Well, my long distance ride with my motorcycle club at school is coming up soon, and It looks like maybe half of the trip will be through Canada. I was wondering what rules rules I should be aware of as we ride through, ie. Helmet Laws, gear laws... Thanks
At first I read that as "Canadian motorcycles rule".
Cars suck, Canadian motorcycles rule?
Well, rememer to read the little numbers on the inside of the dial while you're up there...
Gear laws won't matter because you're ATGATT anyway, no? :P
1. Helmet required
2. Drive in KM not Miles
3. Tim Hortons is not someone's house, it's a coffee shop.
4. Watch out for wildlife
5. Watch out for Canadians.
That is all.
Hmm... Just noticed my bike is kilometers only! :(
This is how you keep us out of your country is it! :)
groff22 what part of NS you in?
New addition to SouthWest -- Not far from Yarmouth... You?
Insurance rules?
Bike needs to be insured and valid plates and registration... For Canadian motorists anyway-- I'm sure same goes for visitors.\
jG
Dartmouth Nova Scotia
Ha! Cool I'm up there all the time. Haven't seen any GS's but my own outside of ProCycle :)
Good to see a fellow Maritimer ... If your down on the south shore drop a PM and I'll show your crew around the place...
:cheers:
I know a few people around here who have GS's. When you coming up next?
not that i'm suggesting it, but when i went to toronto, i got pulled for speeding. Just about twice the speed limit... when the cop... (who was in a pinto!) pulled me over and noticed i was from the states, he just kinda muttered "Damn" and warned me. I'd assume tickets can't be inforced on us.
Sweet.
Have fun.
Remember to bring some $1's and $5's in US dollars. There's nothing like paying for a beer with a US $20 and getting back $18 in Canadian dough.
The teacher from my motorcyle class said insurance is required.
Next is Aug 13, but won't have the GS then... I'll let you know when we go up with the bikes.
JG
Yea for sure! e-mail me at shedevil18@gmail.com
1. Dog sleds always have right-of-way.
2. Book your igloo's early, they rent out fast
3. Pick up your complimentary case of Molson Canadian on the way across the border.
4. You must have a CSA certified cup holder if you want to drink beer while riding the bike.
5. Don't forget your toque.
6. Don't ask anyone for a "candy bar". They won't know what you're talking about.
7. Don't worry about speeding. The mounties can't keep up on their horses.
while your in canada, meet and marry a hottie. canada has some amazing girls come out of there. !!!!
Hahahahaha thats funny!
Kokanee (sp?) is the best Canadian beer. If asked by a local, Ottawa is the capital.
Other than that, do as you please. What's the worst that could happen? Your American. JK!
What are candy bars called?
Chocolate Bars
That's almost as good as Zed! :lol:
You wouldn't think it would be necessary to iterate this, but following that interesting post from last week....
...carrying a handgun in your tankbag is a real no-no in Canada. :guns:
:mrgreen:
Quote from: daneilahYou wouldn't think it would be necessary to iterate this, but following that interesting post from last week....
...carrying a handgun in your tankbag is a real no-no in Canada. :guns:
:mrgreen:
what if you have a concealed weapons permit?
Quote from: Jake DKokanee (sp?) is the best Canadian beer.
... and if you only order Kokanee you're going to be disappointed in Canadian beer.
Try as many as you can, but at least start with Alexander Keith's or Moosehead.
:cheers:
Quote from: Susuki_JahQuote from: daneilahYou wouldn't think it would be necessary to iterate this, but following that interesting post from last week....
...carrying a handgun in your tankbag is a real no-no in Canada. :guns:
:mrgreen:
what if you have a concealed weapons permit?
Still a huge no-no... seriously. You will not pass GO, and you will not collect $200.
Quote from: daneilahQuote from: Susuki_JahQuote from: daneilahYou wouldn't think it would be necessary to iterate this, but following that interesting post from last week....
...carrying a handgun in your tankbag is a real no-no in Canada. :guns:
:mrgreen:
what if you have a concealed weapons permit?
Still a huge no-no... seriously. You will not pass GO, and you will not collect $200.
do they not allow there country-men to have the right to bare arms in canada? I understand taking it over the border but do they have permits if you are a canadian citizen?
Quote from: Jake D... What are candy bars called?
Chocolate bars. Gezz, I could sure go for an Oh! Henry bar right now. Or maybe a Sweet Marie.
Quote from: RedShiftQuote from: Jake D... What are candy bars called?
