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Border Crossing: Special Notes To Our American Visitors:

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We look forward to welcoming our U.S friends. Coming into Canada and returning to the U.S.A. can be simple if you follow these few guidelines which we have reviewed and verified with Canada Customs.

1. Proof of Citizenship:

You will require proof of citizenship at Customs. A passport or birth certificate plus photo IDwill be required. Forlatest info go to http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/security-securite/admiss-eng.html#s1

2. Customs Information Regarding Race Cars and Non-Licenced Vehicles:

(a) Make sure you have something that proves that you own the race car you are bringing in: ownership, registration, V.I.N. #, etc.

(b) Make a list of the race equipment you have in your car, trailer or tow vehicle. You don't need to list every socket, but a good overall inventory will help, especially if you have big expensive items (e.g. compressors, generators, extra tires and wheels).

(c) Promotional goods for sale are not allowed.

(d) The last recommendation: Don't be a wise-guy with Customs. They don't have a sense of humour!

3. Guns:

Guns must be declared at the border. Customs may hold all guns at the border, issue a receipt and return the gun on re-entry to the USA. An option would be to fill out a "Non-resident firearms declaration form" for a fee of $50Cdn and authorized by a customs agent. If you fail to declare and the gun is found, you risk confiscation and criminal proceedings. We strongly recommend that you do not bring guns into Canada.

4. Radar / Laser Detectors:

Radar / Laser detectors are illegal in Canada and will be confiscated if found in a vehicle. You will also be fined. Police forces in Canada are equipped with both radar and laser guns and are using them everywhere, particularly on the multi-lane highways.

5. Canadian laws require that you and all passengers wear seatbelts.

6. The speed limit is 100kph or 62mph.

7. Alcohol and Drugs:

(a) You will be allowed to import 1 40oz. bottle of liquor or wine or 1 case (24) of beer per person over 19yrs.

(b) Illegal drugs are prohibited. If in possession, you will be arrested and subject to prosecution. For prescription drugs, please provide proof if requested.

For additional information contact Canada Customs at: 1-416-973-8022 or visit their web-site at http://www.ccra.gc.ca.

Last Updated on Monday, 25 April 2011 21:28