A Notice of Intent to Prohibit or an NOI is a letter sent by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles that is letting you know that the Superintendent may prohibit you from driving because of your driving record. The Superintendent will usually note in their letter that it is in the public interest to prohibit you from driving.
The length of the driving prohibition noted on the NOI can vary depending on a few different factors. When deciding the length of the driving prohibition, the Superintendent may consider what type of licence you have for example. If you have a Novice licence, then the Superintendent may intend to prohibit you for a longer period of time compared to someone who has a full Class 5 licence. The Superintendent may also look at the type of ticket(s) that are on the driving record. If the tickets are more serious, then the Superintendent may issue a longer driving prohibition.
An NOI can be disputed. The person who received the NOI can send in written submissions that argue why the length of the driving prohibition should be shortened or why the driving prohibition should be completely cancelled. Another point to note is that these submissions have to be sent in 21 days from the date on the letter. It costs $100 to send in written submissions for an NOI. If the submissions are not sent in by the 21st day, then a second letter, called a Notice of Prohibition, may be mailed to you.
If you send in written submissions to dispute your NOI, then you will get a decision via a letter in the mail explaining if the driving prohibition has been cancelled or reduced. It can sometimes take a few months to receive these decisions.