Canada is a large country and each province has its own fines for non-compliance with traffic rules. This is an issue that needs detailed attention, because the driver's license has a certain number of points, which are deducted in case of non-compliance with the traffic rules. If Ontario drivers demerit points run out - the rights are taken away. That is, a person is no longer allowed to drive a vehicle. So, today we will talk in detail about driver penalties in Ontario.

Everything you need to know

What are the types of violations?

1. A simple violation for which the fines do not exceed $ 1,000;
2. Parking fines;
3. Offenses that exceed $ 1,000 in fines or are subject to criminal liability.

What to do if you are fined? Upon receipt of the ticket, there are options on the back that you can use:

1. Pay the fine (you plead guilty; all information about this offense is credited to your professional file in the Ministry of Transport, which is stored for three years. According to the previous, deducted points for the offense will be active for two years; Information about Ontario driving demerit points system insurance company, which may affect the increase in the price of the policy);
2. Plead guilty with explanations - this will allow the driver who received a fine to reduce it or ask for a reprieve, if there are appropriate reasons;
3. Fill in the application for the court hearing. If you do not agree with the fine imposed on you by the officer - it is your right to go to court to appeal this decision;
4. Meeting with the prosecutor. In this case, you can agree with the relevant representative of the law on mitigation of punishment. That is, reducing the number of points that will be charged.

How many demerit points for speeding Ontario? The number of points, which will be charged according to each offense:

• escape from the scene of a traffic accident - 7;
• ignoring the officer's signal to stop the vehicle - 7;
• driving a car without taking into account possible trouble, danger - 6;
• exceeding 50 km/h from the permissible speed - 6 points, if you increase the speed by 30-49 km/h - 4; up to 30 km - 2;
• use of a phone or other gadget while driving a car - 3;
• increase in speed from 16 to 29 kilometers - 3;
• passage through, despite, under the lowered railway barrier - 3;
• exit to the oncoming lane - 3;
• driving at the wrong color of the traffic light - 3;
• non-compliance with the traffic sign - 3;
• failure to inform the relevant authorities about the accident - 3;
• opposite driving on a one-way road - 3;
• crossing the road in the wrong place - 3;
• inclusion of inappropriate left/right turn - 2;
• towing people by car on skis/snowboards, sledges, bicycles, rollers, skates, skates - 2;
• headlights not on - 2;
• unreasonable submission of a signal of attention - 2;
• unfastened seat belt - 2;
• transportation of children without a car seat - 2;
• transportation in the front seat of a person under 16 years of age - 2.

And remember: ignorance of the law does not absolve from responsibility.