As you know with a G1 license in Ontario, Canada one of the conditions of your license level is that you must be accompanied by a fully licensed driver, who has at least four years driving experience, and a blood alcohol level of less than .05 per cent, in case he/she needs to take over the wheel.

So driving without a licensed driver is against the restrictions placed on your license, as is picking up or having a licensed driver that is too drunk to take over the wheel. This latter infraction would likely be the same as if you did not have a licensed driver with you at all.

The Ministry of Transportation DriveTest site notes that if the police stop you for any reason, the officer checking your licence will see that you are a Level One or Level Two driver. If you are charged with and convicted of breaking any of the conditions or restrictions connected to your licence type, your licence will be suspended for 30 days. It appears you will need to physically turn in your license for this time period and also have to pay a reinstatement of around $150 to get your G1 back.

There may be other penalties, if you are stopped and charged with breaking a traffic law. In that case you would also receive demerit points. As a novice class G1 driver, if you get two or more demerit points, you will be sent a warning letter.

At six points, you may have to go to an interview to discuss your record and give reasons why your licence should not be suspended. If you do not attend, your licence may be suspended. If you accumulate nine demerit points, your licence will be suspended for 60 days from the date you surrender it to the Ministry of Transportation. You can lose your licence for up to two years if you fail to surrender your licence.

To find out if there is a fine or a delay in being able to obtain a G2 license if you are caught without the required licensed driver, check with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO).For an auto insurance quote for Ontario, Canada follow this link.