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Hello Driving Scholars, my names Barton, nice to meet you, and I

will provide you some of the insights of a topic I have learns
within the 4 days with Zia. I know its the morning and
everybodys sulking cuz its a summer weekend, so Ill try to liven
things up and make this presentation about Demerit Point System
as tolerable as possible. So, let start up the engine and get things
up and running.
We all like points, and we would do whatever it takes to maximize
on getting those points. No matter if its a talent show, we want a
10 out of 10, exams we aim for 100 points, sports we want to
score more points than our opponents even gaming, we would
want to achieve higher than our high score. However, this isnt
the case for Driving. Unfortunately, the more points we rack up,
the greater the chance our license would be suspended and the
higher the insurance we would be required to pay. And so,
remember this:

Yes, this formula would apply anywhere youre driving. get a zero
on your sheets and be a hero on the streets.

Okay, funs over, let me get to the nitty-gritty bits of the demerit
point system. To sum it up as much as I can, its basically a
standard disciplinary policy for all drivers in Canada, simply put
together: you misbehave, you get naughty points. Earn enough
naughty points and you get a timeout or you lose your money
privileges, (suspension of license and a fine), earn even more
naughty points and you get sent into you room, or you get
grounded (go to prison).
The Demerit Point System is a standard disciplinary policy which applies to all
drivers in Canada as well as international drivers driving in Canada. It regulates
drivers to act in an orderly conduct on the road in order to protect other drivers and
pedestrian, and the driver himself whom are using it simultaneously. Demerit
Points are accumulated towards the drivers license if the driver is convicted of
violating Canadian driving laws by authorities (includes New York and Michigan
States). Therefore, it holds the driver responsible for their actions. These points
would remain in the license for two years and for insurance companies, five years
from the date of offense. After the two-year period, in which the driver has not gain
any additional demerit points during the two-year period, the demerit points return
to zero. Demerit Points range from 2 points for minor violations to 6 points for
major traffic convictions, and 7 points for criminal traffic convictions.

Infractions examples include:

7 Points

o The driver fails to remain at the scene of a major traffic accident

o The driver fails to stop for the police

6 Points

o The driver fails to stop for a school bus

5 Points

o The (bus) driver failing to stop at unprotected railway crossing

4 Points

o The driver follows the car in front of him too closely

3 Points

o The driver fails to yield the right of way

o The driver drives at a wrong direction in a one-way road

2 Points
 o The driver fails to wear a seatbelt

o The driver fails to signal for other cars

o The driver drives at an unnecessarily slow speed

Different demerit point system applies for both new and fully-licensed drivers:

For new drivers:

For an accumulation of two or more points or for the drivers first minor
infraction, the driver receives an warning letter from the MTO.
For an accumulation of six points or for the drivers major traffic
conviction, the driver must attend an interview regarding the current record of their
demerit point accumulation. This is also an opportunity for the driver to explain
why his license should not be suspended. An absence to the interview would result
to an automatic suspensive of the drivers license.
For an accumulation of nine points, the drivers license would be suspended
for 60 days on the day the license is surrendered to the MTO, failing to surrender
license would automatically result to a two-year suspension. After serving the 60-
day suspension period, the point accumulation is reduced to four demerit points.
Since two demerit points is the minimum infraction penalty, this means that any
minor infraction would result to the six-point accumulation penalty, the interview
with the authorities. If the driver accumulates nine demerit points again, the
drivers license will be suspended for six months.

For Fully-Licensed Drivers

For an accumulation of six points or for the drivers first major infraction,
the driver receives an warning letter from the MTO.
For an accumulation of nine points, the driver must attend an interview
regarding the current record of their demerit point accumulation, this is also an
opportunity for the driver to explain why his license should not be suspended. An
absence to the interview would result to an automatic suspensive of the drivers
license. In addition, the driver is also required to complete a re-examination, a
fail in the test would result to an automatic suspension of the drivers license.
For an accumulation of fifteen points, the drivers license would be
suspended for 30 days on the day the license is surrendered to the MTO, failing to
surrender license would automatically result to a two-year suspension. After
serving the 30-day suspension period, the point accumulation is reduced to seven
demerit points. Since two demerit points is the minimum infraction penalty, this
means that any minor infraction would result to the nine-point accumulation
penalty, the interview with the authorities.

If you dont surrender your license Could Lose your license up to 2 Years

Re-examination