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Drivers convicted of certain driving related offences have demerit points recorded on their driving record.

It’s a common misconception that drivers “lose” demerit points due to convictions for certain traffic offences. In fact, a driver begins with zero demerit points and accumulates demerit points for convictions.

As a class G driver, you will receive a warning letter at 9 (nine) points and a possible interview. At 12 (twelve) points, you will receive a letter and an interview, as to why you should keep your licence and your licence may be suspended. At 15 (fifteen) points, your licence will be suspended.

Demerit points stay on your record for two years from the offence date. If you collect enough points, you can lose your driver’s licence. Below is a table outlining the demerit point’s penalties for driving offences:

7 Points:

Fail to remain at the scene of a accident
Failing to stop for a police officer

6 Points:

Careless Driving
Racing, stunt driving
Exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or more
Failing to stop for a school bus

4 Points:

Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Following to closely

3 Points:

Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Driving through, around or under a railway crossing barrier
Failing to yield the right-of-way
Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Failing to obey the directions of a police officer
Driving the wrong way on a divided road
Failing to report a collision to a police officer
Improper driving when road is divided into lanes
Crowding the driver’s seat
Going the wrong way on a one-way road
Driving or operating a vehicle on a closed road
Crossing a divided road where no proper crossing is provided

2 Points:

Improper opening of a vehicle door
Prohibited turns
Failing to obey signs
Failing to stop at a pedestrian crossing
Failing to share the road
Improper right turn
Improper left turn
Failing to signal
Unnecessary slow driving
Reversing on a road
Driver failing to wear a seat belt
Driver failing to ensure that a passenger less then 23 kg is properly secured
Driver failing to ensure that a passenger under 16 years is wearing a seatbelt
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. If you don’t attend, your licence may be suspended. At nine points, your licence will be suspended for 60 days. 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 licence can be suspended for 6 months.