Publications

We provide guidance on various topics through our publications. You will find reports, guides, procedures and other publications related to road transportation.

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Title Description Type Published
Canadian National Survey on Child Restraint Use 2010 Report
The Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act - Infographic Governed by the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act, we work with industry, community groups and government partners to set national safety standards for the design and construction of safe vehicles and safe roads, as well as promote safe drivers. Infographic
Results of Winter Tire Testing on a Multi-Function Activity Vehicle Transport Canada has conducted tire testing on a Multi-Function Activity Vehicle (MFAV), often called a minibus. The purpose of the tests was to identify the safest configuration of tires on MFAVs for winter highway driving. Report
Usability Study of the Universal Anchorage System for Child Restraints in School Buses and Passenger Vehicles Usability Study of the Universal Anchorage System for Child Restraints in School Buses and Passenger Vehicles Study
Diono Cambria 2 – Non-compliance to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Diono Cambria 2 – Non-compliance to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Safety Alert
Transport Canada’s Vehicle Cyber Security Strategy Transport Canada’s (TC) Vehicle Cyber Security Strategy (Cyber Strategy) outlines goals and priorities to inform TC’s leadership and ongoing commitment to support government, industry, and academic efforts to enhance the vehicle cyber security environment. Report
Final Decision – 2000007 ONT. INC. d.b.a Inkas Public Notice
Commercial vehicles safety in Canada Report
Clek Foonf and Fllo Convertible Car Seats – Foam seat cushion may create choking hazard Clek Foonf and Fllo Convertible Car Seats – Foam seat cushion may create choking hazard Safety Alert
Clek Liing and Liingo Infant Car Seats – Broken canopy stay may create choking hazard Clek Liing and Liingo Infant Car Seats – Broken canopy stay may create choking hazard Safety Alert
Clek Liing and Liingo Infant Car Seats – Warning labels may pose choking hazard Clek Liing and Liingo Infant Car Seats – Warning labels may pose choking hazard Safety Alert
Review of the 15-Year Exclusion for Imported Vehicles 2006 Transport Canada review on the level of risk to safety posed by vehicles 15 years and older.
12 and 15 Passenger Large Vans Key points to consider before using or buying large passenger vans. Fact sheet
Air Bag Deactivation What you need to know to make an informed decision. Guideline
Heavy Truck Speed Limiter Reports Six studies and assessments commissioned by Transport Canada (TC) to assess the implications of a national heavy truck speed limiter requirement from a safety, environmental, economic and operational perspective. Study
School Bus Restraints for Small Children in Canada Study that assessed the safety of preschool-aged children travelling in school buses. Study
Vehicle Floor Mats - Interference with Accelerator (Gas) and Brake Pedals If you install aftermarket vehicle floor mats the wrong way, they can make your vehicle speed up suddenly. Learn how to install them properly to reduce the risk of an accident. Safety Advisory
Riding On Air Information and guidance on using your vehicle’s tires safely. Safety Advisory
Child Seats on School Buses Overview of school bus safety. Guideline
Archived Older General Motors Pontiac Grand Am Air Bag Safety Archived - Recall for the air bag of the General Motors Pontiac Grand Am Safety Advisory
Assessment of the effect of automatic slack adjusters on brake adjustment Report
Archived Faulty Flex-Fan Blades in Older Cars and Trucks Archived - Recall for the Flex-Fan blades in older cars and trucks. Safety Advisory
Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Statistics: 2011 Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Statistics 2011 Statistics and data
Driver Attitude to Speeding and Speed Management: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study - Final Report Study examining relatively broad aspects of drivers' attitudes to speeding. Report
Low Speed Vehicle Crash Tests - Video List of Road Safety publications on this web site. Video

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