Is it possible to recover lost demerit points?

The correct answer is that it is possible to recover lost demerit points by completing defensive driving courses. In Ontario, drivers can reduce the number of demerit points on their driving record by enrolling in and successfully completing an approved defensive driving course. This initiative is designed to encourage safe driving behaviors and provide additional education on traffic laws and safety practices.

Completing such courses demonstrates a commitment to improving driving skills, and as a result, points can be reduced from the driver’s record, helping to maintain a better driving status and potentially avoiding increased insurance rates. This restorative approach aligns with promoting safer roads rather than merely penalizing drivers for infractions.

Other options present less viable solutions. While the option about time implies some recovery, it's not the method that applies to regular demerit point accumulation since points don't automatically return after a fixed duration, rather, they are cleared after two years of safe driving. Serving community service does not have a relationship with demerit points; it is generally associated with criminal penalties rather than traffic infractions. Hence, the focus on defensive driving courses stands out as a proactive measure for recovering lost points.