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C-24.2 - Highway Safety Code

Section 92
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92. For the duration of their assignment, the following persons may, without an examination and without paying the duties fixed by regulation, obtain a driver’s licence:
(1)  a member of a diplomatic mission established in Canada or a consular post established in Québec;
(2)  a member of a permanent representation of a foreign State that is accredited to an international government organization having entered into an agreement with the government regarding its establishment in Québec;
(3)  an employee of an international government organization referred to in subparagraph 2;
(4)  a member of an office of a political division of a foreign State who is granted fiscal privileges under section 96 of the Tax Administration Act (chapter A-6.002);
(5)  an employee of an international non-governmental organization having entered into an agreement with the government regarding its establishment in Québec; and
(6)  the spouses of the persons referred to in subparagraphs 1 to 5 and their children of full age who are financially dependent on them and reside with them.
Those persons must meet the following conditions:
(1)  hold a valid driver’s licence corresponding to the licence applied for;
(2)  be registered with the Ministère des Relations internationales;
(3)  not have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada;
(4)  not carry on any business or hold any position or employment in Québec other than, in the case of the persons referred to in subparagraphs 1 to 5 of the first paragraph, their duties with the foreign State, political division of a foreign State or organization concerned; and
(5)  have paid the fees fixed by regulation and the insurance contribution fixed under sections 151 and 151.2 of the Automobile Insurance Act (chapter A-25).
Despite the first paragraph, a member of the service staff of a diplomatic mission or consular post referred to in subparagraph 1 of the first paragraph or a member of the service staff of a permanent representation referred to in subparagraph 2 of that paragraph is not exempt from paying the duties fixed by regulation. The same applies to his spouse and his children of full age who are financially dependent on him and reside with him.
1986, c. 91, s. 92; 1988, c. 41, s. 87; 1988, c. 68, s. 5; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 43; 1994, c. 15, s. 33; 1996, c. 21, s. 70; 2002, c. 6, s. 90; 2022, c. 13, s. 23.
92. Upon proof that they are registered at the Ministère des Relations internationales and hold a valid driver’s licence issued by their country of origin or the country of their former posting, the following persons, if they are not Canadian citizens and do not carry on any business nor hold any position or employment in Québec apart from their duties with the government or agency they represent, may without an examination and for the duration of their assignment obtain a driver’s licence from the Société corresponding to the licence they hold upon payment of the fee fixed by regulation and the insurance contribution fixed under sections 151 and 151.2 of the Automobile Insurance Act (chapter A-25):
(1)  any member of a diplomatic mission or consular corps, other than service personnel members;
(2)  the trade representative of a country and his deputy;
(3)  any employee of an international government organization recognized by the Gouvernement du Québec and any member of a representation of a State which is a recognized member of that organization other than service personnel members;
(4)  (paragraph repealed);
(5)  an employee of a non-governmental international organization recognized by the Gouvernement du Québec;
(6)  the married or civil union spouse of a person referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 and 5 and any dependent child 18 years of age or over residing with such a person.
1986, c. 91, s. 92; 1988, c. 41, s. 87; 1988, c. 68, s. 5; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 43; 1994, c. 15, s. 33; 1996, c. 21, s. 70; 2002, c. 6, s. 90.
92. Upon proof that they are registered at the Ministère des Relations internationales and hold a valid driver’s licence issued by their country of origin or the country of their former posting, the following persons, if they are not Canadian citizens and do not carry on any business nor hold any position or employment in Québec apart from their duties with the government or agency they represent, may without an examination and for the duration of their assignment obtain a driver’s licence from the Société corresponding to the licence they hold upon payment of the fee fixed by regulation and the insurance contribution fixed under sections 151 and 151.2 of the Automobile Insurance Act (chapter A-25):
(1)  any member of a diplomatic mission or consular corps, other than service personnel members;
(2)  the trade representative of a country and his deputy;
(3)  any employee of an international government organization recognized by the Gouvernement du Québec and any member of a representation of a State which is a recognized member of that organization other than service personnel members;
(4)  (paragraph repealed);
(5)  an employee of a non-governmental international organization recognized by the Gouvernement du Québec;
(6)  the spouse of a person referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 and 5 and any dependent child 18 years of age or over residing with such a person.
