Motor Vehicles Act

(1) Repealed, SNWT 2014,c.4,s.3(1).

(2) In this Part, where a motor vehicle is subject to a contract providing that the person in possession of the motor vehicle shall receive legal title to the motor vehicle on compliance with the terms of the contract, "owner" means the person in possession of the motor vehicle.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), in this Part, a person who obtains a leasehold interest in a motor vehicle for more than 30 days is an "owner" and a person who obtains a leasehold interest in a motor vehicle for 30 days or less is not an "owner". SNWT 2014,c.4,s.3.

(1) An application made by an owner of a motor vehicle or a dealer under this Part may be made by the agent of the owner or dealer.

(2) The Registrar may reject an application made under this Part by an agent where the Registrar is not satisfied that the owner or dealer has authorized the agent to act on behalf of the owner or the dealer.

(1) Sections 5 and 6 do not apply to a person operating a motor vehicle on a highway where the owner of the motor vehicle has complied with the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction respecting registration and licence plates and

(2) Sections 5 and 6 do not apply to a person operating a motor vehicle on a highway where there is a valid in transit permit for the motor vehicle. SNWT 2009,c.13,s.4(1),5(1); SNWT 2014,c.4, s.4(1),(2); SNWT 2015,c.28,s.4.

(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who becomes an owner of a motor vehicle for which a certificate of registration has been issued, other than a motor vehicle described in a notice referred to in section 9 that has been accepted by the Registrar, shall obtain a new certificate of registration for the motor vehicle within 30 days of becoming the owner.

(2) Where a person, who has been prohibited from applying for a certificate of registration by the Registrar, becomes the owner of a motor vehicle for which a certificate of registration has been issued, the person shall obtain a new certificate of registration for the motor vehicle within 30 days after the expiration of the period of prohibition.

(1) Where a motor vehicle for which a certificate of registration has been issued is inoperable and the motor vehicle cannot be put into an operable condition, the owner of the motor vehicle shall notify the Registrar of this fact without delay.

(2) Where the Registrar receives a notice referred to in subsection (1) and is satisfied that the motor vehicle cannot be put into an operable condition, the Registrar shall not issue another certificate of registration for the motor vehicle described in the notice.

(1) An owner of a motor vehicle that is registered under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction referred to in paragraph 7(1)(a) shall obtain a certificate of registration for the motor vehicle by the day that the motor vehicle has been in the Northwest Territories for 91 consecutive days regardless of whether the motor vehicle is operated on a highway.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an owner of a motor vehicle who is temporarily resident in the Northwest Territories for the purpose of attending an educational institution as a student or is participating as a student in an exchange program or other educational program recognized by the Registrar. SNWT 2009,c.13, s.4(1),5(1).

(1) The owner of a motor vehicle may apply to the Registrar to have a certificate of registration, registration permit, in transit permit or short-term permit, or licence plate issued for that motor vehicle.

(2) A dealer may apply to the Registrar for a certificate of registration that does not contain a description of a motor vehicle, an in transit permit or licence plate for motor vehicles that are in the possession of the dealer and that the dealer intends to sell in the course of his or her business as a dealer. SNWT 2015,c.28,s.5.

(1) The Registrar shall not issue a certificate of registration to an owner of a motor vehicle unless

(2) The Registrar shall not issue a certificate of registration for a motor vehicle to a person who is named on a valid certificate of registration for the same motor vehicle if there are more than 90 days before the date of expiry on the valid certificate unless the Registrar is satisfied that there are circumstances that justify issuing a certificate earlier than 90 days before the date of expiry.

(3) The Registrar shall not issue a new certificate of registration for a motor vehicle to a person who is named in a certificate of registration that has or is about to expire for the vehicle unless the person submits the original or a replacement certificate of registration for the vehicle issued in the name of the person applying. RSNWT 1988,c.44 (Supp.),s.3; SNWT 2009,c.13,s.6.

(1) Paragraph 13(1)(c) does not apply to an owner

(2) Where the Registrar issues a certificate of registration to an owner of a motor vehicle who did not submit a certificate, an insurance card or written proof referred to in paragraph 13(1)(c) for the motor vehicle, the Registrar shall not issue a licence plate to the owner based on that certificate of registration and the certificate of registration must indicate that no licence plate was issued with the certificate. SNWT 1994, c.14,s.6.

(1) No person shall attach a licence plate to a motor vehicle described in a certificate of registration referred to in subsection 15(2) unless

(2) No person shall operate a motor vehicle described in a certificate of registration referred to in subsection 15(2) on a highway, unless

(1) An owner who intends to use his or her motor vehicle as a school bus or taxi shall, when applying for a certificate of registration for the motor vehicle, notify the Registrar of this intention.

(2) The Registrar shall not issue a certificate of registration to an owner of a motor vehicle who has notified the Registrar that he or she intends to use the motor vehicle as a school bus or taxi unless the Registrar is satisfied that the motor vehicle, when operated as a school bus or taxi, will be covered by a motor vehicle liability policy that insures at least to the prescribed limits against liability resulting from bodily injury to or the death of one or more persons and loss of or damage to property.

(1) Where an owner or dealer is entitled to be issued a certificate of registration, but it is impracticable for the Registrar to issue the certificate, the Registrar may issue an interim certificate of registration to the owner or dealer.

(1.1) An owner or dealer who has been issued an interim certificate under subsection (1) and who carries the certificate while it is valid in the motor vehicle to which the certificate applies, is in compliance with the provisions of this Act and the regulations respecting the certificate of registration.

(2) An interim certificate of registration expires 90 days after it is issued or after a shorter period that may be specified by the Registrar on the interim certificate.

(3) The owner or dealer shall, at the time of receiving an interim certificate, specify whether the Registrar is

when the certificate of registration is issued.

(4) When the certificate of registration is issued, the Registrar shall notify the owner or dealer or mail the certificate in accordance with the instructions provided under subsection (3).

(5) The owner or dealer shall, on receipt of the certificate of registration, destroy the interim certificate. SNWT 2014,c.4,s.5.

(1) A certificate of registration that does not contain a description of a motor vehicle issued to a dealer expires on the earliest of the following days:

(2) A certificate of registration, other than a certificate referred to in subsection (1), expires on the earliest of the following days:

(1) A registration permit authorizes the operation on a highway of a commercial vehicle

(2) A registration permit expires within one year after its date of issue. RSNWT 1988, c.106(Supp.), s.2; SNWT 1994, c.14, s.9; SNWT 2009, c.13, s.4(1); SNWT 2014,c.4,s.6.

(1) A registration permit is subject to

(2) Every person who operates a motor vehicle on a highway under the authority of a registration permit shall comply with the conditions that apply to the permit. SNWT 2009,c.13,s.9.

(1) An in transit permit authorizes the operation, on a highway and between locations specified on the permit, of a motor vehicle

(2) An in transit permit does not authorize the operation of a commercial vehicle except for the operation of

SNWT 1994,c.14,s.10; SNWT 2009,c.13,s.10; SNWT 2014,c.4,s.7.

(1) The Registrar shall specify on an in transit permit the day and the locations between which the motor vehicle described on the permit may be operated.

(2) A person shall only operate a motor vehicle on a highway under the authority of an in transit permit on the day and between the locations specified on the permit.

(3) A person shall only operate a motor vehicle on a highway under the authority of an in transit permit

vehicle that is being operated under the authority of an in transit permit, the windshield referred to in subsection (3) is the windshield of the towing motor vehicle. SNWT 2009,c.13,s.12.

(1) A short-term permit authorizes the operation, on a highway for a period of time and in the locations specified on the permit, of a motor vehicle

(2) A short-term permit expires within six months after its issue. SNWT 2009,c.13,s.13.

(1) The Registrar shall specify on a short-term permit the period of time that the motor vehicle described on the permit may be operated.

(2) A person shall only operate a motor vehicle on a highway under the authority of a short-term permit for the period of time and in the locations specified on the permit.

(3) A person shall only operate a motor vehicle on a highway under the authority of a short-term permit

vehicle that is being operated under the authority of a short-term permit, the windshield referred to in subsection (3) is the windshield of the towing motor vehicle. SNWT 2009,c.13,s.13.

(1) A short-term permit is subject to

(2) A person who operates a motor vehicle on a highway under the authority of a short-term permit shall comply with the conditions that apply to the permit. SNWT 2009,c.13,s.13.

(1) For the purposes of subsection (3), "visiting force" means a visiting force as defined in the Visiting Forces Act (Canada).

(2) No person shall park a motor vehicle on a highway, other than a privately owned area that is designed and primarily used for the parking of vehicles, or operate a motor vehicle on a highway unless,

(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a person who is a member of a visiting force operating a service motor vehicle of that visiting force. SNWT 2009, c.13,s.4(1),14; SNWT 2014,c.4,s.4(4).

(1) Where an owner has made arrangements satisfactory to the Registrar respecting the provision of security for the payment of compensation for the injury or death of persons or loss or damage to property caused by the operation of a motor vehicle of the owner, the Registrar may issue a certificate of financial responsibility stating that the owner has made this arrangement.

