Motorcycle: is riding between lanes (lane splitting) allowed in Québec?

Riding up between rows of cars: what the SAAQ says.

Short answer: No. The SAAQ lists riding between two rows of vehicles in adjacent lanes (lane splitting) among the manoeuvres prohibited for motorcycles.

Prohibited manoeuvres listed by the SAAQ

Between two rows of vehicles travelling in adjacent lanes (lane splitting).
Between the edge of the roadway and another vehicle travelling in the same lane.
Between a row of moving vehicles and a row of parked vehicles in the same lane.
On sidewalks.
On bicycle paths.

To remember

These bans are about safety: a vehicle may change lanes or open a door without seeing you. The exact Code articles are not cited here because the LégisQuébec page was not accessible when this was written.

To remember for the test

Lane splitting (between two rows of cars): prohibited.
Also prohibited: on sidewalks and bicycle paths.

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Official sources

General information, current as of 2026-11-01. When in doubt, the official text prevails. Rules can change: check saaq.gouv.qc.ca.