Question re Ont. Driver's Lic renewal

[TheNiteHwk]

Thought I would get an answer on here quicker then calling the ministry. In fact I did call there and was on hold for ever so...

I am assuming that if one's lic is expired 10 yrs... You have to do the test again. Does one have to start all over? Written test and road test?

Would one have to go through the graduated system they have now... or can just do the test and get full driver's lic again?

I tried to look on the website... could not find answer there either.

Anybody?

 

[MrPhilip]

yes you would have to to all the test over. but the good thing is that you dont have to wait you can do your g1 test after you pass that you can book your g2 and so on I had to do it all over again, it easy stuff

 

[TheNiteHwk]

yes you would have to to all the test over. but the good thing is that you dont have to wait you can do your g1 test after you pass that you can book your g2 and so on I had to do it all over again, it easy stuff

Ummm... Ok thanks that helps some.

I had "D" class lic... so wonder if that makes a diff.

Maybe that means I have to rent a truck for the test... TWICE?

 

[TheNiteHwk]

That is if it has expired within 3 years. I am positive that anything over 3 years, you start from the beginning all over again and have to wait. For your g2 road test for year, or 8 months if you do driving school.

Interesting... maybe I should just take a course then and go for my AZ.

 

[Sub_Normal69]

TheNiteHwk,

Expired over 10 years, essentially it's like you never had a licence before, you are starting from scratch.

I believe it's in regulation 340/94 of the HTA. (maybe Section 32 - cant remember exactly)

The exception of the waiting periods for the gratuated licence process is only applicable if you have been invalid (suspended, expired, cancelled or any combination between 3-10 years)

 

[TheNiteHwk]

TheNiteHwk,

Expired over 10 years, essentially it's like you never had a licence before, you are starting from scratch.

I believe it's in regulation 340/94 of the HTA. (maybe Section 32 - cant remember exactly)

The exception of the waiting periods for the gratuated licence process is only applicable if you have been invalid (suspended, expired, cancelled or any combination between 3-10 years)

Umm... also interesting.

I'm not sure if it was Aug. 96 or Aug. 97 that my lic expired. Don't have the actual lic anymore to be able to check. Then again guess that don't matter cause it's now 2008. Duh.

Oh well... guess I just go take a course and then have to go through the graduated system. Drag big time. Oh well.

 

[MrPhilip]

mine was a expired since may of 98. i got mine g1 oct 22 2007 and then i got my g2 nov 22 2007 going to get my full on march 26. so i know what i taking about on this. i had to paid off all of my fine. you just have to wait in all of lines

 

[TheNiteHwk]

mine was a expired since may of 98. i got mine g1 oct 22 2007 and then i got my g2 nov 22 2007 going to get my full on march 26. so i know what i taking about on this. i had to paid off all of my fine. you just have to wait in all of lines

Well at least I'm here in Ottawa... maybe line-ups not as bad as TO. Thanks.

 

[hunter001]

Insurance company will treat you as a new driver as well.

 

[Papi Chulo]

Insurance company will treat you as a new driver as well.

Which is why I have never let my license expire!

 

[thompo69]

Expired less than one year = no problem
Expired more than one year, less than three = vision test, and no problem
More than three, less than 10 == vision test, written test and road tests, included graduating licencing, but the mandatory wait times between each level are waived.
10 or more years = as far as they're concerned, you never had a licence.

 

[samcan]

The exception of the waiting periods for the gratuated licence process is only applicable if you have been invalid (suspended, expired, cancelled or any combination between 3-10 years)[/QUOTE]

Well not sure about this. Lost my licence for DUI and at the course they stated if it had been expired for over 3 years you start all over, but there was a process where it could be "fasttracked". This was for those who had been stupid enough to get charged twice or let there license laps.

 

[samcan]

Nighthawk I would contact John Howard and find out where the courses for DUI are offered and then speak to one of the instructors. You might also contact "Back on Track" which is the course needed to get your license back.
(for DUI) They should have all the info and more knowledgeable the mto, IMHO

 

[TheNiteHwk]

Nighthawk I would contact John Howard and find out where the courses for DUI are offered and then speak to one of the instructors. You might also contact "Back on Track" which is the course needed to get your license back.
(for DUI) They should have all the info and more knowledgeable the mto, IMHO

I never lost my lic for DUI. I do have some outstanding fines to pay for speeding and the like.. but not DUI. Farkers in Quebec got me for expired plate too. And I was not even in my car when they spotted it. I was at Pigale... they spotted my expired plate (while I was inside enjoying the free lunch buffet) and sent me a ticket in the mail... farkers. So the free buffet cost me that day to say the least. Shortly after that I gave up driving... moved to TO and never took care of it because... did not want the expense etc of drivng in TO. Now I have a chance to get myself into a nice GMC pick-up for just about free... so am looking into getting back on the road. I'm a bit of a rebel on the road... I'll admit... but would never drive DUI.

 

[keeferz]

Which is why I have never let my license expire!

Even if you kept your license valid, but don't drive, they would treat you as a new driver. They usually want to see if you have been insured previously.