(2) A certificate of financial responsibility issued to an owner under subsection (1) applies to the motor vehicles that are described on certificates of registration issued, from time to time, in the name of the owner.

SNWT 2015,c.28,s.7.

(1) Subject to subsection (2), where the ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred, otherwise than on the death of the owner or, if the owner is a corporation, on the dissolution of the corporation, the person named in the certificate of registration for the motor vehicle may transfer the licence plate from the vehicle that is no longer owned by the person to another motor vehicle that he or she owns.

(2) Where a person transfers a licence plate to a motor vehicle under subsection (1), the person shall, within 14 days of the transfer, obtain a new certificate of registration for the vehicle and advise the Registrar of the numbers or letters on the licence plate attached to the vehicle.

(3) The person referred to in subsection (1) shall not transfer a licence plate to a motor vehicle under subsection (1) if it is an offence to operate the vehicle with that class of licence plate. RSNWT 1988,c.106 (Supp.),s.4; SNWT 1994,c.14,s.11,12,13; SNWT 2015, c.28,s.8.

(1) Where the Registrar issues a certificate of registration, other than a certificate of registration referred to in subsection 15(2), the certificate must identify

(2) No person shall operate a motor vehicle on a highway under a certificate of registration unless the licence plate attached to the motor vehicle is the licence plate identified in the certificate of registration. SNWT 1994,c.14,s.15,16.

(1) If an owner or dealer is entitled to be issued a licence plate but it is impracticable for the Registrar to issue the licence plate, the Registrar may issue to the owner or dealer a certificate stating that the owner or dealer is entitled to the specified class of licence plate in respect of a motor vehicle to which the certificate applies.

(2) An owner or dealer who has been issued a certificate under subsection (1) and who carries the certificate while it is valid in the motor vehicle to which the certificate applies, is in compliance with the provisions of this Act and the regulations respecting the licence plate of the class described in the certificate.

(3) A certificate referred to in subsection (1) expires 18 months after it is issued, or after a shorter period that may be specified by the Registrar on the certificate.

(4) At the time of receiving a certificate referred to in subsection (1), the owner or dealer shall instruct, when the licence plate is issued, whether the Registrar is to

(5) When the licence plate is issued, the Registrar shall notify the owner or dealer or mail the licence plate in accordance with the instructions provided under subsection (4).

(6) The owner or dealer shall, on receipt of the licence plate, destroy the certificate. SNWT 2015, c.28,s.10.

(1) No person shall operate or park, on a highway, a motor vehicle with a licence plate attached unless the licence plate was issued by the Registrar to the person or dealer named in the certificate of registration for the vehicle.

(2) A person who has been issued a licence plate shall not knowingly permit another person to use the licence plate in contravention of subsection (1). SNWT 2015, c.28,s.12.

(1) This section applies to a person who is operating a motor vehicle under the authority of a certificate of registration.

(2) Subject to subsection (2.1), no person shall operate or park a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, trailer or a prescribed class of motor vehicle, on a highway unless a licence plate is securely attached to the rear bumper of the vehicle.

(2.1) No person shall operate or park on a highway a commercial vehicle having a gross weight that exceeds 4500 kg unless that vehicle has a licence plate attached to the front bumper.

(3) No person shall operate or park a motorcycle on a highway unless a licence plate is securely attached to the rear fender of the motorcycle.

(4) No person shall operate or park a trailer on a highway unless a licence plate is securely attached to the back of the trailer at a position not lower than the rear axle. SNWT 1994,c.14,s.22; SNWT 2014, c.4,s.10.

(1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall operate a motor vehicle with licence plates issued by more than one jurisdiction attached to the motor vehicle.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person in possession of a registration permit for the operation of a commercial vehicle having a gross weight that exceeds 4500 kg.

(3) No person shall operate a motor vehicle with a licence plate representing or purporting to represent the Northwest Territories, other than a licence plate of current issue, attached to the motor vehicle. SNWT 1994,c.14,s.23; SNWT 2009,c.13,s.5(1); SNWT 2014,c.4,s.11.

(1) In this section, "licence plate" means a licence plate issued under this Part or under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction.

(2) No person shall operate or park a motor vehicle on a highway unless the licence plate attached to the motor vehicle is free of dirt and obstructions.

(3) No person shall

(4) No person shall

SNWT 1994,c.14,s.24,25; SNWT 2009,c.13, s.4(1); SNWT 2015, c.28,s.13.

(1) No person shall park and no owner shall allow a motor vehicle to stand on a highway, other than a privately owned area that is designed and primarily used for the parking of vehicles, unless a licence plate described in section 6 is attached to the motor vehicle.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a motor vehicle described in subsection 7(1) or a motor vehicle for which there is a valid in transit permit. SNWT 2015,c.28,s.14.

(1) Where a certificate of registration, registration permit or in transit permit is lost, stolen or destroyed or becomes illegible, the person named in the certificate or permit may apply for a replacement.

(2) The Registrar shall not issue a replacement certificate or permit to a person unless the person submits

(1) If a licence plate is lost, stolen, destroyed or becomes illegible, the person to whom the licence plate was issued may apply for a new licence plate.

(2) A person may apply for a new licence plate under subsection (1) by submitting to the Registrar

(3) If a person submits an application in accordance with subsection (2), the Registrar shall issue to the person a new licence plate and a new certificate of registration. SNWT 2015,c.28,s.15.

(1) Where the person named in a certificate of registration changes his or her name or address as shown on the certificate, the person shall, within 15 days after the change, notify the Registrar in writing

(2) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (1) and the Registrar being satisfied that the information contained in the notice is complete and correct, the Registrar shall issue a new certificate showing the new name or address, as the case may be. SNWT 2009,c.13,s.5(1).

(1) No person shall apply for a certificate of registration or registration permit during the period of time that the person is prohibited by the Registrar from applying for a certificate of registration and registration permit.

(2) No person shall apply for a registration permit for a motor vehicle during the period in which the certificate of registration or similar document issued under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction for the vehicle is

SNWT 2009,c.13,s.4(1).

(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who is not a dealer shall not operate a motor vehicle on a highway unless the following documents are located inside the vehicle:

(1.1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who is a dealer shall not operate a motor vehicle on a highway unless the following documents are located inside the vehicle:

(2) A person operating a motor vehicle that tows a trailer shall keep the documents referred to in subsection (1) in respect of the trailer either inside the motor vehicle that is towing the trailer or inside the trailer. SNWT 2009, c.13,s.4(1),5(1); SNWT 2014, c.4,s.12.

(3) Repealed, SNWT 2014,c.4,s.12(2).

(1) An officer who, on reasonable grounds, believes that a motor vehicle is being operated as a school bus or taxi may direct the driver of the vehicle or the person named in the certificate of registration issued under this Part or under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction to produce proof satisfactory to the officer that there is in force with respect to that vehicle a motor vehicle liability policy described in section 37.

(2) A person who is directed under subsection (1) to produce proof of insurance under subsection (1) may produce the proof to the officer within 48 hours after the officer gives the direction. SNWT 2009, c.13,s.4(1).

(1) Where a certificate of registration or registration permit is issued that contains an error, the Registrar may issue a new certificate or permit that is correct, cancel the erroneous certificate or permit, and personally serve or send the corrected certificate or permit by registered mail to the person named in the certificate or permit.

(2) A person who receives a corrected certificate of registration or registration permit shall return the certificate or permit that contains the error to the Registrar.

(3) The Registrar may destroy a certificate or permit that is returned under subsection (2).

(1) Where

the Registrar may suspend the certificate or permit.

(2) Where a certificate or permit is suspended under subsection (1), the Registrar shall send to the person named in the certificate or permit a notice that sets out that

(3) The date specified in the notice referred to in paragraph (2)(b) must be not less than

(4) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (2), the person named in the certificate of registration, registration permit or in transit permit shall, by the date specified in the notice,

(5) If payment of the prescribed fees is not received by the Registrar by the date specified in the notice referred to in paragraph (2)(b), the Registrar may cancel the certificate of registration, registration permit or in transit permit.

(6) If payment of the prescribed fees for the certificate or permit and for the reinstatement of a suspended certificate or permit is received by the Registrar by the date specified in the notice referred to in paragraph (2)(b), the Registrar shall terminate the suspension of the certificate of registration, registration permit or in transit permit. SNWT 1994, c.14,s.27.

(1) Where the Registrar issues a certificate of registration or a registration permit and then comes to believe, on reasonable grounds, that information contained in the application for the certificate of registration or registration permit or in a document submitted in support of that application is false or inaccurate, the Registrar may send to the person named in the certificate or permit a notice

(2) The day of the hearing specified in the notice referred to in paragraph (1)(b) must be not less than

(3) The Registrar may cancel every certificate of registration and registration permit issued in the name of the person referred to in subsection (1) and may prohibit that person from applying for a certificate of registration and a registration permit for a period not exceeding two years, if the person

(4) Where the Registrar cancels every certificate of registration or registration permit of a person under subsection (3), the Registrar shall send a notice to the person advising the person of the cancellation and the prohibition from applying for a certificate or permit, if any.

