About HTA demerit points - Information from Kenneth W. Golish

This page contains the demerit point list of Ontario Highway Traffic Act charges, provided by Ministry of Transportation.

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Demerit Point List of Ontario Highway Traffic Act Charges
from Ministry of Transportation Reference
or see the official regulation Highway Traffic Act Regulation

7 Points

Failing to remain at the scene of a collision

6 Points

Careless driving

Racing

Exceeding speed limit by 50 km/h or more

Failing to stop for a school bus

5 Points

Driver of bus failing to stop at an unprotected crossing

4 Points

Exceeding speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h

Following too closely

3 Points

Exceeding 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 signal 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 police

Improper driving/passing where 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

Failing to lower headlight beam

Improper opening of a vehicle door

Prohibited turns

Towing people - on toboggans, bicycles, etc.

Failing to obey signs

Failing to stop at a pedestrian crossing

Failing to share the road

Improper right and left turns

Failing to signal

Unnecessary slow driving

Reversing on a divided high-speed road

Driver failing to wear a seat belt

Driver failing to ensure that a passenger less than 23 kg is properly secured

Driver failing to ensure passenger under 16 years is wearing a seat belt

Demerit points remain on your driving record for 2 years from date of the offence.

Demerit point suspensions

Fully Licensed Drivers

At 15 points, your licence will be suspended for 30 days from the date you hand over your licence to the Ministry of Transportation. You can lose your licence for up to two years if you fail to hand over your licence. After the suspension, the number of points on your drivees record will be reduced to seven. Any extra points could again bring you to the interview level. If you reach 15 points again, your licence will be suspended for six months.

Graduated Licenses

As a Level One or Level Two driver, your licence will be suspended if you collect nine or more points during a two-year period. 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 extra points could again bring you to the interview level. If you reach nine points again, your licence will be suspended for six months.

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