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C-24.2 - Highway Safety Code

Section 328
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328. Except on roads where the opposite is indicated by signs or signals and without restricting the scope of section 327, no person may drive a road vehicle at a speed
(1)  of less than 60 km/h or more than 100 km/h on autoroutes, unless
(a)  an illuminated, variable message signal shows the minimum or maximum rate of speed authorized on a certain part of the autoroute, according to the circumstances and the time of day, such as weather conditions or rush-hour; or
(b)  a special permit authorizing the use of an outsized vehicle requires that the vehicle be driven at a lower speed;
(2)  in excess of 90 km/h on public highways surfaced with concrete, asphalt or a similar material;
(3)  in excess of 70 km/h on gravel highways;
(4)  in excess of 50 km/h in a built-up area, except on autoroutes;
(5)  in excess of the maximum rate of speed authorized, according to the circumstances and the time of day, as specified by the illuminated or non-illuminated, variable or non-variable message sign or signal that applies to that portion of the public highway.
On access roads leading to a built-up area, subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph applies when the driver reaches the sign or signal indicating the 50 km/h speed limit.
Subparagraphs 2, 3 and 4 of the first paragraph apply on highways under the administration of or maintained by the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune. The Minister, on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife, may by order change the speed limit on all or any part of such highways.
1986, c. 91, s. 328; 1996, c. 2, s. 213; 1996, c. 56, s. 82; 1998, c. 40, s. 93; 1990, c. 83, s. 140; 2000, c. 64, s. 10; 2003, c. 8, s. 6; 2006, c. 3, s. 35; 2008, c. 14, s. 40; 2004, c. 2, s. 27; 2010, c. 34, s. 50; 2022, c. 13, s. 52.
328. Except on roads where the opposite is indicated by signs or signals and without restricting the scope of section 327, no person may drive a road vehicle at a speed
(1)  of less than 60 km/h or more than 100 km/h on autoroutes, unless
(a)  an illuminated, variable message signal shows the minimum or maximum rate of speed authorized on a certain part of the autoroute, according to the circumstances and the time of day, such as weather conditions or rush-hour; or
(b)  a special permit authorizing the use of an outsized vehicle requires that the vehicle be driven at a lower speed;
(2)  in excess of 90 km/h on public highways surfaced with concrete, asphalt or a similar material;
(3)  in excess of 70 km/h on gravel highways;
(4)  in excess of 50 km/h in a built-up area, except on autoroutes;
(5)  in excess of the maximum rate of speed authorized, according to the circumstances and the time of day, such as periods of school activity, as specified by the illuminated or non-illuminated, variable or non-variable message sign or signal that applies to that portion of the public highway.
On access roads leading to a built-up area, subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph applies when the driver reaches the sign or signal indicating the 50 km/h speed limit.
Subparagraphs 2, 3 and 4 of the first paragraph apply on highways under the administration of or maintained by the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune. The Minister, on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife, may by order change the speed limit on all or any part of such highways.
1986, c. 91, s. 328; 1996, c. 2, s. 213; 1996, c. 56, s. 82; 1998, c. 40, s. 93; 1990, c. 83, s. 140; 2000, c. 64, s. 10; 2003, c. 8, s. 6; 2006, c. 3, s. 35; 2008, c. 14, s. 40; 2004, c. 2, s. 27; 2010, c. 34, s. 50.
328. Except on roads where the opposite is indicated by signs or signals and without restricting the scope of section 327, no person may drive a road vehicle at a speed
(1)  of less than 60 km/h or more than 100 km/h on autoroutes, unless a special permit authorizing the use of an outsized vehicle requires that the vehicle be driven at a lower rate of speed;
(2)  in excess of 90 km/h on public highways surfaced with concrete, asphalt or a similar material;
(3)  in excess of 70 km/h on gravel highways;
(4)  in excess of 50 km/h in a built-up area, except on autoroutes;
(5)  in excess of the maximum rate of speed authorized, according to the circumstances and the time of day, such as periods of school activity, as specified by the illuminated or non-illuminated, variable or non-variable message sign or signal that applies to that portion of the public highway.
On access roads leading to a built-up area, subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph applies when the driver reaches the sign or signal indicating the 50 km/h speed limit.
Subparagraphs 2, 3 and 4 of the first paragraph apply on highways under the administration of or maintained by the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune. The Minister, on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife, may by order change the speed limit on all or any part of such highways.
1986, c. 91, s. 328; 1996, c. 2, s. 213; 1996, c. 56, s. 82; 1998, c. 40, s. 93; 1990, c. 83, s. 140; 2000, c. 64, s. 10; 2003, c. 8, s. 6; 2006, c. 3, s. 35; 2008, c. 14, s. 40; 2004, c. 2, s. 27.