(5) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (4), the person named in the certificates of registration or registration permits that are cancelled under subsection (3) shall, without delay, deliver or mail to the Registrar the certificates of registration and licence plates that are attached to the motor vehicles described in the certificates and the registration permits, as the case may be.

(1) The Registrar may cancel every certificate of registration and registration permit issued in the name of a person who is liable under a judgment of a court in any jurisdiction for damages arising out of a traffic accident where

(2) Where the Registrar cancels every certificate of registration or registration permit of a person under subsection (1), the Registrar shall send a notice to the person advising the person of the cancellations and the reason for the cancellations.

(3) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (2), the person named in the certificates of registration and registration permits that are cancelled shall, without delay, deliver or mail to the Registrar the certificates of registration and licence plates attached to the motor vehicles described in the certificates and the registration permits.

(1) The Registrar may cancel the certificate of registration or registration permit for a motor vehicle where the Registrar believes, on reasonable grounds, that the operation of the motor vehicle on a highway is likely to endanger the safety of the driver or passengers in the motor vehicle or the public.

(2) Where the Registrar cancels a certificate of registration or a registration permit under subsection (1), the Registrar shall send a notice to the person named in the certificate or permit setting out

(3) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (2), the person named in the certificate of registration or registration permit that is cancelled shall, without delay, deliver or mail to the Registrar the certificate of registration and the licence plate attached to the motor vehicle described in the certificate or the registration permit, as the case may be.

(4) The Registrar may refuse to issue

for a motor vehicle described in a certificate of registration or registration permit cancelled under subsection (1) unless the Registrar is satisfied that the repair, removal or addition of equipment or parts of the vehicle set out in the notice referred to in paragraph (2)(b) have been completed. SNWT 1994, c.14, s.28,29.

(1) Where the arrangements referred to in subsection 38(1) are no longer satisfactory to the Registrar, the Registrar shall send a notice to the person named in the certificate of financial responsibility stating that the certificate of financial responsibility and every certificate of registration issued in the name of the person may be cancelled on the date specified in the notice unless the owner makes new arrangements satisfactory to the Registrar before that date.

(2) The date specified in the notice referred to in subsection (1) must be not less than

(3) Where the person named in the certificate of financial responsibility does not make new arrangements satisfactory to the Registrar by the date specified in the notice referred to in subsection (1), the Registrar may cancel

(4) Where the Registrar cancels a certificate of financial responsibility and the certificates of registration of a person under subsection (3), the Registrar shall send a notice to the person advising the person of the cancellations.

(5) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (4), the person named in the certificates of registration that are cancelled shall, without delay, deliver or mail to the Registrar the certificates of registration and the licence plates that are attached to the motor vehicles described in the certificates.

(1) Where the Registrar, on reasonable grounds, believes that

the Registrar may send a notice to the person named in the certificate of registration stating that the certificate of registration for the motor vehicle may be cancelled on the date specified in the notice unless the person named in the certificate of registration,

(2) The date specified in the notice referred to in subsection (1) must be not less than

(3) Where the person named in the certificate of registration does not meet the requirements of paragraph (1)(c) or (d) by the day specified in the notice referred to in subsection (1), the Registrar may cancel the certificate of registration for the motor vehicle.

(4) Where the Registrar cancels a certificate of registration of a person under subsection (3), the Registrar shall send a notice to the person advising the person of the cancellation.

(5) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (4), the person named in the certificate of registration that is cancelled shall, without delay, deliver or mail to the Registrar the certificate of registration and the licence plate that is attached to the motor vehicle described in the certificate. SNWT 1994,c.14,s.30, 31.

(1) Where

the person named in the certificate of registration for the motor vehicle shall deliver or mail to the Registrar the licence plates in respect of the vehicle.

(2) Where the Registrar receives a licence plate surrendered pursuant to subsection (1), the Registrar shall cancel the certificate of registration of the motor vehicle to which the licence plate relates. SNWT 1994,c.14,s.32.

(1) Where the Registrar suspends a certificate of registration under section 65.1, the Registrar shall send a notice to the person named on the certificate stating

(2) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (1), the person named on the certificate of registration

SNWT 1994,c.14,s.33.

(1) Where the Registrar cancels a certificate of registration under section 65.1, the Registrar shall send a notice to the person named on the certificate stating

(2) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (1), the person named on the certificate of registration shall, without delay, deliver or mail to the Registrar the certificate of registration and the licence plate attached to the motor vehicle described on the certificate. RSNWT 1988,c.44(Supp.),s.5; SNWT 1994,c.14,s.34.

(1) No person shall operate a motor vehicle on a highway unless that person has been issued a driver’s licence of a class that authorizes the operation of that vehicle and the driver’s licence is valid.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person

SNWT 2003,c.14,s.4,5; SNWT 2009, c.13, s.5(1),16.

(1) A person who

may apply under this section to the Registrar for the class of driver’s licence permitted by the regulations.

(2) The Registrar shall not issue a class of driver’s licence to a person making an application under subsection (1) unless that person passes, by the prescribed standard, the theoretical and practical driving examinations for that class of driver’s licence.

(3) The Registrar shall not issue a class of driver’s licence to a person making an application under paragraph (1)(b) unless the person surrenders his or her driver’s licence.

(1) A person may apply to the Registrar for a driver’s licence of the same class that the person previously held or of a class that has fewer privileges if the person is named in

(2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the Registrar may issue a driver’s licence to a person who submits an application under subsection (1) in the prescribed manner.

(3) If a person applies under paragraph (1)(a) and there is more than one year before the date of expiry on the valid driver’s licence, the Registrar shall not issue a driver’s licence to the person unless the Registrar is satisfied that there are circumstances that justify issuing the licence earlier than one year before the date of expiry.

(4) The Registrar shall not issue a driver’s licence of any class to a person who applies under paragraph (1)(a) or (b) unless the person surrenders his or her existing driver’s licence to the Registrar. RSNWT 1988,c.22(Supp.),s.2,3,4; SNWT 2009, c.13,s.17; SNWT 2014,c.4,s.13.

(1) A person named on a driver’s licence issued under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction may apply to the Registrar for a driver’s licence.

(2) The Registrar shall not issue a driver’s licence to a person applying under subsection (1) unless the applicant surrenders

(3) Where a person applying under this section meets the requirements of this Act and the regulations, the Registrar may issue a class of driver’s licence to the person that, in the opinion of the Registrar, is equivalent to the class of the driver’s licence surrendered under subsection (2).

(4) Subject to subsection (5), the Registrar shall return a driver’s licence that is surrendered under subsection (2) to the jurisdiction that issued the licence.

(5) The Registrar may

where

RSNWT 1988, c.22(Supp.),s.5; SNWT 2003, c.14,s.6; SNWT 2009,c.13,s.4(1),5(1),18.

(1) A person named on a driver’s licence issued under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction that has been suspended or cancelled may apply to the Registrar for a driver’s licence.

(2) The Registrar shall not issue a driver’s licence to a person making an application under subsection (1) unless

(2.1) The Registrar shall not, except in accordance with a direction of the Maintenance Enforcement Administrator or a court order referred to in section 97.1 or 97.2, issue a driver’s licence to a person making an application under subsection (1) if, under laws of the other jurisdiction that are substantially similar to section 97.1 of this Act, the driver’s licence issued in that jurisdiction has been suspended or cancelled as a result of default under a maintenance order and has not been reinstated.

(3) The Registrar may issue a class of driver’s licence to a person who applies under subsection (1) that, in the opinion of the Registrar, is equivalent to the class of the driver’s licence the person held before the suspension or cancellation. RSNWT 1988, c.22 (Supp.),s.6; SNWT 2009,c.13,s.4(1),19; SNWT 2008, c.7,s.36(3).

(1) The Registrar may require a person applying for a driver’s licence under section 69, 70 or 71 to take the prescribed theoretical and practical driving examination for the class of driver’s licence for which application has been made.

(2) The Registrar shall not issue a driver’s licence to a person taking the examinations under subsection (1), unless the person passes the theoretical and practical driving examination by the prescribed standard.

(1) An examiner shall administer a theoretical or practical driving examination for a class of driver’s licence to a person where that person

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a theoretical and practical driving examination referred to in subsection 104.1(1) or 105(1). SNWT 2014,c.4,s.14; SNWT 2022,c.10,s.2.

(1) Where an examiner is satisfied that an applicant for a theoretical examination is illiterate, the examiner may administer an oral theoretical examination in place of a written theoretical examination.

(2) Where the examiner is satisfied that an applicant for a theoretical or practical examination does not understand or speak English, the examiner may require the examination to be conducted with the assistance of an interpreter approved by the examiner.

(3) No interpreter referred to in subsection (2) shall provide the person being examined with an answer to a question on an examination.

(1) The Registrar may require a person who has been subject to a suspension imposed under section 111, 116.6 or 116.7, to a disqualification imposed under section 116.6 or who has been discharged in respect of or convicted of or found guilty of a alcohol or drug related offence as defined in subsection 116.14(1), to satisfy the conditions that the Registrar considers appropriate before the Registrar

(2) The conditions that the Registrar may require a person to satisfy under subsection (1) may include, but are not limited to, the following:

(3) In determining the conditions that a person will be required to satisfy under subsection (1), the Registrar shall consider the extent to which assessments, programs and other services are available in the community in which the person resides.

