![]() check, because these types of signs are around)Īnd as mentioned, unlike Quebec, we have tougher laws when it comes to hand-held distractions. once you've come to a complete stop, and confirmed it is safe to do so (unless otherwise marked. You can make right hand turns on a Red Light in Ontario. so ya, the OPP have very little tolerance for the folks they pull over on this route !!Īs well, the Speed Racing Charge is something you don’t want to mess with… Maximum Fine of $ 10,000… and EVERYONE sees Immediate Roadside Driver Suspension… and Vehicle Seizure (and they mean seizure… chances are slim that you’ll ever see that vehicle again).Īlthough from all accounts, I’ve heard that most of the charges laid in that category seem to be on roads with posted speed limits in the 30 to 40 Kms range (so folks going 80 to 90 Kms say in a school zone).Īlso, be aware that Fines in Construction Zones are doubled (that is usually posted in the zone… although not always)… The 401 is the scene of numerous car accidents daily… many of them fatal… and the OPP that patrol this highway have seen it all (like the guy who was travelling and had a laptop taped to his steering wheel and was reading & writing emails)…. There are certainly folks who will be pushing 120 and beyond !! So although the idea of travelling with the speed of the flow of traffic is a good one… be aware, of when and how much you are creeping up the Speedometer. ![]() ![]() On the 401 between Montreal and Toronto, and it seems like NO ONE is driving at the posted speed limit. I generally drive somewhere in the 100 to 115 range, depending on which 400 Series Highway I am on… The Queensway around Ottawa probably lower (100 – 105), Hwy 416 middle (105 – 110), and Highway 401 towards the highend (110 – 115)… of course the road conditions and weather has to be ideal… lol, just because the Speed Limit is shown as 100 Kms doesn’t mean that I’ll be doing that in the pouring rain !! Common Sense is an important aspect in the equation !! Upon entering Ontario (and elsewhere right across the Province) you will see signs that look like the following two… one outlines the Fines that are imposed for Speeding… and the other the consequences of what is termed “Street Racing”…or “Speed Racing”Īs you can see the higher fines kick in at 120 Kms (400 Highways are posted at 100 Kms MAX)… Believe these numbers & fines are current (although I could be wrong… haven’t checked lately)… BUT in any case serious fines begin at 130 Kms… HUGE leap here for that extra 10 Kms. Good info from my colleagues… let me add some more.
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