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quebec driving rules

A New Montreal-Area Traffic Light Forces You To Stop When It Detects You're Being An A**hole

A new traffic light in the Montreal area works like an a**hole detector, forcing speeders to stop while allowing passage for those practicing safe driving. The light is located near a school serving pre-k to high school students on rue Stravinski in Brossard.

The technology, known as FRED in French and EARL in English, is already widespread in Europe, according to the City of Brossard and the light manufacturer, Kalitec.

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Quebec Introduced A New 'Dutch Reach' Rule So Drivers Don't Accidentally Slam Cyclists

The Dutch reach, "pivot technique" or "far-hand method," is a way of opening your car door safely to avoid "dooring" oncoming cyclists — something that can quickly become very dangerous, if the right precautions aren't taken.

Quebec's Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) has introduced this technique into its Road Safety Education Program (RSEP) and in the guides used by student drivers and instructors, according to SAAQ spokesperson Anne Marie Dussault Turcotte.

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Quebec Police Presence Will Be Beefed Up On The Roads This Weekend

Police will be paying closer attention to the roads over the next two weekends. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) says its officers will be out on roads and highways to catch travellers who are speeding or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The Quebec police force says speed and impaired driving "remain the main causes of fatal collisions" in the province.

Last year, authorities recorded nine fatal crashes during the Saint-Jean and Canada Day weekends.

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Believe It Or Not, Quebec Has The Least Distracted Drivers In Canada — Alberta The Most

Almost half of us cruise down the road while glued to our smartphones, a new survey has found.

According to a report by Ratesdotca, 43% of Canadians admit to using their phones behind the wheel while 83% engage in distracted driving behaviour of one kind or another. 67% of respondents admitted to eating or drinking while driving. A dangerous minority (5%) admitted to watching videos.

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The SAAQ Is Ending The Vision Test Requirement For Some Older Drivers

Aiming to "simplify" the licence renewal process, the SAAQ is ending the medical and vision test requirement for drivers between the ages of 75 and 80. Previously, drivers had to submit medical and vision evaluation forms when they turned 75.

Now, they will only have to submit a medical self-declaration. Drivers with medical conditions that, in the words of the SAAQ, "may not be compatible with safe driving," and drivers 80 years and older will still have to undergo exams and send in evaluations every two years.

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8 Quebec Driving Laws That You May Not Know Exist

When it comes to driving in La Belle Province, you may want to be wary of certain Quebec driving laws that you may not know exist.

It may have been years since you've taken a driving course in our province, so here's a little update on rules you may have forgotten since then.

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Quebec Drivers Who Don't Have Winter Tires By Now Could Be Fined Up To $300

Have you put on your winter tires yet? If you live in Quebec and haven't done it yet, you could be in trouble.

The SAAQ says that from "December 1 to March 15, your vehicle must be equipped with four winter tires that meet established standards and are in good condition" — it's the law.

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Montreal Driving Tickets You Can Get This Winter & How Much They'll Cost You

Between winter snowsuits, Hydro bills and likely ordering takeout more often, winter in Quebec can get rather expensive. And if you add Montreal driving tickets into that mix, your paycheque is bound to disappear in no time.

So, here's a list of things the Montreal police say to make sure you don't forget to do this winter before hitting the snowy roads — 'cause they could cost you more than just a dime or two.

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