Ontario moves to curb driver’s licence fraud

Source: Ontario Gouvernement

Ontario is tightening its driver’s licence rules in an effort to stamp out fraud and strengthen road safety.

Introduced at Queen’s Park on October 23, Bill 60 proposes new residency verification standards and a mandatory waiting period between obtaining a Class G and Class A licence.

Until now, new drivers could move up to a commercial licence as soon as they passed their Class G test. The proposed reform would require additional on-road experience before attempting the Class A road test — a change aimed at ensuring better-prepared truck drivers.

The bill would also restrict foreign licence recognition from non-reciprocal countries, capping verified foreign experience at twelve months and requiring applicants to complete both G2 and G tests.

According to Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation, these updates are designed to “protect the integrity of the licensing system” and address growing concerns over fraudulent practices in commercial driver certification.

In short, Ontario wants safer, more qualified, and fully compliant drivers on its roads.