Highways and Public Works

Department Overview

National Safety Code Standards

The National Safety Code Standards are administered by Canada Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) www.ccmta.ca

Standards 1-6, and 8 are legislated under the Motor Vehicles Act and are administered by the Motor Vehicles Branch of the Department of Community Services. Standards 7 and 9-15 will become regulations under the Motor Vehicles Act as of May 1, 2008 and will be administered by the National Safety Code Office in the Transport Services Branch of the Department of Highways and Public Works.

  1. Single Driver Licence Concept
  2. Knowledge and Performance Test
  3. Driver Examiner Training Program
  4. Classified Driver Licence System
  5. Self-Certification Standard and Procedures for Drivers
  6. Medical Standards for Drivers
  7. Carrier & Driver Profile
  8. Short Term Suspensions
  9. Hours of Service Regulations
  10. Security of Loads
  11. Commercial Vehicle Maintenance
  12. On-Road Inspections
  13. Trip Inspections
  14. Safety Rating
  15. Facility Audit