National Safety Code (Canada)

Transport Canada / CCMTA

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This overview has not been confirmed as current by the academy. Treat it as background reading and check the official source before relying on it.

The National Safety Code sets minimum safety standards for commercial vehicles; provinces and territories administer and enforce them.

Carriers obtain a safety fitness certificate (and carrier number) from their base jurisdiction. Federally regulated (extra-provincial) carriers follow federal regulations such as the hours-of-service and ELD rules, enforced by provinces.

Official source: Transport Canada / CCMTA

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