(4) The person who is required to satisfy conditions under subsection (1) must pay any costs associated with the conditions.

(5) The Registrar shall not reinstate a person’s driver’s licence or issue a driver’s licence to a person who is required to satisfy conditions under subsection (1) unless the person satisfies the conditions. SNWT 2003,c.14,s.8; SNWT 2014, c.4,s.15; SNWT 2018,c.6,Sch.C,s.2.

(1) The Registrar may, when reinstating or issuing a driver’s licence or at any time after the licence is reinstated or issued, and in accordance with any regulations, impose on the driver’s licence terms and conditions that the Registrar considers appropriate.

(2) Without restricting the generality of subsection (1), the Registrar may impose on a driver’s licence the condition that the person named in the licence shall not operate a motor vehicle outside a specified geographic area.

(2.1) Without restricting the generality of subsection (1), the Registrar may impose on the driver’s licence of a person who has been subject to a suspension imposed under section 116.6 or 116.7 or to a disqualification imposed under section 116.6 or who has been discharged in respect of or convicted of or found guilty of a alcohol or drug related offence as defined in subsection 116.14(1), conditions

(2.2) The person named in the driver’s licence must pay any costs associated with the conditions imposed under this section.

(3) No person who is named in a driver’s licence that is subject to terms or conditions imposed by the Registrar, under subsection (1), (2) or (2.1) or by any other provision of this Act or the regulations, shall operate a motor vehicle on a highway in contravention of those terms or conditions.

(4) The Registrar may suspend or cancel a driver’s licence if the person named on the driver’s licence

SNWT 2003,c.14,s.9; SNWT 2015,c.28,s.17; SNWT 2018,c.6,Sch.C,s.2; SNWT 2022,c.10,s.3.

(1) Where a driver’s licence may be issued to an applicant under this Act, but it is impracticable for the Registrar to issue the driver’s licence, the Registrar may issue an interim driver’s licence to the applicant.

(2) An interim driver’s licence expires 90 days after it is issued or after a shorter period that may be specified by the Registrar on the interim licence.

(3) The applicant shall, at the time of receiving an interim driver’s licence, specify whether the Registrar is to

when the driver’s licence is issued.

(4) When the driver’s licence is issued, the Registrar shall notify the applicant or mail the licence in accordance with the instructions provided under subsection (3).

(5) The applicant shall, on receipt of the driver’s licence, destroy the interim licence.

(6) The Registrar may extend an interim driver’s licence for not more than 90 days from its original date of expiration. SNWT 2003, c.14,s.11; SNWT 2014, c.4,s.16.

(1) A driver’s licence expires on the earlier of

(2) The Registrar may extend the date of expiry of a driver’s licence for not more than 90 days from its original date of expiration. SNWT 2014,c.4,s.17.

(1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall operate a school bus on a highway unless that person is named in a valid driver’s licence that bears a valid endorsement of the Registrar under subsection 85(1).

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person named in a valid driver’s licence issued under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction that authorizes the operation of a school bus if

RSNWT 1988,c.106(Supp.),s.5,6,7; SNWT 2009, c.13,s.4(1),21.

(1) The Registrar may authorize the person named in a valid driver’s licence, by an endorsement on the licence, to operate motor vehicles to which the class of licence applies as a school bus.

(2) The Registrar shall make an endorsement referred to in subsection (1) on a driver’s licence where the person named in the licence

(3) A school bus endorsement expires on the earliest of the following days:

(4) The Registrar may exempt a person named in a driver’s licence from the requirements of paragraph (2)(e) where the person has previously obtained a school bus endorsement and the person applies for a school bus endorsement within one year after the expiration of the endorsement.

(5) Repealed, RSNWT 1988,c.22(Supp.), s.7,8; c.106(Supp.),s.8,9,10,11.

(1) Where the person named in a driver’s licence changes his or her name or address as shown on the licence, the person shall, within 15 days after the change, notify the Registrar

(2) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (1) and the Registrar being satisfied that the information contained in the notice is complete and correct, the Registrar shall issue a new driver’s licence showing the new name or address. SNWT 2009, c.13,s.5(1).

(1) Where a driver’s licence is lost, stolen or destroyed or becomes illegible, the person named in the licence may apply for a replacement driver’s licence.

(2) The Registrar shall issue a replacement driver’s licence where the person named in the licence

(1) A judge who discharges a person in respect of an offence under or convicts a person of an offence under or finds a person guilty of contravening

may, by order, prohibit the person from operating a motor vehicle for a period not exceeding three years.

(2) Subject to paragraph 94(1.1)(a), where a person is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle by an order made under subsection (1) or the Youth Justice Act in respect of an offence referred to in subsection (1) and the person is named in a driver’s licence, the driver’s licence is cancelled.

(3) Subject to paragraph 94(1.1)(b), where

the person is disqualified from operating a motor vehicle in the Northwest Territories during the period of prohibition set out in the order. SNWT 2003,c.31, s.96(2); SNWT 2006,c.5,Sch.,s.6; SNWT 2009,c.13, s.3(1),4(1),5(1); SNWT 2011,c.26,s.7; SNWT 2014, c.4,s.19; SNWT 2022,c.10,s.4,5.

(1) Where a person is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle by an order referred to in section 88 or 89 and the person is named in a driver’s licence issued under this Part or the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction, the person shall, unless the licence is lost, stolen or destroyed, immediately surrender the licence to the judge making the order or, where the person does not have the licence with him or her at the time the order is made, surrender the licence to an officer within 24 hours after the making of the order.

(2) The judge or an officer receiving a driver’s licence under subsection (1) shall cause the licence to be sent to the Registrar.

(3) On receiving a driver’s licence issued under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction that was sent to the Registrar under subsection (2), the Registrar shall send the licence to the jurisdiction that issued it after the relevant order referred to in section 88 or 89 becomes final. SNWT 2009,c.13,s.4(1).

(1) On the filing of an appeal or an application for a prerogative writ in respect of an offence referred to in subsection 89(1), the judge may, before hearing the appeal or application, by order, suspend an order made in respect of the offence that prohibits the convicted person from operating a motor vehicle until the judge renders their decision respecting the appeal or application.

(1.1) Where an order is made under subsection (1),

until the judge renders their decision respecting the appeal or application.

(2) Where the Registrar receives a certified copy of an order issued under subsection (1) and the Registrar has received the driver’s licence of the person who is the subject of the order, the Registrar shall return the licence to that person. SNWT 2022,c.10,s.6.

(1) Where a judge hears an appeal or an application for a prerogative writ in respect of an offence referred to in subsection 89(1) and varies, confirms or imposes an order prohibiting the person convicted of the offence from operating a motor vehicle, the person convicted shall, unless the licence has been lost, stolen or destroyed or has been submitted to a judge or an officer pursuant to subsection 90(1) and has not been returned pursuant to subsection 94(2),

(2) A judge or an officer receiving a driver’s licence under subsection (1) shall cause the licence to be sent to the Registrar.

(01) In this section, "alcohol or drug related offence" means an offence under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction that is substantially similar to an offence under section 320.14 or subsection 320.15(1) of the Criminal Code in respect of operating or having the care or control of a motor vehicle on a highway.

(1) Where the Registrar receives a certified copy of an order made under the Criminal Code or the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Canada) in respect of an offence under the Criminal Code by a judge or court from an extra-territorial jurisdiction that prohibits a person who has been issued a driver’s licence from operating a motor vehicle, the Registrar shall cancel the licence.

(1.1) Where the Registrar receives a certified copy of an order made in respect of a alcohol or drug related offence by a judge or court in a foreign jurisdiction that prohibits a person who has been issued a driver’s licence from operating a motor vehicle, the Registrar shall cancel the licence.

(2) Where the Registrar cancels a driver’s licence of a person under subsection (1) or (1.1), the Registrar shall send a notice to the person advising the person of the cancellation and the reason for the cancellation.

(3) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (2), the person named in the driver’s licence that is cancelled shall, without delay, deliver or mail the licence to the Registrar. SNWT 2003, c.9, s.8(5); SNWT 2003,c.14,s.15; SNWT 2009,c.13, s.4(1),23; SNWT 2018,c.6,Sch.C,s.2; SNWT 2018,c.6, Sch.C,s.19(1).

(1) On receiving a direction from the Maintenance Enforcement Administrator under subsection 22.2(5) or (6) of the Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act, the Registrar shall, in accordance with the direction,

(2) If a court, under subsection 22.2(7) of the Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act, orders the reinstatement or issuance of a driver’s licence to a person, or the termination or variation of conditions that were imposed on a driver’s licence, the Registrar shall reinstate or issue the licence, or terminate or vary the conditions, in accordance with the order.

(3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), the Registrar shall not reinstate or issue a driver’s licence under this section unless the Registrar is satisfied that the person meets all the requirements for the issuance of a driver’s licence under this Act. SNWT 2008, c.7, s.36(4).

