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Hitting an animal while driving in Quebec comes with a rule that could cost you $300

No matter how carefully you drive, summer or winter, an animal can dart out in front of your car with zero warning. What a lot of drivers don't realize is that Quebec's Highway Safety Code spells out exactly what you're supposed to do afterward, and skipping those steps can get expensive.

Under Quebec law, anyone involved in a collision with an animal weighing more than 25 kilograms has to safely stop their vehicle and check whether anyone's been hurt, according to CAA-Québec. If it's a pet, like a cat or a dog, and the owner isn't around, you're expected to try to track them down.

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When you should actually take off your winter tires in Quebec, according to a meteorologist

With temperatures starting to rise and the switch to daylight saving time right around the corner, many Quebecers are getting the itch to ditch their shovels, boots, and winter tires.

But before you book that garage appointment, it's worth knowing that Quebec's legal deadline and the safest time to actually make the swap are two very different things.

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8 hefty driving fines you can get in Quebec because of snow

Winter in Quebec brings all kinds of challenges, and some of them can be expensive.

Between heavy snowfalls, frozen windshields and the rush to hit the road, it's surprisingly easy to rack up multiple fines without realizing it. And while switching to winter tires before December 1 is one rule everyone follows (hopefully), many drivers don't realize they could face more than $1,900 in winter-related tickets in a single day.

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These 7 Montreal roads are the worst in the city, according to CAA-Quebec

As Montrealers, we don't need anyone (not a ranking nor an expert nor a tourist) to tell us how bad our roads are. Trust us — we already know.

For drivers in this city, the question isn't if our roads are awful, but rather, "Which ones are the most awful?"

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Montreal's Infamous Potholes Will Wreck Your Car — Here's How To Protect It

That loud clunk when you roll over a ginormous pothole is one of the most recognizable and dreaded noises for a Quebec driver. With Montreal tire change season approaching and temperatures rising, potholes are set to proliferate on city streets. CAA-Québec, which ranks the worst roads in the province, has tips on how to avoid vehicle damage when you do encounter a dip in the road during your drive.

"Driving over a pothole can cause a lot of damage to your car, starting with the tires… [It] can break the interior structure, tear the sidewall, or both," CAA-Québec spokesperson David Marcille told MTL Blog.

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Gas Prices In Montreal Will Fall Another Few Cents By Friday

Gas prices in Montreal got a second downward nudge of the week on Thursday, dropping 1 cent to an average $2.15 per litre of unleaded. Experts predict that costs will fall a further 3 cents by Friday.

Price monitor site Gas Wizard shows that petrol prices in Montreal have fallen steadily over the past 10 days — an unusual trend amid Quebec's surging inflation rate and a global gas shortage. Since June 6, when the average price per litre of regular sat at $2.23, costs have tumbled just over 10 cents.

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The 2022 List Of Quebec's Worst Roads Is Out & Somehow Montreal Didn't Take First Place

Quebec's worst road is rather aptly named — and somehow not in Montreal. Boulevard de la Gappe in Gatineau has been voted the worst road in the province for 2022, according to CAA-Quebec. Nearly 8,500 Quebecers participated in this year's annual Worst Roads poll, which suggests the questionable state of roads in Montreal is actually a province-wide problem.

In fact, local streets didn't even make the top 10 list. Route du Vieux-Moulin in Saint-Isidore and Boulevard du Curé-Labelle in Saint-Jérôme rounded out the top three, with Chemin Cook in Gatineau and Avenue Sainte-Brigitte in Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval (near Quebec City) filling in the fourth and fifth spots.

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Gas Prices In Montreal Should Rise This Weekend — Here's Where You Can Fill Up For Less

Gasoline hit an average of $2.15 per litre on Friday with costs expected to rise further over the weekend. Motorists could see gas stations pump up their prices to $2.18 per litre within the next 24 hours rounding out a 10-cent jump compared to one week ago.

CAA-Quebec recommends that drivers fill up before prices rise further, citing a 4-cent difference between the current average per litre ($2.14) and the realistic average for the province ($2.18).

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You Can Now Vote For The Worst Road In Quebec ('All Of Them' Is Not An Option)

CAA-Quebec has kicked off the seventh edition of its "Worst Roads in Quebec" campaign, inviting residents to nominate and vote for their least favourite streets to receive the dubious honour.

Quebecers can cast a vote via an online submission form. They need to enter the street name, the nearest crossroad, the city name, the province and their email address. They can also upload as many as five pieces of photo evidence to justify their selection.

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Train Tickets From Montreal To These Cities Are All Cheaper Than A Standard Full Tank Of Gas

As we're all oh-so-aware by now, gas prices in Montreal are absolutely bonkers. So that leaves us to wonder: How else can we go on the road trips we've been planning?

If you're looking to save money but still want to go visit popular cities nearby, you can consider buying a train ticket from Montreal to your desired destination.

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Gas Prices In Montreal Are At A Horrifying High — This Chart Shows How Much They've Spiked

It seems as though everyone and their mother are talking about gas prices in Montreal lately — and honestly, with the wild increases in prices we've been seeing, who can blame them?

On March 7, the average price to fill up your tank in Quebec is 188.2 cents per litre, an increase of 25.7 cents in comparison to the province's average last week.

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Gas Prices In Quebec Are Soaring — Here's Where Fuel Is The Cheapest

The price of gas in Quebec is continuing to rise, and it's inked to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Prices are hitting all-time highs as of March 5 across the province. However, there are a few ways to save money on gas by filling up where it's cheapest right now.

According to CAA National, the average cost of gas across Quebec is 182.7 cents per litre, which is a hefty jump from yesterday's average of 177.4 cents per litre. Last month, the average was 160.3 cents per litre, proving just how much can change in so little time.

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