Removal of Non-Compliant Stop Signs in the City of Pointe-Claire

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Published on July 9, 2025 to 4:29 p.m.

The City of Pointe-Claire would like to inform you that approximately 10 stop signs throughout the city will be removed, as they have been deemed non-compliant with current regulations. This decision follows directives from both the Police Department and the Government of Québec.

The operation is scheduled to begin the week of July 9, 2025, with the installation of a notice at each affected location, indicating that the stop sign will be removed in 30 days. The stop signs are expected to be taken down during the week of August 10.

As stipulated in the Highway code: “The “Arrêt” sign indicates that vehicles are required to stop at an intersection. It must not be used for the sole purpose of slowing down traffic.” Therefore, the City has a legal obligation to ensure that the road signage in place conforms to the Highway Safety Code and Volume V of the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable. The removal of non-compliant stop signs is also an important preventive measure to maintain the integrity of road signage and protect all road users.

Some of the removed stop signs will be replaced with alternative traffic control measures, such as pedestrian crossings or warning signs, to ensure that the area remains safe and secure for road users in residential areas.

Stop Sign Locations and Replacement Measures

Here are the locations where a stop sign will be removed:

Location	Replacement Measures
267 Saint-Louis Avenue	An unprotected crosswalk will be installed. A flashing light beacon will be added at a future date to improve safety.
273 Inglewood Avenue	The current pedestrian crosswalk will be replaced by an unprotected crossing.
Cedar Avenue and Windwood Avenue	A “Caution: Hidden Exit” sign will be installed.
133 Pointe-Claire Avenue	According to the standards of Volume V – Traffic Control Devices, no measures are necessary or required.
120 Ambassador Avenue	A fixed radar will be installed at this location.
395 Saint-Jean Boulevard	An “Emergency Vehicle Exit” warning sign will be installed.
Jackson Avenue and Bayview Avenue	A “Caution: Hidden Exit” sign and a solid painted line will be added in the curve to separate the lanes.
401 Saint-Jean Boulevard (on Civic Center Avenue)	According to the standards of Volume V – Traffic Control Devices, no measures are necessary or required.
Jubilee Square Avenue	The current crosswalk will be replaced with an unprotected crossing.
111 Broadview Avenue	The existing crosswalk will be replaced by an unprotected crosswalk. It will then be elevated and equipped with flashing lights at a future date to improve safety.

Stop sign removals are also planned for the Hermitage Avenue roundabout, but this operation is not expected to take place until 2026. Further information will be provided as the date approaches.

For more information regarding these operations, you can contact the Traffic Committee.