A 26-year‑old Montreal driver was stopped by highway police on September 18, 2026 after being recorded traveling at 185 km/h on the westbound lanes of Highway 20 near Pullman Boulevard. The speed measured was 115 km/h above the posted limit for that stretch of road. Officers from the Montreal highway control station issued a fine of $2,143 and added 24 demerit points to the driver’s licence.
The incident occurred during a routine speed‑monitoring operation that targets major arteries such as Highway 20, a key commuter route linking the city’s western suburbs to downtown. The highway control station regularly deploys radar and laser equipment to enforce speed limits, especially in areas where excessive velocity can endanger motorists and pedestrians.
Under Quebec’s traffic regulations, exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 km/h triggers an automatic fine and a substantial demerit‑point penalty. In this case, the driver’s 115 km/h excess placed the violation well beyond the threshold for a standard ticket, resulting in the maximum monetary penalty permitted for a single speeding offense and the highest point allocation.
The 24 demerit points represent a serious infraction that could lead to licence suspension if the driver accumulates additional points within a two‑year period. Quebec law requires drivers who reach 15 points to appear before the SAAQ for a possible suspension hearing. The $2,143 fine must be paid within the prescribed timeframe to avoid further penalties, such as increased interest or additional court action.
Highway police officials reiterated that the enforcement effort on Highway 20 is part of an ongoing strategy to curb dangerous driving behaviours. By maintaining a visible presence and applying strict penalties for extreme speed violations, authorities aim to improve safety for all road users on one of the province’s busiest thoroughfares.