Re: rules on going into Canada?

Posted by Bob M on November 29, 2006 at 07:56:11 from (151.190.254.108):

In Reply to: rules on going into Canada? posted by Tim Shultz on November 29, 2006 at 05:09:09:

I drive frequently between NY and Ontario, and have been for 40+ years. Have never had problems crossing either direction – even after the increased security following 9/11. A few tip I've learned from others' mistakes.

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Entering Canada:

Answer customs inspectors’ questions honestly, directly and briefly. Have specific answers your destination and duration of visit.

Leave your guns ‘n booze at home. Also your radar detector! The fine in Ontario for merely possessing a radar detector – letting along using it – is several hundred $$$!

Have your vehicle registration and inspection current, and the title and insurance card ready to present. Obtain an Canadian Interprovince Insurance Card from your car insurance carrier before starting your trip (you insurance guy will provide a card free upon request)

Don’t even think about crossing if there’s any outstanding judgements against your vehicle (customs will run your plate and know all about your vehicle before you even enter the inspection booth). Even an outstanding parking ticket can get you turned back.

Once in Canada recognize everything is metric – including speed limits. (A “Speed Limit 60” sign actually means 35 mph!) And same as everywhere else, the OPP pay particular attention to vehicles with “foreign” plates.

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Returning to the USA:

Be ready to present photo ID for yourself and ALL passengers. If you have a passport that’s even better, but it’s not required (not yet anyway….) Suggest having ID ready on the dashboard before entering the inspection booth – you don’t want to be rooting around in your wallet and your wife’s purse once your in the inspection booth.

If you have minor passenger(s) aboard have a birth certificate(s) ready to establish their identity. Also be prepared to explain their relationship to you if their last names are different from yours.

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Going both directions:

Be prepared to wait. You might be lucky and blow through in just a couple minutes. However other times (particularly Friday/Sunday afternoons, holiday evenings, etc) you might wait in line an hour or more to cross.

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Enjoy your trip – Canada is a truly wonderful county!!

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