Class G2 Drivers

A G2 licence is the second stage in Ontario’s three-level licensing system for novice drivers. With this licence, G2 drivers must adhere to strict conditions as any violation can result in serious consequences.

Ontario G2 drivers who violate the licensing conditions are subject to a range of penalties, including:

• Increased fines
• Vehicle seizures by police
• Drivers licence suspensions
• High insurance costs

When setting insurance rates for G2 drivers, insurance companies consider the driver’s record, including:

• Any traffic tickets: Insurance providers review all traffic violations, even minor tickets, which can increase rates due to the added risk associated with novice drivers.
• Traffic accidents: Any accidents, whether minor or major, have a significant impact on rates. For G2 drivers, even a small at-fault accident can lead to high insurance premiums.
• Licence suspensions: A licence suspension on a G2 driver’s record dramatically affects insurance rates, as it signals a severe violation of driving regulations, making the driver a high-risk client.

Insurance companies take all these factors into account when calculating the overall insurance fees for G2 drivers. If the ticket has been paid and you have received a suspension notice, contact our offices to discuss an appeal >>>

A novice driver’s traffic conviction, especially one resulting in a license suspension, may affect insurance rates for the entire household.

• Higher Risk Assessment: Where you’ve been convicted of a Novice Driver violation the insurance will consider you a high risk driver, and that you do not follow the rules of the road. Combined with a licence suspension expect the insurance to increase dramatically.

• Increased Premiums for Whole Family: Your conviction may impact other drivers in the household. Many insurance companies assume that drivers within a household may drive each other’s vehicles. They believe you may operate another household vehicle and potentially be involved in an accident. As a result, unless the novice driver is specifically excluded from the policy, other household members can be affected by your conviction..

• Household-Wide Risk Reassessment: When one household member has a suspension, insurers may reconsider the overall risk level of the policy, potentially raising rates for all drivers under that same policy.

• Long-Lasting Financial Impact: Any conviction and/or suspension stays on the driving record for 3 years. Whilst the conviction and licence suspension are on the driving record, the insurance will be affected.

Novice drivers must do everything possible to fight novice driver violation charges.   Where the charge cannot be dropped completely many times we can have the charge reduced to a non-novice violation, avoiding the licence suspension and insurance implications.

Call OTT Legal today and lets discuss your case, and explain how we can help you. Contact us here >>>

If you have inadvertently paid a G2 traffic ticket and your licence has been suspended, call OTT Legal to file an appeal before your insurance increases.

Class G2 drivers in addition to obeying the rules of the road must;

• not use a cell phone 
• have a “zero” blood alcohol level
• ensure all occupants wear seatbelts
• no more than one person in vehicle under the age of 20 years, if driving between 12:00am – 5:00am (for individuals that have held their G2 for less than 6 months)
• no more than three persons in vehicle under the age of 20 years, if driving between 12:00am – 5:00am (for individuals that have held their G2 for 6 months or longer)

As well any conviction with four (4) demerit points will result in a thirty (30) day licence suspension, or an accumulation of nine (9) demerit points will result in a sixty (60) day licence suspension.

As well as any fine associated with a traffic ticket, class G2 licence holders are suspended for any traffic ticket with four (4) or more demerit points, including:

• Speeding for thirty (30) kilometres or more than the speed limit
• Following Too Closely
• Careless Driving
• Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident
• Stunt Driving

G2 Drivers who are convicted of the following offences face a thirty (30) day suspension

• Driving while using a cell phone
• Driving while blood alcohol level is over zero

Demerit points are added to the driver’s licence only after the driver is convicted at court or they pay the ticket.

Where you have been convicted and a licence suspension has been ordered, contact us to discuss an appeal to remove the ticket.

If you’re a G2 driver facing a traffic ticket, understanding the consequences is essential. G2 drivers, especially, face stricter rules and penalties than fully licensed drivers, so even a minor infraction can have serious implications. That’s where we come in.

We offer answers, guidance, and skilled representation to help you fight your G2 traffic ticket. Here’s how we approach every G2 traffic ticket case:

Our Strategy for G2 Drivers

With G2 drivers, our approach focuses on two primary objectives:

1. Dismissal of the Ticket: Our top goal is to get the traffic ticket completely dismissed. A dismissed ticket means no fines, no demerit points, and no impact on your G2 licence.
2. Reduction or Modification of Charges: If dismissal isn’t possible, we aim to reduce or modify the ticket to a lesser offense that won’t lead to a licence suspension. This can protect you from the penalties that G2 drivers specifically face, such as automatic suspensions for certain types of violations.

Our experience with G2 drivers allows us to navigate the unique challenges these cases often present. Even if the full dismissal isn’t achievable, we are frequently able to negotiate a reduction or change in charges to help you avoid a licence suspension and preserve your driving record.

For G2 drivers, the stakes are high. Traffic tickets can result in:

• Licence suspensions for certain offenses or accumulating demerit points
• Increased insurance premiums
• Challenges in moving forward to a full G licence

By fighting your ticket, you increase your chances of keeping your G2 licence clean and avoiding costly penalties. Our team understands the rules affecting G2 drivers and is here to advocate for the best outcome.

Reach out today to discuss your ticket and learn how we can help G2 drivers protect their licences and driving privileges.

Traffic court paralegal Eddie Cho | Retired OPP Officer

Don’t let a novice violation ticket jeopardize your driving record, your insurance rates, or your future.

Take action now and put our proven legal expertise to work for you. At OTT Legal, we’ve successfully helped thousands of drivers win their tickets and we win yours too. Let us fight for your rights and protect you from the long-term consequences.

Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step toward defending your case!