• Introduction
• Reports (9)
• Useful information

  Identity card

  Know before you go

  Driving in Canada

  Practical A to Z

• History and culture

  Nature

  History

  Art and culture

  The Country Today

• Compulsory documents
• Regulations
• Equipment
• Speed limits (Light vehicles)
• Auto clubs

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Compulsory documents

Pink EU driving licence.

International driving license (recommended only).

Car registration or rental papers.

Country initials sticker (recommended only).

International Motor Insurance Card.

Passport.

Owner's permission required if using a vehicle belonging to a third party.

Motorists are advised to contact the Motoring Association for information on local regulations.

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Regulations

Maximum alcohol level : 0 - 0.08 %.

Minimum driving age : 16 years.

Safety belt: compulsory front and back.

Motorcyclists: helmet compulsory for driver and passenger.

Dipped headlights compulsory (night and day) all year round.

Studded tires under certain restrictions .

Maximum Speed Limit for a Vehicle with Studded Tyres (kph) : .

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Equipment

Warning triangle recommended.

First-aid kit recommended.

Fire extinguisher recommended.

Fluorescent safety jacket recommended.

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Speed limits (Light vehicles)

In built-up areas : 50 kph.

On roads : 80 kph.

On motorways : 80 - 100 kph.

These speed limits are lower in wet weather.

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Auto clubs

Canadian Automobile Association (CAA)

1145, chemin Hunt Club, bureau 202

K1V0Y3 - Ottawa (Ontario)

Canada