(1) Where a driver’s licence is suspended under section 97.1, the Registrar shall send to the person named in the licence a notice stating that the driver’s licence

(2) Where conditions are imposed on a driver’s licence under section 97.1, the Registrar shall send to the person named in the licence a notice

(3) Where conditions imposed on a driver’s licence under section 97.1 are terminated or varied under subsection 97.2(1) or (2), the Registrar shall send to the person named in the licence a notice advising of the termination or setting out the varied conditions.

(4) On receipt of a notice referred to in this section, the person named in the driver’s licence shall return the driver’s licence to the Registrar by the date specified in the notice. SNWT 2008,c.7,s.36(4).

(1) Where a driver’s licence is issued that contains an error, the Registrar may

(2) A person who receives a corrected driver’s licence shall return the licence that contains the error to the Registrar.

(3) The Registrar may destroy a driver’s licence that is returned under subsection (2).

(1) The Registrar may suspend a driver’s licence where a cheque is submitted in payment of the prescribed fee for the driver’s licence and the cheque is dishonoured.

(2) Where a driver’s licence is suspended under subsection (1), the Registrar shall send to the person named in the licence a notice that sets out that the driver’s licence

(3) The date specified in the notice referred to in paragraph (2)(b) must be not less than

(4) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (2), the person named in the driver’s licence shall, by the date specified in the notice,

(5) The Registrar may cancel the driver’s licence if payment of the prescribed fees is not received by the Registrar by the date specified in the notice referred to in paragraph (2)(b).

(6) The Registrar shall terminate the suspension if payment of the prescribed fees for the driver’s licence and for the reinstatement of a suspended licence is received by the Registrar by the date specified in the notice referred to in paragraph (2)(b).

(1) Where the Registrar issues a driver’s licence and then comes to believe, on reasonable grounds, that information contained in the application for the licence or in a document submitted in support of the application is false or inaccurate, the Registrar may send to the person named in the licence a notice

(2) The day of the hearing specified in the notice referred to in paragraph (1)(b) must be not less than

(3) The Registrar may cancel the driver’s licence issued in the name of a person referred to in subsection (1) and may prohibit that person from operating a motor vehicle on a highway for a period not exceeding two years, if the person

(4) Where the Registrar cancels a driver’s licence of a person under subsection (3), the Registrar shall send a notice to the person advising the person of the cancellation and the prohibition from operating a motor vehicle on a highway, if any.

(5) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (4), the person named in the driver’s licence that is cancelled under subsection (3) shall, without delay, deliver or mail the licence to the Registrar.

(1) The Registrar may cancel a driver’s licence issued to a person who is liable under a judgment of a court in any jurisdiction for damages arising out of a traffic accident where

(2) Where the Registrar cancels a driver’s licence of a person under subsection (1), the Registrar shall send a notice to the person advising the person of the cancellation and the reason for the cancellation.

(3) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (2), the person named in the driver’s licence that is cancelled shall, without delay, deliver or mail the licence to the Registrar.

(1) The Registrar may suspend or cancel a person’s certificate of registration, driver’s licence or any permit issued to the person if

(2) If the Registrar suspends or cancels a certificate of registration, driver’s licence or permit of a person under subsection (1), the Registrar shall send a notice to the person of the suspension or cancellation including the reason for the suspension or cancellation.

(3) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (2), the person shall, without delay, deliver or mail the certificate, licence or permit to the Registrar. SNWT 2006,c.5,Sch.,s.7; SNWT 2009, c.13,s.3(1); SNWT 2011,c.26,s.8; SNWT 2014, c.4,s.20.

(1) Where a medical professional has reasonable grounds to believe that a person who is 15 years of age or older is unable to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner because of a physical or mental disability or disease, the medical professional shall notify the Registrar of the grounds and belief in a prescribed manner.

(2) For the purposes of satisfying subsection (1), a medical professional may adopt the recommendations contained in prescribed guides or codes that have been prepared to assist medical professionals in determining if a person is unable to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner because of a physical or mental disability or disease.

(3) No action based on a medical professional giving the Registrar a notice referred to in subsection (1) shall be commenced against the medical professional, unless the medical professional giving the notice acted maliciously or without reasonable grounds to believe that the person named in the notice is unable to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.

(4) A medical professional who is a medical practitioner or a nurse practitioner is not required to send a notice under subsection (1) if

SNWT 2009,c.13,s.24; SNWT 2014,c.4,s.21; SNWT 2022,c.10,s.7; SNWT 2023,c.32,s.120(3).

(1) Subject to subsection (6), if the Registrar receives a notice referred to in subsection 103(1) or, in respect of a person named on a driver’s licence, the Registrar has other reasonable grounds to believe that the person is unable to safely operate a motor vehicle authorized in the licence because of a physical or mental disability or disease, the Registrar shall send the person named in the notice or driver’s licence a notice as described in subsection (2).

(2) A notice sent under subsection (1) must set out

(3) The examination date specified in the notice under paragraph (2)(b) must not be less than

(4) The medical practitioner or nurse practitioner who conducts a medical examination referred to in paragraph (2)(b) shall send to the Registrar a report of the examination, in a form approved by the Registrar, within three days after completing the examination.

(5) The Registrar may, in respect of a person named in a notice sent under subsection (1), suspend or cancel the person’s driver’s licence, disqualify the person from holding a driver’s licence or prohibit the person from operating a motor vehicle, if the Registrar does not receive a medical report of a prescribed medical examination in respect of the person within 14 days after the date specified in the notice under paragraph (2)(b).

(6) The Registrar is not required to send a notice under subsection (1) if the grounds for the Registrar’s belief are based on a report of a prescribed medical examination that the person was required to undergo because of

SNWT 2022,c.10,s.8; SNWT 2023,c.32,s.120(4),(5).

(1) On receiving a report of a medical examination referred to in paragraph 103(4)(b) or subsection 104(4), the Registrar may select and consult with a medical practitioner or nurse practitioner to review the report and may send a notice to the person who is the subject of the report requiring the person to take a theoretical and practical driving examination by a date specified by the Registrar.

(2) The date specified in the notice under subsection (1) must be not less than

(3) The Registrar may, in respect of a person named in a notice sent under subsection (1), suspend or cancel the person’s driver’s licence, disqualify the person from holding a driver’s licence or prohibit the person from operating a motor vehicle, if the person does not take a theoretical and practical driving examination by the date specified in the notice. SNWT 2022,c.10,s.8; SNWT 2023,c.32,s.120(5).

(1) If the Registrar exercises their powers under any of the following provisions, they shall notify the person in respect of whom the powers are exercised of the specific powers exercised:

(2) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (1), and where the specific powers exercised are those described in subsection 104(5) or 104.1(3) or paragraphs 104.2(b) to (f), a person named on a driver’s licence shall, without delay, deliver or mail the licence to the Registrar. SNWT 2022,c.10,s.8.

(1) The Registrar may, at any time, require a person who has been issued a driver’s licence to take the theoretical and practical driving examination for the class of licence issued to the person by sending a notice to the person setting out that

(2) The date specified in the notice referred to in paragraph (1)(a) must be not less than

(1) Where the person referred to in subsection 105(1) takes the required examination and does not pass the examination by the prescribed standard, the Registrar shall cancel the driver’s licence issued to that person.

(2) The person named in a driver’s licence cancelled under subsection (1) shall immediately surrender the licence to the Registrar.

(1) Where the person referred to in subsection 105(1) does not take the required examination by the date specified in the notice referred to in paragraph 105(1)(b), the Registrar may cancel the driver’s licence issued in the name of that person.

(2) Where the Registrar cancels a driver’s licence of a person under subsection (1), the Registrar shall send a notice to the person advising the person of the cancellation and the reason for the cancellation.

(3) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (2), the person named in the driver’s licence that is cancelled shall, without delay, deliver or mail the licence to the Registrar.

(1) The Registrar may suspend or cancel a driver’s licence and prohibit a person from operating a motor vehicle if the Registrar believes on reasonable grounds that the person named in the driver’s licence is not capable of operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner.

(2) If the Registrar suspends or cancels a driver’s licence under subsection (1), the Registrar shall send a notice to the person named in the driver’s licence setting out that

(3) On receipt of a notice referred to under subsection (2), the person named in the notice shall, without delay, deliver or mail the suspended or cancelled licence to the Registrar. SNWT 2009, c.13,s.26; SNWT 2014,c.4,s.24.

(1) A person named on a certificate of registration may appeal a decision of the Registrar under section 65.1 suspending or cancelling the certificate.

(2) The holder of a driver’s licence may appeal a decision of the Registrar suspending or cancelling the licence under section 104, 104.1, 104.2 or 111. SNWT 1994, c.33,s.3; SNWT 2014,c.4,s.25; SNWT 2022,c.10,s.9.

(1) An appellant shall submit a notice of appeal and the prescribed fee to the Registrar within 45 days after receiving notice of the Registrar’s decision.

(2) On receipt of a notice of appeal, the Registrar shall notify the Minister who shall

SNWT 1994,c.33,s.3.

(1) On being assigned an appeal, an adjudicator may

(2) The adjudicator shall give written reasons for his or her decision and shall give the Registrar and the appellant a copy of the decision.

