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Driving and Speed Limits in Toronto
Driving and Speed Limits in Toronto
Toronto is one of the most congested North American regions: only LA, SF and Chicago have more traffic jams than the Canadian metropolis.
Municipality of Toronto is (un)famous for its strict enforcement of parking bylaws. Many drivers are unhappy with what they see as over-zealous and sometimes questionable approach of city officers. The fee for illegal parking is $30 in Toronto.
Car theft rate in Toronto is comparable to other US and Canadian cities.
Speed limits in Toronto, Canada
| Speed in town | 40-60 km/h |
|---|---|
| Outside built-up areas/Highways | 60-80 km/h |
| Expressways/Motorways | 70-100 km/h |
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Speed limit is 110
Parking in Toronto, Canada
Read the street signs carefully. This is actively enforced especially downtown. Cars will get towed if necessary resulting in hundreds of dollars of fees. Overnight parking is illegal on most streets unless you have a permit.
Parking meters on road require loose change or credit card to time you wish to stay to. Day/night parking varies by lot. Typically $10 - $20 per one entry/exit downtown. Suburban roads - no overnight parking past $2am. Downtown sidestreet parking by zoned parking permit after midnight.
Typical Fine $30.00 CAD
Toll Roads in Toronto, Canada
Toronto does not have any toll roads. Highway 407 which is north of the city is the only toll road in the area. It does not have any toll booths but uses high speed digital cameras or transponders to determine billing. Details can be found at www.407ETR.com
Only toll road is Highway 407ETR (Express Toll Route) $4 Entry fee + .40cent access fee + .21cents per kilometer.
Alcohol Consumption Laws in Toronto, Canada
Impaired driving is at 0.05 percent blood alcohol level. This is a serious offence
Strictly Enforced. Maximum 0.05 blood/alcohol level. Car can be towed and driver fined + suspension of licence beyond this level.
Cellphone use in car during driving in Toronto, Canada
It is against the law ($140 fine IIRC) to talk on a cellphone while driving in Ontario. You are allowed to if using a Bluetooth headset. You are not allowed to enter a phone number while driving. Similar fine for entering data for an e-mail or text message or entering data on a GPS while driving.
Headlights use in Toronto, Canada
This is only required at night. Most cars in Ontario are equiped with daytime running lights by Federal law. If your car does not have daytime running lights I recommend turning your lights on so that you do not blend into the background of cars with their lights on during the day.
Child seats in Toronto, Canada
These are required by law. Rear facing for infant and forward facing for older children. Seatbelt use is required by all passengers in a vehicle.
Map of Car Rental Locations in Toronto
Legend: 
- city location, 
- airport location
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