Ontario Demerit Points Chart & Legal Defences

Protect Your Licence • Avoid Suspension • Keep Your Record Clean


Why Demerit Points Matter

In Ontario, demerit points stay on your driving record for two years from the offence date. Too many points can mean warnings, interviews with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), or even suspension of your licence.


  • G1/G2 novice drivers face even tougher rules — just 6 points can trigger a suspension.
  • Fully licensed drivers (G) can face a suspension at 15 points.


Every ticket matters. Even a single offence can drive up your insurance premiums and put your licence at risk.


Ontario demerit points chart showing offences and points under the Highway Traffic Act

Ontario Demerit Points Chart

Common Offences & Demerit Points:


  • 7 Points — Fail to Remain at the Scene, Fail to Stop for Police
  • 6 Points — Careless Driving, Racing / Stunt Driving, Speeding 50 km/h+ Over Limit
  • 5 Points — Failing to Stop for School Bus
  • 4 Points — Speeding 30–49 km/h Over, Following Too Closely (Tailgating)
  • 3 Points — Speeding 16–29 km/h Over, Improper Passing, Wrong Way on Road
  • 2 Points — Failing to Signal, Improper Turns, Disobeying Signs or Traffic Lights

What Happens If You Collect Too Many Points?


  • 2–8 Points — Warning letter from MTO
  • 9–14 Points (G Licence) — Mandatory interview, risk of suspension
  • 15+ Points (G Licence) — Automatic licence suspension for 30 days


Novice Drivers (G1/G2/M1/M2):

  • 2–5 points = Warning letter
  • 6–8 points = Possible suspension
  • 9+ points = Automatic 60-day suspension


Yellow warning sign with exclamation mark on Ontario road, symbolizing demerit points penalties and licence suspension risk
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How We Can Help

When you hire Cordaie Paralegal Services, we will:


  • ✔ Review your ticket and disclosure for legal or procedural errors
  • ✔ Identify the strongest defence under the Highway Traffic Act
  • ✔ Negotiate with prosecutors to reduce charges (and points)
  • ✔ Represent you in court so you don’t have to appear
  • ✔ Work to protect your licence, insurance rates, and record


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Why Drivers Trust Us


  • ✔ Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario 
  • ✔ Over 6 years’ experience fighting traffic tickets across Ontario
  • ✔ Flat-rate pricing — no hidden surprise
  • ✔ Serving Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Waterloo, and all Ontario
  • ✔ Proven record of successful defence
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Get Help Before It’s Too Late

Deadlines are strict — you have just 15 days after receiving a ticket to decide how to respond.


Don’t risk points, higher insurance, or a licence suspension.
The sooner you act, the better your chances of success.


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FAQs About Demerit Points in Ontario

  • 1. Do demerit points affect my insurance?

    Yes. While insurance companies don’t directly see your “points,” they see the convictions. More convictions = higher premiums.

  • 2. Do demerit points ever go away?

    Points stay on your record for two years from the date of offence. After that, they drop off automatically.

  • 3. Can demerit points be reduced or avoided?

    Yes. With a strong defence, we may be able to reduce your charge to an offence with fewer (or no) points, or even have it withdrawn.

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