Demerit Points

Demerit Points and New Drivers

As a Class G1, G2, M1 or M2 driver, if you get two or more demerit points, you will be sent a warning letter.

At six points, you may have to go to an interview to discuss your record and give reasons why your license should not be suspended. If you don't attend, your license may be suspended.

At nine points, your license will be suspended for 60 days from the date you surrender it to the Ministry of Transportation. You can lose your license for up to two years if you fail to surrender your license.

A driver's license may be surrendered at any Driver & Vehicle License Issuing Office, Ministry of Transportation Queen's Park Driver and Vehicle License Issuing Office, or mailed to:

Ministry of Transportation
Driver Improvement Office
Building A, Main Floor
2680 Keele Street
Downsview, ON M3M 3E6

After the suspension, the number of points on your record will be reduced to four. Any additional points could again bring you to the interview level. If you reach nine points again, your license can be suspended for six months from the date you surrender it to the Ministry of Transportation.

Demerit Points and Fully Licensed Drivers

As a fully licensed driver, if you get six demerit points, you will be sent a warning letter.

At nine points, you may have to go to an interview to discuss your record and give reasons why your license should not be suspended. If you don't attend, your license may be suspended.

At 15 or more points, your license will be suspended for 30 days from the date you surrender it to the Ministry of Transportation for the first suspension. You can lose your license for up to two years if you fail to surrender your license.

A driver's license may be surrendered at any Driver & Vehicle License Issuing Office, Ministry of Transportation Queen's Park Driver and Vehicle License Issuing Office, or mailed to:

Ministry of Transportation
Driver Improvement Office
Building A, Main Floor
2680 Keele Street
Downsview, ON M3M 3E6

After the suspension you may be required to complete a driver re-examination (vision, knowledge and road tests), the number of points on your record will be reduced to seven. Any extra points could again bring you to the interview level. If you reach 15 points again, your license will be suspended for six months.