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Road Route Planner

On the Road

According to Quebec and Montreal road route planners, it is illegal to turn right at a red light on the island of Montreal.

Those turns, however, are legal elsewhere in the province (unless posted otherwise). The minimum driving age is 16 years.

Proof of insurance (minimum CAD$50000 third-party liability) must be carried.

Non-residents may be covered for compensation under the province’s no-fault insurance if driving a vehicle registered in Quebec, or a province, or a US state with a reciprocal arrangement.

The Société de l’Assurance Automobile du Québec (SAAQ) provides further information on the subject along with many important road safety tips.

On the Road / Driving in Quebec
Road Trip Planning Guide / Road Conditions

Driving in Québec

License holders from outside Québec may drive a vehicle on a public road in Québec for up to six consecutive months without holding a Québec driver's license.

These conditions apply:

Your driver's licence must be valid.

Any licence restrictions also apply in Québec.

You are allowed to operate only the corresponding class of motor vehicle in Québec.

Beyond six (6) months, you must hold an International Driving Permit.

It will allow you to operate the corresponding class of motor vehicle in Québec for the length of time the Permit and your driver's license are valid.

You must have both in your possession when driving.

Regardless of the length of your stay, if your driver's licence is neither in English or French, getting an International Driver's Permit is highly recommended. You must apply for a Permit in the country that issued your driver's licence, before leaving.

Road Trip Planning Guide

Highways 20 and 40 (the Trans-Canada Highway) are the main east-west routes through the city, arriving from Quebec City to the east and Toronto (via Highway 401) and Ottawa (via Highway 417) from the west. US I-87 from New York City becomes Highway 15 at the border, south of Montreal.

North of Montreal Highway 15 becomes the Laurentian Autoroute, towards Laval and the Laurentian Mountain resort areas. For details you may go to Transport Québec and check their road maps, road network conditions, carpooling infos and many other infos.

Road Conditions

We suggest you dial Québec 5-1-1 or visit Traffic Webcams - Montreal for more information on Montreal road conditions. We also suggest you visit the Weather Network for local and current weather.

CAA-Québec is actively involved in checklists for road trips, in road safety tips and in programs to educate motorists on the dangers of distracted driving.

CAA-Québec belongs to the Canadian Automobile Association that offers travel planning, insurance and other services to motorists.

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