Guide to driving in Canada

Country code

CAN

Time zone

UTC−3.5 to −8

Local currency

CAD
Canadian Dollar

Calling code

1

Electrical voltage

120V

Member of

/

National holidays

1.1.2011    New Year's Day
22.4.2011    Easter
23.4.2011    Easter
24.4.2011    Easter
25.4.2011    Easter
23.5.2011    Victoria Day
1.7.2011    Canada Day
5.9.2011    Labour Day
10.10.2011    Thanksgiving Day
11.11.2011    Remembrance Day
25.12.2011    Christmas   
26.12.2011    Boxing Day

Useful telephone numbers and websites

911    Police
911    Medical
911    Fire

The maximum permitted level of alcohol in the blood

0,4 / 0,5 some provinces

Seat belts

obligatory  at all times

Safety jacket

NA

Child seats

obligatory

Daily lights

must be turned on at all times when driving

Use of mobile phone while driving

not allowed, only hands-free unit

Motorways

110 kmh (68 mph)

Open roads

80 kmh (50 mph)

In town and villages

50 kmh (31 mph)

Driving license validity

international driving permit recommended

Minimum age for rental

21+ / 25 for car hire

Maximum age for rental

NA

rush hour in built up areas

3pm-7pm

Parking

NA

Drive on the

right

Useful advices