1986, c. 91, s. 92; 1988, c. 41, s. 87; 1988, c. 68, s. 5; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 43; 1994, c. 15, s. 33; 1996, c. 21, s. 70.
92. Upon proof that they are registered at the Ministère des Affaires internationales, de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles and hold a valid driver’s licence issued by their country of origin or the country of their former posting, the following persons, if they are not Canadian citizens and do not carry on any business nor hold any position or employment in Québec apart from their duties with the government or agency they represent, may without an examination and for the duration of their assignment obtain a driver’s licence from the Société corresponding to the licence they hold upon payment of the fee fixed by regulation and the insurance contribution fixed under sections 151 and 151.2 of the Automobile Insurance Act (chapter A-25):
(1)  any member of a diplomatic mission or consular corps, other than service personnel members;
(2)  the trade representative of a country and his deputy;
(3)  any employee of an international government organization recognized by the Gouvernement du Québec and any member of a representation of a State which is a recognized member of that organization other than service personnel members;
(4)  (paragraph repealed);
(5)  an employee of a non-governmental international organization recognized by the Gouvernement du Québec;
(6)  the spouse of a person referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 and 5 and any dependent child 18 years of age or over residing with such a person.
1986, c. 91, s. 92; 1988, c. 41, s. 87; 1988, c. 68, s. 5; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 43; 1994, c. 15, s. 33.
92. Upon proof that they are registered at the Ministère des Affaires internationales and hold a valid driver’s licence issued by their country of origin or the country of their former posting, the following persons, if they are not Canadian citizens and do not carry on any business nor hold any position or employment in Québec apart from their duties with the government or agency they represent, may without an examination and for the duration of their assignment obtain a driver’s licence from the Société corresponding to the licence they hold upon payment of the fee fixed by regulation and the insurance contribution fixed under sections 151 and 151.2 of the Automobile Insurance Act (chapter A-25):
(1)  any member of a diplomatic mission or consular corps, other than service personnel members;
(2)  the trade representative of a country and his deputy;
(3)  any employee of an international government organization recognized by the Gouvernement du Québec and any member of a representation of a State which is a recognized member of that organization other than service personnel members;
(4)  (paragraph repealed);
(5)  an employee of a non-governmental international organization recognized by the Gouvernement du Québec;
(6)  the spouse of a person referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 and 5 and any dependent child 18 years of age or over residing with such a person.
1986, c. 91, s. 92; 1988, c. 41, s. 87; 1988, c. 68, s. 5; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 43.
92. Upon proof that they are registered at the Ministère des Affaires internationales and hold a valid driver’s licence issued by their country of origin or the country of their former posting, the following persons, if they are not Canadian citizens and do not carry on any business nor hold any position or employment in Québec apart from their duties with the government or agency they represent, may without an examination and for the duration of their assignment obtain a driver’s licence from the Société corresponding to the licence they hold upon payment of the fee fixed by regulation and the amount fixed under section 151 of the Automobile Insurance Act (chapter A-25):
(1)  any member of a diplomatic mission or consular corps, other than service personnel members;
(2)  the trade representative of a country and his deputy;
(3)  any employee of an international government organization recognized by the Gouvernement du Québec and any member of a representation of a State which is a recognized member of that organization other than service personnel members;
(4)  (paragraph repealed);
(5)  an employee of a non-governmental international organization recognized by the Gouvernement du Québec;
(6)  the spouse of a person referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 and 5 and any dependent child 18 years of age or over residing with such a person.
1986, c. 91, s. 92; 1988, c. 41, s. 87; 1988, c. 68, s. 5; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 43.
