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Demerit Points - Quebec

SUMMARY OF DEMERIT POINTS

Sections of the Highway
Summary description of offence
Safety Code Points for reference purposes only
Description Penal Provisions

1. Driving while unaccompanied 99 or 100 140.1 4

2. Failure by a driver involved 168, 169, 170 178 or 179 9 in an accident to do his duty or 171

3. Driving with the presence of 202.2 or 202.8 202.8 4 alcohol in the blood orfailing to provide a breath sample

4. Failure to obey the orders 311 314.1 3 or signals of a peace officer, school crossing guard or flag man

5. Speeding or reckless driving 327 512 4

6. Speed in excess of a limit 299, 303.2, 516 prescribed or indicated on 328 or 329 traffic signs Exceeding the speed limit by :

11 to 20 km/h 1

21 to 30 km/h 2

31 to 45 km/h 3

46 to 60 km/h 5

61 to 80 km/h 7

81 to 100 km/h 9 more than 100 km/h 12 + 3 points for every additional 20 km/h in excess of 100 km/h over the speed limit

7. Passing where prohibited by 326.1 510 3 a line marking off a lane

8. Failure to reduce speed to 330 507 2 take into account atmospheric or environmental conditions

9. Following another vehicle more 335 509 2 closely than is prudent

10. Accelerating while being 340 510 2 passed by another vehicle

11. Passing a bicycle when there 341 510 2 is not enough space in the traffic lane

12. Successively passing vehicles 342 510 4 in a zigzag pattern

13. Prohibited passing in the lane 345 510 4 reserved for traffic moving in the opposite direction

14. Prohibited passing to the right 346 510 3

15. Prohibited passing to the left 348 510 3

16. Failure to yield the right 349 504 or 509 2 of way to pedestrians and cyclists at an intersection

17. Failure to yield the right 350 504 or 509 2 of way to vehicles moving in the opposite direction

18. Failure to obey a red light 359 or 360 504 or 509 3

19. Failure to stop before 359.1 504 or 509 3 turning right on a red light

20. Failure to obey a stop sign 368, 369 or 370 504 or 509 3

21. Failure to wear a seat belt 396 or 401 508 3

22. Failure to make an obligatory 411 504 or 509 3 stop at a level crossing

23. Failure to come to a stop at 413 510 9 a level crossing when driving a bus, a minibus or a road vehicle carrying certain categories of hazardous materials

24. Prohibited driving in reverse 416 or 417 509 or 506 3

25. Driving for a wager, a stake 422 512 6 or a race

26. Sudden unnecessary braking 436 506 2

27. Failure to obey the flashing 460 510 9 lights or stop sign of a school bus

28. Failure to wear a protective 484 508 3 helmet

29. Prohibited driving of a road 622 646 9 vehicle carrying hazardous materials in a tunnel (section 11 of the Transportation of Dangerous Substances Regulation, (O.C. 674-88)

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