Canada Traffic Law Report
Source Agency: Transport Canada / Provincial Ministries of Transportation
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Key Findings
- ●Theory test pass rate is ~45% (2023, Provincial data (Ontario G1 pass rate ~30-50%))
- ●Road fatalities: 1,964 deaths in 2023 — Up 1.7% from 2022 (1,931 to 1,964); highest count in 10 years
- ●~3 million tests administered per year by Transport Canada / Provincial Ministries of Transportation
- ●Most challenging topic: Fines & Penalties
Test Statistics
Speed Limits
Urban
50 km/h
Rural / National Roads
80 km/h
Motorway / Highway
100-110 km/h (120 km/h on select BC sections)
Most Challenging Topics
Fines & Penalties
Specific dollar amounts for various offences including school zone speeding and distracted driving
Intersections & Traffic Lights
Flashing lights, yellow lights, complex left/right turn scenarios
BAC Limits & Zero-Tolerance
Different limits for G1/G2 novice drivers and under-21 drivers
Right-of-Way Scenarios
Complex multi-vehicle intersection situations and emergency vehicle rules
Less Common Road Signs
Distinguishing regulatory vs warning vs information signs
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
1,964 deaths
Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Collision Statistics (2023)
Trend
Up 1.7% from 2022 (1,931 to 1,964); highest count in 10 years
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
Ontario collision reporting threshold raised from CAD 2,000 to CAD 5,000; ignition interlock required for 1st-time impaired driving
Enhanced distracted driving penalties (Ontario): min CAD 615 fine + 3 demerit points + 3-day suspension
ADAS (lane departure warning + automatic emergency braking) required in all newly manufactured vehicles
Sources & Methodology
All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.
Data last verified: 2026-02-12
Primary Sources:
- Provincial data (Ontario G1 pass rate ~30-50%) — Test statistics (2023)
- Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Collision Statistics — Road safety data (2023)
- Transport Canada / Provincial Ministries of Transportation — Official regulatory body
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