crossing canada

For anyone crossino Bluewater Bridge at Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario. Expect delays from now until July, west bound side closed for repair work.

SabreCanuck wrote:

If I was to post anything on the DUI, I would say it works the other way around.. A DUI in Canada means you are refused into the U.S. I didn't think it worked the other way.. But, to be honest I have never tested the theory so typing this is just another rumour.

Well...obviously you don't watch Border Security...geeezus boy..I mean, what else is there to do in the windy city, anyway? :B

Gary Haupt

Long Story and Internet rumours short... Do your homework.

If I was to post anything on the DUI, I would say it works the other way around.. A DUI in Canada means you are refused into the U.S. I didn't think it worked the other way.. But, to be honest I have never tested the theory so typing this is just another rumour.

If it was me and I was just trying to save time, I would take the 5 hour route and just avoid the hassle.

The handgun is going to be the bigger problem.

garyhaupt wrote:
"I think they are just unaware that there could be a problem. And a couple of them have probably crossed 100 times over the years...so yeah they will be shocked. One of the guys I'm thinking of actually lost his license at one point, still crosses several times each summer to go fishing without a problem."


tony...man...that is something. huh..well who knows. They may have had their records expunged? And one does have to wonder, eh? I'd be the lucky guy that drove north to Alaska without hassle, only to get tagged coming back into Canada at the Alaska/BC border. Wouldn't THAT be a deal.


Gary Haupt

All a mystery Gary, just glad I've never had one, I'd hate to miss that fishing! Stuck in Alaska wouldn't be so bad, at least till winter ;-)

"I think they are just unaware that there could be a problem. And a couple of them have probably crossed 100 times over the years...so yeah they will be shocked. One of the guys I'm thinking of actually lost his license at one point, still crosses several times each summer to go fishing without a problem."


tony...man...that is something. huh..well who knows. They may have had their records expunged? And one does have to wonder, eh? I'd be the lucky guy that drove north to Alaska without hassle, only to get tagged coming back into Canada at the Alaska/BC border. Wouldn't THAT be a deal.


Gary Haupt

garyhaupt wrote:
"Don't have any DUI's and I do cross 4-5 times a year to fish..but it seems odd that a DUI from the US, which is not a felony, would be considered such when crossing. I suppose they just don't usually check or it somehow does not show up, because like I said I know several people who DO have DUI's in the US that cross many times each year without a problem."



God I love these pots. Then, when the guillotine finally drops they go screaming. I guess they don't carry a spare either...never had a flat. Never check the gun...never loaded.

People are just so...so..I don't know what to call it, really. I wonder how many border 'issues' are as a result of.."well, my friend said...."


People need to be smarter and call the respective border services offices and ask the actual question. Or not. It does make for good tv.

Gary Haupt

I think they are just unaware that there could be a problem. And a couple of them have probably crossed 100 times over the years...so yeah they will be shocked. I think I will suggest they drive their own vehicle from now on, that way I don't have to take them back home and can continue with my fishing. Seems odd, the agents are obviously looking at a computer screen at the booth, they know when I last came and went, etc. Just makes me wonder when the DUI info pops up, or are the records somehow incomplete. One of the guys I'm thinking of actually lost his license at one point, still crosses several times each summer to go fishing without a problem.

"Don't have any DUI's and I do cross 4-5 times a year to fish..but it seems odd that a DUI from the US, which is not a felony, would be considered such when crossing. I suppose they just don't usually check or it somehow does not show up, because like I said I know several people who DO have DUI's in the US that cross many times each year without a problem."



God I love these pots. Then, when the guillotine finally drops they go screaming. I guess they don't carry a spare either...never had a flat. Never check the gun...never loaded.

People are just so...so..I don't know what to call it, really. I wonder how many border 'issues' are as a result of.."well, my friend said...."

People need to be smarter and call the respective border services offices and ask the actual question. Or not. It does make for good tv.

Gary Haupt

tonymull wrote:

CardinalRule wrote:
In Canada a DUI is a felony conviction. You are not allowed into Canada if you have a felony conviction, unless it has been pardoned. Not always are you asked but if t yoarethey check you will be turned back. Along with guns make sure you declare any pepper spray including bear spray. Other prohibited weapons include swithblades and brass knuckles.

Don't have any DUI's and I do cross 4-5 times a year to fish..but it seems odd that a DUI from the US, which is not a felony, would be considered such when crossing. I suppose they just don't usually check or it somehow does not show up, because like I said I know several people who DO have DUI's in the US that cross many times each year without a problem.

If, for any reason, they get pulled aside for secondary inspection, there will be a problem... especially if they try to lie about it.

When it comes to an offense, they treat the offense as if it has been committed in Canada. It doesn't matter if it's not a felony outside of Canada if it is here

it seems odd that a DUI from the US, which is not a felony, would be considered such when crossing. I suppose they just don't usually check or it somehow does not show up, because like I said I know several people who DO have DUI's in the US that cross many times each year without a problem.

Different countries = different laws...
Criminal information is widely shared between U.S. and Canada at the border.

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CardinalRule wrote:
In Canada a DUI is a felony conviction. You are not allowed into Canada if you have a felony conviction, unless it has been pardoned. Not always are you asked but if t yoarethey check you will be turned back. Along with guns make sure you declare any pepper spray including bear spray. Other prohibited weapons include swithblades and brass knuckles.

Don't have any DUI's and I do cross 4-5 times a year to fish..but it seems odd that a DUI from the US, which is not a felony, would be considered such when crossing. I suppose they just don't usually check or it somehow does not show up, because like I said I know several people who DO have DUI's in the US that cross many times each year without a problem.