OntarioPASSENGER VEHICLES MOTORCYCLESTo obtain a motorcycle licence in ON (Class M1) individuals must enter Ontario's Graduated Licensing System (GLS) and complete both Class M1 and Class M2 license phases.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
![]() Minimum entry age: 16 years ![]() Minimum exit age
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
![]() See Class M2
EXIT REQUIREMENTS
![]() See Class M2
STAGE DURATION
![]() See Class M2
SUPERVISORY DRIVER
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SUPERVISED DRIVING
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DRIVING RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS
![]() BAC level while driving: 0.0 BAC ![]() Must display "N" sign⁄plate when driving ![]() Other restrictions ![]() Passenger restrictions: Moped riders cannot carry passengers. These restrictions remain under full M-L license ![]() Road restrictions: Driver must not ride on controlled access highways (eg. 400 series highways, the Queen Elizabeth Way, the Queensway in Ottawa and the Kitchener-Waterloo Expressway). This restriction remains under full M-L license
SUSPENSION & PROHIBITION
![]() See SUSPENSION & PROHIBITION section for Class G1
DRIVER IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS
![]() N⁄A: NOVICE DRIVERS ESCALATING SANCTIONS PROGRAM See NOVICE DRIVERS ESCALATING SANCTIONS PROGRAM section for Class M1
ADDITIONAL CLASS M2 FEATURES
![]() N⁄A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Effective August 1, 2010, all drivers under 22 years of age, regardless
of their class of licence (including those who have completed GLS), must maintain a zero blood alcohol
concentration level when driving. This is similar to the 0 BAC licence
condition that already applies to novice drivers in GLS. Penalties for
non-compliance are as follows:Young Drivers (under 22 years of age) > immediate 24-hour licence suspension at roadside > upon conviction, a fine of $60 to $500 and a 30-day licence suspension Novice Drivers > immediate 24-hour licence suspension at roadside > upon conviction, a fine of $60 to $500 and a licence suspension as per the Novice Driver Escalating Sanction program, which may include cancellation of the M1/M2 licence CONTACT INFORMATION
Ministry of TransportationSafety Policy and Education Branch 1201 Wilson Avenue Downsview, ON M3M 1J8 Phone: 416-235-3585 Toll Free: 1-800-387-3445 Email: speb@ontario.ca Website: Graduated Driver Licensing: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/gradu/index.html Ministry of Government Services Service Ontario Driver and Vehicle Contact Centre Phone: 416-235-2999 in Greater Toronto Area Toll Free: 1-800-387-3445 |
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