What monitoring operations does the SAAQ use to reach its goals?
• Highway Monitoring The enforcement of regulatory standards relating to the Highway Safety Code and other laws is carried out on the road by carrier enforcement officers. Carrier enforcement officers intercept and inspect vehicles or inspect the documents and daily logs of drivers to ensure compliance with the law. The officers have the powers of peace officers to enforce the Highway Safety Code and other laws relating to road transport. In Québec, they also have the powers of special constables to enforce the Act Respecting Motor Vehicle Transport by Extra-provincial Undertakings. Interceptions and inspections may take place at highway inspection stations or anywhere else on the road network. • Mechanical Inspection Carrier enforcement officers participate in inspection operations together with the Sûreté du Québec and various municipal police forces. Mechanical inspections are carried out by mechanics and carrier enforcement officers. • Business Monitoring Business monitoring is per
