Ontario Truckers: A Ticket Received in Quebec Counts Against Your CVOR

In summary — Ontario drivers and carriers: a ticket received in Quebec may show 0 points, but that does not mean it has no consequences. If you pay it, you are pleading guilty. The conviction is reported to Ontario: it can add demerit points to your Ontario driving record and it is recorded on your company’s CVOR. Do not pay before speaking with us. Our lawyers contest Quebec tickets on your behalf — you do not have to travel to Quebec. Call 1 877 990-7884 or try our service:

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Every week, truckers and carriers from Ontario receive a statement of offence in Quebec. When reading the ticket, many see “0 points” and conclude that they only need to pay the fine. That is a costly mistake.

Why the ticket shows “0 points”

The demerit points shown on a Quebec ticket relate to the Quebec system. For a driver holding an Ontario licence, that number does not reflect the real consequences in Ontario.

What really happens if you pay

Paying the ticket is equivalent to pleading guilty. The conviction is then reported to Ontario under agreements between the provinces:

For the driver: the offence is entered on the Ontario driving record, along with the demerit points provided in Ontario for an equivalent offence.
For the company: the offence is entered on the carrier’s CVOR (Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration) record.

The CVOR: what is at stake for companies

The CVOR record tracks the convictions, collisions and inspections of the company and its drivers, including those that occur outside Ontario. The more the record deteriorates, the more the company is exposed to:

a warning letter from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation;
a facility audit;
an interview, conditions, or even suspension or cancellation of the CVOR;
higher insurance premiums and difficulty obtaining contracts.

A single ticket paid “because there were no points” can therefore weigh heavily on the record of the entire fleet.

The most common tickets in Quebec

Speeding and non-compliant speed limiter;
Cell phone use while driving;
Hours of service and rest, daily log;
Pre-trip inspection and mechanical defects;
Overloading, dimensions and cargo securement.

What we do for you

Our lawyers contest the ticket before the Quebec courts and represent you: you do not have to travel. We analyze the evidence, request disclosure and negotiate with the prosecutor to protect your driving record and your CVOR. The service is offered in French and English.

IMPORTANT: the deadline to contest is short (generally 30 days). Do not pay before speaking with us.

Also read: PEVL Safety Rating and Tickets for Truckers

Contact us

Montréal area: 514 990-7884
Ontario and other regions: 1 877 990-7884

Ontario Truckers: A Ticket Received in Quebec Counts Against Your CVOR