Speed limits and speed cameras in Canada
The limits in Canada at a glance, and what Ghost knows about the cameras there.
Ghost editorial teamLast updated:
Yes, there are speed cameras in Canada. Ghost knows 1,846 of them. Varies by province.
General speed limits for cars in Canada
| Road type | Cars |
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| Built-up areas | Varies by province |
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| Outside built-up areas | Varies by province |
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| Motorways | Varies by province |
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| Driving side | Right |
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The sign on the road always applies.Each province and territory sets its own limits, and all are posted in km/h.
Cameras in the Ghost database
- Speed cameras: 847
- Red-light cameras: 820
- Speed and red-light cameras: 179
Questions and answers
Are there speed cameras in Canada?
Yes, there are speed cameras in Canada. Ghost knows 1,846 of them.
What is the speed limit in Canada?
Varies by province.
Do they use km/h or mph in Canada?
Speed limits in Canada are posted in km/h.
Which side of the road do you drive on in Canada?
You drive on the right in Canada.
Does Ghost work in Canada?
Yes. Ghost warns you about known fixed speed cameras and average-speed zones in Canada, and the data stays on your phone when the signal drops.
Sources
- Verkeer in Canada | ANWB — ANWB, 2026
checked: 2026-11-01. Rules and limits change; the sign on the road always applies.
