Street Racing — A Serious Offence Under Quebec Law

Street racing isn’t just a speeding ticket — it’s one of the most serious traffic offences under the Highway Safety Code, with severe penalties and long-term consequences. Learn your rights and how Zorro Ticket can help protect your record.

Overview of the Law

Under section 422 of the Quebec Highway Safety Code, it is prohibited to drive a vehicle for a race, bet, or stake on a public road.This includes organized street races, spontaneous speed contests, and acceleration duels, even when no money or prize is involved.

100 km/h on autoroutes
90 km/h on concrete or asphalt highways
70 km/h on gravel roads
50 km/h in built-up areas

Only officially authorized events, such as regulated rallies approved by the Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, are exempt from this rule.
Participation — whether as a driver or an organizer — is treated as a serious and deliberate violation of public safety laws.

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Penalties and
‍Consequences

A conviction for street racing results in:

12 demerit points
Fines between $1,000 and $3,000
Immediate license suspension and possible vehicle impoundment
Higher penalties for repeat offences, including longer suspensions and criminal charges

Street racing offences stay on your record for several years and cause major insurance premium increases.

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Common Defense Strategies

Zorro Ticket carefully reviews every detail of your case to find inconsistencies or procedural errors. Common defense strategies include:

Challenging Officer Interpretation

Police or witnesses may misinterpret overtaking or lane changes as racing behavior.

Questioning Officer Procedure

We examine whether the situation truly involved a race or simply coincidental speeding or parallel driving.

Using Video or Data Evidence

Dashcam footage, GPS data, or telemetry logs can clarify speed, distance, and lack of coordination with other vehicles.

Negotiating a Reduced Offence

Where evidence allows, charges may be reduced to a lesser infraction, avoiding severe penalties and demerit points.

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How Zorro Ticket Can Help You

Led by Me Julien Lespérance, Zorro Ticket has extensive experience in defending complex traffic offences, including street racing. 
We approach every case with professionalism and rigor to achieve the best possible outcome — minimizing your penalties and protecting your driving record.

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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.

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