According to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for Ontario, Canada once a driver has been issued a G2 licence they will not be subject to the six restrictions of the G1 licence, including the requirement to have a fully licensed driver accompany them in the vehicle and prohibition from driving on 400-series expressways.

At this level, you have more privileges because of your driving experience. You may drive without an accompanying driver on all Ontario roads anytime. So from the MOT information listed above it appears that yes, you now can drive on the 400 series highways with a G2. However, you are still required to:

• maintain a zero blood alcohol level while driving;
• ensure the number of passengers in the vehicle is limited to the number of working seat belts.

To further protect youth on the roadways, effective September 1, 2005: the number of young passengers that teen G2 drivers can carry will be limited from midnight to 5 a.m. as follows:

• Initially, G2 drivers 19 or under can carry only one passenger aged 19 or under.
• After the first six months, and until the G2 driver earns a full G licence or turns 20, they can carry only three passengers aged 19 or under.

The passenger restrictions do not apply if the G2 driver is operating a motor vehicle after 5 a.m. and before midnight.

These restrictions will not apply if the G2 driver is accompanied by a full G licensed driver (with at least four years driving experience) in the front seat, or if the passengers are immediate family members.

For more information on the restrictions of a G2 license contact the Ministry of Transportation. For Canadian car insurance quote click here.