Demerit Points
Ontario Demerit-Point Chart
How many points a conviction adds to your record depends on the specific offence. This chart groups common Ontario offences by their point value, from 2-point violations up to the most serious 7-point offences.
Values below are compiled from the Government of Ontario’s demerit-point guidance and cross-referenced against Ontario legal and insurance resources. The Highway Traffic Act schedule can be amended, and point values below 0 apply only to convictions — always confirm the current value for your specific offence against an official Ontario source or a qualified legal professional before relying on it.
| Points | Offence |
|---|---|
| 7 | Failing to remain at the scene of a collision |
| 7 | Failing to stop for a police officer |
| 6 | Careless driving |
| 6 | Racing, or street racing |
| 6 | Stunt driving |
| 6 | Speeding 50 km/h or more over the posted limit |
| 6 | Failing to stop for a school bus with its upper lights flashing |
| 6 | Distracted driving — second conviction within 5 years |
| 4 | Speeding 30–49 km/h over the posted limit |
| 4 | Following too closely |
| 3 | Speeding 16–29 km/h over the posted limit |
| 3 | Failing to yield the right-of-way |
| 3 | Failing to stop for a red light (officer-issued) |
| 3 | Distracted driving — first conviction |
| 2–3 | Improper turn |
| 2 | Failing to wear a seatbelt |
| 2 | Failing to signal |
| 0 | Speeding 1–15 km/h over the posted limit (fine only) |
A few exceptions worth knowing
- Camera-issued tickets carry no points. Red-light camera and speed camera tickets go to the vehicle’s registered owner rather than an identified driver, so they carry a fine only — no demerit points.
- Distracted driving works differently for novice drivers. G1, G2, M1, and M2 licence holders convicted of distracted driving face the same fines as fully licensed drivers but do not receive demerit points for it.
- Stunt driving carries consequences beyond points. A stunt-driving charge can trigger an immediate roadside licence suspension and vehicle impoundment before the case is even heard, separate from the 6 demerit points that follow a conviction.
Sources
- Government of Ontario — Understanding demerit points
- Highway Traffic Act (Ontario), demerit point regulation