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For fellow members who live in Canada, or those of you visiting from the US, there some new driving laws taking effect July 1, 2025. Keep in mind that there are "some" reciprocal agreements in place between Canadian provinces and US states. Details here:
www.borl.in
Key highlights:
The FEDERAL gov't is overriding all provinces in setting these policies. Previously, each province had their own rules, similar to US states. So, no matter where you drive in the country, the rules remain the same.
Distracted driving fines will now start at $600 for first-time offenders, with the possibility of license suspension. The law also expands the definition of distractions to include smart glasses and wrist-wearables, addressing the rise in technology-related driver inattention. It also includes eating, drinking or interacting with in car electronics, such as infotainment units, GPS, among others.
Under the new law, a standardized speed limit of 30 km/h will be enforced 24/7 nationwide in all school zones. Keep in mind that most school zones (at least in my area of Ontario) already have radar speed cameras.
The law introduces AI-powered speed cameras capable of dynamically adjusting monitoring based on traffic flow and time of day.
The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers has been reduced from 0.08 to 0.05.
There are other items affecting Commercial drivers etc with more details in the article link.
New Driving Law in Canada Starts July 2025: What Every Driver Must Know
Check out New Driving Law in Canada Starts July 2025: What Every Driver Must Know click the link to know more about it.
www.borl.in
Key highlights:
The FEDERAL gov't is overriding all provinces in setting these policies. Previously, each province had their own rules, similar to US states. So, no matter where you drive in the country, the rules remain the same.
Distracted driving fines will now start at $600 for first-time offenders, with the possibility of license suspension. The law also expands the definition of distractions to include smart glasses and wrist-wearables, addressing the rise in technology-related driver inattention. It also includes eating, drinking or interacting with in car electronics, such as infotainment units, GPS, among others.
Under the new law, a standardized speed limit of 30 km/h will be enforced 24/7 nationwide in all school zones. Keep in mind that most school zones (at least in my area of Ontario) already have radar speed cameras.
The law introduces AI-powered speed cameras capable of dynamically adjusting monitoring based on traffic flow and time of day.
The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers has been reduced from 0.08 to 0.05.
Mandatory Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) - From July 2025, all new vehicles sold in Canada must be equipped with ADAS technologies, such as lane-keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. For owners of older vehicles, the government will provide retrofit incentives and detailed guidelines to encourage the adoption of ADAS features.
There are other items affecting Commercial drivers etc with more details in the article link.
