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OF CONTENTS\n\nPages  \nFOREWORD…………………………………………………………………1  \nCHAPTER I: Transportation by taxi…………………………3  \n1. Licence and permit required…………………………………………4  \n(A)Driver's licence…………………………………………………………4  \n(B)Training courses……………………………………………………5  \n(C) Taxi driver's permit or work permit ………………5  \n2. Types of service ……………………………………………………………6  \nCHAPTER II: Rules applicable  \nto taxi drivers ……………………………………………9  \n1. Documents required………………………………………………………10  \n2. Principal rules of conduct……………………………………………10  \n3. Territory ..........:…………………………………………10  \n4. Taxi stations and stands……………………………………………………11  \n5. Rules governing taxi stands ………………………………………12  \n6. identifying signs ……………………………………………:....13  \n7. Trips......:………………………………………………13  \n8. Payment for services……………………………………………………13  \n(A)Use of taximeters and odometers……………………14  \n(B)Defective taximeters or odometers …………………14  \n(C) Other charges …………………………………………………………15  \n(D)Payment of fares ……………………………………………………15  \n9. Offences………………………………………………………………………………15  \nFOR MORE INFORMATION…………………………………………17  \nLES PUBLICATIONS DU QUÉBEC………………………………18  \nUSEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS………………………………24  \n## FOREWORD\n\nThe Québec Taxi Driver's handbook has been preparedby the ministere des Transports du Québec incollaboration with the Société de I'assuranceautomobile du Québec.  \nThe information it contains is for your guidance only.Inno case does it constitute a legal interpretation of thelaws or regulations,nor does it exempt taxi driversfrom learning and applying the standards governingtheir work.  \nThis handbook is based on_the Act respectingtransportation by taxi and the Transportation by taxiRegulation,which may be obtained from LesPublications du Québec.It focuses on the provisions inthe Act and Regulation that are applicable to taxidrivers in the course of their work.It will also be helpfulto those who wish to prepare for the examination for ataxi driver's permit.  \nHowever,this handbook is not intented to be acomplete guide to everything a taxi driver needs toknow.It does not discuss what taxi drivers must knowabout the highway Safety Code,municipal trafficregulations,relations with employers,the by-laws ofservice associations,or the roads or main public placesin their territories.  \nLastly,the rules contained in the handbook are thoselaid down by the Québec government.Given thedecentralization of some powers to the benefit of theMontreal Urban Community,as provided for in the Actrespecting transportation by taxi,a number of theserules do not apply on the territory of the MUC.  \n1  \n## CHAPTER I:TRANSPORTATION BY TAXI\n\n### 1.Licence and permit required\n\nYou must hold a Class 4C driver's licence or a licence ina higher class(1.2,3,4A or 4B),and a taxi driver'spermit.  \n(A)Driver's licence  \nTo drive a taxi,you must hold a Class 4 C,or 1,2,3,4Aor 4B driver's licence.  \nTo obtain a Class 4C driver's licence,you must:  \n·have one year's previous driving experience as theholder of a Class 5 licence;  \n·meet the standards governing driver's health;  \n·have the knowledge required for driving a taxi  \nState of health  \nA person's state of health is verified by means of:  \n·an eye test given in a SAAQ service centre;  \n·a medical examination,the results of which are onthe form required by the SAAQ.  \nThe person must ensure that,once the form is filledout by the physician,it is sent to the SAAQ as soon aspossible.  \nTheorical examination  \nMake an appointment at the Société to take thetheoretical examination.  \nRemember to bring with you:  \n·your driver's licence;  \n·where applicable,the letter of authorization youreceived from the SAAQ following the assessment ofyour state of health;  \n●$25 for the examination fee;  \n4  ","cbCainGGYZE9qPdC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainGGYZE9qPdC","pdf",734758,29,"English","# Foreword\n# Chapter I: Transportation by taxi\n## 1. 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