Towing with Class A in Ontario

[DouglasBriggs]

Planning a trip from Michigan to Maine through Ontario to New York. Will be pulling a tow dolly with electric brakes. Are there any special requirements that might be different than in Michigan ?

[Hikerdogs]

We used to tow a Buick LeSabre on a dolly with electric brakes. We've made several trips through Ontario and several other provinces without any problems. One time a Canadian border crossing guard did ask if we had brakes on the dolly. When I replied yes that was the end of the discussion.

[Gator48]

Canada is a signee to the same Driver License Compact as all 50 States, all US Provinces, and nearly all foreign countries.

The only differences might be weight, height, and length issues as well as braking equipment. Your issued State License will always be good wherever the Driver License Compact is honored.

Safe travels

[DouglasBriggs]

Thanks for all the replies

[DouglasBriggs]

Beverley&Ken wrote:
As Drew said. Driver's licencing is reciprocal, but equipment requirements are on a state by state, province by province rules.
Brake requirements on trailers, toads vary by state or provincial regulations, BUT SINCE you have brakes on your dolly, your good.
Safe travels, wave as you pass by.

Just an added note, fuel up before you leave Michigan, avoid the shock at the pumps here. In the past week I've seen gas prices vary from 1.10 to 1.35 a litre. $4.15 - 5.10 a US gal.

Ken

My tow dolly doesn't have a break away system for applying brakes. I don't know if it is required but maybe could check into putting one on.

[Passin_Thru]

Canada is a state of continual confusion. They pretty much ignore you if you aren't doing stoopid! Make sure all your lights work and use your turn signals. We get the usual questions, Where ya going? How long? Got any potatoes or beef?, something like that!

A gun and a parachute are somewhat alike - if you need one and don't have one,youll never need one again

[Dutch_12078]

We frequently travel through Ontario on our way from NY to MI and back with our toad behind our coach. No one in authority in any state or province has ever questioned our setup other than an occasional general interest question, usually about our Protect-A-Tow.

[camp-n-family]

You’ll have no issues with the equipment you mention through Ontario.

[Beverley_Ken]

As Drew said. Driver's licencing is reciprocal, but equipment requirements are on a state by state, province by province rules.
Brake requirements on trailers, toads vary by state or provincial regulations, BUT SINCE you have brakes on your dolly, your good.
Safe travels, wave as you pass by.

Just an added note, fuel up before you leave Michigan, avoid the shock at the pumps here. In the past week I've seen gas prices vary from 1.10 to 1.35 a litre. $4.15 - 5.10 a US gal.

Ken

[Matt_Colie]

Douglas,

Canada is not a state, it is another country and they have their own laws. I think you should start by checking here:
Provincial Brake Requirements

Matt

[DrewE]

Jim@HiTek wrote:
Don't think it matters. The issuing state rules are what apply.

This is not true for equipment requirements, and doubly not true for international travel. Within the states, reciprocity really only applies to driver's licenses and vehicle registrations; a license that covers large RVs in one state is valid for that kind of vehicle in every state, and a license plate issued in one state is valid in all. (Insurance works out because the insurance companies guarantee to meet the minimum requirements for any state, so that also is a moot point in practice). However, if you're not legally required to have trailer brakes in your home state, or are permitted to double tow, etc., that doesn't carry over automatically to any other state. Similarly, speed limits and such like are determined on a state-by-state basis.

[Jim]

Don't think it matters. The issuing state rules are what apply.