(3) The decision of the adjudicator is final. SNWT 1994,c.33,s.3.

(1) An officer shall, on behalf of the Registrar, without delay, take the actions set out in subsection (2) and subsection (3), (4) or (5), as the case may be, if the officer believes on reasonable grounds that the ability of a person who is operating a motor vehicle on a highway or who has the care or control of a motor vehicle on a highway is adversely affected because the person has consumed or otherwise introduced alcohol or a drug into his or her body, or is fatigued.

(2) If the motor vehicle is being operated on a highway, the officer shall direct the person to stop and park the vehicle.

(3) If the person is named in a valid driver’s licence issued under this Part, the officer shall

(4) If the person is named in a valid driver’s licence issued under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction the officer shall

(5) If the person is not named in a valid driver’s licence issued under this Part or under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction, the officer shall

(6) A person shall comply with a direction of an officer made under subsection (2) and paragraph (3)(a) and (4)(a).

(7) A notice of suspension referred to in paragraph (3)(c) or a notice of disqualification referred to in paragraph (4)(c) or (5)(b) must include the following information:

(8) If alcohol is listed as a factor in the notice referred to in subsection (7), the person may

(9) A person may only undergo a test referred to in paragraph (8)(a) once during the period of a suspension or disqualification.

(10) If alcohol is the only factor for a suspension imposed under paragraph (3)(b) or a disqualification imposed under paragraph (4)(b) or (5)(a), the suspension or disqualification is vacated if the concentration of alcohol in the person’s blood is less than 50 mg of alcohol in 100 mL of blood according to

(11) If a suspension imposed under paragraph (3)(b) or a disqualification imposed under paragraph (4)(b) or (5)(a) is based on a combination of alcohol and some other factor, the reference to alcohol shall be deleted as a factor from the notice referred to in subsection (7) if the concentration of alcohol in the person’s blood is less than 50 mg of alcohol in 100 mL of blood according to

(12) An officer who is in possession of a driver’s licence surrendered under paragraph (3)(a) or (4)(a) shall, if the person named in the driver’s licence is not otherwise prohibited from operating a motor vehicle,

SNWT 2003, c.14,s.16; SNWT 2009,c.13,s.4(1); SNWT 2015,c.28,s.19,20,21; SNWT 2022,c.4,s.18(2); SNWT 2022,c.10,s.11.

(1) Where a person who is the operator of or SNWT 2018,c.6,Sch.C,s.4.

has the care or control of a motor vehicle on a highway is a novice driver, has not attained 22 years of age or is operating a commercial vehicle, complies with a demand under section 320.27 or 320.28 of the Criminal Code to provide a sample of breath that, on analysis, indicates that alcohol is present in the person’s blood, or the person fails or refuses, without reasonable excuse, to comply with such a demand, the peace officer shall direct the person to surrender his or her driver’s licence.

(2) Where a person who is the operator of or has the care or control of a motor vehicle on a highway is a novice driver, has not attained 22 years of age or is operating a commercial vehicle, complies with a demand under section 320.27 of the Criminal Code to provide a sample of oral fluid or a demand under section 320.28 of the Criminal Code to provide a sample of a bodily substance, that, on analysis, indicates that a drug is present in the person’s body, or the person fails or refuses, without reasonable excuse, to comply with such a demand, the peace officer shall direct the person to surrender his or her driver’s licence.

(2.1) For the purposes of subsection (2), "drug" does not include a drug that the peace officer is satisfied the person is legally authorized to use for medical purposes.

(3) If a peace officer gives a direction to a person under subsection (1) or (2), the peace officer shall

(4) If a person who is given a direction to surrender his or her driver’s licence by a peace officer under this section is named in a valid driver’s licence issued under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction, the officer shall

(5) If a person who is given a direction to surrender his or her driver’s licence by a peace officer under this section is not named in a valid driver’s licence issued under this Part or under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction, the officer shall

(6) Any person who is given a direction by a peace officer under this section or is subject to a demand made by a peace officer under this section shall immediately comply with that direction or demand.

(7) A peace officer who is in possession of a driver’s licence that has been surrendered by a person under this section shall, if the person is not otherwise prohibited from operating a motor vehicle, on the request of the person or his or her agent made after the period of the suspension or disqualification is concluded, return the driver’s licence to the person or agent. SNWT 2018,c.6,Sch.C,s.4; SNWT 2018, c.6,Sch.C,s.19(3),(4); SNWT 2022,c.10,s.12.

(1) A person may request a review of a suspension imposed under paragraph 116.2(3)(a) or a disqualification imposed under subparagraph 116.2(4)(a)(i) or paragraph 116.2(5)(a), by submitting a notice of request for a review and paying the prescribed fee to the Registrar within 10 days after being served with a notice of suspension or disqualification.

(2) The Registrar may conduct reviews under this section.

(3) A person who requests a review is not compelled to give evidence under this section.

(4) In a review under this section, the Registrar shall consider

(5) The Registrar is bound by the rules of natural justice in conducting a review under this section.

(6) The Registrar shall, after conducting a review under this section,

(7) The decision of the Registrar is final.

(8) A suspension imposed under paragraph 116.2(3)(a) or a disqualification imposed under subparagraph 116.2(4)(a)(i) or paragraph 116.2(5)(a) remains in effect notwithstanding the filing of a request for a review under this section. SNWT 2003,c.14,s.16; SNWT 2018,c.6,Sch.C,s.5.

(1) In this section and section 116.5, "previous SNWT 2022,c.4,s.18(3); SNWT 2022,c.10,s.13.

suspension, disqualification or prohibition" means a suspension or disqualification imposed under this section or section 116.6 or 116.7 or a prohibition imposed by section 116.14 in the two-year period immediately before the imposition of a suspension under paragraph (4)(b) or a disqualification under paragraph (5)(b) or (6)(a), as the case may be.

(2) A peace officer shall, on behalf of the Registrar, without delay, take the actions set out in subsection (4), (5) or (6), as the case may be, if, upon demand of the peace officer made under section 320.27 of the Criminal Code on a person who is the operator of or has the care or control of a motor vehicle on a highway to provide a sample of his or her breath, the person provides a sample of his or her breath which, on analysis by an approved screening device, registers "warn" or another similar word, letter or indication that the approved screening device is designed to register if the concentration of alcohol in the blood of the person whose breath is analyzed exceeds the set proportion when the approved screening device is calibrated as required under subsection (8).

(3) A peace officer shall, on behalf of the Registrar, without delay, take the actions set out in subsection (4), (5) or (6), as the case may be, if, upon demand of the peace officer made under section 320.28 of the Criminal Code on a person who is the operator of or has the care or control of a motor vehicle on a highway to provide a sample of his or her breath or blood, the person provides a sample of

(4) If the person is named in a valid driver’s licence issued under this Part, the peace officer shall

(5) If the person is named in a valid driver’s licence issued under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction the peace officer shall

(6) If the person is not named in a valid driver’s licence issued under this Part or under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction, the peace officer shall

(7) A person shall comply with a direction of a peace officer made under paragraph (4)(a) and (5)(a).

(8) For the purposes of subsection (2), an approved screening device shall be calibrated so that it does not register "warn" or another similar word, letter or indication that the approved screening device is designed to register if the concentration of alcohol in the blood of the person whose breath is analyzed is less than 50 mg of alcohol in 100 mL of blood.

(9) It shall be presumed, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, that a screening device used for the purpose of subsection (2) has been calibrated as required under subsection (8).

(10) Where an analysis of the breath of a person is made under subsection (2)

(11) A suspension imposed under subparagraph (4)(b)(ii) remains in effect notwithstanding that the period of the suspension has expired until the person named in the driver’s licence pays the prescribed fees.

(12) A peace officer who is in possession of a driver’s licence that has been surrendered under paragraph (4)(a) or (5)(a) shall, if the person named in the driver’s licence is subject to a 24 hour suspension or disqualification and is not otherwise prohibited from operating a motor vehicle, on the request of the person or his or her agent made after the period of the suspension or disqualification is concluded, return the driver’s licence to the person or agent.

(13) This section does not apply to a person who

SNWT 2003,c.14,s.16; SNWT 2009,c.13,s.4(1); SNWT 2015,c.28,s.20,21,22; SNWT 2018,c.6, Sch.C, ss.6,7; SNWT 2018,c.6,Sch.C,s.19(4),(5); SNWT 2022,c.4,s.18(2),(4); SNWT 2022,c.10,s.14.

(1) A person may request a review of a suspension imposed under subparagraph 116.4(4)(b)(ii) or a disqualification imposed under subparagraph 116.4(5)(b)(ii) or (6)(a)(ii), by submitting a notice of request for a review and paying the prescribed fee to the Registrar within 10 days after being served with a notice of the suspension or disqualification.

(2) Subsections 116.3(2) to (5) and (7) apply to a review conducted under this section.

(3) The Registrar shall, after conducting a review under this section,

(4) A suspension imposed under subparagraph 116.4(4)(b)(ii) or a disqualification imposed under subparagraph 116.4(5)(b)(ii) or (6)(a)(ii) remains in effect notwithstanding the filing of a request for a review under this section. SNWT 2003,c.14,s.16; SNWT 2022,c.4,s.18(2); SNWT 2022,c.10,s.15.

