Scam Alert
We’ve received reports of a text message scam stating to act on an "Ontario Speed Sanction Warning" to avoid demerit points deductions. Please note: Penalty Orders under the Automated Speed Enforcement program are issued by mail/courier only; the City does not text or email Penalty Orders. Demerit points are not deducted for camera-based offences.
Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) used speed cameras to enforce speed limits.
As of May 21, 2025, and as per the Administrative Penalty System By-law, the City of Barrie’s Automated Speed Enforcement operates as an Administrative Penalty System. An Administrative Penalty System provides for a less complex but fair and transparent alternative to the court process. Only the registered owner or authorized representative of a vehicle plate can appeal an Administrative Penalty Order.
Barrie’s ASE program ended on November 14, 2025, following provincial legislation banning ASE cameras in Ontario municipalities. While the City’s ASE Program has ended, the Administrative Penalty System continues to operate until all outstanding Penalty Orders (with infraction dates on or before November 14, 2025) have been either:
- appealed (time frame to appeal has now passed)
- paid in full
If an owner has not responded to a Penalty Order, or has failed to pay in full by the due date, the order will be sent to the Defaulted Fines Control Centre (DFCC). An additional late fee of $20 will be added to each Penalty Order upon sending to the DFCC. Once the Penalty Order reaches the DFCC, the owner will no longer have an opportunity to appeal, and must pay their outstanding order (plus any additional late fees) at ServiceOntario.
This page outlines the options for motor vehicle owners who receive an Administrative Penalty Order, as outlined on the back of the order.
Failure to address your Penalty Order within 30 days may result in late fees being applied to the penalty amount and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario being notified to prevent renewal of your vehicle plates or issuance of a new vehicle plate.
Administrative Penalty Orders were issued by mail only; the City does not email or text penalty orders.
Make Payment
The person paying will be required to provide the Penalty Order number (20 digits) and the total amount of the Penalty Order to make payment. Payment can be made using one of the following methods. Please ensure to allow enough time for payments to be forwarded to the City of Barrie if paying through a bank.
| Online | Pay online through most Canadian banks. Payee name: “City of Barrie Speed Camera”. |
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| ATM | Pay at most Canadian bank-operated ATMs. Payee name: “COB Speedcamera”. |
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| In person |
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The time frame to appeal a Penalty Order has now passed and as such this option is no longer available.