Ontario Raising Speed Limits from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on Select 400-Series Highways

 
Starting July 12, 2024, the speed limit will be permanently raised to 110 km/h on most of the following provincial highway sections. Sections of highway under construction will be raised to 110 km/h upon completion. 

Click here for more info.
 

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Provincial Towing and Storage Oversight

As of January 1, 2024, the Ministry of Transportation established a provincial oversight for the towing and vehicle storage industry. All tow drivers, tow operators, and vehicle storage operators now require a certificate to operate in Ontario.

Learn more about your rights as a customer for towing or vehicle storage services.
 

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Restriction on Highway 60

No oversize/overweight loads to travel through the town of Douglas on Highway 60. This includes annual permits. Carriers must choose alternate routes.

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Tow Zone Pilot on sections of Greater Toronto Area Highways

The Ministry of Transportation has launched a restricted towing zones pilot on sections of provincial highways in the Greater Toronto Area. Visit Ontario.ca/towzonepilot for more information.

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Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Update

On June 12, 2022, updates to the provincial Highway Traffic Act Regulation 555/06 (Hours of Service) will come into force. These changes will make it mandatory for commercial motor vehicle drivers who operate within Ontario to use Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) to record their Hours of Service (HoS).

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511 APP

We have launched a free Ontario 511 app for travellers, to make it easier to find information on public rest areas, location of snow plows, construction, road closures and more.  
 
Download the free Ontario 511 Mobile App here: