Most distances and speeds, however, are posted in kilometers per hour, and some signs, particularly in Quebec, may be in French. U.S. driver's licenses are valid in Canada. Proof of auto insurance is required. U.S. auto insurance is accepted as long as an individual is a tourist in Canada. Seat belt use is mandatory for all passengers, and child car seats must be used for children under 40 pounds.
Some provinces require drivers to keep their headlights on during the day.
Motorcycles cannot share a lane, and safety helmets for drivers and passengers are mandatory. Quebec prohibits turning right at a red light. As in the United States, all emergency assistance in Canada can be reached by dialing 911. A waiver of exclusion may be obtained from Canadian consulates in the United States, but it requires several weeks to process. It is illegal to take automobile radar detectors into Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, the Yukon or the Northwest Territories.