PlayStation: The First 30 Years provides a rare look at what could have been. | Image: Read-Only Memory
It’s been 30 years since the original PlayStation was released in North America and Europe after first debuting in Japan nine months earlier. To mark the occasion, Sony has announced a “large-format photography book” featuring 400 pages filled with photos of prototypes of controllers and consoles the public hasn’t seen before, as well as concept sketches and design models that helped shape the look of Sony’s consoles, according to the PlayStation Blog.
PlayStation: The First 30 Years won’t be available until spring 2026, but it’s currently available for preorder through Read-Only Memory’s online bookstore. You can order the Standard Edition of the book for $125, or if you’re feeling extra you can splurge for the $325 Deluxe Edition that includes a foil-stamped presentation box and an exclusive print signed by PlayStation designer Teiyu Goto and photographer Benedict Redgrove. It’s limited to a run of just 1,994 copies, which are slowly selling out.
If you’d rather celebrate the PlayStation’s 30th anniversary by wearing something instead of reading something, Sony also announced a collaboration with Reebok for new sneakers featuring details that pay homage to the original PlayStation consoles, including matching gray color palettes. The PlayStation x Reebok collection will launch in October 2025 and features three sneakers with retro designs that were popular 30 years ago. Each pair corresponds to a different PlayStation launch region, including the InstaPump Fury 94 for Japan, the Workout Plus for the United Kingdom, and the Pump Omni Zone II for the US. Pricing and availability aren’t known yet.
Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, has accused the National Assembly of abandoning its constitutional responsibilities and operating solely in the…
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-person-driving-a-car-right-dice-hanging-from-a-car-mirror.jpg?id=61180819&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C39%2C0%2C39"/><br/><br/><p>By this point, many <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-traffic" target="_blank">Montreal drivers</a> have gotten used to weaving through bike lanes, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-worst-roads-2025" target="_blank">dodging potholes</a>, and <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-parking-new-app" target="_blank">finding parking</a> in construction zones. But staying on the right side of the law? Well, that's a whole other challenge.</p><p>Even if you think you're a decent driver (or cyclist), Quebec's Highway Safety Code is full of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-strange-laws" target="_blank">obscure rules you might not know about</a>, and breaking them can cost you. </p><p>From fuzzy dice to forbidden brake-checking, here are 11 lesser-known road laws that, if broken, could land you a fine, demerit points, or both. </p><h3>Illegal braking to annoy other drivers</h3><br/><p>Braking suddenly just to mess with the person behind you isn't just petty — it's also illegal. The Highway Safety Code says you can't brake "without necessity," especially if it's to confuse or inconvenience other drivers.</p><p><strong>Fine:</strong> $200 – $300 and 2 demerit points</p><p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/document/cs/c-24.2#se:436" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Section 436</a> of Quebec's Highway Safety Code</p><h3>Parking too close or far to a sidewalk</h3><br/><p>When parallel parking in Quebec, your car must be no more than 30 cm (12 inches) from the edge of the sidewalk or road. It's a small detail that can lead to a parking ticket.</p><p><strong>Fine:</strong> Varies (typically $53 to $79)</p><p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://www.quebec.ca/en/transports/traffic-road-safety/traffic-rules-tips-for-all-vehicles/rules-for-stopping-and-parking-a-vehicle" target="_blank">Gouvernement du Québec</a></p><h3>Fuzzy dice and dashboard clutter</h3><br/><p>Believe it or not, hanging anything from your rearview mirror — like dice, rosaries, or even air fresheners — could be considered an obstruction. The same goes for excessive clutter on your dashboard.</p><p>Back in 2021, a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/hanging-a-mask-on-a-rearview-mirror-in-quebec-could-result-in-a-171-fine" target="_blank">Granby resident made headlines</a> when he was issued a fine for having a COVID mask hanging from his mirror. </p><p><strong>Fine:</strong> $171</p><p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/showdoc/cs/C-24.2" target="_blank">Section 442</a> of the Highway Safety Code</p><h3>Wearing earphones while behind the wheel</h3><br/><p>Driving with noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds in both ears is illegal, even if you're not on a call. However, wearing a single earbud is technically allowed.</p><p><strong>Fine:</strong> $100 – $200</p><p><strong>Source: </strong><a href="https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/road-safety/behaviours/distractions/what-law-says" target="_blank">SAAQ</a></p><h3>Honking for no reason</h3><br/><p>Your horn is for safety alerts only. Using it to yell at bad drivers or say "hi" to a friend can get you a ticket in Quebec.</p><p>With that said, the Montreal Canadiens winning a playoff series might get you a free pass to beep freely...</p><p><strong>Fine:</strong> $100 or more</p><p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/tourists-newcomers/particularities" target="_blank">SAAQ</a></p><h3>Tinted windows </h3><br/><p>Your car's window tint might look cool, but it can cost you some serious dough.</p><p>While they're allowed in Quebec, the laws of the road say that front-side windows must allow at least 70% of light in. Windshields can only have a 15 cm tinted strip up top.</p><p> Violating these tint laws comes with surprisingly hefty fines, especially for heavy vehicles.</p><p><strong>Fine:</strong> $154 – $274 for passenger vehicles; up to $525 for heavy vehicles</p><p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/handcrafted-modified-rebuilt-vehicle/tinted-windows" target="_blank">SAAQ</a></p><h3>Driving too slow</h3><br/><p>Yes, speeding is bad, but going way too slow can get you a ticket, too. If you're impeding traffic without a valid reason, police can pull you over.</p><p><strong>Fine:</strong> $100 (or more)</p><p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://www.quebec.ca/en/transports/traffic-road-safety/traffic-rules-tips-for-all-vehicles/speed-limit" target="_blank">Gouvernement du Québec</a></p><h3>Taking your hands off the handlebars</h3><br/><p>If you're riding your bike hands-free (maybe filming a TikTok or digging through your backpack), you could be fined. Quebec law says cyclists must have at least one hand on the bars at all times.</p><p><strong>Fine:</strong> $80–$100</p><p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/road-safety/modes-transportation/bicycle/what-the-law-says" target="_blank">SAAQ</a></p><h3>Wearing earphones while biking</h3><br/><p>Just like drivers, cyclists can be fined for using headphones that impair their hearing. </p><p><strong>Fine:</strong> $80 - $100</p><p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/road-safety/modes-transportation/bicycle/what-the-law-says" target="_blank">SAAQ</a></p><h3>Riding your bike on a sidewalk</h3><br/><p>Unless you're under 14 or accompanying a child, biking on the sidewalk is generally banned throughout the province. Doing so could get you hit with a hefty fine. </p><p><strong>Fine:</strong> $80 – $100</p><p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/road-safety/modes-transportation/bicycle/what-the-law-says" target="_blank">SAAQ</a></p><h3>Adding a passenger to your bike</h3><br/><p>Riding with a buddy on a bike meant for one is a no-go unless it's equipped for passengers. That means no pegs, handlebars, or milk crates as makeshift seats.</p><p><strong>Fine:</strong> $80 – $100</p><p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/road-safety/modes-transportation/bicycle/what-the-law-says" target="_blank">SAAQ</a></p><p><br/></p>