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Demerit Points for Canadian Drivers Convicted of New York Traffic Tickets

by Seth Azria on 2/08/2013

New York State and Canadian Provinces Have Close Relationship

Ontario and Québec keep track of Canadian driving violations with a demerit system similar to New York State's point system.

Under a special agreement, Ontario and Québec share information with New York State about traffic violations and transfer points and demerits between countries.

For example, an Ontario driver convicted of a speeding ticket in New York State will be assessed demerit points as if the conviction had occurred in Ontario.

Ontario demerits for speeding violations:

6 demerits for exceeding the speed limit 50 Km/h (roughly 31 MPH)
4 demerits for exceeding the speed limit 30-49 Km/h (roughly 19-31 MPH)
3 demerits for exceeding the speed limit 16-29 Km/h (roughly 10-19 MPH)

Other violations may include failure to obey a stop sign, failure to obey a traffic light, failure to stop for a school bus, failure to remain or return to the scene of a collision.

The cooperation agreement includes points for New York drivers ticketed in Ontario and Québec.

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Rather than plead guilty to your New York State state ticket, contact us to defend you and protect your Canadian license from demerits.

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