Got a ticket? Find out what it costs you.

Select your charge below to see how many demerit points it carries, whether your licence is at risk, and what it could mean for your insurance — before you decide how to respond.

This charge adds

demerit points

Total points after conviction 0 / 15

6–8

First warning letter

9–14

Second warning / interview

15+

Automatic suspension

Insurance impact

How long do points stay on your record?

Demerit points remain on your Ontario driving record for 2 years from the date of the offence — but only after a conviction. If you contest the ticket successfully, no points are added. The conviction itself stays on your driving record for 3 years, which insurers may consider when setting your rates.

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Ontario demerit points by offence

Offence	Points	Notes
Fail to remain at scene of accident	7	Most serious HTA offence
Fail to stop for police officer	7
Careless driving	6	Worth contesting
Stunt driving / racing	6	Immediate roadside suspension
Speeding 50+ km/h over (or 40+ in zones under 80 km/h)	6	Stunt driving charge likely
Fail to stop for school bus	6
Drive while suspended	6	Serious provincial offence
Speeding 30–49 km/h over	4
Following too closely	4
Fail to yield to pedestrian	4
Speeding 16–29 km/h over	3	Most common ticket type
Handheld device / distracted driving	3	$615–$1,000 first offence
Disobey stop sign / signal / railway crossing	3
Fail to yield right-of-way	3
Fail to stop at red light (officer)	3	Camera tickets = 0 points
Improper passing	3
Fail to move over for emergency vehicle	3
Improper HOV lane use	3
Improper left / right turn	2
Improper lane change / disobeying signs	2
Failure to signal	2
No seatbelt	2
Red light camera ticket	0	No points — owner liability only
Speed camera ticket	0	No points — owner liability only
No insurance	0	No points but severe fines
Speeding 1–15 km/h over	0	Fine only