What Happens with Insurance if my Licence is Suspended?
You must report your licence suspension to your insurer immediately. If your licence is suspended, you will not be insured if you drive during the suspension period. Depending on the type of suspension there might be an increase in the cost of insurance once the suspension is lifted. Drivers must be very careful not to violate any restrictions on their licence.
If you violate either or both of the 2 restrictions while driving with your Learner's licence you will receive demerit points. If you accumulate 4 or more demerit points with a Learner's licence, your driving privileges will be suspended for 6 months.
If you accumulate 6 points with a Newly Licensed Driver's licence, you will lose your licence for 6 months.
After your suspension is over, no matter how long you already had your Novice Driver's Licence, you will have to wait 2 full years before you can graduate to a regular driver's licence.
How Long Does it Take to Become a Fully Licenced Driver (Class 5)?
It takes a minimum of 27 months to complete both levels of graduated licensing and become a fully licensed driver.
Once you have a Learner's licence, in 3 to 6 months you can be eligible to take the Newly Licensed Drivers – Class 5N test. To receive your Class 5 Experienced Driver's licence you must complete all graduated licensing requirements.
Need more flexibility to use a car for employment purposes? You can complete, sign and submit with the fee an Application for Exemption from Night Time Driving Restrictions for specific days and/or times during the week. If you are not 18-years-old, you will need parental or guardian consent.