Newfoundland & Labrador - Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island - page 526

» Distances and speed limits are posted in kilometers. The speed limit is generally 40km/h
to 50km/h in cities and 90km/h to 110km/h outside town.
» Slow down to 60km/h when passing emergency vehicles (such as police cars and am-
bulances) stopped on the roadside with their lights flashing.
» Turning right at red lights after coming to a full stop is permitted in all provinces.
» Driving while using a hand-held cell phone is illegal in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and
Prince Edward Island.
» Radar detectors are not allowed. If you're caught driving with a radar detector, even one
that isn't being operated, you could receive a fine of $1000 and your device may be con-
fiscated.
» The blood-alcohol limit for drivers is 0.08%. Driving while drunk is a criminal offense.
Hitchhiking
Hitchhiking is never entirely safe in any country and we don't recommend it. That said, in
remote and rural areas in Canada it is not uncommon to see people thumbing for a ride.
» If you do decide to hitch, understand that you are taking a small but potentially serious
risk. Remember that it's safer to travel in pairs and let someone know where you are plan-
ning to go.
» Hitchhiking is illegal on some highways and in the provinces of Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick although you'll see people hitchhiking there anyway.
Ride Sharing
Many hostels have ride-share boards that can be a boon if you're traveling without a car.
Digihitch ( www.canada.digihitch.com ) A decent, if dated, resource.
Liftsurfer ( www.liftsurfer.com ) Caters to backpackers looking for ride-shares across
Canada and the US.
Local Transportation
Bicycle
Cycling is more of a recreational activity than a means of local transportation in Atlantic
Canada. City bike paths are not common. Still, most public transportation allows bicycles
to be brought on at certain times of day.