What seems obvious however, is that an accompanying rider is not “in a position to provide assistance and advice” to an apprentice if he is accompanying, for example, four apprentices without any experience all at once. While the SAAQ is quite firm on its recommendation of a one-to-one ratio, that is, one accompanying rider who guides a single apprentice, section 100 of the CSR does not address this issue, nor have the courts done so to date. And for those who thought they could pass under the radar with ease, be advised that with the arrival of plate readers on police vehicles, the police can spot an apprentice from miles away. That will likely also come with an increase in the price of his or her insurance premiums and the cost of his or her registration with the SAAQ.Īn accompanying rider who fails to comply with the provisions of the Act can be held liable and fined from $30 to $60 (section 137.1 CSR). In the event of an infraction, an apprentice could be fined from $200 to $300 and lose 4 demerit points (section 140.1 CSR). The accompanying rider must be able to provide help and assistance to the apprentice.The accompanying rider must have had his or her full class 6A license for at least two years.The apprentice cannot transport a passenger.The apprentice must be accompanied at all times when he or she rides on public roads.More specifically, article 100 of the CSR states that: In Quebec, it’s the Code de la sécurité routière (CSR) that sets forth the applicable rules motorcyclists must follow at each step, from their first theoretical exam all the way to their final practical exam on the road. So, to help you out, here are explanations from a lawyer and and an apprentice biker! Demystifying the Law Finally! You have just successfully completed your practical exam on the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec’s (SAAQ) closed circuit and obtained your class 6A apprentice driver’s license! You can now ride the wind on Quebec’s public roads!īut before you can pass your practical on-road exam, obtain your full license and ride on your own with the big kids, you’ve got to be accompanied while riding for at least 11 months.Īnd while this might seem simple, confusion abounds among motorcyclists as to what you can and cannot do, both as an apprentice and as an accompanying rider.
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