What is the Victims Fund Surcharge added to all tickets?
This is a special fund dedicated to assist victims of crime. A small percentage is added to each provincial offence fine and is earmarked for this fund. For Example: – a $40.00 fine has $ 5.00 added – a $90.00 fine has $15.00 added – a $1,000.00 fine and over has 20% added Therefore, a $5,000.00 fine for no insurance, for example, has $1,000.00 added making the total $6,000.00. Back to the FAQ Index 5. If there is an error on a ticket, is it automatically dismissed? No. Minor errors are simply amended for accuracy. Only if the error or omission causes prejudice in any way as to not serve jurisprudence-only then could there be grounds for a request to have the charge stayed or quashed. Back to the FAQ Index 6. How many points will I lose for this offence? Please click here to read about the Demerit Point System. However, for criminal traffic offences, which are know also as “strict liability offences” you should call us.