What is the Highway Transport Patrol?

The uniformed Highway Traffic Officers are responsible for ensuring that goods move safely across Saskatchewan's highway network and for maintaining a competitive regulatory environment for all carriers.

Highway Traffic Officers are appointed special constables pursuant to the Saskatchewan Police Act, 1990 and have the authority to enforce federal, provincial and municipal statutes relating to road transportation and the licensing, registration and operation of vehicles.

Officers have the authority to stop and complete vehicle weight and safety inspections, enforce speed limits and other rules of the road.

Duties of a Highway Traffic Officer:

• check weight and dimension restrictions
  
• conduct vehicle checks on and off highway
  
• check documentation and permits on commercial vehicles
  
• inspect cargo and cargo securement
  
• check safety equipment and inspection certificates
  
• check dangerous goods commodities being transported
• check driver's license and vehicle registrations
  
• assist motorists in time of need
  
• enforce provincial and federal rules of the road

Transport Compliance Toll-free Inquiry Line operates weekdays, except statuary holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 1-866-933-5290 (within Saskatchewan) or 306-933-5290 outside of Saskatchewan. Email: Transport Compliance Inquiries

Transport Investigation Unit (TIU) investigates violations within the road transportation industry (trucks and buses). TIU also performs hours of service audits, weight audits and manages the Shipper Liability Program. In addition, the office maintains an inquiry phone line and provides educational presentations to carriers and drivers.

Technical Standards develops and implement's operational policies and procedures specific to commercial vehicle enforcement. It coordinates branch administrative functions, officer training programs and correspondence.