Ontario Driver's Regulations and Safety Guidelines

Parking Regulations

• Fire Hydrants: Maintain a minimum distance of 3 meters from fire hydrants when parking.
• School Buses: Stop at least 20 meters from a school bus with flashing red lights.

Driver's License Usage

• Lending: It is illegal to lend your driver's license to anyone.
• G1 and G2 Drivers:
  • G1 must always be accompanied by a fully licensed driver.
  • G2 drivers face penalties if caught drinking.

U-Turn Regulations

• Prohibited Conditions:
  • Curves or hills with a view of less than 150 meters.
  • Near railway crossings and bridges.

Passing and Lane Changing

• Passing Cyclists: Maintain at least 1 meter distance.
• Lane Changing: Always signal and check mirrors and blind spots.

Speed Limits

• General: Maximum speed is 80 km/h where unspecified.
• Night Driving: More dangerous due to limited visibility.

Road Signs

• No U-Turn: Prohibits turning in the opposite direction.
• Yield Sign: Slow down and yield right of way if necessary.
• Stop Sign: Complete stop and proceed when safe.

Safety Requirements

• Seatbelts: Mandatory for all drivers and passengers.
• Child Car Seats: Failure to provide results in fines and demerit points.
• Headlights: Turn on between half an hour before sunset and half an hour after sunrise or when visibility is poor.

Emergency Procedures

• Accidents: Must report to police if damage exceeds $2,000 or if there are injuries.
• Emergency Vehicles: Pull over to the right and stop.

Alcohol and Driving

• Legal Limit: BAC must be 0.00% for G1 and G2 drivers.
• Penalties: Heavy fines and license suspension for offenses.

Special Vehicle Regulations

• Snowplows: Do not pass between snowplows.
• School Buses: Stop when red lights are flashing.

General Road Safety

• Hydroplaning: Caused by tires losing grip on wet roads.
• Space Cushion: Maintain at least a two-second distance from the vehicle in front.

Special Permits and Licensing

• Accessible Parking: Permits required for designated spaces.
• License Renewal: Drivers over 80 must renew every two years.