I was doing some research on the 3-peak snowflake rating on the new tires I bought and ran across a statement that said Quebec passed a law in 2014 that requires all passenger vehicles to run winter tires. The law states:
"There is a great deal of confusion regarding enforcement of the mandatory use of tires designed for winter driving. To help you make sense of the changes, here is a summary of the draft Regulation Governing the Use of Tires Specifically Designed for Winter Driving, to which Section 440.1 of the Highway Safety Code refers.
From December 1 to March 15, ALL tires mounted on a TAXI or PASSENGER VEHICLE must be specifically designed for winter driving.
Offenders will be required to pay a fine ranging from $200 to $300. No demerit points will be deducted for such an offence, however.
Studded tires are not covered by the Regulation Governing the Use of Tires Specifically Designed for Winter Driving, and they are still permitted from October 15 to May 1."
https://www.caaquebec.com/en/on-the-...larifications/
Seems crazy that the government makes you buy snow tires, but then again, I guess they know better than you.