Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec

The Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) (Quebec automobile insurance corporation) is a crown corporation (government-owned company) in Quebec. Created in 1977, it provides public auto insurance which insures all drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists involved in road collisions whether or not they are at fault. The SAAQ was formerly known as the Régie de l'assurance automobile du Québec (Quebec Automobile Insurance Board). In Quebec public auto insurance is limited to coverage of personal injuries while damage to property is covered by private insurers. [Insurance Bureau of Canada, [http://www.ibc.ca/en/Car_Insurance/PQ/index.asp "Car Insurance-Quebec"] , accessed March 8, 2008]

The SAAQ also administers Quebec driver's licenses and vehicle licence plates, and seeks to prevent road accidents, particularly through advertising campaigns in the media and in schools.

References

External links

* [http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec] Official site.
* [http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/index.php SAAQ, Official site in English]