Road Safety and Traffic Rules

Streetcar Safety

• When approaching a streetcar stop, maintain a distance of at least 40 metres behind the rear doors of the streetcar while it's picking up and letting off passengers.

Streetcar Stops

• When approaching a streetcar at a stop where an area has been set aside for passengers, drive at a reasonable speed and be ready in case pedestrians make sudden or unexpected moves.

Cellular Phone Use While Driving

• The safest action to take when needing to make a phone call while driving is to pull over and park your vehicle before making the call.
• Using a cellular phone while driving interferes with your ability to drive safely, even with a hands-free system.
• If you cause a collision while using a cellular phone, you can be charged with careless driving, and if convicted, you will receive six demerit points and can be fined up to $1,000 and sentenced to six months in jail.

License Updates

• If you change your name or address, you must notify the Ministry of Transportation within 60 days.

Driving Offenses

• Certain driving offenses, including convictions for careless driving and driving 50 km/h or more over the speed limit, can result in demerit points, fines, and suspension of your driver's license.

Test your knowledge on safety rules while driving, including streetcar stops and using cellular phones while driving. Learn how to ensure your safety and the safety of others on the road.