Understanding Demerit Points: What They Mean for Your License

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M. Julien Lespérance

27 mai 2025

The Importance of User Training

Training users on how to effectively use a CMS is vital for maximizing its potential. Proper training can lead to better content quality and more efficient workflows.

Creating Training Materials

Develop comprehensive training materials that cover the essential features of the CMS. Includes step-by-step guides, video tutorials, and FAQs to assist users.

Hands-On Workshops

Conducting hands-on workshops allows users to practice using the CMS in a controlled environment. This interactive approach can enhance learning and retention.

“Investing in training is investing in success.”

Ongoing Support

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What to do after getting a speeding ticket in Quebec?

A step-by-step overview of the options available to you, from paying the fine to contesting it, and how to protect your driving record.

Did you get a ticket while driving in Quebec?

If you are an Ontario driver, they may not stay there. Due to a reciprocal agreement between Ontario and Quebec, your conviction in Quebec may follow you home, which will affect your driving record in Ontario, your demerit points, and your insurance rates.

In briefDemerit points are more than a number: they affect your insurance, your licence and your record for 2 years. Here is what they actually change and how to avoid accumulating them.

What points actually change

Each recorded offence raises your SAAQ insurance contribution and brings you closer to the revocation threshold. Reaching it (4, 8, 12 or 15 points depending on your licence) means losing your licence for 3 to 12 months.

How to avoid accumulating them

Points are recorded as soon as you are found guilty — and paying a fine without contesting is exactly that. Contesting a ticket before paying is often the only way to avoid having points recorded.

Frequently asked questions

How long do points stay on record?

2 years from the finding of guilt. See our detailed page on demerit points in Quebec.

Do points raise my insurance?

Yes. The SAAQ insurance contribution is calculated based on points accumulated over the last 2 years.

Information verified Juin 2026. Sources: SAAQ, LégisQuébec (Highway Safety Code). For information only — no guarantee of outcome. SAAQ — demerit points Highway Safety Code

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