Traffic and Other POA Tickets (POA Part I and Part III Offences)

Frequently Asked Questions

In March 2001, the Province of Ontario transferred the responsibility for the administration and prosecution of provincial offences to the City of Ottawa. The City has established its own administration and prosecution office and courtrooms to deal with charges laid under the Provincial Offences Act (POA).

Option 1 - Payment
Method of payment
Option 2 - Plead guilty with explanation
Option 3 - Trial option
POA ticket inquiry
Questions?


Sample of a Provincial Offences Act ticket (POA)

Option 1 - Payment

The total payable includes the set fine (including costs) and the applicable victim fine surcharge.

Method of payment

Traffic and other POA offences must be paid by the due date that is indicated on the violation. There are several methods of payment:

1. Online at ottawa.ca
   paytickets.ca
   VISA and MasterCard are accepted. A $3 service charge applies.
2. By mail to:
   City of Ottawa
   Fine Payment Office
   P.O. Box 3430, Station D
   Ottawa, Ontario
   K1P 1J4
   Payable to: City of Ottawa
   Payment is credited only when it is received and processed at our office, not the postmark date.
3. In person at one of the Provincial Offences Court Offices.

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Option 2 - Plead guilty with explanation

This option is available if you do not wish to dispute the charge but wish to explain circumstances relating to the amount of the fine or the time to pay.

You or your agent must attend in person at the Provincial Offences Court Office at 100 Constellation Crescent. Upon arrival, you must register your name with our counter staff. Staff will instruct you accordingly after you sign in. Please check the back of your ticket or call the Provincial Offences Court Office to confirm times available for this option.

A Justice of the Peace will read the charge to the defendant/agent and register a conviction. The defendant’s submissions can only result in a possible reduction in the fine or an extension of time to pay. The conviction is registered with the Ministry of Transportation and demerit points are registered accordingly.

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Option 3 - Trial option

You or your agent must attend one of the Provincial Offences Court Offices within hours of operation, to file a Notice of Intention to Appear in court. You or your agent must bring your ticket with you. Filing a Notice of Intention must be done in person; you cannot do this by mail.

For certain infractions, you may be asked if you wish to schedule a meeting with a prosecutor before a trial date is set in order to attempt to resolve the matter outside of court.

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POA ticket inquiry

For questions or concerns regarding a POA ticket, visit one of the Provincial Offences Court Offices.

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Questions?

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, or contact us at:
General Inquiries: 613-580-2665 (TTY 613-580-2401)
Provincial Offences Collections Unit (overdue fines): 613-580-2638 or 1-800-477-4195

Note: For questions pertaining to suspension of license or re instatement of a suspended license, please visit the Ministry of Transportation website.

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