You have been issued a “Level Crossing Camera System - Notice of Contravention” by Metrolinx for a railway crossing offence under Metrolinx By-Law No. 2. How does this impact you?
Q) Does this affect my Drivers Licence?
A) No. Metrolinx By-Law offences are comparable to parking offences, as they are not reported to the Ministry of Transportation or any other agency. There is no impact to your Drivers Licence or demerit points associated.
Q) Will this impact my car insurance rates?
A) No. Metrolinx By-Law offences do not have any impact on automobile insurance rates, as these offences occur on Metrolinx Corporation Property and not on a Highway, therefore they not reported to the Ministry of Transportation.
Q) What do you mean by Corporation Property?
A) The actual railway level crossing is owned and/or maintained by Metrolinx. The Notice of Contravention you were issued was in relation to an offence committed on “Corporation Property” as defined in the Metrolinx By-Law No. 2 and not on a “Highway” as defined in the Highway Traffic Act.
Q) I wasn’t the driver of the vehicle. Why was I charged?
A) Metrolinx By-Law No. 6 gives the Corporation authority to charge the registered owner of the motor vehicle in contravention of certain offences listed under Metrolinx By-Law No. 2.
Q) I received a Notice of Contravention. What are my next steps?
A) You have 15-days from the date of receiving a Notice of Contravention to exercise one of the following options listed on the reverse side of the Notice of Contravention. Those options are:
1. Voluntary payment of the set fine
2. Request to dispute the charge
For more information on how to exercise one of these options, please refer to the instructions on the Notice of Contravention.
Q) Why is Metrolinx enforcing driver activity at level crossings?
A) Metrolinx’s commitment to improve safety at level crossings remains one of our top priorities. With the significant growth experienced in the GTHA and an increase in GO Transit service, driver behaviour at level crossings has changed. This potentially has increased the likelihood of accidents as well as the frequency of disruptions and interruptions to our service. Level crossing enforcement is underway to proactively address and deter unsafe driver behaviour at level crossings.
Q) Where can I get a copy of or view the applicable Metrolinx By-Laws?
Metrolinx By-Law No. 2
Metrolinx By-Law No. 6
Metrolinx By-Law No. 17