Driving 40 km/h over the limit in Quebec is generally considered a:

Question: Driving 40 km/h over the limit in Quebec is generally considered a:

Answer options:

• Minor speeding offence
• Moderate speeding offence ✅ Major / stunt-level offence
• No offence

Correct answer: Major / stunt-level offence

Explanation: In Quebec, driving 40 km/h over the speed limit is classified as an excessive speeding offence, commonly categorized as a major or stunt-level offence. Under the Highway Safety Code, exceeding the limit by this margin—especially in municipal zones of 60 km/h or less—triggers immediate, severe penalties such as doubled fines, heavy demerit points, and roadside license suspension. Minor or moderate classifications are incorrect because those terms apply to lesser infractions that do not carry these extreme administrative consequences. For the SAAQ knowledge test, understanding the thresholds and penalties for excessive speeding is vital for passing the rules-of-the-road section.