Driver with Blood Alcohol Equal to or Exceeding 80 mg or Who Fails or Refuses to Comply with Demand SNWT 2022,c.10,s.16.

(1) A peace officer shall, on behalf of the Registrar, without delay, take the actions set out in subsection (2), (4), (5), or (8), as the case may be, if, upon demand of the peace officer made under section 320.28 of the Criminal Code on a person who is the operator of or has the care or control of a motor vehicle on a highway to provide a sample of breath or blood, the person

(1.1) A peace officer shall, on behalf of the Registrar, without delay, take the actions set out in subsection (2), (4), (5), or (8), as the case may be, if,

(2) If the person is named in a valid driver’s licence issued under this Part, the peace officer shall

(3) A temporary driver’s permit issued under paragraph (2)(b)

(4) If the person is named in a valid temporary driver’s permit issued under paragraph (2)(b), the peace officer shall

(5) If the person is named in a valid driver’s licence issued under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction the peace officer shall

(6) A peace officer who is in possession of a driver’s licence surrendered under paragraph (5)(a) shall, if the person named in the driver’s licence is not otherwise prohibited from operating a motor vehicle, on the request of the person made after the period of the disqualification set out in clause (5)(b)(i)(A) is concluded,

(7) A person whose driver’s licence is returned under subsection (6) shall surrender the driver’s licence to a peace officer on the commencement of the period of disqualification set out in clause (5)(b)(i)(B).

(8) If the person is not named in a valid driver’s licence issued under this Part or under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction, the peace officer shall

(9) A person shall comply with a direction of a peace officer made under paragraph (2)(a), (4)(a) and (5)(a).

(10) A suspension imposed under clause (2)(c)(i)(B), subparagraph (2)(c)(ii) or paragraph (4)(c) remains in effect notwithstanding that the period of the suspension has expired, until the person

SNWT 2003,c.14,s.16; SNWT 2009,c.13,s.4(1); SNWT 2015,c.28,s.20,21,22; SNWT 2018,c.6, Sch.C,s.6; SNWT 2018,c.6,Sch.C,s.19(5); SNWT 2022,c.4,s.18(6); SNWT 2022,c.10,s.16.

(1) The Registrar may suspend the driver’s licence of a person if the Registrar receives a report from a Canadian jurisdiction other than the Northwest Territories that the person has been disqualified from operating a motor vehicle in that jurisdiction because the person operated or had the care or control of a motor vehicle on a highway and upon demand of a peace officer made under section 320.28 of the Criminal Code to provide a sample of breath or blood, the person

(1.1) The Registrar may suspend the driver’s licence of a person if the Registrar receives a report from a Canadian jurisdiction other than the Northwest Territories that the person has been disqualified from operating a motor vehicle in that jurisdiction because the person operated or had the care or control of a motor vehicle on a highway and

(2) On suspending the driver’s licence of a person under subsection (1) or (1.1), the Registrar shall send the person a notice of suspension.

(3) On receipt of a notice referred to in subsection (2), the person named in the driver’s licence shall, without delay, deliver or mail the licence to the Registrar.

(4) Subject to subsections (5) and (6), a suspension imposed under subsection (1) or (1.1) is in effect for the lesser of

(5) A suspension may be imposed under this section notwithstanding that the period of the disqualification imposed in the jurisdiction referred to in subsection (1) or (1.1) has expired and, in that case, the suspension commences on the day it is imposed and remains in effect until the person complies with subsection (6).

(6) A suspension imposed under this section remains in effect notwithstanding that the period of the suspension has expired, until the person

SNWT 2003,c.14,s.16; SNWT 2009,c.13,s.27; SNWT 2015,c.28,s.22; SNWT 2018,c.6,Sch.C, s.6; SNWT 2018,c.6,Sch.C,s.19(5); SNWT 2022, c.4,s.18(6); SNWT 2022,c.10,s.17.

(1) Within 30 days after being served with or receiving a notice of suspension or disqualification issued under this Division, a person may, by submitting a notice of appeal and paying the prescribed fee to the Registrar, appeal

(2) On receipt of a notice of appeal, the Registrar shall notify the Minister who shall

(3) An appellant is not compelled to give evidence under this section.

(4) On being assigned an appeal, an adjudicator may

(5) On an appeal under this section, the adjudicator shall consider

(6) The adjudicator shall determine the issues arising in an appeal and shall

(7) The adjudicator shall, after considering the evidence and arguments submitted on an appeal under this section, confirm the suspension or disqualification that is the subject of the appeal, if the adjudicator is satisfied

(8) The adjudicator shall, after considering the evidence and arguments submitted on an appeal under this section, vacate the suspension or the disqualification that is the subject of the appeal if the adjudicator is not satisfied with respect to the matters set out in paragraph (7)(a), (b) or (c), as the case may be.

(9) The adjudicator shall give written reasons for his or her decision and shall give the Registrar and the appellant a copy of the decision.

(10) The decision of the adjudicator is final.

(11) A suspension or disqualification imposed under a provision referred to in subsection (1) remains in effect notwithstanding the filing of an appeal under this section. SNWT 2003,c.14,s.16.; SNWT 2018, c.6,Sch.C,s.8; SNWT 2018,c.6,Sch.C, s.19(5),(6),(8); SNWT 2022,c.4,s.18(6); SNWT 2022,c.10,s.18.

(1) An officer shall, on behalf of the Registrar, without delay, take the actions set out in subsection (2) and subsection (3) or (5), as the case may be, if the officer believes on reasonable grounds that a person who is operating a motor vehicle on a highway or who has the care or control of a motor vehicle on a highway is using a restricted electronic device as defined in subsection 155.1(1).

(2) If the motor vehicle is being operated on a highway, the officer shall direct the person to stop and park the vehicle.

(3) If the person is named in a valid driver’s licence issued under this Part and the person is described in any of paragraphs (10)(a), (b) or (c), the officer shall

(4) A temporary driver’s permit issued under paragraph (3)(b)

(5) If the person is named in a valid driver’s licence issued under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction and the person is described in any of paragraphs (10)(a), (b) or (c), the officer shall

(6) If the person is not named in a valid driver’s licence issued under this Part or under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction, the officer shall

(7) A person shall comply with the direction of an officer made under subsection (2) and paragraphs (3)(a) and (5)(a).

(8) A notice of suspension referred to in paragraph (3)(c) or a notice of disqualification referred to in paragraph (5)(c) must include the reason for the suspension or disqualification.

(9) An officer who is in possession of a driver’s licence surrendered under paragraph (3)(a) or (5)(a) shall, if the person named in the driver’s licence is not otherwise prohibited from operating a motor vehicle, and on the request of the person or his or her agent made after the period of the suspension or disqualification is concluded, return the driver’s licence to the person or agent.

(10) A suspension or disqualification made under this section takes effect 24 hours after the notice of suspension or disqualification is served and continues for a period of

SNWT 2015,c.28,s.23.

(1) Where a peace officer is satisfied that either of the criteria set out in subsection (2) apply to a person who is the operator of or who has the care or control of a motor vehicle, and if the officer reasonably believes, taking into account all of the circumstances, including the criteria set out in subsection (2), that the person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by a drug or by a combination of a drug and alcohol, the officer shall direct the person to surrender his or her driver’s licence.

(2) The criteria referred to in subsection (1) are

(3) If the person referred to in subsection (1) is named in a valid driver’s licence issued under this Part, the peace officer shall

(4) If the person referred to in subsection (1) is named in a valid driver’s licence issued under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction, the peace officer shall

(5) If the person referred to in subsection (1) is not named in a valid driver’s licence issued under this Part or under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction, the peace officer shall

(6) A person shall comply with a direction made by a peace officer made under subsection (1).

(7) A peace officer who is in possession of a driver’s licence that has been surrendered under subsection (1) shall, if the person is not otherwise prohibited from operating a motor vehicle, on the request of the person or his or her agent made after the period of the suspension or disqualification is concluded, return the driver’s licence to the person or agent. SNWT 2018, c.6,Sch.C,s.9; SNWT 2018, c.6,Sch.C,s.19(7).

(1) A person may request a review of a suspension or a disqualification imposed under section 116.82 by submitting a notice of request for a review and paying the prescribed fee to the Registrar within 10 days after being served with a notice of the suspension or disqualification.

(2) Subsections 116.3(2) to (5) and subsection 116.3(7) apply, with the necessary modifications, to a review conducted under this section.

(3) The Registrar shall, after conducting a review,

(4) A suspension imposed under paragraph 116.82(3)(a) or a disqualification imposed under paragraph 116.82(4)(a) or 116.82(5)(a) remains in effect notwithstanding the filing of a request for a review. SNWT 2018, c.6,Sch.C,s.9; SNWT 2022,c.10, s.19.

(1) Where a peace officer is satisfied that either of the criteria set out in subsection (2) apply to a person who is the operator of or has the care or control of a motor vehicle, and if the peace officer reasonably believes, taking into account all of the circumstances, including the criteria set out in subsection (2), that the person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle is, or at the time the person was operating or having the care or control of the motor vehicle, was impaired by a drug or by a combination of a drug and alcohol, the officer shall direct the person to surrender his or her driver’s licence.

