US EditionQuebec government to arm roadside traffic inspectors
The Quebec government will arm 300 traffic controllers following a tribunal ruling on unsafe work conditions, requiring specialized training before firearm use.
- On Oct. 22, 2025, the Quebec government decided to equip traffic controllers with firearms, announced by Jonatan Julien, Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, and Ian Lafreniére, Minister of Public Security.
- A March tribunal ruling found inspectors' work methods unsafe, prompting suspension of unplanned interventions that halted normal patrols after years of complaints about aggression.
- Workplaces must be modified for secure firearm storage and formal policies, fixed inspection points start in November, and the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec submitted plans addressing 27 requirements set out by the TAT.
- The tribunal suspension halted routine patrols, and authorities say some actions are already under way to restart them for about 300 roadside inspectors.
- Officials say weapon choice and training are key safety levers as the government evaluates stun guns and coordinates with the Ministry of Public Security and the Sûreté du Québec after a Sept. 29 pledge to strengthen surveillance.
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Quebec Government to Arm Roadside Traffic Inspectors
The Quebec government has decided to equip the province’s roadside inspectors with firearms. The inspectors have complained for years about unsafe work conditions that could include violent confrontations with drivers after stopping vehicles. Quebec’s labour tribunal found in March that the equipment provided to inspectors offered insufficient protection during traffic stops. The tribunal suspended unscheduled inspections by the agents due to th…
The road traffic controllers will eventually be equipped with a firearm after receiving training at the police school, the Government of Quebec announced.
These SAAQ employees will receive specialized training and will be able to return patrolling.
Quebec government to equip traffic controllers with firearms
The Quebec government will equip traffic controllers with firearms. Traffic controllers are responsible for monitoring and enforcing road transport rules for people and goods under the Highway Safety Code. They perform most of their duties while on patrol — about 70 per cent of the time, according to the government. For years, officers been vocal […]
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