G1 and G2 Tickets in Ontario: Questions Drivers Ask
General information for Ontario G1, G2, M1 and M2 licence holders who receive a traffic ticket. Novice-driver consequences can differ from those for fully licensed drivers.
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Potential consequences
The Consequences That Can Change Your Next Step
Licence class matters
G1, G2, M1 and M2 drivers can face additional consequences depending on the offence and driver record.
Points follow conviction
Demerit points are recorded after conviction for an applicable offence, not simply when a ticket is issued.
A ticket may have wider consequences
A conviction can affect licence status, insurance and the path to a full licence.
Keep the notice
Keep the ticket or summons and the licence information you have.
Do not decide from the fine alone. A conviction can affect demerit points, your licence and insurance. Get the ticket reviewed before choosing how to respond.
Frequently asked questions
Clear Answers, Before You Decide
Do G1 and G2 drivers face the same consequences as full licence holders?
Not always. Ontario applies novice-driver rules in addition to the consequences of particular offences.
Will I lose my licence as soon as I receive a ticket?
Do not assume that. The notice, licence class, alleged offence and outcome can matter.
What should I send for a review?
Send every page of the ticket or summons and identify your current licence class.
What should I do first?
Follow the response deadline and obtain advice about your own licence status and allegation before deciding how to respond.
Source: Ontario novice-driver information. This page is general information only and is not legal advice. The facts of each matter can change the available options. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Before deciding how to respond, what to do after receiving an Ontario traffic ticket and find the court listed on your ticket or summons.
Published by ParaCan Legal Services Professional Corporation. General Ontario information; contact ParaCan for a review of your own ticket or summons.
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