Quebec’s auto insurance board and the Quebec motorcycle association announced on Saturday, June 27, 2026, a joint effort to encourage riders to adopt portable‑airbag safety vests. The two groups said the gear is intended to help lower the province’s road fatalities involving motorcycles.
The portable‑airbag vest is a piece of protective equipment designed to inflate on impact, providing additional cushioning for the torso. Advocates describe it as a complement to helmets, jackets and other traditional motorcycle apparel. By promoting this technology, the auto insurance board and the motorcycle association aim to broaden the range of safety options available to riders throughout Quebec.
The campaign forms part of a larger provincial strategy to reduce motorcycle deaths. Both organizations are urging motorcyclists to consider the vests as an extra layer of protection, especially in high‑risk riding conditions. Officials emphasized that the adoption of such gear could contribute to the overall goal of decreasing fatal crashes on Quebec’s roads.