Winter Tires
From December 15 to March 15 inclusively, all taxis and passenger vehicles registered in Québec must be equipped with winter tires. This requirement also applies to rental passenger vehicles in Québec, as well as mopeds, motorized scooters and motorcycles.
Certain exemptions are provided for:
the first 7 days following the acquisition of a passenger vehicle from a dealer
the 7 days preceding the expiration date of a long-term lease (duration of one year or more)
passenger vehicles with temporary licence plates (X plate)
passenger vehicles with a temporary registration certificate (transit) that is valid for a period not exceeding 7 days from the date of issue
motor homes (vehicles that have been permanently outfitted as dwellings)
the spare tire of a passenger vehicle or taxi
motorcycles used as emergency vehicles (“emergency vehicle” as defined under the Highway Safety Code)
vehicles for which a winter tire exemption certificate has been issued by the SAAQ