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['CMV driving']
['Defensive driving']
04/16/2026
Distracted driving fines — Province/Territory Comparison
Province/Territory Comparison
Province
Fine
Demerit Points
Licence Suspension
Ontario
First conviction $615 - $1000
Second Conviction $615 - $2000
Third Conviction $615 - $3000
3
6
6
First Conviction: 3-day suspension
Second Conviction: 7-day suspension
Third Conviction and Further: 30-day suspension
Quebec
$300 - $600
5
First Conviction: 3-day suspension
Second Conviction: 7-day suspension
Third Conviction: 30-day suspension
Nova Scotia
First Conviction $233.95
Second Conviction $348.95
Third Conviction $578.95
4
4
4
No
No
No
New Brunswick
280
5
No
Manitoba
$672.00
5
3-day licence suspension, 7-day suspension for subsequent offences
British Columbia
$543.00
4
Two or more infractions within 12 months can result in a 3-12 month prohibition
Prince Edward Island
$575 - $1275
5
No
Saskatchewan
First Conviction $580
Second Conviction $1400
Third Conviction $2100
4
Vehicle seizure - 0 days
Vehicle seizure - 7 days
Vehicle seizure - 7 days
Alberta
$300.00
3
No
Newfoundland and Labrador
$300 - $1000
4
No
Northwest Territories
$322 - $644
3
Suspension for 2nd, 3rd and 4th offence
Yukon
$500.00
3
No
Nunavut
Up to $5000
3
No
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