Use this online service to obtain a winter tire exemption certificate, free of charge.
From December 1 to March 15, all motorized road vehicles registered in Québec must be equipped with tires specially designed for winter driving. To find out more, read the information on winter preparation.
Mandatory: Make sure you have access to a printer (you will need 2 sheets of paper to print the confirmation and the certificate). Otherwise, you can obtain a certificate at one of our service outlets.
Owners, co-owners or long-term lessees or co-lessees of a motorized road vehicle (automobile, etc.) registered in Québec who wish to use their vehicle without winter tires for the following reasons:
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Important: Any operation completed after 11:00 p.m. will not be recorded.