Transportation Law
The road transport sector is governed by complex and constantly evolving legislative frameworks. Our professionals are well versed in this landscape and can assist commercial passenger and freight carriers in complying with all applicable regulatory, safety and environmental requirements.
Our professionals can assist you with a full range of needs, including bus transport permit applications, contract management, handling of criminal and regulatory offences, and compliance with the legal obligations of owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles.
Whether it’s support resolving civil or contractual liability disputes or representing you before courts and administrative authorities, our team is by your side every step of the way.
Support for heavy vehicle owners and operators
- Advising on regulatory compliance
- Managing your Heavy Vehicle Owner and Operator (HVOO) file at the SAAQ
- Reviewing traffic tickets, accident reports and out-of-service orders
- Assisting with regularization requests to the SAAQ
- Conducting compliance audits and training
- Implementing a compliance framework
- Developing strategic plans
- Drafting contracts
- Overseeing the sale and acquisition of transport companies
Services for managing regulatory offences
- Handling of offence notices issued in Quebec
- Coordinating with our network of collaborators in Canada and the US
- Monitoring and managing your company’s Safety Measurement System (SMS) data in the US
Proactive risk management
Our professionals provide expert guidance on all aspects of regulatory compliance. This includes the application of road safety standards, environmental requirements and all related legal obligations connected to your activities. Our preventive approach helps limit risks and ensures your operations comply with all current legislation.
Guidance in dealings with the Commission des transports du Québec (CTQ)
- Registration in different CTQ registers
- Application for bus transport permits
- Representation before the CTQ
Our team partners with professional associations in the sector to offer training sessions and conferences. These initiatives help industry stakeholders better understand the legal issues related to road transport and equip them to proactively manage risks. Our lawyers even authored a guide to Quebec’s laws governing heavy vehicle road transport : L’encadrement légal du transport routier par véhicules lourds au Québec (CCH Publications).
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Business law for transport companies
Civil and contractual liability related to transport
Labour and employment law in the transportation industry
Tax law applicable to the transportation sector
