i.
What the charge means
Drivers in the Graduated Licensing system face additional rules including zero blood alcohol, restrictions on passengers, supervised driving, and 400-series highway access.
HTA Reg. 340/94
Novice Driver Charges charges in Ontario.
Quick Answer
G1 and G2 drivers in Ontario face lower demerit thresholds than fully licensed drivers — a 6-point conviction alone can trigger a 30-day suspension, and 9 or more points results in licence cancellation. Any traffic charge is more serious for a novice driver, and contesting it early is the most important step to protecting your licence.
Zero BAC, zero passenger, supervised-driving and seat-belt rules for G1/G2 drivers. Escalating suspensions on conviction — fast-tracked defence essential.
- Charge
- HTA Reg. 340/94
- Jurisdiction
- All of Ontario
- Consultation
- Free & Confidential
ii.
Penalties
First conviction: 30-day suspension. Second: 90 days and possible licence cancellation. Insurance impact is significant for the duration of the GDL period.
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Available defences
- Identification of driver
- Charter — unlawful stop or detention
- Disclosure deficiencies
iv.
The process
Early Resolution meeting or trial. We routinely seek reductions to non-GDL offences to preserve the licence.
Common Questions
How do demerit points work differently for G1 and G2 drivers?
- Novice drivers face lower thresholds: a single conviction worth 6 or more points can trigger a 30-day suspension, and accumulating 9 or more points can lead to licence cancellation.
What traffic tickets can suspend a novice driver's licence in Ontario?
- Any conviction carrying 6 points (such as careless driving) can trigger a suspension on its own, and novice-specific breaches — zero BAC, passenger, and seat-belt rules — carry escalating 30- and 90-day suspensions.
Can a G2 driver fight a traffic ticket?
- Yes, and it is often more important for a novice driver to do so. We routinely seek reductions to non-GDL offences at an Early Resolution meeting to preserve the licence.
What happens if a novice driver gets a stunt driving charge?
- On top of the standard roadside 30-day suspension and 14-day impound, a stunt driving conviction is devastating for a novice licence and can end the graduated licensing path — making early defence essential.
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