Traffic rules

Traffic Rules Canada

General:

Canada has a superbly developed road network and the longest highway from Vancouver to St. John`s measures 8000 kilometres. Major cities are optimally connected, which makes Canada an ideal car travel destination. Traffic lights are located on the opposite side of an intersection, making right turns possible and permissible. It is imperative to stop at flashing school buses, even if no children are getting on or off. Failure to do so can be very costly.

Drivers License:

For up to six months, the German (or Austrian) driving licence is sufficient

Promille limit:

In Canada the 0.8 per mille limit applies, however in Newfoundland, Manitoba, British Columbia as well as in New Brunswick the 0.5 per mille limit applies.

Fines:

Fine amounts vary. However, anyone caught drink driving may face a night in jail in addition to a fine. Furthermore, there may be difficulties when re-entering Canada.

Drinking and driving: between 422 and 1,405 euros
Speeding: between 15 and 360 euros

Other:

Similar traffic rules apply as in Europe. Speed limits are 50 km/h in cities and 80 km/h on rural roads. On motorways 100 km/h may be driven. The possession and use of radar detectors is punishable in Canada and lights are also compulsory during the day.