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Ontario Demerit Points and Insurance

Ontario demerit points and insurance rates is another popular topic of conversations and confusion. Whether one acquires a 3 point or 0 point offence does not make a difference in terms of how insurance rates will be affected. Simply stating that Ontario demerits do not play a role in the increase of insurance premiums is not entirely correct. There is a link between Ontario demerit points and insurance rates. The accumulation of points can result in a licence suspension, and licence suspensions can increase rates. The increase in premium depends on the insurance company and the type and length of suspension from traffic ticket conviction. How many points will suspend a driving licence? It depends. Holders of G1 or G2 drivers can lose their licence for up to 60 days for the accumulation of 9 points on their record, and for up to six months if 9 points are accumulated again. A fully licenced driver can lose his/her licence if 15 points are reached. It is important to understand th

What Can Happen When Driving Under Suspension

Charged with Driving Under Suspension? Did not know you were suspended? Never received suspension notice? Driving suspended is one of the most serious traffic tickets issued. In many cases persons charged with this offence are not familiar with the law or applicable defences to this charge. In Ontario, driving licence can be suspended for many reasons including: unpaid fines family support obligations court order medical reasons accumulation of demerit points escalating sanctions for novice drivers and more. Conviction for Driving Under Suspension will result in exposure to some serious consequences. Did you know that on conviction driving licence will be suspended "by operation of law" for 6 months - many drivers don't. Traffic ticket defence companies such as Traffic Law Paralegal Services who is specializing in defending such allegations, along with many other traffic tickets in Ontario, is ready to provide valuable information and wining strategy. Paralegals