As of May 1, new regulations are in place to deny licence plate renewals to drivers with unpaid fines. The new regulations apply to offences such as speeding, careless driving, driving without insurance and more. Drivers will need to pay their unpaid fines in full before their licence can be renewed.

The new regulations will help Grey County collect court ordered defaulted fines and reinvest the funds into the community. As of December 2016, there were more than $1.45 billion in outstanding fines in Ontario, including $11.5 million for Grey and Bruce Counties combined.

Drivers with outstanding fines are encouraged to contact the Provincial Offences office and pay their tickets before their licence is up for renewal. Grey County can work with eligible defendants to develop a court-approved payment plan to avoid plate denial.

Provincial Offences Main Office
595 9th Avenue East, Owen Sound
519-376-3470
[email protected]

source: media release, Grey County