Quebec demerit points table

Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec SAAQ

Demerit points table in Quebec

 

Demerit points are entered on the record of drivers who commit certain offences under the Highway Safety Code or under a municipal by-law, provincial or federal statute or regulation concerning road safety.

Offences that put demerit points for speeding on your record

Exceeding the speed limit
Demerit Points
Travelling over the statutory or posted speed limit
Zone of 60 km/h or less
60 km/h to 90 km/h zone
100 km/h zone or more
by 11 to 20 km/h
1
1
1
by 21 to 30 km/h
2
2
2
31 to 39 km/h
by 31 to 45 km/h
3
3
3
40 to 45 km/h
6
3
3
by 46 to 60 km/h
46 to 49 km/h
10
5
5
50 to 59 km/h
10
10
5
60 km/h
10
10
10
by 61 to 80 km/h
14
14
14
by 81 to 100 km/h
18
18
18
by 101 to 120 km/h
24
24
24
by 121 km/h or over
30 or more
30 or more
30 or more
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Other offences that put demerit points on your record

Offence
Number of points
Driving at a speed too great for weather or road conditions
2
Tailgating
2
Accelerating when being passed
2
Passing a bicycle too closely in a travel lane
2
Failure to yield to pedestrians and cyclists at an intersection
2
Failure to yield to oncoming traffic
2
Sudden braking without cause
2
Failure to stop before turning right at a red traffic light (where permitted)
3
Failure to wear a seat belt
3
Failure to wear a helmet (motorcycles, mopeds & motorized scooters)
3
Prohibited passing on the right
3
Prohibited passing on the left
3
Prohibited driving in reverse
3
Failure to obey the order or signal of a peace officer, school crossing guard or flag person
3
Failure to obey a red traffic light or stop sign
3
Failure to come to a mandatory stop at a level crossing
3
Prohibited crossing of a line marking off lanes
3
Driving while using a hand-held device that includes a telephone function
4
Zigzagging to pass
4
Prohibited passing in a lane reserved for oncoming traffic
4
Speeding or reckless driving
4
Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle whose lights or sound producing device are in operation
4
Failure to slow down or change lanes when approaching a stopped road vehicle with its flashing or rotating lights or yellow arrow signal light activated
4
Driving without an accompanying rider (learner’s licence holder)
4
Driving with the presence of alcohol in the body *
4
Failure to provide a breath sample
4
Failure to stop when approaching a school bus or minibus with its flashing lights in operation, or prohibited passing or meeting of such a vehicle
9
Prohibited use of a tunnel by a vehicle carrying dangerous substances
9
Failure of a driver involved in an accident to do his or her duty
9
Failure to stop at a level crossing when driving a bus, a minibus or a road vehicle carrying certain dangerous substances
9
Driving for a wager or stake or in a race
12
Holding onto or riding on the running board, an outer part of the vehicle, or in the box or dump body of a vehicle in motion, or tolerating such behaviour
12
Holding onto or being pulled or pushed by a vehicle in motion, or tolerating such behaviour
12
Other offences that put demerit points on your record Offence Number of points * If you are 21 or younger, if you hold a learner’s licence, a probationary licence, a driver’s licence with an alcohol ignition interlock requirement or a restricted licence issued following the revocation of a probationary licence, or if you have held a Class 6D (moped and motorized scooter) or 8 (farm tractor) for fewer than 5 years.

Source: SAAQ

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Excessive speed

exces de vitesse

Excessive Speeding Ticket

In Quebec, there is two types of speeding ticket:

  1. Regular speeding tickets
  2. Excessive speeding tickets ( 

Information on Excessive Speeding Ticket in Quebec

You are commiting an excessive speeding offence if you exceed the speed limit:

    • by 40 km/h or more in a zone less than 60 km/h;
    • by 50 km/h or more in a zone of 60 km/h to 90 km/h;
    • by 60 km/h or more in a zone of 100 km/h.

Compared to prior offences:

    • Demerit points are doubled;
    • The fine is doubled or tripled according to the number of excessive speeding offences you have in your driving record.

For example, if you are caught going 145 km/h in a 90 km/h zone, and found guilty, you will receive a fine of 710$ and will get 10 demerit points.

Immediate removal of the driver's licence for excessive speeding

Under new section of the Highwar Safety Code that came into effect on December 7th 2008, the licence of a driver who is pulled over by a law enforcement officer for excessive speeding could be suspended right away !

7 days
A licence is supended for 7 days the first time you are pulled over for excessive speeding.

Note: you cannot file in an application for review of a 7-say licence suspension.

30 days
Your licence is suspended for 30 days when a law enforcement officer pulls you over for excessive speeding and you have had a prior conviction for excessive speeding within the last 10 years.

60 days
Your licence is suspended for 60 days when a law enforcement officer pulls you over for excessive speeding in a location where the speed limit is 60 km/h or less and, within the last 10 years, you have had at least two previous excessive speeding convictions in a location where the speed limit is 60 km/h or less.

The Bad Effects Of An Excessive Speed Ticket

  • Furthermore, this offence will remain in your driving record fo 10 YEARS. This means that if the you are caught again for excessive speed during these 10 years, you will face even more harsh sanctions.
  • Insurance Cost Increase during all the period.

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