Offense Types & Penalties

Penalties For Traffic Violations

0-15km/hr over the limit0 demerit points
16-29km/hr over the limit3 demerit points
30-49 km/hr over the limit4 demerit points

30 Day license suspension for novice drivers (G1 & G2)
50km/hr over the limit6 demerit points

30 Day license suspension for novice drivers (G1 & G2)
Stunt Driving
- 40km/hr or over in a posted area less than 80km/hr
6 demerit points

Minimum $2000-$10000 fine
Stunt Driving
- 50 km/hr or over in a posted area 80km/hr or more
Immediate vehicle impoundment for 14 days

Immediate driver license suspension for 30 days

1-3 year license suspension upon conviction
s.130 Careless DrivingFine: $400-$2000

Demerit Points: 6

Other: Imprisonment no more than 6 months. License suspension up to 2 years
s.78.1 Hand-Held Communication Device
(Cell Phone)
First OffenceFine: $500-$1000

Demerit Points: 3

Other: 3-day license suspension upon conviction
Second OffenceFine: $500-$2000

Demerit Points: 3

Other: 7-day license suspension upon conviction
Third OffenceFine: $500-$3000

Demerit Points: 3

Other: 30- day license suspension upon conviction
s.159.2 Fail to Move Over or Slow Down for Emergency Vehicle or Tow Truck
First OffenceFine: $400-$2000

Demerit Points: 3
Second OffenceFine: $1000-$4000

Demerit Points: 3

Other: Imprisonment up to 6 months

Penalties Under Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act

  • Any person convicted of an offence under this Act is liable to a fine of not more than $25000, to imprisonment for a term of not more than one year or both.
  • Seizure of all hunting gear and game in the commission of the offense.
  • Loss of hunting and fishing license.

Penalties Under Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act

  • Any person who commits a minor offence under this Act is liable to a fine of not more that $75000, to imprisonment for a term of not more than 6 months or both.
  • Any person who commits a major offence under this Act is liable to a fine of not more than $130000, to imprisonment for a term of not more than 2 years or both.
  • Any animal in the position of danger or neglect could be euthanized under the decision of a veterinarian if they deem it is the most humane course of action for the animal.
  • Probation order set in place if there are other animals in the home and the courts do not deem it necessary to have them removed. This order could include home visits, request of vet reports etc. for a period of time decided by the courts.
  • Prohibition order set in place to have other animals removed from custody of defendant. Order to describe that defendant cannot live in a home or own other animals for a period of time decided by the courts.

Penalties Under Dog Owner’s Liability Act

  • Any person convicted of an offence under this Act is liable to a fine of no more ant $10000, to imprisonment for a term of no more than 6 months or both.
  • Possible muzzle or restraint order.
  • Possible sterilization or destruction order.

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