We hired 2 cars from you from 2 different places in Canada. Both times we wanted a one way hire and you were the only company with whom I was able to organise it from Australia before we left. The lady with whom I spoke to organise the hire happened to be in Poland. She was lovely. Her English was perfect and she was very helpful. We were able to choose the car we wanted when we picked it up in Calgary which has also never happened before. Both cars were very comfortable and performed perfectly. Thank you. [...]
Currency in Canada
Canadian Dollar
Languages in Canada
English, French
Time Difference in Canada
Toronto Airport: GMT -05:00
Speed Limits in Canada
Drinking and Driving in Canada
The drink drive limit in Canada is 80mg/100ml of blood.
Tourist Information
Canada Tourist Information
Drivers should always carry their driving license and passport to confirm their identity. Drivers should also carry their rental agreement as proof of insurance. An International Driver’s Permit is not required if you are only visiting for a holiday.
Essential Driving Equipment in Canada:Most U.S. safety laws apply.
It is compulsory for all passengers to wear seatbelts.
Children under 12 years of age should travel in the back of the vehicle and use an appropriate car seat that has been approved by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
During winter months, snow tyre requirements may be put into effect.
In Canada it is customary to drive on the right and over-take on the left.
When parking, look for municipal parking, marked with a P sign. Avoid parking in the street as your car may be clamped or towed away if left in a restricted zone.
Provinces differ in their use of headlights. In some provinces, you may have to keep your headlights on after sunrise. If you are unfamiliar with the regulations of the province where you are working, watch local traffic and follow their lead.
Watch out for wildlife! Moose elk and deer can cause serious collisions so drivers should pay attention to animals on or near the road, especially at dawn and dusk.
Pedestrian crossings are usually marked with overhanging yellow signs and an ‘X’ painted on the road surface. Pedestrians wishing to cross the road must stick out their hand to warn drivers.
Most cities have good, easy to use signs, however visitors should be aware that signs in Quebec may be solely in French.
Drivers are allowed to make a right turn on a red light at junctions in every province except Quebec unless there is a sign saying otherwise. Before making a turn you should bring the car to a complete stop to check that there is no traffic and there are no signs forbidding a right turn.
Police have the right to take a driver suspected of impaired driving to a hospital pr police station to provide blood, urine or saliva samples.
Refusal to provide a breath test for a police officer warrants a mandatory minimum fine of C$50.
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