Driving · Ontario, Alberta, Quebec
Demerit point suspension thresholds.
Pick a province and licence type, enter your points, and see which warning or suspension level applies.
Ontario: suspended at 15 points (30 days), or 9 for novice drivers (60 days). Alberta: suspended at 15 points, or 8 on a GDL. Quebec: 15 points at 25 and over, 12 at 23–24, 8 under 23, 4 on a learner or probationary licence.
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| Province | Licence | Warning | Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Fully licensed | 6–8 points; second letter 9–14 | 15+ points: 30 days |
| Ontario | Novice (G1, G2, M1, M2) | 2–5 points; second letter 6–8 | 9+ points: 60 days |
| Alberta | Non-GDL | 8 to under 15 points | 15+ points: 1 month |
| Alberta | GDL | 4 to under 8 points | 8+ points: 1 month |
| Quebec | Learner or probationary | — | 4-point bracket |
| Quebec | Under 23 | — | 8-point bracket |
| Quebec | Aged 23 or 24 | — | 12-point bracket |
| Quebec | Aged 25 or older | — | 15-point bracket |
Repeat suspensions
In Alberta, a second demerit suspension within 1 year is 3 months, and a third or later within 2 years is 6 months; after reinstatement your record carries 7 points (non-GDL) or 3 (GDL) for 2 years. In Ontario, after a suspension and passing the required tests your points are reduced to 7 (full licence) or 4 (novice), and reaching too many points again brings a suspension of another 6 months. In Quebec the minimum revocation is 3 months and can be 6 or 12 months; an individual without a licence in the 4-point bracket loses the right to obtain one for 3, 6 or 12 months depending on points.
Quebec brackets
The SAAQ page sets the brackets above and says that 6D and 8 licence holders with under 5 years’ experience are in the 4-point bracket. It does not publish its per-offence point table on that page, and one excessive-speeding conviction can exceed 30 points. This tool therefore shows Quebec’s bracket, not a warning level.
British Columbia and the other provinces use different systems and are not covered.
Sources, retrieved 16 October 2026: Ontario MTO — Understanding demerit points; Alberta.ca — Demerit driving suspension; SAAQ — Demerit points.
Frequently asked questions
How many demerit points before a suspension in Alberta?
On a regular licence, 15 or more points within 2 years means a one-month suspension; on a graduated driver’s licence the limit is 8. Alberta sends a cautionary notice at 8 (regular) or 4 (GDL).
What is the demerit point limit in Quebec?
It depends on your licence and age: 4 for a learner or probationary licence, 8 under 23, 12 at 23 or 24, and 15 at 25 and over.
Is a G2 driver treated differently from a fully licensed driver in Ontario?
Yes. Novice drivers get a warning letter at 2 points, a second at 6, and a 60-day suspension at 9 or more.
Estimate only — not legal advice
Thresholds are those published by each province on the pages cited. Rules change; confirm with your licensing authority. Not legal advice.