Ontario G1 restrictions you need to know
A G1 lets you practise, but Ontario law sets conditions for supervision, alcohol, passengers, high-speed roads, and overnight driving.
Drive with a qualified accompanying driver
You cannot drive alone with a G1. Your accompanying driver must sit in the front passenger seat, hold a valid Class G or higher licence, have at least four years of driving experience, and have a blood-alcohol level below .05.
That accompanying driver is the only other person allowed in the front seat while you drive. Every person in the vehicle must have a working seatbelt.
Alcohol, time, and road restrictions
G1 drivers must maintain a zero blood-alcohol level. You must not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.
You must not drive on 400-series highways or certain high-speed expressways. An Ontario-certified driving instructor is the stated exception for driving on any road while you are being instructed.
Use the rule as a planning checklist
Restrictions apply whenever you drive, not only during a lesson. Confirm that your supervising driver and vehicle meet the requirements before you start.
The official new-driver page and handbook are the best places to recheck these rules because restrictions can change and some routes have specific conditions.
Small steps. Safer roads.
Study today for a more confident tomorrow.
Official references
- Ontario: Get a G driver licence, new drivers
- Official MTO Driver handbook: Getting your driver licence
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