Peterborough (City of). Municipal Office

Site: Peterborough - Simcoe St

Service: Ontario Court of Justice - Provincial Offences Court Office

Record #: PET0303
Last Modified: 12 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 11 Jun 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Enforces parking regulations and administers, prosecutes and provides courtroom support for Provincial Offences Act (POA) offences and municipal by-laws.

Services offered:

  • front counter for in-person service to pay Provincial Offences Act (POA) violations such as Traffic Violations and other POA fines issued under the: Highway Traffic Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, Liquor Licence Act, Trespass to Property Act and other Provincial acts
  • online payment service for parking tickets or Provincial Offences payments
  • remote audio/video conference court hearings proceeding.


Provincial offences are regulatory (non-criminal) offences such as:

  • speeding, careless driving or not wearing your seat belt
  • failing to surrender your insurance card or possessing a false or invalid insurance card
  • being intoxicated in a public place or selling alcohol to a minor
  • trespassing or failing to leave premises after being directed to do so
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ministry of Environment violations
  • noise, taxi and animal care municipal bylaws.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Payments can be made by phone, online at www.paytickets.ca, in person at any Provincial Offences Office in the Province of Ontario, or by mail  
Call or email office for any inquiries 
 
Call for availability to see a Justice of the Peace
Languages English
Fees Service - Fees or fines vary; Do not send cash in the mail

Address and Location

Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
City Bus Terminal, 190 Simcoe St
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9H 2H7
Intersection Simcoe St and Water St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-742-7777, ext 2099
Toll Free Phone 1-855-738-3755, ext 2099
E-Mail poacourt@peterborough.ca
Website www.peterborough.ca/en/city-services/tickets-fines-and-provincial-offences-court.aspx
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityPtbo/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityptbo/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-peterborough 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/CityPtbo?lang=en
Mailing Address City Hall, 500 George St N 
Peterborough, ON 
Canada K9H 3R9

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