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Speedy Border Crossings
I have to go from NYC to Montreal by car in two weeks. Can anyone
suggest a route that will guarantee me a speedy border crossing (I've heard there are bib, big lineups and thorough searching going on at most places). |
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Speedy Border Crossings
"BraveNewWhirl" wrote in message om... I have to go from NYC to Montreal by car in two weeks. Can anyone suggest a route that will guarantee me a speedy border crossing (I've heard there are bib, big lineups and thorough searching going on at most places). I haven't seen or heard of major delays going in either direction, maybe 10 or 15 minutes. Have all your ducks in a row before you get to the crossing. Here are a few pointers. This assumes you are a US citizen, so if you are other, ask again: Have either a passport or a certified copy of your birth certificate Have a valid drivers license If married and your wife/ partner is using your name instead of the one on their birth certificate, also have a certified copy of your marriage license Have no drugs in the car unless you have a prescription for them If either of you have any type of drug arrest - stay home if you have pets, go to your vet and get papers - they'll know what papers If you have a bird for a pet, leave it home Get a Canadian insurance card from your automobile insurance company Only answer questions ask, and then as briefly and courteous as possible. Don't ever question the border crossing person questioning you!! There are a few minor other things that will make the crossing unpleasant, but these are the most often gatcha's Tom J who in over 100 Canadian border crossings has never waited over 45 minutes |
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Speedy Border Crossings
Here is a URL that gives current wait times at Canadian
border crossings. http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/customs/g...es/menu-e.html Tom J wrote: "BraveNewWhirl" wrote in message om... I have to go from NYC to Montreal by car in two weeks. Can anyone suggest a route that will guarantee me a speedy border crossing (I've heard there are bib, big lineups and thorough searching going on at most places). I haven't seen or heard of major delays going in either direction, maybe 10 or 15 minutes. Have all your ducks in a row before you get to the crossing. Here are a few pointers. This assumes you are a US citizen, so if you are other, ask again: Have either a passport or a certified copy of your birth certificate Have a valid drivers license If married and your wife/ partner is using your name instead of the one on their birth certificate, also have a certified copy of your marriage license Have no drugs in the car unless you have a prescription for them If either of you have any type of drug arrest - stay home if you have pets, go to your vet and get papers - they'll know what papers If you have a bird for a pet, leave it home Get a Canadian insurance card from your automobile insurance company Only answer questions ask, and then as briefly and courteous as possible. Don't ever question the border crossing person questioning you!! There are a few minor other things that will make the crossing unpleasant, but these are the most often gatcha's Tom J who in over 100 Canadian border crossings has never waited over 45 minutes |
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