328. Except on roads where the opposite is indicated by signs or signals and without restricting the scope of section 327, no person may drive a road vehicle at a speed
(1)  of less than 60 km/h or more than 100 km/h on autoroutes, unless a special permit authorizing the use of an outsized vehicle requires that the vehicle be driven at a lower rate of speed;
(2)  in excess of 90 km/h on public highways surfaced with concrete, asphalt or a similar material;
(3)  in excess of 70 km/h on gravel highways;
(4)  in excess of 50 km/h in a built-up area, except on limited-access highways;
(5)  in excess of the maximum rate of speed authorized, according to the circumstances and the time of day, such as periods of school activity, as specified by the illuminated or non-illuminated, variable or non-variable message sign or signal that applies to that portion of the public highway.
On access roads leading to a built-up area, subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph applies when the driver reaches the sign or signal indicating the 50 km/h speed limit.
Subparagraph 3 of the first paragraph applies on highways under the administration of or maintained by the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune. The Minister, on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife, may by order increase the speed limit to 90 km/h on all or any part of such highways.
1986, c. 91, s. 328; 1996, c. 2, s. 213; 1996, c. 56, s. 82; 1998, c. 40, s. 93; 1990, c. 83, s. 140; 2000, c. 64, s. 10; 2003, c. 8, s. 6; 2006, c. 3, s. 35; 2008, c. 14, s. 40.
328. Except on roads where the opposite is indicated by signs or signals and without restricting the scope of section 327, no person may drive a road vehicle at a speed
(1)  of less than 60 km/h or more than 100 km/h on autoroutes, unless a special permit authorizing the use of an outsized vehicle requires that the vehicle be driven at a lower rate of speed;
(2)  in excess of 90 km/h on public highways surfaced with concrete, asphalt or a similar material;
(3)  in excess of 70 km/h on gravel highways;
(4)  in excess of 50 km/h in a built-up area, except on limited-access highways;
(5)  in excess of the maximum rate of speed authorized, according to the circumstances and the time of day, such as periods of school activity, as specified by the illuminated or non-illuminated, variable or non-variable message sign or signal that applies to that portion of the public highway.
For the purposes of subparagraphs 2 to 4 of the first paragraph, the word “city”, “town” or “village” means the territory of a municipality whose name comprises that word.
On access roads leading to a built-up area, subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph applies when the driver reaches the sign or signal indicating the 50 km/h speed limit.
Subparagraph 3 of the first paragraph applies on highways under the administration of or maintained by the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune. The Minister, on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife, may by order increase the speed limit to 90 km/h on all or any part of such highways.
1986, c. 91, s. 328; 1996, c. 2, s. 213; 1996, c. 56, s. 82; 1998, c. 40, s. 93; 1990, c. 83, s. 140; 2000, c. 64, s. 10; 2003, c. 8, s. 6; 2006, c. 3, s. 35.
328. Except on roads where the opposite is indicated by signs or signals and without restricting the scope of section 327, no person may drive a road vehicle at a speed
(1)  of less than 60 km/h or more than 100 km/h on autoroutes, unless a special permit authorizing the use of an outsized vehicle requires that the vehicle be driven at a lower rate of speed;
(2)  in excess of 90 km/h on public highways surfaced with concrete, asphalt or a similar material;
(3)  in excess of 70 km/h on gravel highways;
(4)  in excess of 50 km/h in a built-up area, except on limited-access highways;
(5)  in excess of the maximum rate of speed authorized, according to the circumstances and the time of day, such as periods of school activity, as specified by the illuminated or non-illuminated, variable or non-variable message sign or signal that applies to that portion of the public highway.
For the purposes of subparagraphs 2 to 4 of the first paragraph, the word “city”, “town” or “village” means the territory of a municipality whose name comprises that word.
On access roads leading to a built-up area, subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph applies when the driver reaches the sign or signal indicating the 50 km/h speed limit.
Subparagraph 3 of the first paragraph applies on highways under the administration of or maintained by the Ministère des Ressources naturelles, de la Faune et des Parcs. The Minister, on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Parks, may by order increase the speed limit to 90 km/h on all or any part of such highways.
1986, c. 91, s. 328; 1996, c. 2, s. 213; 1996, c. 56, s. 82; 1998, c. 40, s. 93; 1990, c. 83, s. 140; 2000, c. 64, s. 10; 2003, c. 8, s. 6.
328. Except on roads where the opposite is indicated by signs or signals and without restricting the scope of section 327, no person may drive a road vehicle at a speed
(1)  of less than 60 km/h or more than 100 km/h on autoroutes, unless a special permit authorizing the use of an outsized vehicle requires that the vehicle be driven at a lower rate of speed;
(2)  in excess of 90 km/h on public highways surfaced with concrete, asphalt or a similar material;
(3)  in excess of 70 km/h on gravel highways;
(4)  in excess of 50 km/h in a built-up area, except on limited-access highways;
(5)  in excess of the maximum rate of speed authorized, according to the circumstances and the time of day, such as periods of school activity, as specified by the illuminated or non-illuminated, variable or non-variable message sign or signal that applies to that portion of the public highway.
