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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-stop-sign-in-quebec-city-quebec.jpg?id=56490881&width=1200&height=400&coordinates=0%2C112%2C0%2C112"/><br/><br/><p> A Gatineau driver had a rough ride on January 28 after being fined for running the same stop sign multiple times in a matter of minutes.
</p><p> According to Gatineau Police, the driver blew through a stop sign at the intersection of Saint-Joseph Boulevard and Saint-Jean-Bosco Street not once, but twice, just 11 minutes apart. And when stopped, they claimed to have not seen the sign either time.<br/>
</p><p> Even if that excuse was true, there's no denying they would've been aware of the stop sign after receiving his first ticket. But some people just don't learn their lesson.
</p><p> In case you're wondering if the red hexagon is easy to miss, here's how the intersection appears on Google Street View in an image captured in June of 2023.
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</p><p> The driver ended up with $672 in fines and six demerit points for the double violation. Each offence set them back $336 and three points — which is the standard penalty for running a stop sign, according to the <a href="https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/drivers-licences/demerit-points/offences-and-demerit-points" target="_blank">SAAQ</a>.
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<span></span>Having a little fun with the situation, Gatineau Police posted a playful image on X featuring a confused-looking beaver staring at a stop sign. It seemed to challenge the driver's claim that the sign was hard to spot.
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p> For more info on Quebec driving offences and demerit points, check out the SAAQ's guide <a href="https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/drivers-licences/demerit-points/offences-and-demerit-points" target="_blank">here</a>.
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