Bill 897: An Act to amend the Highway Safety Code to provide for the mandatory issue of notices of payment to owners of registered road vehicles and to holders of certain licences

This bill affects anyone in Quebec who owns registered commercial vehicles or holds a driver's licence — from owner-operators running a single truck to small fleet businesses in trucking, delivery, or construction. Day-to-day, it means businesses can expect a formal 30-day heads-up before vehicle registration fees or licence renewal payments come due, reducing the risk of accidentally lapsing on registrations or licences. Importantly, if the SAAQ fails to send that notice, a business owner or driver cannot be penalized for driving with an expired registration or licence — a meaningful protection for small operators who may not track renewal dates closely. This applies province-wide in Quebec and is relevant regardless of business size, though solo operators and small teams with fewer administrative resources benefit most.