Licences and demerit pointsQuestion 19 of 318

When does the SAAQ enter demerit points on a driving record?

  1. When it gets the notice of judgment
  2. On the day of the offence
  3. On the day of the ticket
  4. On the day of licence renewal
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Correct answer: When it gets the notice of judgment

Points are entered when the SAAQ receives the notice of judgment. The date of the offence does not matter.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 1, The Driver > Demerit points, page 47

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026