Demerit Points Flashcards
what does having 2 to 5 demerit points result in
warning letter from MTO
6 to 8 demerit points result in
-2nd warning letter encouraging improvement in driving behaviour
-30 day suspension
-$50 fee
9 or more points result in
-licence will be suspended for 60 days
-interview required
-$50 fee
If you do not surrender your licence how long can you lose it for?
You can lose your licence for up to two years.
How long do demerit points stay on your license?
Demerit points stay on licence for 2 years
How long do Traffic convictions stay on your record for?
Traffic convictions stay on your record for 3 years
leaving the scene of a collision results in…
7 points
failing to stop when signaled or asked by a police officer results in…
7 points
reckless/careless driving results in…
6 points
stunt driving
6 points
racing
6 points
exceeding the speed limit by 40 km/h or more on roads with a speed limit of less than 80 km/h
6 points
exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h
6 points
failing to stop for a school bus
6 points
bus drivers failing to stop at an unprotected railway crossing
5 points
exceeding speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
4 points
following too closely/ tailgating
4 points
failing to stop at a pedestrian crossover
4 points
driving while holding or using a hand-held wireless communications or entertainment device
3
driving while viewing a display screen unrelated to the driving task
3
exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
3
driving through, around or under a railway crossing barrier
3
driving the wrong way on a divided road
3
driving or operating a vehicle on a closed road
3
failing to yield the right-of-way
3
failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
3
failing to obey the directions of a police officer
3
failing to report a collision to a police officer
3
failing to slow and carefully pass a stopped emergency vehicle or a tow truck with its amber lights flashing
3
failing to move, where possible, into another lane when passing a stopped emergency vehicle or a tow truck with its amber lights flashing
3
improper passing
3
improper driving when road is divided into lanes
3
going the wrong way on a one-way road
3
crossing a divided road where no proper crossing is provided
3
crowding the driver’s seat
3
driving a vehicle equipped with a radar detector
3
improper use of a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane
3
improper right / left turns
2
improper opening of a vehicle door
2
prohibited turns
2
towing people — on toboggans, bicycles, skis
2
unnecessary slow driving
2
backing on highway
2
failing to lower headlamp beams
2
failing to obey signs
2
failing to stop at a pedestrian crossing
2
failing to share the road
2
failing to signal
2
driver failing to wear a seat belt
2
driver failing to ensure infant/ child passenger is properly secured in an appropriate child restraint system or booster seat
2
driver failing to ensure that a passenger less than 23 kg is properly secured
2
driver failing to ensure that a passenger under 16 years is wearing a seat belt
2
driver failing to ensure that a passenger under 16 years is sitting in a seat that has a seatbelt
2
