What happens to the point total when a license is reinstated after a 15 point suspension?

When a driver's license is reinstated after a 15-point suspension in Ontario, the point total is reduced to seven points. This policy is designed as a measure to encourage drivers to be more compliant with traffic rules after experiencing a significant penalty such as a suspension.

The reduction provides a fresh start for drivers, acknowledging that the suspension served as a consequence for their previous driving behavior while allowing them a chance to demonstrate improved driving practices. Thus, the reduction to seven points serves both as a rehabilitation effort and a warning to maintain safe driving habits to avoid further penalties or suspensions in the future.

This approach contrasts with some other options, which suggest maintaining a higher point total or erasing it completely. Such measures would not align with the principles of accountability or progressive discipline that underpin Ontario's traffic regulation framework.