Failing to obey a stop sign may seem minor, but it can quickly lead to demerit points, higher insurance costs, and long-term driving record issues. Learn what the law says and how Zorro Ticket can help protect your driving license.
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Under section 368 of Quebec’s Highway Safety Code, every driver and cyclist must come to a complete stop when facing a stop sign.A full stop means the vehicle’s wheels must come to a total halt before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection. A quick “rolling stop” does not satisfy the legal requirement. Drivers must also yield to pedestrians and vehicles with the right of way before proceeding.
At railway crossings, a driver may continue only once it is safe to do so.
Failing to obey a stop sign can result in:
Though it might appear to be a minor offence, repeated infractions can add up and affect both your driving privileges and insurance rates.
At Zorro Ticket, we carefully analyze the facts surrounding your alleged infraction. Common defenses include:
If the stop line or sign was faded, obstructed, or poorly placed, it may raise reasonable doubt.
We verify whether the officer’s vantage point or distance allowed a clear view of the vehicle’s stop.
Weather or low visibility could have influenced the officer’s perception of the stop.
In some cases, it may be possible to reduce the charge to avoid demerit points and insurance impact.
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At Zorro Ticket, we regularly represent drivers accused of failing to obey a stop sign across Quebec. Led by Me Julien Lespérance Hudon, our firm combines in-depth knowledge of traffic law with experience in negotiating with prosecutors.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Upload your ticket now for a free case review by Me Julien Lespérance Hudon, an experienced traffic offences lawyer in Quebec.
In briefFailing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign in Quebec carries 3 demerit points (HSC section 368). Since the June 2024 reform, the total payable is around $322 including fees. The stop must be complete, not a rolling slow-down.
| Demerit points | 3 |
|---|---|
| Fine | ~$322 total (fees included) since June 2024 |
| HSC section | 368 |
| Licence | Points kept on record for 2 years |
Work directly with Me Julien Lespérance Hudon, an experienced traffic ticket lawyer in Quebec, serving drivers across all the province of Québec.
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