How Demerit Points Work
Drivers in Ontario can face increasing penalties for accumulating demerit points on their license, including warning letters and license suspension. It’s important for drivers to take the demerit points system seriously and make an effort to improve their driving behavior to avoid penalties and stay safe on the road.
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Ontario Demerit Points System
The Ontario demerit points system is used to track and penalize drivers who commit traffic offenses. Demerit points are assigned to a driver’s license when they are convicted of certain offenses, such as speeding, running a red light, or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The number of demerit points assigned for an offense varies depending on the severity of the offense.
Here are some common offenses and the number of demerit points that can be assigned for each:
Speeding: 3 to 7 points, depending on how much over the speed limit you were driving
Failing to stop for a school bus: 6 points
Careless driving: 6 points
Failing to remain at the scene of an accident: 7 points
Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs: 7 points
If a driver accumulates too many demerit points, their license can be suspended.
The Demerit Points System
Demerit points are entered on the record of drivers who commit certain offences under the Highway Traffic Act. They can also be applied under some municipal by-laws, provincial or federal statutes, or regulations relating to road safety.
Novice drivers in Ontario can accrue up to 8 demerit points, while fully licenced drivers may accumulate up to 14 demerit points. Once you reach 15 demerit points, as a fully licenced driver, or nine demerit points, as a novice driver, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation will suspend your driver’s licence for 30 days (full licence) or 60 days (novice licence) for the first demerit point violation. A second demerit point suspension will result in a six-month suspension.
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How Demerit Points Work
Demerit points stay on your record for two years from the offence date. If you collect enough points, you can lost your driver’s licence.
You can also get demerit points on your Ontario’s driver’s licence when you violate driving laws in:
- other Canadian provinces and territories
- the State of New York
- the State of Michigan
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The Demerit Points System
Novice drivers in Ontario can accrue up to 8 demerit points, while fully licenced drivers may accumulate up to 14 demerit points. Once you reach 15 demerit points, as a fully licenced driver, or nine demerit points, as a novice driver, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation will suspend your driver’s licence for 30 days (full licence) or 60 days (novice licence) for the first demerit point violation. A second demerit point suspension will result in a six-month suspension.
Penalties for Demerit Points
The consequences for gaining demerit points depend on how many you have added to your driving record.
As a driver with a full licence, if you have:
2 to 8 points:
You will be sent a warning letter.
9 to 14 points:
Your licence could be suspended. You may have to attend an interview to discuss your driving record. At this meeting, you will need to provide reasons why your licence should not be suspended.
If you have to attend an interview, you will get a letter (Notice of Interview) to notify you of the time, date and location of the meeting. If you do not attend, your licence could be suspended.
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Furthermore, with the help of a Traffic Ticket Specialist, you may be able to reduce the penalties associated with a first-time stunt driving offence and avoid some of the long-term implications of such a conviction. These implications may include hefty fines, mandatory license suspensions, vehicle impoundment, demerit points, increased insurance rates, and even a criminal record.
Overall, hiring a Traffic Ticket Specialist from POINTTS™ can be an excellent investment in your future, as it can help you minimize the consequences of a first-time stunt driving offence and protect your livelihood and well-being.
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