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Ontario to suspend driver's licences for convicted car thieves for at least 10 years

Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says those thrice−convicted of auto theft would have their licenses suspended for life.

Published May 14, 2024 at 5:00pm

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Ontario to suspend driver's licences for convicted car thieves for at least 10 years
Ontario’s Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria attends Question Period at the Ontario Legislature in Toronto, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

Ontario says it will suspend driver’s licences for at least 10 years for those who have been convicted of stealing a car.

Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says those thrice−convicted of auto theft would have their licenses suspended for life.

Sarkaria says the province is also implementing stiffer penalties including a one−year license suspension for those convicted of stunt driving.

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