OK So here`s the latest results of my snooping around.

The MUC (Montreal Urban Community) has posted online regulations and guidelines for the correct operation of a bicycle. Although somewhat vague - the not so vague part was a detailed list of violations and the resulting fines and demerit points that will be deducted from - YOUR DRIVER`S LICENSE!

Fines are apparently consistantly only $27 but demerit points are equivanent to demerit points for the same offence if committed with a motor veichle. Demerit points will impact insurance rates and registration rates and licensing fees and in some cases - your ability to drive a car at all!

No indication how cases will be handled where drivers either have no drivers license or have already exceeded the maximum number of demerit points to be able to drive a car legally.