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The Ontario Legislature

The existing fines and penalties for distracted driving will increase on January 1, 2019.

Drivers with A to G licences

If you have an A, B, C, D, E, F and / or G license, starting January 1, 2019 you’ll face:

For your first conviction:

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A fine of up to $ 1,000

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Three demerit points

b

A three-day driver's license suspension

For your second conviction within 5 years:
b

A fine of up to $ 2,000

b

Six demerit points

b

A seven-day driver's license suspension

For your third and all subsequent conviction within 5 years:
b

A fine of up to $ 3,000

b

Six demerit points

b

A 30-day driver's license suspension

Novice Drivers

Effective January 1, 2019, if you hold a G1, G2, M1 or M2 license, and are convicted of distracted driving, you’ll face the same escalating fines as drivers with A to G licences. Instead of demerit points, you’ll face:

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A 30-day license suspension for a first conviction

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A 90-day license suspension for a second conviction

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cancellation of your licence and removal from the Graduated Licensing System (GLS) for a third conviction