I am a US citizen driving to vancouver. Are there any differences in
the driving rules-of-the-road in Canada vs. the U.S? I want to avoid
any unexpected citations.
Thanks

No different. Watch your speed & basic traffic rules, and you'll be fine.

Jim wrote on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:32:59 -0500:

I haven't checked lately but do Canadians have "Right Turn on Red"? I've
had to remind myself quite a bit when driving in Europe where it is not
customary.

"James Silverton" wrote in message
news:GSe5k.21615$TL6.1747@trnddc01...

Yes, they do, and if I remember correctly, Canada started the Right on Red.
Before I was aware of it, I would just watch the other drivers.

Well, allegedly, in article supernews.com>, Jim Davis yahoo.com> wrote:

Indeed generally true. I don't know how it's different in Vancouver or
British Columbia, but in Ontario, a few minor 'gotchas' for an
unsuspecting American driver in Canada includes:

- If you see a flashing green light for your left-turning lane,
that's equivalent to a protected green arrow -- go ahead and make
the left turn.

I think flashing green at pedestrian crossings means you can
proceed through the crossing, but if a ped pushes a button,
light turns red and you must stop, naturally.

Dangerously wrong advice!

Flashing green indicating priority (you have right-of-way whether
turning left or not) is used in most Canadian provinces, but *not
in British Columbia*, which is where the original poster is going.

*This* is the use of flashing green in B.C. The rate of flashing is
slower than the flashing green in other provinces, but that will only
help you remember the totally different meaning if you're used to the
other one.

Well, allegedly, in article vex.net>, Mark Brader vex.net> wrote:

Ah! I see. Thanks for the correction (and clarification).

I find that I'm still learning about Canada with every visit, apparently. :-)

On Jun 15, 10:42 am, techman41...@yahoo.com wrote:

Metric system.

When speed limit says 100 it's not 100 mph.

On 6/15/08 12:32 PM, in article
L-6dna892Lj288jVnZ2dnUVZ_rbinZ2d@supernews.com, "Jim Davis"
yahoo.com> wrote:

You might brush up on your metric. Speed limits, distances, etc. are given
in kilometers. Gasoline is sold by the the liter. Don't forget your passport
to be able get back to the States.

On 6/15/08 1:23 PM, in article GSe5k.21615$TL6.1747@trnddc01, "James
Silverton" wrote: