Chapter 3: Demerit Points System

Question 1

What is the Demerit Points System for new drivers?

Answer 1

2+ points: warning letter
6 points: An interview to discuss record
9+ points:
- licence suspended for 60 days on the date you surrendered it
- If refuse to surrender: lose licence for up to 2 years
-After suspension: demerit points drop to 4
-If you reach 9 points again: suspended for 6 months

Question 2

How long do demerit points stay on your record?

Answer 2

2 years from date of offence

Question 3

What is the Demerit Points System for fully licensed drivers?

Answer 3

6 points: warning letter
9 points: interview to discuss record, or a driver re-examination
15 points:
- licence suspended for 30 days from date surrendered
- if refuse to surrender: lose licence for up to 2 years
After suspension: demerit points drop to 7
If reaching 15 points again: suspended for 6 months

Question 4

What penalties will you get for not wearing a seatbelt?

Answer 4

2 demerit points
$200-$1,000 fine
Conviction Record

Question 5

As a new driver (G1/G2), how many demerit points will get your licence suspended, and for how long?

Answer 5

9 demerit points; 60 days from the date surrendered

Question 6

As a new driver (G1/G2), if your licence was suspended, the number of demerit points on your record will be reduced to _______ upon the end of suspension.

Answer 6

4

Question 7

As a fully licensed driver (G), how many demerit points will get your licence suspended, and for how long?

Answer 7

15 demerit points; 30 days from date surrendered

Question 8

As a fully licensed driver (G), if your licence was suspended, the number of demerit points on your record will be reduced to _______ upon the end of suspension.

Answer 8

7

Question 9

If you are convicted of fleeing police who signaled you to pull over, your licence will be suspended for ____ years.

Answer 9

5

Question 10

TRUE OR FALSE: If you briefly use a handheld device while behind the wheel at a red stop light, you will not be fined.

Answer 10

FALSE. If you are convicted for the first time, you can face a fine of up to $1,000, 3 demerit points, and a 3 day licence suspension.

Question 11

If you change your name and address on your licence, you should inform MTO within ____ days.

Answer 11

6

Question 12

If you are convicted of careless driving, you may face:

Answer 12

6 demerit points, fine of up to $2000, and setnece of 6 months in jail

Question 13

If you are convicted of backing on a highway/driving too slowly, you will gain:

Answer 13

2 demerit points

Question 14

The first time you are convicted of a Criminal Code offence, you will receive a ________ licence suspension.

Answer 14

1 year

Question 15

If you do not secure a child passenger correctly, you will receive ___ demerit points.

Answer 15

2

Question 16

How many demerit points will you receive for tailgating?

Answer 16

4

Question 17

Failing to stop for a school bus for the first time can result in what penalty/penalities?

Answer 17

6 demerit points, a fine of up to $2000

Question 18

If you refuse a to give a breath/blood sample when asked by police, you will:

Answer 18

have your licence suspended for 90 days