What does an experienced driver receive at 6, 7 or 8 demerit points?
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PEI Class 7: Demerit points and suspensions
Warning, interview and suspension thresholds, new-driver point limits in Stages 2 and 3, point values for common offences, probation, courses that affect points and impoundment.
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Study reference: PEI Driver's Handbook (2022 PDF edition), Ch. 7 Highway Safety Programs — Demerit point system, Suspensions, Driver improvement and defensive driving courses, pp. 167–174
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What does an experienced driver receive at 6, 7 or 8 demerit points?
- A three-month suspension
- A warning letter
- An interview
- A fine only
A Stage 2 driver reaches 6 demerit points. What happens?
- A one-month suspension
- Nothing until 12 points
- A warning letter
- A three-month suspension
For the demerit schedule, who counts as an experienced driver?
- Anyone over age 21
- Licensed over two years and not in the GDL program
- Anyone who has passed a road test
- Someone licensed over one year, even if still in the GDL
A driver whose licence is suspended is caught driving and was convicted of the same offence last year. How long can the vehicle be impounded?
- One year for a first offence
- 90 days for a first offence
- 7 days for a first offence
- 30 days for a first offence
After a demerit suspension ends, what follows for the driver?
- A second road test
- Six months with a supervisor
- A two-year probation
- One year of probation
How many demerit points are given for failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
- 3
- 12
- 9
- 6
Within what time after reinstatement must a driver suspended under the demerit system complete the Driver Improvement Course?
- Six months
- One year
- Two years
- 30 days
What happens if you lend your driver's licence to someone else to use?
- 3 points and a warning letter from the Registrar
- A one-month suspension only
- 12 points and a three-month suspension
- A $100 fine and no points
According to the 2023 GDL booklet, how many points are given for driving 80 km/h or more over the limit?
- 6
- 3
- 12
- 9
How many demerit points does the handbook list for racing another motor vehicle?
- 6
- 12
- 3
- 9
A driver with 8 demerit points completes the Defensive Driving Course and exam. What can they earn?
- Three merit points
- Removal of all points
- Six merit points
- A shorter suspension
You are caught driving 40 km/h over the posted limit. How many points does the handbook list?
- 3
- 9
- 6
- 12
At how many demerit points is a Stage 3 driver suspended for one month?
- 5
- 6
- 9
- 12
How many demerit points are given for failing to wear a seat belt?
- 2
- 12
- 6
- 3
An experienced PEI driver reaches 12 demerit points within two years. What happens?
- An interview with Highway Safety
- A three-month licence suspension
- A one-month suspension
- A warning letter
Demerit points and suspensions: key rules to remember
Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗
Demerit point schedule, experienced drivers (p. 168)
- Experienced driver = held a valid licence more than two years and not a newly licensed GDL driver.
- 6, 7 or 8 points: warning letter. 9, 10 or 11 points: interview. 12 or more: three-month suspension.
- Licence is lost when 12 points build up within a two-year period.
Sample point values (p. 169)
- 12 points: criminal negligence with a motor vehicle; motor manslaughter; failing to stop at the scene of an accident; dangerous driving; false information on a licence application or to the registrar; failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.
- 9 points: racing another motor vehicle.
- 6 points: speeding 30 to under 60 km/h over the limit.
- 3 points: failing to wear a seat belt; failing to report an accident; speeding under 30 km/h over; improper passing; other moving, parking or equipment offences under the HTA.
- GDL booklet (2023) table adds: 9 points for a stunt or for 60 to under 80 km/h over; 12 points for 80+ km/h over; 3 points for passing a bicycle without the required distance, failing to yield, or speeding on the Confederation Bridge. (The booklet does not list the 30–60 km/h value; handbook says 6.)
Newly licensed drivers (p. 170)
- Two-year probationary period plus passenger restrictions.
- Stage 2: warning at 3, 4 or 5 points; one-month suspension at 6 points.
- Stage 3: warning at 5, 6, 7 or 8 points; one-month suspension at 9 points.
Suspensions under the demerit system (p. 171)
- 9 to 11 points within 24 months: driver must show cause; licence can be suspended up to three months.
- 12 or more: three-month suspension, then one year of probation; a moving or parking conviction while on probation brings another three-month suspension.
Courses (pp. 166–167)
- Defensive Driving Course: drivers with up to 11 points may earn three merit points on completing the course and exam; six one-hour sessions; offered through St. John Ambulance (PEI Safety Council).
- Driver Improvement Course: required for drivers suspended under the demerit system, within six months after reinstatement; four two-hour sessions; test at the end.
Other offences (pp. 172–174)
- Licence offences (lending, altering, false statements, not surrendering a suspended licence): 12 points and a three-month suspension.
- Criminal negligence, motor manslaughter, failing to stop at an accident scene, dangerous driving: 12-month suspension under the demerit regulations.
- Driving while disqualified: six-month cancellation added after the existing suspension.
- Vehicle impoundment when driving while suspended with a conviction for that in the past two years: 30 days first offence, up to 60 days subsequent.
- Fake or altered photo ID offences: fine up to $500.
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