Diamond yellow T-intersection
Unique
This yellow diamond sign with a 'checkboard' patern border indicates a T-intersection.
These signs are diamond-shaped, while similar signs in the US are rectangular.
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CallingMetric system
Posts speeds in kilometres per hour (USA: mile per hour - imperial system)
Speed limit “MAXIMUM”
HookCA-NA-DA = MAX-I-MUM (3 syllables)
Regulatory plates read “MAXIMUM 90” (km/h), not “SPEED LIMIT 55” (mph) as in the US
British spelling
English-speaking Canada writes centre/colour (in American: center/color)
Post mailboxes
Clustered curbside boxes sporting the red Canada Post emblem appear nationwide
French language
Road signs turn fully French in Québec and parts of New Brunswick, while the rest of Canada mixes English with occasional federal French.
Canada-only brands
Some popular brands, like:
- Scotiabank, Canadian Tire, Esso, Shoppers Drug Mart
can be found in Canada, but not in the US
Yield sign
Shape: Inverted triangle
Color: Thick red border, white background
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