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Driving
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With
its stunning landscapes, friendly people and wide roads, Canada offers one of
the best driving experiences North America has to offer. Take the time to learn
the key road rules before you go and you’ll be all set to enjoy a fantastic road
trip.
Key
rules, regulations and things to know
Drive
on the right
overtake on the left.
Make sure you park to the right, too, so that you’re not facing oncoming traffic.
Obtain
an International Driving Permit before you go. You can get this from the AA, Green
Flag or RAC. This is the accepted licence in Canada when hiring a car there.
Drink and Driving:.
Penalties for driving over the limit are harsh, so it’s best to avoid alcohol
completely if you’re driving. If you have a drink driving conviction in another
country, you may need to apply for a special waiver to enter Canada. Contact the
Canadian consulate in your country for more information well before you go, as
this process can take several weeks. Limit
is 0.08
More
information Here
Seat belts: These
must be worn by the driver and all passengers at all times. And if you’re travelling
with a baby or young child, make sure they’re travelling in an approved car or
booster seat.
Speed Limits The
general speed limits are: Motorways – 100 km/h Built-up Areas – 50 km/h
If
you’re planning to drive in Quebec, it pays to know a little French. Some signs
there appear only in French.
Speed limits / distances
on road signs appear in kilometres. Not miles.
Radar
detectors are illegal. Leave them at home
and disable this feature in your sat nav if necessary.
Lights are obligatory during day time as
well as night. Turn on those headlights whenever you hit the road.
Be
careful about turning right at red lights. It’s illegal in places like Montreal
and Quebec.
Always
give way to pedestrians on pedestrian crossings.
Keep an eye on weather conditions. Winters in Canada
can be long and severe, resulting in road closures and/or winter tyre requirements
coming into effect. Humid summer conditions have also been known to cause problems
on the roads.
Winter Tyre Requirement: Not mandatory, but highly recommended
for snowy conditions and mountain driving
Watch out for wildlife.
Elk, deer and moose are just a few examples of animals that are known to cross
Canadian roads.
If you’re driving into the country from the USA, Canadian border officials may
search your car. Personal belongings are generally fine and not subject to duties
or taxes, but there are limits on particular items.
Mobile
phones: In most of the Canadian provinces
it is not legal to use a a mobile phone whilst driving so don't risk using one
as you can receive a heavy fine in most countries and more
important cause a serious accident.
Pedestrians
at marked crossings have right of way. Driving over a pedestrian crossing if people
are already on it or waiting to cross is illegal.
Travel Tips from
holiday
autos: Canada's
landscapes are diverse, and range from fertile plains to vast mountain ranges,
lakes and rivers. In the west, there are the Rocky Mountains and in the southeast
the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence river and Niagara Falls.
Canada
has 37 national parks within its varied environments. The country is divided into
ten provinces and two territories. The languages spoken are French and English.
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) - L'Association canadienne des automobilistes
(CAA) - To enter site click on the image above
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Information from holiday autos about Canada
Canada
has more scenic drives than you can shake a stick at so car rental is a great
idea. Remember, booking Canada car hire will involve driving on the other side
of the road. Hectic. Book car hire Canada, a GPS and head out on the open road.
Don’t get too carried away though, Canada boasts the world’s longest national
road, spans six time zones and borders three of the world’s four oceans. Exhausting.
car
hire in Calgary - You
don’t need a Stetson to fit in but it would help. Book a hire car and drive to
Calgary, true cowboy land. Head there in July to catch the legendary Calgary Stampede.
Fancy your very own City Slickers experience?
Drive
to Banff National Park, swap the car for a horse, a pair of chaps and a Stetson.
Going in Winter? Trade in your chaps for some salopettes and head to Canada’s
top ski resort.
car
hire in Vancouver - Hire
a car in Canada and head to Vancouver, the gateway to the Pacific Rim Highway,
you’ll struggle to find anywhere more stunning to drive. Hire a car and experience
it for yourself. Swap your car rental for a bike, skates or even a horse-drawn
carriage down at Stanley Park. There’s a thousand acres of it. Feel like a spot
of rock climbing? Just a short drive north is the town of Squamish. No, we haven’t
misspelt it.
car
hire in Montreal - Bienvenue
à Montréal! Home of the Canadian FI Grand Prix. Hiring a car will give you more
time to explore all this French-speaking island has to offer. Book Canada car
hire and head to the awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping Basilica Notre Dame. The evening
light show will knock your socks off. Feeling young, fit and active? Take a trip
to the Laurentian Mountains. There’s some really big hills there.
car
hire in Toronto - The
CN Tower dominates the skyline. Jump in the lift to the observation point and
check out all the places you can visit if you book car hire in Toronto. The Niagara
Fall is an impressive sight. You’d be a fool to miss it. You can even swap your
vehicle for a trip on the Maid of the Mist boat. Don’t fancy getting your feet
wet? Head to the Bata Shoe Museum instead. It’s not a shop so don’t try any on.
top
driving tips - Watch
your speed in built-up areas. The police radars are out to get you.
It’s
illegal not to have your headlights on during the day in British Columbia.
There
are no right turn on red lights. Turn your headlights on, whatever the time of
day in Montreal.
Book
car hire in Canada - here
Capital:
Ottawa
Telephone
Country Code:
+1
Further
Information:
The
following Government websites are available in English and French.
Transport
Canada Contains detailed information
about road safety initiatives, federal Acts and Regulations, and more
Canada
Border Services Agency (CBSA) A useful
resource if you’re driving over the border from the USA, with information about
wait times at the border, restricted items and more
Finally,
Don’t forget your car hire excess insurance and buy it before you set off
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