In Ontario, Canada when a new driver has completed the G1 road test and progressed in their driving skills so that they can obtain their G2 license there are less restrictions placed on the driver. While there are still some restrictions in place at this level, the driver has more privileges because of their driving experience.

Now as a G2 driver you may drive without an accompanying driver on all Ontario roads anytime according to what we have read on the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) site. The MTO notes that since you have been issued a G2 license you are no longer subject to the six restrictions of the G1 license, including the requirement to have a fully licensed driver accompany you in the vehicle and prohibition from driving on 400-series expressways.

As a G2 license holder you do still have some restrictions or conditions placed upon you which include 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.

Also since September 1, 2005 the MTO has limited the number of young passengers that teen G2 drivers can carry 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 license 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 also do 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.

Drivers holding G1, G2, M1 or M2 licenses must follow the specific rules for their class of license. If you violate any of the graduated licensing conditions for your class of license, your license will be suspended for 30 days. This suspension takes effect from the time you surrender your license on or after the date of the suspension. You can lose your license for up to two years if you fail to hand over your license.

The Ministry of Transportation DriveTest site notes that if the police stop you for any reason, the officer checking your license 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 license type, your license 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.  So our understanding is that you will be ticketed for the offense plus have your license suspended for the 30 days, you can verify this by directly contacting Ontario MTO.

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