Winter tire deadline in Quebec Dec. 1

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Posted November 28, 2024 5:08 pm.

Last Updated November 28, 2024 5:11 pm.

It may not look like winter in and around Montreal yet, but winter tires are mandatory in Quebec as of Dec. 1.

Drivers without them could be fined $200 to $300.

Under Quebec’s highway safety code, it’s mandatory to have winter tires on vehicles between Dec. 1 to March 15 inclusively.

Quebec’s winter tire deadline around the corner
“I can see a difference between having summer and winter tires,” said Laura Cousineau, a longtime Pneus Gordons customer. The deadline to install winter tires is December 1 and snow is on the forecast. Erin Seize reports.
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      “However, because spring conditions can be variable, it is recommended that you wait until a few weeks after the end of this period to install your all-season or summer tires,” according to the Quebec government.

      The requirement applies to all motor vehicles registered in the province, including rental vehicles – but does not apply to trailers.

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