Driver Examination UPDATE:
Limited Driver Examination Services Available
Ontario’s driver examination services are delivered at DriveTest Centres, operated by Serco DES Inc. on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation.
Unionized employees at Ontario's DriveTest Centres are currently on strike and most driver examination services are unavailable until further notice. Limited driver examination services are available at some DriveTest locations. For more information, please visit www.drivetest.ca or call 1-888-570-6110.
Learn More
- Read Frequently Asked Questions.
- Concerned about travelling outside Ontario with an expired driver’s licence card? Click here for more information.
- Ontario’s temporary regulation extending driver licences will continue to be in effect until July 2010. Details of the regulation are available here.
Travelling Outside Ontario with an expired driver's licence card?
If you are a driver who is unable to get the driver examination services you need (i.e., a written examination, vision test or road test) to renew your driver's licence and you will be travelling outside of Ontario, we have taken steps to make sure you can still travel as you planned. Read more
Ban On Hand-Held Devices Now Ontario Law
It's now the law - the use of hand-held cell phones and other wireless devices while driving is prohibited in Ontario. The new distracted driving law makes it illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial or email using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment devices. Hands-free use of these devices will still be permitted. Read more
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NEW - Electric Bikes Allowed on Ontario Roads
Effective October 3, 2009 e-bikes can share the road with cars, pedestrians and other traffic throughout Ontario — with new safety requirements…Read more
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McGuinty Government Making It Easier To Buy Electric Vehicles
Ontario's target is to become a world leader in building and driving electric cars.
The McGuinty government aims to have one out of every 20 vehicles driven in Ontario to be electrically powered by 2020. This would put Ontarians into cleaner, more efficient vehicles, and expand the electric vehicle market for manufacturers.
Starting today the people of Ontario can vote on the design of the new green licence plates.
Apply Today For Your Enhanced Driver's Licence
Ontario drivers who are Canadian citizens can now apply for the Ontario Enhanced Driver’s Licence.
Nine ServiceOntario centres are now accepting applications for this passport alternative, which can be used at Canada-U.S. land and water border crossings.
Those who wish to apply for a licence should visit www.ServiceOntario.ca to book an application appointment. Appointments will be available starting May 19, 2009 with the first batch of licences projected for delivery by June 1, 2009.
For public inquiries please call ServiceOntario at 1-800-387-3445 or 416-235-2999.
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Looking for Compass cameras?
Compass cameras are now part of the Travellers Road Information Portal (TRIP). TRIP also offers information on: Road Closures and Restrictions, Winter Road Conditions, Construction, Traffic Flow, Car Pool Lots and High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes on provincially maintained highways.
TRIP also has a telephone hotline 1-800-268-4686 or 416-235-4686. The hotline uses voice recognition and text-to-speech technology, with touch tone commands available for people with difficulty using voice commands.
