The type and length of a suspension are different depending on the type of suspension you get.
Your licence can be suspended if you're in the GDL program and:
- you have 7 or more demerit points due to traffic violations;
- you are suspended due to a breach of the zero tolerance to drugs or alcohol rule; or
- the Driver Control Board has determined you are not able to keep a decent driving record.
Suspension length
Your suspension can be up to 6 months long.
You must meet with the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to discuss your driving privilege.
Traffic tickets result in fines and demerit points for licence holders.
Graduated Driver Licence drivers will be suspended if they receive 7 demerit points or more.
All other licence holders will be suspended if they receive 15 demerit points or more.
Suspension length
- First offence: 1 month
- Second offence within 1 year: 3 months
- 3 or more demerit point suspensions within a 2-year period: 6 months
The Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) is a service that enforces court orders or court-filed agreements. Your licence may be suspended if you don't follow a MEP order to pay child or spousal support.
Suspension length
The length of your suspension will be based on how long it takes you to work with MEP to meet the required financial obligations.
Your licence may be suspended if you fail to meet a requirement under the Motor Vehicle Act to be able to drive legally.
Suspension length
Once you meet your obligation, the suspension will be over.
If you are deemed medically unfit to safely drive, your licence may become suspended.
Suspension length
This will be determined by a doctor or the medical standards in Yukon’s Motor Vehicle Act.
For questions about suspensions, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-5315.