A novice (G1 or G2) driver is convicted of using a hand-held device while driving. How does their penalty differ from what a fully licensed driver would face for the same offence?

Correct answer: D. The novice driver gets no demerit points, but faces an escalating licence suspension instead — 30 days first offence, 90 days second, cancellation on a third

A fully licensed driver convicted of the hand-held device offence gets demerit points added to their record on top of the fine. A novice driver gets the same fine but no demerit points at all — instead they face an escalating licence suspension: 30 days for a first conviction, 90 days for a second, and cancellation from the Graduated Licensing System entirely on a third.

Source: MTO Driver's Handbook: ontario.ca "Distracted driving" — novice driver penalty structure for hand-held device convictions