Ontario Demerit Points for G1 and G2 Drivers
Understand how Ontario demerit points accumulate, when they expire and how novice-driver thresholds differ.
Points are added to zero.
Ontario drivers start with zero demerit points. Convictions for certain driving offences add points to the record. The number added depends on the offence, so learning the system begins with separating the point total from a fine or a licence suspension.
The clock runs from the offence.
Points remain on the record for two years from the offence date, not the conviction date. A ticket alone is not a conviction; points are added when a conviction for a point-bearing offence is recorded.
Novice drivers reach the thresholds sooner.
For a G1 or G2 driver, two to five accumulated points bring a warning letter and six to eight bring a second letter. Under the accumulated-points system, nine or more points lead to an initial 60-day suspension. A fully licensed driver reaches an initial 30-day suspension at fifteen or more points. Read the suspension notice and official instructions about surrendering the licence; later suspensions can be longer.
Points are not the whole picture.
Separate novice-driver sanctions, fines, licence conditions and insurance consequences can follow from the same conviction independently of the points. Treat the point total as one signal rather than the complete record, and read the official page for the offences, amounts and exceptions that apply to your situation.