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.

Answer

The demerit point threshold for a fully licensed driver under the age of 23 is 8 points. Once a driver reaches or exceeds their applicable threshold, the SAAQ sends a notice that their licence has been revoked for a minimum of 3 months.

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.

Answer

For penalty purposes, demerit points remain on a driving record for 2 years starting from the date of conviction (the date of paying the fine or being found guilty by a court).

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.

Answer

Drivers holding a learner's permit or a probationary licence are subject to a strict 4-point limit. Reaching or exceeding this limit results in a licence revocation for a minimum of 3 months. The other statements are false: points are added upon conviction, limits vary by age and licence type, and paying a fine is what constitutes a conviction and adds the 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

Answer

Failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign is a serious safety violation that results in the entry of 3 demerit points on a driving record in Quebec.

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

Answer

For fully licensed drivers aged 25 and over, the demerit point threshold is 15 points. Reaching or exceeding this number will result in a licence revocation.

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