An “excessive speeding” is defined by the degree to which the posted limit was exceeded. When speeding reaches or exceeds 40, 50 or 60 km/h, the offense moves to a higher legal category. Crown prosecutors have limited discretion to negotiate these cases, which are handled in strict compliance with public safety goals.
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In Quebec, excessive speeding violations occur when a driver exceeds the posted speed limit by 40 km/h or more in urban areas, or 50 km/h or more on highways. These violations are subject to severe penalties, including hefty fines, demerit points, and possible license suspension. Repeat offences can lead to heavier penalties and have a long-term impact on your driving record.
40 km/h or more
in an area where the limit is 60 km/h or less
50 km/h or more
in a zone where the limit is over 60 km/h up to 90 km/h
60 km/h or more
in an area where the limit is 100 km/h or more
Immediately:
. Driver’s license suspended for 7 days
If convicted:
. 10 years of recording the offense in the driving record.
. Increased license renewal fees based on accumulated demerit points
(with a guilty plea or prior conviction for the first offence)
Immediately:
. Driver's license suspended for 30 days.
. Vehicle seized for 30 days if both offences were committed in a zone of 60 km/h or less
If convicted:
. 10 years of recording the offense in the driver's file.
. Increased license renewal fees based on accumulated demerit points
(with guilty plea or conviction for the first and second offences)
Immediately:
Driver's license suspended for 30 days (60 days if all three offenses were committed in a zone of 60 km/h or less).
Vehicle seized for 30 days if this offence and at least one other offence were committed in an area of 60 km/h or less.
If convicted:
10 years of recording the offense in the driver's file.
Increased license renewal fees based on accumulateddemerit points.
(with guilty plea or conviction for the first, second and third offences)
Immediately:
Driver’s license suspended for 30 days (60 days if this offense and two others occurred in a 60 km/h zone or less).
Vehicle seized for 30 days if this offense and at least one other were committed in a 60 km/h zone or less.
If convicted:
10-year record of the offense on the driver’s file.
Increased license renewal fees based on accumulateddemerit points.
In briefA major speeding violation in Quebec is a very high excess (e.g. +40 km/h in a zone of 60 or less, +50 in 61-90, +60 in 100 and over). Both the demerit points AND the fine are doubled, and your licence is suspended on the spot for 7 days even on a first offence.
| Thresholds | +40 km/h (zone ≤60) | +50 (61-90) | +60 (≥100) |
|---|---|
| Points / fine | Points doubled (up to 36) and fine doubled |
| HSC section | 299, 516.1 |
| Licence / vehicle | First offence: 7-day licence suspension. Repeat (10 yrs): 30 days + 30-day vehicle seizure |
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