Car speed limits in Quebec (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: The maximum is 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on paved highways outside them and 100 km/h on autoroutes. School-zone limits during the school period must be 50 km/h or less. Speeding fines are doubled in school zones and in work zones with a posted limit.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads | 50 km/h in a built-up area, except on autoroutes [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads; Public highways surfaced with concrete, asphalt or a similar material | 90 km/h maximum on paved public highways [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads; Gravel highways | 70 km/h maximum on gravel highways [1] |
| MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads | 100 km/h maximum on autoroutes, with a 60 km/h minimum [1] |
| School zonesPassenger car on public roads | Any speed limit in a school zone during the school period defined by regulation must be 50 km/h or less. Speeding in a school zone during the school period carries double the normal fine. [1] |
| Roadworks zonesPassenger car on public roads | During construction or maintenance work a different speed limit may be posted for the work. Speeding in such a zone carries double the normal fine. [1] |
Notes
- A municipality can set a different limit by by-law and must then signpost it (art. 299). The 50 km/h limit does not apply on autoroutes.
- Applies except where signs or signals show another limit. These limits apply on highways administered by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife, which may change them by order.
- The minimum is 60 km/h. A variable message sign can show a different minimum or maximum on part of an autoroute.
Sources
- Government of Quebec (LegisQuebec): Highway Safety Code, CQLR c. C-24.2 (Internet Archive snapshot of 28 January 2026; text current to 1 January 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Quebec and neighbouring provinces and territories
| Province or territory | Built-up areas | Outside built-up areas (single carriageway) | Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway) | Motorways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 50 km/h | Passenger car on public roads, Paved highways: 90 km/h Passenger car on public roads, Gravel highways: 70 km/h | — | 100 km/h (min. 60) |
| Ontario | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | — | Passenger car on public roads, Provincial highways: 110 km/h (selected sections) |
| New Brunswick | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | — | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 50 km/h | Passenger car on public roads, Trans-Canada Highway (paved): 100 km/h Passenger car on public roads, Other paved highways: 80 km/h Passenger car on public roads, Gravel highways: 60 km/h | — | — |
More rules in Quebec
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal within limits (21+) · Growing at home: No
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceEarliest age to drive a car supervised: 16, with an accompanying driver (2+ years)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Bicycle rules · Minimum age: 18 (14-17 with moped licence)
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $16.60 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limits
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