SAAQ - Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec Demerit Point System Questions and Answers

Question 1

A 22-year-old driver with a full Class 5 driver's licence accumulates 9 demerit points. What is the most immediate consequence from the SAAQ?

Accepted Answer

They receive a notice of licence revocation.

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They must retake the practical driving test.

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No consequence occurs until they reach 12 points.

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The cost of their licence renewal will increase, but no other action is taken.

Question 2

For how long do demerit points from a moving violation conviction remain on a driver's record for penalty purposes in Quebec?

Accepted Answer

2 years from the date of conviction.

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1 year from the date of the infraction.

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5 years from the date the ticket is paid.

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Indefinitely, but they are not counted after 3 years.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the Quebec demerit point system is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A driver with a learner's permit will have their permit revoked if they accumulate 4 points.

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Demerit points are added to your record on the date of the infraction.

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All drivers, regardless of age or licence type, have a 15-point limit.

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Paying a fine for a ticket automatically removes the associated demerit points.

Question 4

A driver is convicted of failing to obey a stop sign. How many demerit points will be added to their driving record?

Accepted Answer

3 points

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1 point

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2 points

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5 points

Question 5

What is the total number of demerit points that will trigger a licence revocation for a fully licensed driver who is 30 years old?

Accepted Answer

15 points

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8 points

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12 points

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4 points

Question 6

A driver with a probationary licence is convicted of tailgating, which carries 2 demerit points. They already had 1 demerit point on their record from a previous conviction. What is the status of their licence after this new conviction?

Accepted Answer

They are now at 3 points and face no immediate licence revocation.

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Their licence is immediately revoked for 3 months.

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Their probationary period is automatically extended by 12 months.

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They receive a final warning letter and must attend a driving course.