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) uses 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 as opposed to filing a charge with the Provincial Offences Court. An Administrative Penalty System provides for a less complex but fair and transparent alternative to the court process. As with 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 recently passed 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 (issued by November 14, 2025) have been either:
- appealed
- 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—pay or appeal—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 are issued by mail only; the City does not email or text penalty orders. During Canada Post’s rotating strikes, administrative penalty orders will still be delivered by Canada Post mail service.
Option 1: 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.
Payments must be received by the City of Barrie no later than 30 calendar days from the Deemed Service Date stated on the Penalty Order. 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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Option 2: Appeal
There are two levels of appeal with Administrative Penalties. For both levels, an owner can designate an authorized representative to represent them at an appeal.
Appeal requests can be submitted online or in person by attending the prosecutions office, 45 Cedar Pointe Drive, during regular business hours (8:30am–4:30pm Monday to Friday, excluding holidays).
Both Screening and Hearing Officers have the authority to confirm, reduce and/or provide additional time to pay the Penalty Order, and can also cancel a Penalty Order should there be credible evidence provided and reason to do so. These reasons are set out in the Administrative Penalty System By-law.
First Level Appeal: Appeal to a Screening Officer
A registered vehicle plate owner can appeal their Penalty Order by requesting a review of the Penalty Order. The request must be made within 30 days from the Deemed Service Date noted on the front of the Penalty Order.
Second Level Appeal: Appeal to a Hearing Officer
The decision of the Screening Officer can be appealed to a Hearing Officer should an owner feel the decision is not just. Details on requesting an appeal to a Hearing Officer are included in the Screening Officer's written decision. The Appeal to a Hearing Officer request must be submitted within 30 days of Screening Officer's decision. The decision of the Hearing Officer is final.