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9 Barrie Traffic Ticket FAQs: Court, Fines & Lawyers

The Barrie Provincial Offences Court at 45 Cedar Pointe Drive handles all traffic tickets and provincial offences for the City of Barrie and the County of Simcoe. This includes satellite courts in Innisfil (Churchill), Wasaga Beach, and Collingwood. The court is located just off Highway 400 at Dunlop Street West, with free public parking on-site.

The court is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays). You can reach them at 705-739-4291 or by email at POA.Barrie@barrie.ca. Below, we answer the most common questions about Barrie traffic tickets, from how to pay your fine, to what happens with a careless driving or stunt driving charge, to when it makes sense to hire a paralegal. If your question isn’t answered here, call us at 905-738-7171 for a free consultation.  

Careless Driving Ticket in Barrie

A careless driving charge under section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act is one of the most serious traffic tickets you can receive in Barrie. The penalties include:

• A fine between $400 and $2,000

• Up to 6 demerit points on your licence

• A possible licence suspension of up to 2 years

• Up to 6 months in jail (in extreme cases)

• A significant increase in your insurance rates for up to 3 years

Careless driving charges in Barrie are commonly issued after collisions on Highway 400 or at busy intersections. Whether the charge was laid by Barrie Police, South Simcoe Police, or the OPP, your matter will be heard at the Provincial Offences Court at 45 Cedar Pointe Drive.

Insurance companies classify careless driving as a major conviction. A single conviction can double or triple your premiums for three years. This is not a ticket you should handle on your own.

For a full breakdown of penalties and defences, read our guide: Careless Driving Ontario

Speeding Ticket In Barrie

Speeding tickets are the most common traffic offence in Barrie. Highway 400, which runs directly through the city, is a major corridor for both OPP enforcement and speed cameras. Local roads in Barrie also see frequent enforcement, particularly in school zones and construction areas.

The penalties for a speeding ticket in Barrie depend on how far over the speed limit you were driving:

• 1–15 km/h over – No demerit points, set fine varies

• 16–29 km/h over – 3 demerit points

• 30–49 km/h over – 4 demerit points

• 50+ km/h over – 6 demerit points and a possible stunt driving charge

If you want to pay your Barrie speeding ticket, you can do so online at paytickets.ca or in person at the court at 45 Cedar Pointe Drive. But paying the ticket is an admission of guilt, the conviction goes on your driving record and your insurance company will find out. For more information about speeding tickets and how to fight them, read our guide: Traffic Tickets Toronto & GTA

No Insurance Ticket in Barrie

Driving without insurance in Ontario carries some of the harshest penalties of any traffic offence. Under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, a first offence includes:

• A fine between $5,000 and $25,000

• A 25% victim fine surcharge

• A possible licence suspension of up to 1 year

• Your vehicle may be impounded for up to 3 months

For a second offence, the fine jumps to $10,000–$50,000.

Many people who receive a no insurance ticket in Barrie were actually insured at the time but could not produce their pink slip during the traffic stop. In these cases, a licensed paralegal can often get the charge withdrawn or significantly reduced by presenting proof of insurance to the prosecutor at 45 Cedar Pointe Drive.

A no insurance conviction does not carry demerit points, but the financial consequences are severe. Do not just pay the fine. Call Sturino Walker Legal Services at 905-738-7171 for a free consultation.

Stunt Driving Ticket Barrie

Stunt driving is one of the most serious charges under the Highway Traffic Act. On Highway 400 through Barrie, stunt driving charges are common — the threshold is 50 km/h or more over the posted limit on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or higher.

The immediate consequences of a stunt driving charge include:

• An immediate 30-day licence suspension at roadside

• An immediate 14-day vehicle impoundment

• A fine between $2,000 and $10,000 if convicted

• 6 demerit points

• A possible licence suspension of up to 2 years (first offence) or 10 years (second offence)

• Up to 6 months in jail

A stunt driving conviction will have a devastating impact on your insurance rates. This is a charge that requires experienced legal representation. For a complete breakdown of stunt driving penalties and defences, read our guide: Stunt Driving Ontario

Barrie Parking Ticket: How to Pay or Dispute

Barrie parking tickets are municipal by-law infractions. Unlike traffic tickets, parking tickets do not carry demerit points and do not go on your driving record or affect your insurance.

To pay a City of Barrie parking ticket:

• In person at the Provincial Offences Court at 45 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie

• By mail – send a cheque or money order payable to the City of Barrie

If you want to dispute a Barrie parking ticket, you can request a trial by completing the options on the back of the ticket or by contacting the court at 705-739-4291.

If you don’t pay your parking ticket, additional penalties may apply, including collection proceedings and potential impacts on your vehicle plate renewal.

Looking for a Traffic Ticket Lawyer in Barrie?

