Speed ​​limit 416 is increased to 110 km/h

Local drivers using Highway 416 will soon be able to drive a little faster.

The Ontario government is permanently increasing the speed limit from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on the 400 series local highway, as well as on nine additional sections of provincial highways in northern and southern Ontario. The change builds on the safe and successful expansion to six sections of provincial highways by 2022 and aligns with speed limits in other jurisdictions in Canada.

“Most Ontario highways were originally designed to safely meet speed limits of 110 km/h and the data from our 2022 changes shows that they do just that,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “These evidence-based increases are a common-sense change to make life easier for Ontario motorists while bringing our highway speed limits in line with other Canadian provinces.”

Effective July 12, 2024, the speed limit will permanently increase to 110 km/h on Hwy 416 between Hwy 401 and Ottawa; Hwy 401 between Hwy 16 and the Quebec border, and other parts of Hwy 401 west of Kingston.

All highway sections have been selected based on their ability to safely comply with higher speed limits. Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan have a speed limit of 110 km/h, while in British Columbia the speed limit is 120 km/h.

Until 1975, highways 400, 401, 417 and the Queen Elizabeth Way were posted at 70 mph (113 km/h), before being reduced due to the energy crisis.

Penalties for stunt driving continue to apply at 150 km/h. On highway sections with increased speed limits, fines apply for stunt driving at 40 km/h above the posted speed limit.