods.

In each province, the administrations have the responsibility to enforce road safety in their territory.

In Quebec, the "Société de l'assurance automobile (SAAQ)" is responsible  for the management of the Road Safety Code, Driver's licence, Vehicles safety and registration, and furthermore the Collective Insurance Program.

The Quebec Transportation Department  manage the Road infrastructure development and Road works, and also Road Maintenance in Winter.

Please find a list of links that should give answers to your questions on the following topics:

Motor Carrier
- Motor Carrier Policy
- Motor Carrier Control (French)

Safety devices
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Air Bags - Transport Canada
- Child Restraint System (baby seats)
- School Bus Safety

Consumers
- Road Safety - Recalls
- Fuel Consumption Guide

Off-road vehicles
- Snowmobile and Quad

Importing a vehicle to Canada
- Vehicle Importation
- Vehicle Exportation

Vehicle registration
- Registration in Quebec

Vehicle driving
- Driver's Licence
- Drinking and driving (French)
- Quebec car collective Insurance (French)

Road network
- Road conditions