Licensing Requirements for Drivers in Ontario | Rules of the Road
When on the road, it is vital to ensure the driver owns a valid licence for the vehicle they are operating. When on the street, ensure that the driver has the following documents in possession:
- Driver licence
- Proof of insurance
- Vehicle Registration papers
If a police officer stops the driver, they must present these documents upon request. Failure to do so could result in multiple traffic tickets affecting the driver’s driving history.
Driving Licence Classification:
| Class | May Also Drive in Class | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|---|
| B | C, D, E, F and G | Any school purposes bus. |
| A | D and G | Any tractor-trailer combination. |
| C | D, F and G | Any regular bus. |
| E | F and G | any school purposes bus - maximum of 24-passenger capacity. |
| D | G | Any truck. |
| F | G | Any regular bus - maximum of 24-passenger capacity - and ambulances. |
| M | G | Any motorcycle, including motor tricycles. |
| G | None | Allowed to drive any car, van or small truck. |
| Variant Class | Level | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|---|
| M2 | Level Two of graduated licensing for motorcycles | Holders may drive a motorcycle and class G vehicle. |
| M1 | Level One of graduated licensing for motorcycles | Holders may drive a motorcycle under certain conditions. |
| G1 | Level One of graduated licensing | Holders may drive Class G vehicles. |
| G2 | Level Two of graduated licensing | Holders may drive Class G vehicles. |
| M with L condition | - | Holders may operate a limited-speed motorcycle or moped only. |
| M2 with L condition | - | Holders may operate a limited-speed motorcycle or moped only. |
| M with M condition | - | Holders may operate a motor tricycle only. |
| M2 with M condition | - | Holders may operate a motor tricycle only. |
Source: https://www.ontario.ca/document/official-mto-drivers-handbook/getting-your-drivers-licence
Requirements for driving in Ontario:
To drive in Ontario, residents must be at least 16 years old and have a valid Ontario-issued driver’s licence.
Visitors who wish to drive in Ontario must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's licence from their Province, state, or country. If someone visits Ontario for more than three months, they need an International Driver's Permit from/issued by their government.
New residents to Ontario with a valid driver's licence from another province, state or country can use it for 60 days after the driver moves to Ontario.
If the driver becomes a permanent resident of Ontario, they must obtain an Ontario driver’s licence.
Source: https://tests.ca/driving-statistics/.