Ontario driving rule series
Right-hand driving with 407 ETR tolls, winter-condition rules, and strict distracted-driving penalties.
Destination context: Winter ice and snow require seasonal tyre awareness. Toronto 400-series highways use HOV lanes and 407 ETR electronic tolls.
How to read this guide: Highlight winter tyre rules, 407 billing for rental plates, and demerit-point thresholds for out-of-province drivers.
Quick facts at a glance
- Driving side
- Right
- Emergency
- 911
- Urban limit
- 50 km/h default
- Highway limit
- 100 km/h on 400-series
- Drink-driving
- ≤ 0.08% BAC (0.05% warn range)
- Winter tyres
- Not mandatory province-wide; recommended Oct–Apr
- Tolls
- 407 ETR (plate billing); no cash
Recommended reading order
- License Basics Licensing requirements for visitors.
- Speed and Penalties Speed limits and enforcement.
- Road Signs and Priority Sign conventions and right-of-way.
- Parking and Tolls Parking zones and toll systems.
- Emergency and Incidents Emergency contacts and reporting.
Trust and evidence for this destination
Official references used
- Ontario Ministry of Transportation (official-regulator)
- Official MTO Driver's Handbook (official-guide)
Evidence maintenance note
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