92. Upon proof that they are registered at the Ministère des Affaires internationales and hold a valid driver’s licence issued by their country of origin or the country of their former posting, the following persons, if they are not Canadian citizens and do not carry on any business nor hold any position or employment in Québec apart from their duties with the government or agency they represent, may without an examination and for the duration of their assignment obtain a driver’s licence from the Société corresponding to the licence they hold upon payment of the fee fixed by regulation and the amount fixed under section 151 of the Automobile Insurance Act (chapter A-25):
(1)  any member of a diplomatic mission or consular corps, other than service personnel members;
(2)  the trade representative of a country and his deputy;
(3)  any employee of the International Civil Aviation Organization and any member of a representation of a State which is a member of the Organization, other than service personnel members;
(4)  an employee of the “Institut de l’Énergie des pays ayant en commun l’usage du français”;
(5)  an employee of a non-governmental international organization recognized by the Gouvernement du Québec;
(6)  the spouse of a person referred to in paragraphs 1 to 5 and any dependent child 18 years of age or over residing with such a person.
1986, c. 91, s. 92; 1988, c. 41, s. 87; 1988, c. 68, s. 5; 1990, c. 19, s. 11.
92. Upon proof that they are registered at the Ministère des Affaires internationales and hold a valid driver’s licence issued by their country of origin or the country of their former posting, the following persons, if they are not Canadian citizens and do not carry on any business nor hold any position or employment in Québec apart from their duties with the government or agency they represent, may without an examination and for the duration of their assignment obtain a driver’s licence from the Régie corresponding to the licence they hold upon payment of the fee fixed by regulation and the amount fixed under section 151 of the Automobile Insurance Act (chapter A-25):
(1)  any member of a diplomatic mission or consular corps, other than service personnel members;
(2)  the trade representative of a country and his deputy;
(3)  any employee of the International Civil Aviation Organization and any member of a representation of a State which is a member of the Organization, other than service personnel members;
(4)  an employee of the “Institut de l’Énergie des pays ayant en commun l’usage du français”;
(5)  an employee of a non-governmental international organization recognized by the Gouvernement du Québec;
(6)  the spouse of a person referred to in paragraphs 1 to 5 and any dependent child 18 years of age or over residing with such a person.
1986, c. 91, s. 92; 1988, c. 41, s. 87; 1988, c. 68, s. 5.
92. Upon proof that they are registered at the Ministère des Affaires internationales and hold a valid driver’s licence issued by their country of origin or the country of their former posting, the following persons, if they are not Canadian citizens and do not carry on any business nor hold any position or employment in Québec apart from their duties with the government or agency they represent, may without an examination and for the duration of their assignment obtain a driver’s licence from the Régie corresponding to the licence they hold upon payment of the fee fixed by regulation and the amount fixed under section 151 of the Automobile Insurance Act (chapter A-25):
(1)  career civil servants and career members of diplomatic or consular corps;
(2)  the trade representative of a country and his deputy;
(3)  the president and a member of the Secretariat of the International Civil Aviation Organization and the representatives and alternates of its member states;
(4)  the spouse of a person referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 and any dependent child 18 years of age or over residing with such a person.
1986, c. 91, s. 92; 1988, c. 41, s. 87.
92. Upon proof that they are registered at the Ministère des Relations internationales and hold a valid driver’s licence issued by their country of origin or the country of their former posting, the following persons, if they are not Canadian citizens and do not carry on any business nor hold any position or employment in Québec apart from their duties with the government or agency they represent, may without an examination and for the duration of their assignment obtain a driver’s licence from the Régie corresponding to the licence they hold upon payment of the fee fixed by regulation and the amount fixed under section 151 of the Automobile Insurance Act (chapter A-25):
(1)  career civil servants and career members of diplomatic or consular corps;
(2)  the trade representative of a country and his deputy;
(3)  the president and a member of the Secretariat of the International Civil Aviation Organization and the representatives and alternates of its member states;
(4)  the spouse of a person referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 and any dependent child 18 years of age or over residing with such a person.
1986, c. 91, s. 92.
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