G2 Licence Rules in Ontario, and How a G2 Differs From a G

Last updated: October 28, 2026 · Based on the Official MTO Driver's Handbook, explained in our own words

Passing your G2 road test gives you a lot more freedom, but you're still a novice driver. Here is what you can do now, which rules still apply, and what changes when you get your full G.

What you can do with a G2

According to Ontario.ca, a G2 driver can drive:

• without another experienced driver in the car
• on all Ontario roads, including 400-series highways and expressways
• at any time of day, in most cases

Rules that still apply to every G2 driver

• your blood-alcohol level must be zero
• you can carry only as many passengers as there are working seatbelts
• the lower novice demerit point limits and escalating penalties still apply. See demerit points for new drivers

Extra rules if you're 19 or under

Between midnight and 5 a.m.:

• for your first six months on a G2, you can carry only one passenger aged 19 or under
• after six months, you can carry up to three passengers aged 19 or under

These limits don't apply if a fully licensed driver with at least four years' experience is in the car, or if your passengers are immediate family.

Can you drive on the highway with a G2?

Yes. Unlike a G1, a G2 lets you drive on any Ontario road, including the 401, the QEW and other 400-series highways. That's also how you get ready for the G road test, which includes expressway driving, so get comfortable merging and changing lanes at highway speed during your G2 year.

G2 vs G: what's the difference?

You can take the G road test after 12 months on a G2. Remember the five-year limit: you need your full G within five years of getting your G1.