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
Archived Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Statistics: 2007 Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. Statistics and data
Archived Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Statistics: 2006 Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. Statistics and data
Archived Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Statistics: 2005 Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. Statistics and data
Archived Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Statistics: 2004 Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. Statistics and data
Archived Road Safety in Canada The purpose of this booklet is to provide information to road safety professionals to assist them in their efforts to promote road safety and to encourage the commitment of all Canadians to rethink road safety and to adopt safer behaviour. Report
Child car seat cross border shopping – what parents and caregivers should know Cross border shopping may be cheap and convenient, but when it comes to buying a child's car seat or booster seat for use in Canada, Transport Canada warns consumers that it is illegal. Consumer Information Notice
Preliminary Determination – 2012-2014 Fiat 500 and 500c with automatic transmission There are all kinds of vehicles: cars, trucks, vans, school buses, scooters, motorcycles and more. All of these have to share the road, together, so it is important to understand what is different about each type and why all vehicles must be safe. Public Notice
Notice of decision – Fiat Chrysler automobiles power steering hose failures There are all kinds of vehicles: cars, trucks, vans, school buses, scooters, motorcycles and more. All of these have to share the road, together, so it is important to understand what is different about each type and why all vehicles must be safe. Public Notice
Choosing a child car seat or booster seat

Four stages of child safety in vehicles, safety notices, active defect investigations, safety and testing information.

Guideline
Infant car seats are not cribs General problems with restraints which are not related to compliance or defect. Consumer Information Notice
Harmony Juvenile Products – v7 structural failure The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs). Safety Alert
Harmony Juvenile Products – v7 non-compliant lower connector system The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs). Safety Alert
Reminder: It's important to properly install child car seats The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs) Consumer Information Notice
Harmony Big Boost Deluxe Booster Seat – Non-compliance to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Harmony Juvenile Products is informing the public of a non-compliance of certain Big Boost Deluxe booster seats made between 2016 and 2017. Owners of the affected booster seats may contact Harmony’s customer service at 1-877-306-1001 or customerservice@harmonyjuvenile.com to receive their updated warning sticker and instructions, or for any questions concerning this issue. Safety Alert
Adjusting school bus mirrors to increase safety How to adjust school bus mirrors to cut out blind spots. Guideline
Bébécar Easymaxi XL – carrying handle detachment Some parts of the carrying handle of certain Bébécar EASYMAXI XL infant car seat (only the model numbers listed above) may not be properly attached Safety Alert
Diono Radian R100 – incorrect weight on French label The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs). Safety Alert
Clek Oobr Booster Seats - non-compliance with flammability requirements Public and consumer information notices about child car seats and booster seats Safety Alert
Graco Nautilus and MyRide 65 car seats – buckle replacement The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs). Safety Alert
Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Statistics: 2016 Main page of Reports and Statistics from the Road Safety Directorate, Transport Canada Statistics and data
Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Statistics: 2017 Main page of Reports and Statistics from the Road Safety Directorate, Transport Canada Statistics and data
Occupant Protection in Buses - A Brief Review of the Current Literature A summary of relevant research into the crashworthiness and occupant protection of buses, with a focus on experimental analysis and testing. Report
Volvo integrated booster cushions Certain Canadian-marketed Volvo model vehicles are equipped with integrated or built-in booster cushions that are inappropriately labelled for use by children weighing between 15 and 36 kg (33 and 80 pounds). Safety Alert
UPPAbaby MESA – incorrect handle position on labelling The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs) Safety Alert
Sparco Booster Seat – missing expiry date and incorrect phone number The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs) Consumer Information Notice

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