SAAQ Demerit Point System 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many demerit points are recorded for failing to obey a traffic officer's signal in Quebec?
- 2 points
- 3 points (Correct answer)
- 4 points
- 6 points
Correct answer: 3 points
Failing to obey a traffic officer's signal results in 3 demerit points on your driving record.
Question 2: At what demerit point threshold is a probationary licence holder's licence suspended in Quebec?
- 4 points (Correct answer)
- 6 points
- 9 points
- 12 points
Correct answer: 4 points
Probationary licence holders face suspension when they accumulate 4 or more demerit points.
Question 3: How long does Quebec's demerit point accumulation period last?
- 12 months
- 18 months
- 24 months (Correct answer)
- 36 months
Correct answer: 24 months
Demerit points are counted over a rolling 24-month period from the date of each offence.
Question 4: Which of the following offences carries 9 demerit points in Quebec?
- Running a red light
- Failing to stop for a school bus (Correct answer)
- Speeding 20–29 km/h over the limit
- Improper lane change
Correct answer: Failing to stop for a school bus
Failing to stop for a school bus with its stop sign extended earns 9 demerit points, one of the highest penalties.
Question 5: If a Quebec driver's licence is suspended due to demerit points, how long is the initial suspension period for a full licence holder who hits 15 points?
- 30 days
- 3 months (Correct answer)
- 6 months
- 12 months
Correct answer: 3 months
A full licence holder who accumulates 15 or more demerit points faces a 3-month suspension.
Question 6: What happens to demerit points recorded against a Quebec driver after the 24-month accumulation period passes?
- They remain permanently on the driving record
- They are removed and no longer count toward suspension (Correct answer)
- They are halved and carried forward
- They trigger an automatic review
Correct answer: They are removed and no longer count toward suspension
Points older than 24 months no longer count toward the suspension threshold but may still appear on the driving record.
Question 7: How many demerit points are assessed for using a hand-held device while driving in Quebec?
- 2 points
- 3 points (Correct answer)
- 5 points
- 6 points
Correct answer: 3 points
Using a hand-held cellphone or other device while driving results in 3 demerit points.
SAAQ Demerit Point System 2
How many demerit points are recorded for failing to obey a traffic officer's signal in Quebec?