PROVINCIAL SAFETY CAMPAIGN: DISTRACTION AND RECKLESS DRIVING – POLICE EVERYWHERE ON QUEBEC ROADS

October 9, 2025 From October 10 to 16, 2025, all police services across Quebec, in partnership with Contrôle routier Québec and the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), will carry out a coordinated national operation targeting driver distraction and reckless behavior. Motorists can expect an increased police presence province-wide, including in the Eastern Townships.
Special attention will also be given to heavy vehicles, with several inspection operations scheduled for Friday, October 10.

Raising Awareness for All Drivers

Alongside roadside enforcement, the SAAQ continues its public awareness campaign titled “Bien se conduire sur la route, c’est juste la base” (“Driving safely—it’s just basic”).
Short videos will appear on TikTok through December 28, reminding young drivers to follow the Highway Safety Code and adopt safer habits behind the wheel.

Another campaign, “La sécurité routière, j’embarque”, featuring comedian Katherine Levac, encourages drivers to adjust their driving in residential areas and to avoid distractions.

 Behaviors Under Scrutiny

Police will focus on the following high-risk behaviors:

• Failure to obey road signs and signals (stop signs, red lights, school bus signals, right-of-way rules);

• Reckless actions, including unsafe maneuvers and illegal passing;

• Following too closely;

• Driver distraction, especially cell phone use while driving.

These behaviors are among the leading causes of collisions in Quebec.
According to SAAQ data:

• 57% of crashes occur in urban or school zones.

• 65% occur at intersections.

Province-Wide Partnership

This operation is a joint effort involving:

• The Quebec Association of Police Chiefs (ADPQ)

• The Sûreté du Québec (SQ)

• The Longueuil Agglomeration Police Service (SPAL)

• Contrôle routier Québec

• And the SAAQ

Stay Informed

For updates and safety reminders, follow:

• The Sûreté du Québec on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook

• Your local police departments

• The SAAQ’s official pages Safety Reminder from the SAAQ:

“Saving one minute on the road is never worth the accident you might cause. Stay alert, stay calm, and share the road responsibly.”