Security and Crime Prevention


Law


Whilst living in Canada, all serving personnel and their dependents are subject to Canadian law, and as such it is important to have an awareness that some laws in Canada may be different from those in the UK, and as far as possible find out about those laws that may affect you or your family. It is most likely that laws regarding driving and alcohol consumption will most affect BATUS personnel, and these laws may be slightly different to those in the UK. Below is a guideline of driving laws and laws concerned with alcohol consumption.


Driving Laws Unlike the UK, Canada drives on the right hand side of the road.


1) Speed, the speed limit in Canada is in kph, but is broadly in line with speed limits in the UK, however, there are certain situations which are different to the UK:


Passing emergency (police, ambulance, fire, break-down)vehicles with lights flashing peed limit is 60kph Passing roadworks – follow posted speed limits, no higher than 60kph, fines doubled when construction workers present School buses with flashing lights – do not pass at all. School zones have lowered speed limits at certain times of the day.


2) Road Signs


There are more stop signs in Canada than in the UK, and you must stop for 3 seconds before proceeding onwards. Traffic lights often have a left hand lane filter arrow. If the arrow is flashing that means you have right of way to turn left, if it is solid, it means give way to oncoming traffic when turning left. Canada has 2, 3 and 4 way stop signs. If you come across this kind of sign, it basically means stop for at least 3 seconds, but whichever vehicle arrived at their stop sign first may proceed onward first. Turning right at red traffic lights is permitted in Alberta, unless signed otherwise. Stop at the light, and give way to other traffic. Make the right hand turn when it is safe to do so.


3) Documentation


Your vehicle must be registered and insured, and; you must carry these documents in the vehicle with you. You must have your driving license with you when driving. Dependants must exchange their UK or European license for an Albertan license within 3 months of arrival in BATUS and carry at all time when driving.


4) Restraints


It is Albertan law to wear seat belts even in the rear of the vehicle. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure all children under 16 are properly restrained Children less than 60lbs in weight must be secured in a Canadian approved car seat (note these are different to UK child car seats).


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