Demerit Points in Ontario



Description of Offence Points
Failing to remain at scene of accident 7
Racing 7
Stunt Driving - Exceeding speed limit by 50 km/h or more 7
   
Careless driving 6
   
Speeding: Exceeding speed limit by 50 km/h or more 6
Speeding: Exceeding speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h 4
Speeding: Exceeding speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h 3
Drive in prohibited lane 3
Driving through, around or under railway crossing barrier 3
Failing to yield right of way 3
Failing to obey a stop sign, signal light or railway crossing signal 3
Failing to obey directions of police constable 3
Driving or operating a vehicle on a closed highway 3
Failing to report an accident 3
Improper Passing 3
Improper driving where highway divided into lanes 3
Failing to stop for school bus 6
Following too closely 4
Crowding drivers seat 3
Drive wrong way – divided highway 3
Cross divided highway – no proper crossing provided 3
Wrong way in one way street or highway 3
Backing on Highway 2
Seatbelt offences 2
Pedestrian crossover 2
Failure to share road 2
Improper right turn 2
Improper left turn 2
Failing to Signal 2
Unnecessary slow driving 2
Failing to lower headlamp beam 2
Improper opening of vehicle door 2
Prohibited turns 2
Towing of persons on toboggans, bicycles, skis, etc prohibited 2
Failing to obey signs prescribed by regulation under section 182 (1) 2