For the purposes of subparagraphs 2 to 4 of the first paragraph, the word “city”, “town” or “village” means the territory of a municipality whose name comprises that word.
On access roads leading to a built-up area, subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph applies when the driver reaches the sign or signal indicating the 50 km/h speed limit.
Subparagraph 3 of the first paragraph applies on highways under the administration of or maintained by the Ministère des Ressources naturelles. The Minister, on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources, may by order increase the speed limit to 90 km/h on all or any part of such highways.
1986, c. 91, s. 328; 1996, c. 2, s. 213; 1996, c. 56, s. 82; 1998, c. 40, s. 93; 1990, c. 83, s. 140; 2000, c. 64, s. 10.
328. Except on roads where the opposite is indicated by signs or signals and without restricting the scope of section 327, no person may drive a road vehicle at a speed
(1)  of less than 60 km/h or more than 100 km/h on autoroutes;
(2)  in excess of 90 km/h on public highways surfaced with concrete, asphalt or a similar material;
(3)  in excess of 70 km/h on gravel highways;
(4)  in excess of 50 km/h in a built-up area, except on limited-access highways;
(5)  in excess of 50 km/h in school zones when schoolchildren are entering or leaving school.
For the purposes of subparagraphs 2 to 4 of the first paragraph, the word “city”, “town” or “village” means the territory of a municipality whose name comprises that word.
On access roads leading to a built-up area, subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph applies when the driver reaches the sign or signal indicating the 50 km/h speed limit.
Subparagraph 3 of the first paragraph applies on highways under the administration of or maintained by the Ministère des Ressources naturelles. The Minister, on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources, may by order increase the speed limit to 90 km/h on all or any part of such highways.
1986, c. 91, s. 328; 1996, c. 2, s. 213; 1996, c. 56, s. 82; 1998, c. 40, s. 93; 1990, c. 83, s. 140.
328. Without restricting the scope of section 327, no person may drive a road vehicle at a speed
(1)  of less than 60 km/h or more than 100 km/h on autoroutes;
(2)  in excess of 90 km/h on public highways surfaced with concrete, asphalt or a similar material outside cities, towns or villages;
(3)  in excess of 70 km/h on gravel highways outside cities, towns or villages;
(4)  in excess of 50 km/h in cities, towns and villages, except on autoroutes and on highways on which signs indicate otherwise;
(5)  in excess of 50 km/h in school zones when schoolchildren are entering or leaving school.
For the purposes of subparagraphs 2 to 4 of the first paragraph, the word “city”, “town” or “village” means the territory of a municipality whose name comprises that word.
Not in force
On access roads leading to a built-up area, subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph applies when the driver reaches the sign or signal indicating the 50 km/h speed limit.
Subparagraph 3 of the first paragraph applies on highways under the administration of or maintained by the Ministère des Ressources naturelles. The Minister, on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources, may by order increase the speed limit to 90 km/h on all or any part of such highways.
1986, c. 91, s. 328; 1996, c. 2, s. 213; 1996, c. 56, s. 82; 1998, c. 40, s. 93.
328. Without restricting the scope of section 327, no person may drive a road vehicle at a speed
(1)  of less than 60 km/h or more than 100 km/h on autoroutes;
(2)  in excess of 90 km/h on public highways surfaced with concrete, asphalt or a similar material outside cities, towns or villages;
(3)  in excess of 70 km/h on gravel highways outside cities, towns or villages;
(4)  in excess of 50 km/h in cities, towns and villages, except on autoroutes and on highways on which signs indicate otherwise;
(5)  in excess of 50 km/h in school zones when schoolchildren are entering or leaving school.
1986, c. 91, s. 328.
328. Without restricting the scope of section 327, no person may drive a road vehicle at a speed
(1)  of less than 60 km/h or more than 100 km/h on autoroutes;
(2)  in excess of 90 km/h on public highways surfaced with concrete, asphalt or a similar material outside cities, towns or villages;
(3)  in excess of 70 km/h on gravel highways outside cities, towns or villages;
(4)  in excess of 50 km/h in cities, towns and villages, except on autoroutes and on highways on which signs indicate otherwise;
(5)  in excess of 50 km/h in school zones when schoolchildren are entering or leaving school.
For the purposes of subparagraphs 2 to 4 of the first paragraph, the word “city”, “town” or “village” means the territory of a municipality whose name comprises that word.
Not in force
On access roads leading to a built-up area, subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph applies when the driver reaches the sign or signal indicating the 50 km/h speed limit.
1986, c. 91, s. 328; 1996, c. 2, s. 213; 1996, c. 56, s. 82.
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