Cruising speed in Canada?

[oldryder]

still contemplating my trip to the tar sands this summer.

just wondering how fast you can go without attracting the attention of law enforcement?

thx for help.

mark in MN

 

[bramfrank]

Can't speak for the provinces west of Ontario, but in my experience, in Eastern Canada they ignore you at 119 and below in 100 kph zones. Do not trust your speedo for this.

 

[Bungie]

Ontario...

Posted Speed/Safe/Risky

80/90/100

90/105/110

100/115/120

Keep in mind, especially in the more remote parts of Ontario, police are spread very thin. If its overcast and your between towns with a police station and not on a major hwy (17/11/7/400 series) you can safely push the upper end of those numbers.

Oh, one last thing, 50 over they will seize your vehicle on the side of the road and suspend your liscense for a week with upto a $10,000 fine.... which if you think about it is a bit on the ridiculous side for what amounts to 30 over,

Watch yourself between dusk and morning. Lots of animals. Most of the hwys are cleared of brush back a pretty good amount so unless something big is really hauling ass, you'll at least get a visual to give yourself a fighting chance.

 

[cruiser]

In Alberta general rule is 10 Kms over speed limit. And what time of the month you are here , late in the month they need there quota for the month so be aware.

 

[dustyrains]

Are radar detecto matics lawful in Canadia?

 

[dcarver]

Don't worry about it. Go as fast as you want. You go first, K?

 

[karstenp]

Are radar detecto matics lawful in Canadia?

Radar detectors are legal only in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. They are illegal in all other provinces/territories. In Ontario for sure (and I am sure in other Canadian locations), the police have radar detector detectors. You will loose your radar detector and you will be fined if caught using/having one.

 

[dustyrains]

Are radar detecto matics lawful in Canadia?

Radar detectors are legal only in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. They are illegal in all other provinces/territories. In Ontario for sure (and I am sure in other Canadian locations), the police have radar detector detectors. You will loose your radar detector and you will be fined if caught using/having one.

So if I was to get pulled over, and I un velcro it from it's perch and stuff it in my jacket pocket, while Officer Dudley is still sitting in his cruiser, would I still get my ass in a sling? Cavity search on the side of the road, anyone?

 

[user 213]

Are radar detecto matics lawful in Canadia?

Radar detectors are legal only in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. They are illegal in all other provinces/territories. In Ontario for sure (and I am sure in other Canadian locations), the police have radar detector detectors. You will loose your radar detector and you will be fined if caught using/having one.

So if I was to get pulled over, and I un velcro it from it's perch and stuff it in my jacket pocket, while Officer Dudley is still sitting in his cruiser, would I still get my ass in a sling? Cavity search on the side of the road, anyone?

If they have seen it, or detected it, quite likely. The best thing to do is remove it and pack it in the luggage when you enter a province that bans them. Not an issue in BC, but the farther east you go the more uptight they get. By the time you get to Quebec, well.... you can guess.

 

[Bungie]

Don't worry about it. Go as fast as you want. You go first, K?

[Elmer Fudd] It's wabbit season![/Elmer Fudd]

 

[lnewlf]

The Escort gets hidden in the right side cowl when we cross into Canookland- I believe even possesion is illegal. Quebec is not all that warm and fuzzy toward 'mericans- Even my bud's NYS Trooper tin didn't help when we got jammed up on a parking! violation [dmnd french signs]

 

[rocketdoc]

If you are going to the Tar Sands, you won't be going through Ontario, so don't worry about the Escort. In Manitoba, Sask, Alberta, I have run with it a few times. Saved my goose more than once. The RCMP can be rediculous with even 10 km over the limit though, so keep you eyes peeled. When the visual line is clear though, I have enjoyed some superb hi speed romps in the prairies. Have a safe trip.

 

[bikerskier]

I'm curious, why the tar sands area?

 

[str8]

It's called the Oil Sands. The people that live here and make their living mining the Oil Sands, don't like to hear the phrase "Tar Sands".

As far as speeding in Alberta, I usually don't worry about it unless you need to go more than 15 km/hr faster than the posted speed. If you are going faster than 20 over they will stop you. It really depends on the highway, too. Spend 15 minutes on highway 2 between Edmonton and Calgary and you'll see what I'm talking about.

Don't ever speed through small towns when you see the posted speed go down to 60 or 50 km/hr.

 

[Canadian FJR]

Don't ever speed. It is unsafe and not good for the enviroment. It also makes your tires wear out faster.

Canadian FJR

 

[str8]

Not exceeding the posted speed on the FJR is really hard to to.

I have tried and failed.

 

[huron52]

Don't ever speed. It is unsafe and not good for the enviroment. It also makes your tires wear out faster.
Canadian FJR

Yes.... what he said :blink:

 

[wheatonFJR]

Just go the same speed BugR goes...you'll never get a ticket.

 

[FastJoyRide]

That right there's the worst advice you ever gave anyone Mark! At the CFR in Huntsville we were all in the "do not pass Go, do not collect $200, get your ass straight to jail!" category all day! The fact that none of us got tickets was not due to Chris' conservative riding style...