In Ontario, the law states that using the right lane to pass a car on the left is generally legal as long as it is safe
I moved to Ontario two years ago. When I drive on highways with multiple lanes here, I usually go about 15 kilometres an hour above the speed limit. When I’m in the left lane, I often get passed by cars in the right lane. I find that alarming because, as I understand it, that right lane is supposed to be for slower traffic. Is passing on the right legal here? – Alex, Toronto
So, if the speed limit is 100 kilometres an hour and you’re in the left lane going 115, you should move over to the right if faster cars are coming up behind you, Stratton said. “I stopped a guy one day for doing 100 and there were cars passing on the right honking at him and giving him the finger,” Stratton said. “He said ‘I’m keeping people from speeding and doing your job for you.’ But he was keeping me from doing my job, which was to catch speeders and give them the ticket they deserve.”While the rules about using the right lane to pass cars vary by province, most allow it.
“If you’re in the far left lane and you have cruise control on, then you’re not aware,” DiCicco said. “If you’re setting it and forgetting it and having a long conversation, you’re in the wrong lane. You need to be in the right lane.” So, whenever you’re in the left lane, check your rear-view mirror. If someone’s coming up from behind, get into the right lane as soon as you can do it safely, DiCicco said.
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