Do photo radar tickets give demerit points in Canada?
No. Photo radar (Automated Speed Enforcement) tickets in Canada are issued to the registered vehicle owner, not the driver. Because no specific driver is identified, no demerit points are applied and no conviction goes on a driving record. You pay the fine but your insurance is not affected.
Can I fight a photo radar ticket in Ontario?
Yes, but grounds are limited. You can dispute the ticket at the Provincial Offences Court, but since ownership is strict liability, you must prove the vehicle was stolen or that you were not the owner. Simply claiming you were not driving is insufficient — the owner is liable regardless of who was driving.
How much is a photo radar fine in Ontario school zones?
Ontario's ASE fine schedule in school and community safety zones: $5/km for 1–19 km/h over ($5–$95), $7.50/km for 20–34 km/h over ($150–$255), and $12/km for 35+ km/h over ($420+). A 25% victim fine surcharge is added. No set fines — amounts increase with speed.