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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Defects and recalls, Stay safe when driving |
Learn what causes a sunroof to shatter and what you can do to prevent your sunroof from shattering. |
TP 14665 |
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Motor Vehicle Safety |
Establishing a consent agreement under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act |
Guideline to the development of a consent agreement under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA). |
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Defects and recalls |
During a service repair, an aftermarket bushing may have been installed improperly. |
TP 14665 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Research and testing, statistics and data |
Observational Survey of Cell Phone use by Drivers of Light Duty Vehicles 2006-2007 |
Collection of data on the use of cell phones across Canada by Light Duty Vehicle drivers. |
TP 2436 |
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Research and testing, commercial vehicles |
Questions and answers about Heavy Truck speed limiters. |
TP 14809 |
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School bus safety, child restraints |
Overview of school bus safety. |
TP 2436 |
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School bus safety, child restraints |
Study that assessed the safety of preschool-aged children travelling in school buses. |
TP 14325 |
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School bus safety, Research and testing, statistics and data |
Summary of collisions that involved school buses from 1995 to 2004. |
TP 2436 |
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School bus safety |
Mirror adjustment procedures to help operators maximize the benefits of their mirror systems. |
TP 14603 |
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School bus safety |
Occupant Protection in Buses - A Brief Review of the Current Literature |
Literature review of research on bus crashworthiness and occupant protection. |
N/A |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Statistics: 2014 (PDF, 474 KB) |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Statistics: 2013 (PDF, 424 KB) |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Statistics: 2012 (PDF, 384 KB) |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Statistics: 2011 (PDF, 303 KB) |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Collection of data on all reportable motor vehicle collisions across Canada. |
TP 3322 |
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Statistics and data, Research and testing |
Update of data sources on collisions involving motor vehicles and large animals in Canada |
Update of the 2003 report documenting the underestimation of the number of animal and vehicle collisions in Canada. |
TP 14798 |
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Commercial vehicles |
Key points to consider before using or buying large passenger vans. |
TP 2436 |
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Commercial vehicles |
How the Minister’s opinion is formed in granting exemptions from regulatory requirements. |
TP 14832 |
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Stay safe when driving |
Sharing the road safely is the responsibility of every road user. Transport Canada and its partners in road safety want to help everyone safely share Canada's roads. |
N/A |
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Stay safe when driving |
Air Bag Deactivation: What you need to know to make an informed decision |
General information about deactivating your vehicle’s air bag. |
TP 13178 |
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Stay safe when driving |
Information and guidance on using your vehicle’s tires safely. |
TP 2823 |
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Stay safe when driving, commercial vehicles |
Trucks, Buses, MPVs: Federal Lighting Equipment Location Requirements |
Guide on federal requirements for the lighting of trucks, buses and multi-purpose vehicles. |
TP 14116 |
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Stay safe when driving, commercial vehicles |
Guide on federal requirements for the lighting of trailers. |
TP 14117 |
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Defects and recalls |
Archived – Older General Motors Pontiac Grand Am Air Bag Safety |
Recall for the air bag of the General Motors Pontiac Grand Am |
TP 14665 |
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Defects and recalls |
Recall for the Flex-Fan blades in older cars and trucks. |
TP 2436 |
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Defects and recalls |
Archived – 2011-2015 Ford Explorer: Potential Rear Suspension Failures Under Certain Conditions |
Recall for the rear suspension of the Ford Explorer. |
TP 14665 |
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Research and testing |
Assessment of the effect of automatic slack adjusters on brake adjustment |
Transport Canada conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the regulatory change to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. |
TP 14214 |
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School bus safety, child restraints |
Study that assessed the effectiveness of universal anchorage systems in cars and school buses. |
TP 14702 |
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Stay safe when driving |
Strategies for Reducing Driver Distraction from In-Vehicle Telematics Devices: A Discussion Document |
Discussion document helping Transport Canada to understand the need for potential government intervention. |
TP 14133 |
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Stay safe when driving |
Strategies for Reducing Driver Distraction from In-Vehicle Telematics Devices |
Description of the initiatives underway at Transport Canada to address driver distraction from in-vehicle telematics devices. |
TP 14409 |
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School bus safety |
Report describing the results of a review of bus occupant protection research and regulatory practices in Canada, the United States, Australia and Europe. |
TP 14006 |
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Stay safe when driving |
Information on low-speed lightweight limited purpose vehicle |
TP 2436 |
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Commercial vehicles |
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. |
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Stay safe when driving |
Guide intended to inform stakeholders who share responsibility for the safety of regulated vehicles and equipment about what may be expected from Transport Canada officials who enforce the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA) and its regulations. |
TP 12957 |
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Stay safe when driving |
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. |
TP 15145 |
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Stay safe when driving |
Tips on buying and installing snow tires to improve safety while driving in winter. |
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Stay safe when driving |
Information on warning light and indicator in vehicles. |
TP 14665 |
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Defects and recalls, child restraints |
Safety alerts and notice to inform parents and caregivers about child car seat and booster seat safety. |
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Child restraints |
There are four stages of child car seat including seat belt use for children. |
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Defects and recalls, stay safe when driving |
When your vehicle is subject to a recall, you should have it repaired right away to ensure it is safe for you, the safety of anyone who drives the vehicle, your passengers, anyone who owns the car after you and other road users. |
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Stay safe while driving |
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. |
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Research and testing |
Study examining relatively broad aspects of drivers' attitudes to speeding. |
TP 14756 |
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School bus safety |
Comparison of two advance signalling systems, amber lights (eight-light system) and red lights (four-light system). |
TP 13903 |
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School bus safety |
Summary of work to investigate child passenger protection on school buses. |
N/A |
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School bus safety |
Regional consultations on school bus safety. |
TP 13713 |
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School bus safety |
Study of advance signalling lights for traffic control. |
TP 13346 |
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School bus safety |
Summary of various topics about School Bus Occupant Protection in Canada. |
TP 8013 |
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School bus safety |
Study that looked at five different types of seating systems for school buses. |
TP 8445 |
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School bus safety |
Results from a literature survey, and discussions with stakeholders. |
TP 6222 |
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School bus safety |
Guide to provide healthcare professionals with information on issues relating to transporting infants and children with special needs in personal vehicles. |
TP 14772 |
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Motor Vehicle Safety |
2006 Transport Canada review on the level of risk to safety posed by vehicles 15 years and older. |
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Motor Vehicle Safety |
Detailed Transport Canada report (with data) from the proceedings of the Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference XVI; June 11-14, 2006; Winnipeg, Manitoba. |
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