Here's How Much Being A Terrible Driver Could Cost You In Quebec
Quebec's roads are filled with all kinds of drivers good and bad. Though many would consider themselves "good" drivers, some of them just can't help but break Quebec's driving rules.
From not wearing a seat belt to racing another vehicle, being a terrible driver in Quebec could cost you more than just money.
Many offences come with demerit points according to the SAAQ.
Quebec's Highway Safety Code lists hundreds of driving offences and possible fines. Below are just 22.
Note that this outline is meant to provide only a general idea of possible penalties for the common person.
In fact, the Code includes countless criteria through which fines and offences are determined, as well as specific exceptions in some cases.
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'Car Surfing' On A Moving Vehicle
Fine: $1,000 to $3,000
Highway Safety Code Sections 434 and 512
Driving Without A Qualified Driver If You're On A Learner's Permit
Fine: $200 to $300
Highway Safety Code Sections 99 and 140.1
Having More People Than Seatbelts In A Car
Fine: $200 to $300
Highway Safety Code Sections 426 and 510
Driving That Endangers 'Human Life And Safety Or Property'
Fine: $1,000 to $3,000
Highway Safety Code Sections 327 and 512
Racing With Another Vehicle
Fine: $1,000 to $3,000
Highway Safety Code Sections 422 and 512
Failing To Use Your Turn Signal
Fine: $100 to $200
Highway Safety Code Sections 372 and 509
Not Presenting License Or Registration To An Officer When Asked
Fine: $100 to $200
Highway Safety Code Sections 35, 36, 53, 97, 102 and 139
Using A Licence That Isn't Yours
Fine: $200 to $300
Highway Safety Code Sections 96 and 140
Hit & Run
Fine: $600 to $2,000
Highway Safety Code Sections 168, 169 and 179
Driving With Obstructed Lights
Fine: $100 to $200
Highway Safety Code Sections 237 and 281.1
Windshield And Windows 'Not Clear Of All Substances Which Might Hinder The Driver’s Ability To See'
Fine: $100 to $200
Highway Safety Code Section 281.1
Installing A Radar Detector Or Traffic Camera Blocker
Fine: $500 to $1,000
Highway Safety Code Sections 251 and 284
Driving Without An Airbag Or Seatbelt Installed For The Driver Or Passenger
Fine: $200 to $300
Highway Safety Code Sections 395 and 510
Disobeying The Instructions Of A Crossing Guard Or Traffic Officer
Fine: $200 to $400
Highway Safety Code Sections 311 and 314.2
'[Failing] To Comply' To Physical Coordination Tests Without 'A Reasonable Excuse'
Fine: $200 to $300
Highway Safety Code Section 202.7.1
'[Making], [permitting] or [tolerating] The Fraudulent Use Of A Document Issued' By The SAAQ
Fine: $300 to $600
Highway Safety Code Section 644
Not Stopping For A School Bus
Fine: $200 to $300
Highway Safety Code Sections 460 and 510
Driving Without Winter Tires Between December 1 and March 15
Fine: $200 to $300
Highway Safety Code Sections 440.1 and 510
Not Moving Over For An Emergency Vehicle
Fine: $200 to $300
Highway Safety Code Sections 406 and 510
Using A Cell Phone While Driving
Fine: $300 to $600
Highway Safety Code Sections 443.1 and 509.2.2
Not Giving The Right Of Way To Pedestrians & Cyclists At An Intersection
Fine: $100 to $200
Highway Safety Code Sections 349 and 509
Not Wearing A Seat Belt
Fine: $200 to $300
Highway Safety Code Sections 396 and 510
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