Careless Driving 

Section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act

Demerit Points

6

Affects Insurance

Yes

Suspensions

• Yes

• Mandatory for Novice Drivers

• 6 months if convicted for other drivers.

Disobey Stop Sign

Section 136(1) of the Highway Traffic Act

Demerit Points

3

Affects Insurance

Yes

Suspensions

• No

Use of Cell Phone

Section 78.1 of the Highway Traffic Act

Demerit Points

3 

Affects Insurance

Significantly

Suspensions

• Yes

• Mandatory 3-day suspension for all drivers

Speeding

Section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act

Demerit Points

3 - 6

Affects Insurance

Yes

Suspensions

• over 30 KM - mandatory suspension for Novice Drivers

• over 50 KM possible suspension for all other drivers

Fail to Remain

Section 200 of the Highway Traffic Act

Demerit Points

6

Affects Insurance

Significantly

Suspensions

Yes for Novice Drivers

If convicted it is possible for all other drivers.

Disobey Red Light

Section 144.18 of the Highway Traffic Act

Demerit Points

3

Affects Insurance

Yes

Suspensions

No