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quebec road 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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You're More Likely To Encounter Quebec Police On Roads & Trails Over The Next 2 Weeks

As the annual construction holiday approaches, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is alerting residents that it will once again deploy more officers to enforce laws and safety rules on the road network, trails and waterways. The two-week period from July 22 to August 7, when as many as a third of Quebecers are on vacation, is among the deadliest of the year, the Quebec police force says.

The SQ counted nine fatal road collisions and three other off-road vehicle deaths during the 2021 holiday.

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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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Police Say They Busted A Quebec Dude Going 2x The Speed Limit After Curfew

A driver in Outaouais may have hit the rule-breaking jackpot early Tuesday morning when police caught him allegedly going over double the posted speed limit during Quebec's curfew hours, "in addition to several other violations."

Police for the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais say they found the 20-year-old and his 18-year-old passenger travelling south on montée de la Source in the town of Cantley at about 1:40 a.m. While the speed limit in the area is 70 km/h, police say they clocked the driver going 146 km/h.

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A Post Asked About Montreal's 'Unwritten Rules' & The Answers Prove We're Lovable Weirdos

Every city has its codes of behaviour, those norms and collective habits that give rhythm to the urban frenzy. Much of the delight of living in a city springs from those subtle moments of unspoken mutual understanding.

So what are the conventions that define life in Montreal? Local harpist Marie Hamilton, 29, took to Reddit to find out. Her post asking for a list of Montreal's "unwritten rules" has garnered hundreds of upvotes and comments.

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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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