Cell Phone Ticket in Quebec
Using your phone on the road can mean heavy fines and demerit points — but not all charges are justified. Zorro Ticket helps you challenge cell phone infractions and protect your right to drive.
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Using your phone on the road can mean heavy fines and demerit points — but not all charges are justified. Zorro Ticket helps you challenge cell phone infractions and protect your right to drive.
Contact UsUnder the Quebec Highway Safety Code, drivers and cyclists are prohibited from using or even holding a handheld device while operating a vehicle.
This includes phones, tablets, or any device used for communication, information, or entertainment — even if the vehicle is temporarily stopped.
Hands-free devices
Properly mounted screens that don’t obstruct the driver’s view or interfere with driving
A conviction for cell phone use while driving results in 5 demerit points and a fine between $300 and $600, plus administrative and court fees. Upon a second conviction within two years, the driver faces an immediate 24-hour license suspension and the vehicle may be towed. This offence will have a significant impact on insurance premiums and driving privileges.
Every detail matters — from the officer’s angle of observation to the clarity of their report. Our legal approach focuses on identifying weak points and building a strategic defense.
We challenge the presumption of use by showing you weren’t actively handling or operating the phone at the time of the stop.
Your defense may also depend on the conditions under which the officer made their observation. Limited visibility, poor lighting, or obstructed angles can significantly affect the accuracy of the report.
Not every contact with a device constitutes illegal use. Actions like adjusting a mounted GPS, plugging in a phone, or interacting with a built-in screen are often legitimate.
When the evidence leaves little room for full dismissal, negotiation may still yield positive results. In some cases, it’s possible to reduce the charge to a lesser offence that carries no demerit points or suspension
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In briefHolding or using a handheld device (cellphone) while driving in Quebec carries 5 demerit points and a $300 to $600 fine (HSC section 443.1). On a repeat within 2 years, the licence is suspended immediately (3, then 7, then 30 days).
| Demerit points | 5 |
|---|---|
| Fine | $300 to $600 (minimum doubled on repeat) |
| HSC section | 443.1 (prohibition), 443.2 (suspension) |
| Repeat < 2 yrs | Immediate licence suspension: 3 d, then 7 d, then 30 d |
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