<p>I would like to drive a car at McGill, and I was speaking with my mother and she was feeding me some tale about how I can't drive in Canada if I am not a Canadian citizen.</p>
<p>Seems pretty farfetched to me. </p>
<p>However, is there anything special I need to be able to drive in Montreal?
Also, where do people park if they are in rez? Do rez's have parking lots or parking garages?</p>
<p>1) your mom's tale is indeed farfetched. As long as you have a legit US license, Canadian policy will honor your ability to drive (hell I think they honor all licenses, because I'm sure my turkish friend's parents are driving here sans a N. American license). </p>
<p>You can get a parking permit for any rez, I know upper rez has a few places to park (the lot isn't always full here), as does New Rez (under it). For the most part, I don't really suggest you bring a car, as it'll just provide you with needless expenses (in terms of gas and insurance). You don't really need a car in Mtl, the public transportation is amazing enough.</p>
<p>Just to drive, you don't need that much. If you're staying more than 6 months, you'll probably need an international driving permit. You'll have to check with your insurance for the rest I guess. But yeah, a car as a student at McGill is more hassle than anything else. E.g. you're going to need winter tires. As of November (I think) it's the law, I don't know about cars registered in other provinces/states, but you'd be crazy not to have them anyway...</p>
<p>There is really no need to drive in Montreal. Most things are within walking distance from the downtown campus and otherwise, there's always the public transportation system as drmambo said. </p>
<p>Unless you plan to live far away from campus, leave your car at home!</p>
<p>I agree, the transpotation here in Montreal is great (e.g subways etc) . There is no need to drive.</p>
<p>ditto what everyone else said. Where would you be going with a car? The only thing I can think of is to go skiing but they have direct buses to the mountains too. The bike trails are so sweet.</p>
<p>The only places that you might want to go with your car in Montreal are maybe the out of the way places like the West Island or the East End.</p>
<p>driving is crazy in downtown montreal... and the public transportation system is amazing. There's virtually no need for a car. Don't bring it unless you plan to go home all the time or something.</p>