(2) The criteria referred to in subsection (1) are

(3) If the person referred to in subsection (1) is named in a valid driver’s licence issued under this Part, the peace officer shall

(4) A temporary driver’s permit issued under paragraph (3)(a)

(5) If the person referred to in subsection (1) is named in a valid temporary driver’s permit issued under paragraph (3)(a), the peace officer shall

(6) If the person referred to in subsection (1) is named in a valid driver’s licence issued under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction, the peace officer shall

(7) A peace officer who is in possession of a driver’s licence issued under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction that has been surrendered under subsection (1) shall, if the person named in the licence is not otherwise prohibited from operating a motor vehicle, on the request of the person made after the period of the disqualification set out in clause (6)(a)(i)(A) is concluded,

(8) A person whose driver’s licence is returned under subsection (7) shall surrender the licence to a peace officer on the commencement of the period of disqualification set out in clause (6)(a)(i)(B).

(9) If the person referred to in subsection (1) is not named in a valid driver’s licence issued under this Part or under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction, the peace officer shall

(10) A person shall comply with a direction of a peace officer made under subsection (1) or paragraph (5)(a).

(11) A suspension imposed under clause (3)(b)(i)(B), subparagraph (3)(b)(ii) or paragraph (5)(c) remains in effect notwithstanding that the period of the suspension has expired, until the person

(12) If an evaluating officer conducts an evaluation of a person under section 320.28 of the Criminal Code, the evaluating officer’s determination as to whether the person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle is, or at the time the person was operating or having the care or control of the motor vehicle, was impaired by a drug or by a combination of a drug and alcohol, governs, and any suspension that had been imposed under section 116.82 arising out of the same circumstances in respect of which the evaluation was conducted is continued or terminated accordingly. SNWT 2018, c.6,Sch.C,s.9; SNWT 2018,c.6,Sch.C, s.19(8).

(1) In this section, "alcohol and drug related offence" means

(2) A person who is convicted of a alcohol and drug related offence is, for the period set out in paragraph (3)(a), (b) or (c) or determined under paragraph (3)(d) or subsection (4), as the case may be, prohibited from operating a motor vehicle on a highway.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4), the prohibition set out in subsection (2) is in effect for

(4) The prohibition set out in subsection (2) is in effect for an indefinite period of not less than five years determined by the Registrar upon a conviction, if the person committed a alcohol and drug related offence and thereby caused the death of another person.

(5) In determining whether a conviction is a first, second, third, fourth or subsequent conviction, for the purpose of subsection (3), the only question to be considered is the sequence of convictions and no consideration shall be given to the sequence of commission of alcohol and drug related offences or whether any alcohol and drug related offence occurred before or after any conviction.

(6) A conviction that occurred 10 years or more before the day on which a person is convicted shall not be included for the purpose of subsection (3).

(7) A prohibition imposed by this section is in addition to and not in substitution for any proceeding or penalty arising from the same circumstances.

(8) A prohibition imposed by this section runs concurrently with any period of prohibition imposed in respect of the offence by a judge or court.

(9) A prohibition imposed by this section

(10) This section applies in the same manner as if a person were convicted of a alcohol and drug related offence if the person pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a alcohol and drug related offence and,

(11) If a court vacates a discharge and convicts the person who had been directed to be discharged of a alcohol and drug related offence, only the conviction shall be included for the purpose of subsection (3).

(12) This section ceases to apply to a person upon the person being issued a driver’s licence under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction after the expiry of any period of prohibition imposed in respect of the offence by a judge or court. SNWT 2003,c.14,s.16; SNWT 2009,c.13,s.4(1),28; SNWT 2018,c.6, Sch.C,s.13; SNWT 2018,c.6,Sch.C,s.19(1).

(1) In this section, "driver’s licence" includes a driver’s licence issued under the laws of an extra-territorial jurisdiction, but does not include an international driving permit.

(2) No person shall hold more than one driver’s licence. SNWT 2009,c.13,s.4(1).

(1) No person shall operate a motor vehicle on a highway during the period of time that

(2) Paragraphs (1)(a) and (c) do not apply to a person who is participating in an alcohol ignition interlock device program established under the regulations and who complies with the conditions of the program. SNWT 2003,c.14,s.18; SNWT 2009, c.13,s.29; SNWT 2022,c.10,s.20.

(1) No person who has been issued a driver’s licence shall allow another person to use that licence.

(2) No person shall use a driver’s licence that has been issued in the name of another person.

(3) No person, unless authorized by the Minister, shall use a driver’s licence that has been issued in the name of a person who does not exist.

(1) No dealer shall sell a motor vehicle to a person who intends to drive the vehicle on a highway unless the motor vehicle is equipped in accordance with this Act and the regulations.

(2) A dealer shall, at the time of delivery of a motor vehicle to a purchaser who intends to drive the vehicle on a highway, provide the purchaser with a written warranty that states that the motor vehicle and any vehicle safety item in respect of that vehicle comply with this Act and the regulations.

(1) Subject to subsection (1.1), no person shall operate a motor vehicle on a highway unless the headlights or daytime running lights are in use.

(1.1) No person shall operate a motor vehicle on a highway during the period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise or at any other time when conditions of poor visibility exist, unless the headlights and other prescribed lights are in use.

(2) Every person operating, on a highway, a motor vehicle with the high beam of the headlights in use shall change the headlights to low beam

(3) Where a motor vehicle is stopped on a highway and the headlights are in use, the driver of the vehicle shall maintain the headlights on low beam. SNWT 1996,c.15,s.2.

(1) No person shall activate a spotlight attached to a vehicle when the vehicle is in motion, unless the beam of light from the spotlight

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who activates a spotlight attached to an enforcement or emergency vehicle.

(1) No person shall operate, on a highway, a vehicle of or more than the prescribed weight unless the vehicle is equipped with two flares, lights, lanterns or reflective devices of a kind described in subsection (2).

(2) Where a vehicle of or more than the prescribed weight is parked on a highway outside of a municipality or unincorporated community during the period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise or at any other time when conditions of poor visibility exist, the driver of the motor vehicle shall place and maintain on the highway in the manner described in subsection (3)

(3) One of the flares, lights, lanterns or reflecting devices mentioned in subsection (1) must be placed at a distance of at least 60 m in front of the vehicle, and the other must be placed at least 60 m to the rear of the vehicle and, where reflecting devices are so placed, each of them must be placed so as to be illuminated by the lights of an approaching vehicle. SNWT 2011, c.8,s.18(2).

(1) No vehicle that is operated on a highway shall be equipped with a flashing light unless authorized by this section.

(2) An enforcement vehicle may be equipped with one or more red flashing lights or a combination of red and blue flashing lights.

(3) An emergency vehicle may be equipped with one or more red flashing lights.

(4) A school bus or motor vehicle used for road maintenance may be equipped with red and amber flashing lights.

(5) A motor vehicle operated on a highway must be equipped with one or more amber flashing lights if the vehicle is

SNWT 2014,c.4,s.26.

(1) A person who operates a tow truck on a highway shall activate the amber flashing lights on the truck when the truck is towing a vehicle.

(2) A person who operates a motor vehicle that services a public utility, a motor vehicle used for road maintenance or a motor vehicle used to plough snow shall activate the amber flashing lights on the vehicle when the vehicle is being used for such purposes.

(3) No person shall operate a construction vehicle on a highway unless the amber flashing lights on the vehicle are activated.

(4) No person shall activate the amber flashing lights on the vehicles described in subsections (1) and (2) except when authorized under those subsections.

(1) No person shall operate, on a highway, a vehicle, other than an enforcement or an emergency vehicle, that is equipped with a siren or a device that produces a sound that resembles the sound produced by a siren.

(2) No person shall activate a siren of an enforcement or emergency vehicle unless the person is authorized by the proper authority to operate the siren.

(1) A motor vehicle that is operated on a highway must be equipped with a horn or bell of the prescribed standard.

(2) A person who operates a motor vehicle on a highway shall sound the horn or bell attached to the vehicle whenever it is reasonably necessary to warn persons using the highway of the approach of the vehicle.

(1) No person who operates a motor vehicle on a highway shall sound the horn or bell attached to the vehicle so as to make an unreasonable noise.

(2) No person shall operate a motor vehicle on a highway in any manner that causes a loud or unnecessary noise from the exhaust or braking system of the vehicle or from the contact of the tires of the vehicle with the highway.

(3) This section does not apply to a person who is operating an enforcement or emergency vehicle.

(1) Where a motor vehicle is equipped with an odometer, no person shall alter the reading on the odometer except where the alteration is a necessary consequence to a repair of the odometer.

(2) A person who is not the owner of a motor vehicle and who

(3) A dealer or other person selling a motor vehicle who knows that

shall inform a person who intends to purchase the vehicle of this fact.

(4) A dealer shall inform a person who intends to purchase a vehicle of the facts referred to in paragraph (3)(a) or (b) in writing.