Quebec police and traffic wardens launch province-wide safety operation through October 22
The Sûreté du Québec and SAAQ are targeting all road users—motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and people using mobility aids—with a focus on school zones.
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The Sûreté du Québec and Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec are running a province-wide operation until October 22 aimed at all road users, with the theme "We are all responsible for our driving."
The operation targets motorists, motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians, users of motorized mobility aids, and users of motorized personal transportation devices. "The diversity of modes of transportation on the road network is constantly evolving," said Béatrice Dorsainville, a Sûreté du Québec spokesperson. "We are talking about motorists, motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians, as well as users of motorized mobility aids and motorized personal transportation devices."
School zones and school transportation will receive special focus because children are among the most vulnerable road users. The Quebec Association of Police Directors is partnering on the initiative.
The operation aims to remind road users to respect laws and adopt safety behaviors across all transport modes. Montreal road deaths dropped last year compared to the previous five-year average, though injuries went up, according to the 2025 road report from the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec.
What specific enforcement activities will police conduct during the operation?
How many officers and traffic wardens will be deployed?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
When does the Quebec road safety operation run through?
The province-wide operation runs until October 22, 2026.
Which road users are targeted in this safety operation?
The Sûreté du Québec and Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec are targeting motorists, motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians, users of motorized mobility aids, and users of motorized personal transportation devices.
What area receives special focus in the operation?
School zones and school transportation receive special focus because children are among the most vulnerable road users.