Chocolate bars. Gezz, I could sure go for an Oh! Henry bar right now. Or maybe a Sweet Marie.
baby ruth man :)
Quote from: Susuki_Jahdo they not allow there country-men to have the right to bare arms in canada? I understand taking it over the border but do they have permits if you are a canadian citizen?
They have more guns per capita than we do.
Quote from: aaronstjQuote from: Susuki_Jahdo they not allow there country-men to have the right to bare arms in canada? I understand taking it over the border but do they have permits if you are a canadian citizen?
They have more guns per capita than we do.
im sure they do , i want to know if they can have a concealed weapons license though. it just interested me :)
Quote from: Susuki_Jah... do they not allow there country-men to have the right to bare arms in canada? ...
Sure. Short-sleeved shirts, tee-shirts, tank-tops ... Canadians can wear any of these and bare their arms. ;)
Sorry, had to say it. In fact, in Ontario women have the legal right to walk around topless. (We're all equal under the law. :thumb: )
Just don't pull a handgun. :nono: Only cops and bad guys carry in public. Leave it at home or delare it at the border and pick it up on the way back.
im sure they do , i want to know if they can have a concealed weapons license though. it just interested me :)[/quote]
It is illegal to have a concealed weapon in Canada. In fact, if you own a handgun you must have written permission from the police to transport it anywhere, and even that is highly constrictive. Lets say that you belong to a gun club and you go there every Monday night. You are issued a permit from the police that states you are allowed to carry the gun (locked and unloaded at all times) to and from the gun club within a certain time frame (lets say between 6 & 8 pm) and you can only drive a specific route to get there. You cannot transport that gun anywhere other than the gun club, you cannot make any stops between your house and the gun club, you cannot take a different street or route to get there or home, and you cannot have the gun in public other than driving to or from the gun club. That's why we just all carry rifles. :lol:
Quote from: Recreational_Anxiety1. Dog sleds always have right-of-way.
2. Book your igloo's early, they rent out fast
3. Pick up your complimentary case of Molson Canadian on the way across the border.
4. You must have a CSA certified cup holder if you want to drink beer while riding the bike.
5. Don't forget your toque.
6. Don't ask anyone for a "candy bar". They won't know what you're talking about.
7. Don't worry about speeding. The mounties can't keep up on their horses.
WTF, I didn't get a free case of Canadian last time I went to Canada, and that time I was there to drink. Not sure if we'll have time for beer on this trip.
Looks like I should be good... always wear helmet, carry insurance, and don't carry weapons. Now I just have to remember to go 100 in Km/h not mph and to stop at Tim Hortons. Thanks :cheers:
Quote from: Recreational_Anxiety1. Dog sleds always have right-of-way.
2. Book your igloo's early, they rent out fast
3. Pick up your complimentary case of Molson Canadian on the way across the border.
4. You must have a CSA certified cup holder if you want to drink beer while riding the bike.
5. Don't forget your toque.
6. Don't ask anyone for a "candy bar". They won't know what you're talking about.
7. Don't worry about speeding. The mounties can't keep up on their horses.
HAHAHA. hahaha. thats gold. lol
No concealed weapons. Big ass no. I got a couple rifles myself, and have my permit to obtain a restricted firearm (handgun) but wouldnt get one because of the tough law against it. If you go in manitoba let me know. Our country rocks, and i know for fact that Winnipeg has the hottest girls in all of Canada. Stop by.
Quote from: daneilahQuote from: Jake DKokanee (sp?) is the best Canadian beer.
... and if you only order Kokanee you're going to be disappointed in Canadian beer.
Try as many as you can, but at least start with Alexander Keith's or Moosehead.
:cheers:
Yeah, might as well get the skunk piss out of the way first .... :lol:
just remember to pack lots of jackets and like 20 sweaters, it's gonna be cold!!!! :lol: :lol:
..just a few more notes..
You can and (likely) will get a ticket if you're caught speeding, or for that matter, breaking any other traffic and non-traffic related laws.
We have a ton of local microbrew beers. Try them all if you get a chance. If you happen to be downtown Toronto, visit Smokeless Joe's -- their beer selection is incredible. It goes without saying, you should probably try this at the end of your riding day :thumb: On that note :
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/handbook/section4j.htm#alcohol
Quote from: nisus1not that i'm suggesting it, but when i went to toronto, i got pulled for speeding. Just about twice the speed limit... when the cop... (who was in a pinto!) pulled me over and noticed i was from the states, he just kinda muttered "Damn" and warned me. I'd assume tickets can't be inforced on us.
Sweet.
From what I know.. or at least in Ontario.. traffic violation record is linked between Ontario and some major US states.. like NY, California..