perseus30 said:
very informative... how about getting a driver's license in toronto? What will be the procedures if I have an existing non-prof philippine drivers license?
All applicants for an Ontario driver’s licence are required to present a valid out-of-country driver’s licence.
Applicants must have acceptable identification verifying: legal name; date of birth; and signature
Applicants must pass, a vision test, and a written knowledge test regarding Ontario’s traffic rules, and pay all applicable fees.
Applicants must self-declare their driving experience on the driver’s licence application form at the time of application.
Applicants who fulfil these requirements can obtain a G1 licence.
•Out-of-Country driver’s licence applicants who self-declare 12 months or more driving experience will be deemed to have fulfilled the G1 mandatory waiting period. Upon successfully completing the G1 road test, they will receive their G2 licence.
Applicants who present a valid out-of-country driver’s licence at time of application and self-declare 12 or more months of driving experience, can return at a later date to be credited with additional driving experience provided they submit an authentication document.
so what is this authenticated document and what should it contain:
The applicants may obtain an authentication document from the LTO
The authentication document must be dated and presented within six months from the date of issue.
The authentication document must be on official letterhead and be written in either English or French
The authentication document must state clearly that it is certifying the duration of the applicant’s driving experience, and that the applicant holds a valid driver’s licence from that jurisdiction. The licence cannot be expired or suspended.
If an individual is found to have falsely stated his/her out-of-country driving experience, the individual may be subject to prosecution for making a false statement under the Highway Traffic Act. This offence carries a fine of up to $5000 and imprisonment up to 30 days (or both). The individual’s licence may also be suspended for up to six months. In addition, penalties under the Criminal Code of Canada or other laws may be applied.
