{"id":1346,"date":"2022-04-22T14:39:03","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T18:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fqesr.com\/practical-information-for-quebec-roads\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T14:39:03","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T18:39:03","slug":"practical-information-for-quebec-roads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fqesr.com\/en\/practical-information-for-quebec-roads\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical information for Quebec roads"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>As all roads are different, sometimes we need some basic information to better travel the roads of Quebec. Whether on a motorbike or in a car&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Here are some travel tips!<\/p>\n<h2>Here are some travel tips!<\/h2>\n<p>Watch for blue signs! It is the way, in Quebec, to indicate the name of a region and the way to go to services, attractions and activities.<\/p>\n<h2>Security<\/h2>\n<p>Turning right on a red light is permitted at most municipal intersections. It is still mandatory to come to a complete stop before carrying out this maneuver and drivers must yield the right of way to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians already in the intersection.<\/p>\n<p>Wearing a helmet is compulsory in Quebec. In addition, motorcycle traffic exposing you to bad weather, it is strongly recommended to provide appropriate clothing.<\/p>\n<p>In Quebec, since April <sup>1<\/sup>, 2008, the use of a hand-held cell phone, that is to say without the hands-free function, is prohibited.<\/p>\n<h2>Driving in Quebec<\/h2>\n<p>Since the metric system is in effect in Canada, speed limits are indicated in kilometer-hour (km\/h) and gasoline is sold by the liter (L).<\/p>\n<h2>Tip<\/h2>\n<p>In restaurants, bars and taxis, it is generally appropriate to leave a tip, not included in the bill, representing 15% of the amount of the bill before taxes. Usually, Quebecers add the amount of the two taxes. Tips for the bellhop or porter are at the customer&#8217;s discretion (generally $1 per bag carried).<\/p>\n<h2>Taxes<\/h2>\n<p>In Quebec, there are 2 types of taxes: the federal goods and services tax (GST) of 5% and the Quebec provincial sales tax (QST) of 9.975%. An accommodation tax of 3.5% of the price of the room per night is also in effect in Gasp\u00e9sie as well as in Bas-Saint-Laurent.<\/p>\n<h2>Village-relais<\/h2>\n<p>If you are tired or need assistance, stop in a village-relais, a municipality which offers, with the help of its merchants, a variety of services comparable to those of the service areas, including catering, l fuel, mechanical repairs and accommodation. They are located on national or tourist routes.<\/p>\n<p>Information<\/p>\n<p>Transports Quebec: 511 or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quebec511.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.quebec511.info<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"share_on_fb\" class=\"btn blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=\"><strong>Share on Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As all roads are different, sometimes we need some basic information to better travel the roads of Quebec. Whether on a motorbike or in a car&#8230; Here are some travel tips! Here are some travel tips! Watch for blue signs! 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