How does the ticket assessment work?

Upload a photo of your ticket or enter your citation number. TicketRelief extracts key details, flags missing information, and creates a case tracker for the matching process.

How much does it cost to use Ticket Relief?

The initial ticket upload and intake organizer is free and does not require an account. Professional fees are set and discussed directly by the lawyer or paralegal you choose.

Do I have to go to court?

That depends on the ticket and the professional you choose. TicketRelief organizes the intake and handoff package; the lawyer or paralegal handles legal advice and appearances directly with you.

Can TicketRelief tell me the likely outcome of a traffic ticket?

TicketRelief does not predict or guarantee outcomes. A lawyer or paralegal can review your specific facts and explain your options.

How long do demerit points stay on my Ontario driving record?

Demerit points remain on your Ontario driving record for 2 years from the conviction date, not the ticket issue date.

What is the 15-day rule for Ontario traffic tickets?

Most Ontario offence notices require a response within 15 days. Check the options and deadline printed on your notice or confirm with the court or municipality.

Does paying a traffic fine count as a conviction in Ontario?

Paying the fine is generally treated as a guilty plea. A conviction and demerit points may follow depending on the offence. Confirm your options before paying.

How long can an Ontario traffic ticket process take?

An early resolution meeting is often scheduled within 2 to 4 months of a request. If a trial is required, it can take longer. TicketRelief helps you organize ticket details and matching updates.

Ontario Traffic Ticket Organizer

Got a ticket?
Get organized before you decide.

Upload your ticket, organize the details, and keep deadlines, fine details, and next steps in one place.

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Province of Ontario

OFFENCE NOTICE

Citation #

2025-47831

OffenceSpeeding 20km/h over

LocationHighway 401, Toronto

Fine$310.00

Demerit Points3 points

Ready for Review

Key facts are organized for a licensed professional to review

Organized

Intake Tool

Ontario traffic-ticket focus

OCR

Ticket details organized

Match

Professional handoff when available

Support

Help if the handoff breaks down

How It Works

Three simple steps from ticket upload to an organized intake package.

Step 01

Upload Your Ticket

Take a photo or enter your citation number. We organize the charge, location, fine, and any demerit-point reference we can identify.

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Details organized · points to confirm · fine listed

Step 02

Review Organized Details

Get the ticket details organized, see possible missing information, and save a tracker for next steps.

Intake readinessOrganized

Key dates

Review items

Step 03

Track Matching and Next Steps

Matching status, missing information, and handoff steps stay in one place.

Ticket uploaded

May 12, 2026

Professional selected

May 14, 2026

Handoff checklist

Identity and consent

Understand what paying the ticket may mean

The fine is only one part of the decision. A conviction can affect your driving record, demerit points, and insurance review. A licensed professional can explain your options and what each path may mean for you.

Paying the fine

Payment may be treated as a guilty plea. Demerit points, record impact, and insurance review depend on the charge.

Reviewing options with a professional

Fees and retainers are handled directly with the professional. TicketRelief organizes the intake and handoff package.

What You're Comparing

Pay the finePossible conviction

Fine amount listed on your ticketDemerit points may apply depending on the chargeRecord impact can last for yearsInsurer may review it at renewal

Professional reviewInformed choice

Professional fees discussed directly with the professionalDeadlines and process options explainedRecord and demerit-point consequences reviewedNo TicketRelief outcome prediction or guarantee

TicketRelief organizes information only. It does not predict results, guarantee a match, or provide legal advice.

A licensed lawyer or paralegal should review your specific facts before you decide.

All Ontario Traffic Offences

From minor infractions to serious charges — we handle every type of Ontario ticket.

Speeding (16-29 over)

3 demerit points · $3.75/km over

Speeding (30-49 over)

4 demerit points · $6.00/km over

Speeding (50+ over)

6 demerit points · licence suspension

Careless Driving

6 demerit points · up to $2,000 fine

Red Light / Stop Sign

3 demerit points

Unsafe Lane Change

3 demerit points

Following Too Closely

4 demerit points

Cell Phone / Distracted

$615–$1,000 fine · 3 demerit points

No Insurance (CAIA)

$5,000–$25,000 fine · licence suspension

Stunt Driving

6 demerit points · vehicle impound

Seatbelt Violations

2 demerit points · $200–$1,000

All Other HTA Charges

Speeding, signs, turns, and other HTA tickets

For Legal Professionals

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Join a traffic-ticket intake marketplace for Ontario professionals. Review organized leads, respond when there is a fit, and manage the legal work in your own practice.

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Ticket details and client answers in one place

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Common Questions

Upload a photo of your ticket or enter your citation number. The system extracts key details, flags obvious missing information, and creates a case tracker you can use during the matching process.

We look up the HTA section number on your ticket against Ontario Regulation 339/94, the official provincial demerit point schedule. For speeding, points scale with speed. Other offences carry a fixed point value by section. View the full breakdown on our demerit points page.

The initial ticket upload and assessment is free and does not require a credit card. If you choose to work with a lawyer or paralegal, fees and retainers are handled directly between you and that professional.

That depends on the ticket, the notice you receive, and the professional you choose. TicketRelief helps organize the information and support the handoff, but attendance and legal advice must be confirmed with a licensed lawyer or paralegal.

No. TicketRelief can organize your ticket details and identify information a professional may want to review, but it does not predict or guarantee an outcome.

The initial ticket organization is usually quick. The actual legal timeline depends on court scheduling, the ticket type, and the professional you choose.

TicketRelief limits what professionals can see before the proper handoff gate. Lawyer-client or paralegal-client confidentiality depends on the professional relationship you establish with the person you choose.