What happens if a G1 driver accumulates 9 demerit points?

When a G1 driver accumulates 9 demerit points, their license is suspended. In Ontario, the demerit points system is designed to promote safe driving and penalize behaviors that increase the risk of accidents.

Reaching this threshold triggers an automatic suspension of the driving privilege for new drivers, which serves as a crucial intervention to reduce risky driving behavior. This suspension highlights the importance of adhering to traffic laws and regulations, and reinforces the need for drivers—especially those still in the early stages of their driving journey—to prioritize safety on the road.

Other options involve actions that may not directly correlate with the accumulation of demerits, such as receiving warnings, retaking tests, or attending seminars, but suspending a license is the definitive consequence for reaching the 9-demerit point limit under Ontario’s regulations for novice drivers.