What is a major factor in determining the suspension length for drivers?

The length of a suspension for drivers is primarily influenced by the number of demerit points accumulated. In Ontario, the licensing system assigns specific demerit points for various traffic violations. When a driver reaches a certain threshold of points, the Ministry of Transportation issues a suspension as a corrective measure to promote safer driving.

Thus, the more demerit points a driver accrues, the longer the potential suspension period. This system is designed to deter unsafe driving behaviors by imposing more significant consequences for repeated infractions. Knowing the relationship between demerit points and suspension length can help drivers understand the importance of maintaining safe driving practices to avoid reaching a level that would lead to a suspension.

Other factors, such as the driver's age, type of vehicle, and previous driving history, may play a role in broader contexts of driving behavior and responsibility but are not the primary determinants of suspension length in the same direct manner as demerit points.