Distracted Driving Penalties to Increase January 1st, 2019

Drivers with an A, B, C, D, E, F and/or G licence will face (for a first conviction):
– a fine of up to $1,000
– three demerit points
– a three-day day driver’s licence suspension

For a second conviction within 5 years:
– a fine of up to $2,000
– six demerit points
– a seven-day driver’s licence suspension

For a third and all subsequent convictions within 5 years:
– a fine of up to $3,000
– six demerit points
– a 30-day driver’s licence suspension

Drivers with a G1, G2, M1 or M2 licence convicted of distracted driving will face the same escalating fines as drivers with A to G licences but won’t receive any demerit points. Instead of demerit points, they will face:
– a 30-day licence suspension for a first conviction
– a 90-day licence suspension for a second conviction
– cancellation of their licence and removal from the Graduated Licensing System (GLS) for a third conviction