If you’re searching for a traffic ticket lawyer in Barrie, you should know that most traffic tickets in Ontario are handled by licensed paralegals, not lawyers. Paralegals are licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and are authorized to represent clients at the Provincial Offences Court at 45 Cedar Pointe Drive, which is where all Barrie traffic tickets are heard.

At Sturino Walker Legal Services, we are licensed paralegals who specialize in traffic tickets. We attend the Barrie Provincial Offences Court regularly and handle cases throughout Simcoe County, including Innisfil, Wasaga Beach, and Collingwood.

When you hire us, we handle everything:

• We file your ticket with the court

• We order the officer’s notes (disclosure)

• We attend court on your behalf – you do not need to take a day off work

• We negotiate with the prosecutor for the best possible outcome

• We handle all correspondence and paperwork

Whether you received a speeding ticket, careless driving ticket, stunt driving ticket, no insurance ticket, or any other traffic offence in Barrie, we can help. Call us at 905-738-7171 for a free consultation.

3 Reasons To Fight Your Traffic Ticket In Barrie

1. Protect Your Demerit Points

The Ministry of Transportation Ontario tracks demerit points on every driver’s licence. For fully licensed (G) drivers, 9 points triggers a warning letter and 15 points results in a 30-day licence suspension. For G1 drivers, the threshold is just 4 points, and for G2 drivers, 6 points. A careless driving conviction alone adds 6 demerit points. Fighting your Barrie traffic ticket gives you the chance to have the charge withdrawn or reduced to a lesser offence with fewer or no points.

2. Keep Your Insurance Rates Low

While your Barrie traffic ticket is in the court process, it does not appear on your driving record. Your insurance company has no way of knowing the ticket exists until you are convicted. If the charge is withdrawn, dismissed, or reduced to a non-moving violation, your insurer may never find out. With careless driving and stunt driving charges common on Highway 400 through Barrie, the insurance savings from fighting the ticket can be thousands of dollars over three years.

3. Avoid a Licence Suspension

Some Barrie traffic tickets carry automatic licence suspensions. Stunt driving comes with an immediate 30-day roadside suspension, and a conviction can lead to a further suspension of up to 2 years. Even accumulating too many minor tickets can push you past the demerit point threshold. A licensed paralegal can appear at the Barrie Provincial Offences Court on your behalf and work to have the charge reduced or withdrawn.

If you received a traffic ticket in Barrie, Innisfil, Wasaga Beach, or anywhere in Simcoe County, call Sturino Walker Legal Services at 905-738-7171 for a free consultation.

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions About A Traffic Ticket in Barrie

Where Do I Pay a Barrie Traffic Ticket?

You can pay your Barrie traffic ticket online at paytickets.ca, in person at the Provincial Offences Court at 45 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 5R7, or by mail. Keep in mind that paying your ticket is an admission of guilt.

How Can I Find My Barrie Traffic Ticket Online?

Go to the Ontario Court Case Lookup tool at justiceservices.jus.gov.on.ca. Enter the ICON Location Code (3860 for Barrie court), the Offence Number from the top right of your ticket, and the first three characters of your last name.

What Are the Hours for Barrie Traffic Court at 45 Cedar Pointe Drive?

The Barrie Provincial Offences Court at 45 Cedar Pointe Drive is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. The phone number is 705-739-4291 and the email is POA.Barrie@barrie.ca.

What Happens If I Don’t Pay My Barrie Traffic Ticket?

If you do not respond to your ticket by the deadline, you will be convicted in absentia. The fine increases, the conviction goes on your driving record, demerit points are added, and your licence may be suspended until the fine is paid. The City of Barrie may also send your outstanding fine to collections.

Can I Fight a Barrie Traffic Ticket Without Going to Court?

Yes. When you hire a licensed paralegal, they attend the Barrie Provincial Offences Court at 45 Cedar Pointe Drive on your behalf. You do not need to appear in person or take a day off work.

Does the Barrie Court Handle Innisfil Traffic Tickets?

Yes. The Barrie court administers all provincial offences for the City of Barrie and the County of Simcoe, including satellite courts in Innisfil (Churchill), Wasaga Beach, and Collingwood.

Are There Speed Cameras in Barrie?

Barrie’s Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program operated until November 14, 2025, when it ended following provincial legislation banning speed cameras in Ontario municipalities. Existing ASE penalty orders issued before that date still need to be paid, but no new speed camera tickets are being issued in Barrie.

How Many Demerit Points Will Cause a Licence Suspension?

For fully licensed (G) drivers, 9 demerit points triggers a warning letter and 15 points results in a 30-day suspension. For G2 drivers, the threshold is 9 points. For G1 drivers, it’s just 4 points. For a complete breakdown, read our guide: The Demerit Point System

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Barrie Traffic Ticket Court Information

Contact Details

Phone Number: 705-739-4291
Fax Number: 705-739-4292
Icon Code: 3860
E-Mail: POABarrie@barrie.ca
Website: Barrie Court Website

Court Location

45 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie, ON, L4N 5R7

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