Ontario G1 Test Coach
Licences and penaltiesQuestion 122 of 328

How long do demerit points stay on your record?

  1. One year from the date of conviction
  2. Two years from the date of the offence
  3. Five years from the date of the offence
  4. Until the licence is renewed
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Correct answer: Two years from the date of the offence

Points stay for two years from the offence date, not from the conviction.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Keeping Your Driver’s Licence, The demerit point system

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026