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Licences and demerit pointsQuestion 18 of 318

For how long do demerit points stay on a record after a conviction or a paid fine?

  1. 1 year
  2. 2 years
  3. 3 years
  4. Until the licence is renewed
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Correct answer: 2 years

Points stay for two years from the conviction date or the date you pay the fine. Paying a fine counts as a conviction.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 1, The Driver > Demerit points, page 49

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026