Quebec hikes fines and penalties and tightens rules for young drivers
Quebec’s transport minister tabled a strict new road safety bill Friday that significantly increases fines for anyone caught using a cellphone behind the wheel and also tightens rules for new drivers.
Bill 165 represents the first major overhaul of the province’s driving rules since 1986.
Under the bill, drivers caught using a cellphone — or other electronic devices — will face fines between $300 and $600, up from the current $80 to $100, and will see their licences automatically suspended for three days for a first offence.
Licence suspensions increase to seven days and 30 days for second and third violations, respectively.