Driving in Canada

[Caladan 19]

Hey everyone,

C. and I are going to drive to Edmonton this summer (cheaper than plane tickets, plus, woo! road trip), and we can get a proof of insurance from GEICO that suffices for driving in Canada.

Is there anything else that would be good to have with us regarding the vehicle paperwork like loan information? I figured there were enough cross border drivers here that this would be the place to ask.

[HalfnHalf 1]

I cross in both Detroit and Buffalo and have never been asked for anything concerning my car? Once, they did ask who's vehicle I was driving, I said it was mine... that was that? lol. I do always keep my registration with me just in case.

Anyway, that's my experience atleast. I'm sure others will have better advice!

[Peachey 10]

Proof of insurance, registration and a valid drivers license. Just don't get pulled over by the police and you'll be fine!

[nickbits 43]

I have never been asked anythign about my car other than if it was mine. Never had to provide any documentation.

[Caladan 19]

Good to know, thanks. I was worried about a case of "unknown unknowns"; immigration has made me paranoid!

[neiks 19]

At customs you may be asked who's car you driving. Just have your registration availble if asked. Only reason that it ever becomes an issue is because if your driving a rental car or a car that isn't yours it can be an indicator that it may be used for smuggling and that person doesn't care if it gets seized if it's not theirs. In rarely has anything to do with immigration issues.