The following demerit point schedule has been prepared in
accordance with the help of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. The speeding penalties are those currently in effect
| CHARGE |
DEMERIT POINTS |
| Failing to remain at the scene of an accident |
7 points |
| Speeding-exceeding limit by 50 km/h or more |
6 points |
| Speeding-exceeding limit by 30 km/h but no more
than 49 km/h |
4 points |
| Speeding-exceeding limit by more than 15 km/h
but no more than 29 km/h |
3 points |
| Speeding-exceeding limit by up to 15 km/h |
0 points |
| Careless driving |
6 points |
| Racing |
6 points |
| Failing to stop at railroad crossing-school bus |
5 points |
| Failing to stop for a peace officer |
7 points |
| Following too closely |
4 points |
| Failing to stop for a school bus |
6 points |
| Failing to report an accident |
3 points |
| Improper passing |
3 points |
| Driving on wrong side of the road |
3 points |
| Driving the wrong way on a one-way highway |
3 points |
| Impeding passing vehicle |
3 points |
| Failing to yield right-of-way to vehicle or
pedestrian |
3 points |
| Failing to stop as directed by traffic control devices or as otherwise required |
3 points |
| Driver fail to wear seat belt |
2 points |
| Passenger fail to wear seat belt |
2 points |
| Traffic lane violation |
2 points |
| Failing to signal |
2 points |
| Improper turns |
2 points |
| Start from stopped position-not in safety |
2 points |
Speeding Pennalties
| KM Over Limit |
Set Fines (Per KM) |
| 1- 19 |
$2.50 |
| 20-34 |
$3.75 |
| 35-49 |
$6.00 |
| 50 + |
No out of court settlement |
Speeding Penalties - COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE
| KM Over Limit |
Set Fines (Per KM) |
| 1- 19 |
$5.00 |
| 20-34 |
$7.50 |
| 35-49 |
No out of court settlement |
For no insurance there is a minimum $5,000 charge and a compulsory court appearance.
In addition, a victim's surcharge is added to all fines as per the following chart
| For Set Fine of |
Added Surcharge |
| 0 - $50 |
$10.00 |
| $51 - $75 |
$15.00 |
| $76 - $100 |
$20.00 |
| $101 - $150 |
$25.00 |
| $151 - $200 |
$35.00 |
| $201 - $250 |
$50.00 |
| $251 - $300 |
$60.00 |
| $301 - $350 |
$75.00 |
| $351 - $400 |
$85.00 |
| $401 - $450 |
$95.00 |
| $451 - $500 |
$110.00 |
| $501 - $1,000 |
$125.00 |
| $1,000 and over |
25% of fine imposed |