A ‘major speeding offence’ is defined by the degree of excess over the posted limit. When the excess speed reaches or exceeds 50 km/h, the offence moves into a higher legal category. Crown prosecutors have limited discretion to negotiate these cases, and they are handled with strict adherence to public safety objectives.
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In Quebec, major speeding offences occur when a driver exceeds the posted speed limit by 40 km/h or more in an urban area, or by 50 km/h or more on highways. These violations carry severe penalties, including substantial fines, demerit points, and potential license suspension. Repeat offences can lead to higher sanctions and long-term impacts on your driving record.
40 km/h or more
in a zone 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 a zone where the limit is 100 km/h or more
Immediately:
. Driver’s license suspended for 7 days
If convicted:
. 10-year record of the offense on the driver’s file.
. Increased license renewal fees based on accumulated
demerit points
(with a prior guilty plea or conviction for the first offense)
Immediately:
. Driver’s license suspended for 30 days.
. Vehicle seized for 30 days if both offenses occurred 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 accumulated
demerit points
(with guilty pleas or convictions for the first and second offenses)
Immediately:
. Driver’s license suspended for 30 days (60 days if all three offenses 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 accumulated
demerit points
(with guilty pleas or convictions for the first, second, and third offenses)
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 accumulated
demerit points
Work directly with Me Julien Lespérance Hudon, an experienced traffic ticket lawyer in Quebec, serving drivers accross all the province of Québec.
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