Driver and Vehicle Fee increases under the Highway Traffic Act
Regulation Number(s):
628
381/98
340/94
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Highway Traffic Act
Summary of Decision:
Approved.
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
15-MTO027
Posting Date:
May 21, 2015
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of Transportation is seeking to increase fees for driver and vehicle products and services under Regulations 628, 381/98, 340/94.
The following driver, vehicle and carrier products and services will be increased: dealer plates, service plates and motorcycle dealer/service plates validation; driver licence original and renewal; Southern and Northern passenger and light commercial vehicle validation fees; number plates; buses and school buses validation; driver licence and enhanced driver licence replacement; heavy commercial validation; farm greater than 3000 kg validation; commercial vehicle operator's registration (CVOR) replacement and Oversize/ Overweight permits.
Revenue from the new and increased fees will help support the maintenance of Ontario's transportation infrastructure and recover the cost of delivering and administering programs.
Target implementation dates are as follows:
September 1, 2015
• Driver's Licence Original and Renewal $81.50
January 1, 2016
• Dealer and Service Plates $172
• Motorcycle Dealer/Service Plate $96
• Oversize/Overweight Permits $16.50 - $440
• Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration Replacement $28
September 1, 2016
• Southern Passenger Vehicle Validation $120
• Southern Light Commercial <3000kg Vehicle Validation $120
• Northern Passenger Vehicle Validation $60
• Northern Light Commercial <3000kg Vehicle Validation $60
December 1, 2016
• Heavy Commercial Vehicle Validation (Schedule 1) $188.75 - $4,693
January 1, 2017
• Farm Vehicle Validation (Schedule 2) $142.75 - $1,132.25
• Bus and School Bus Validation (Schedule 3) $122.50 - $2,055.25
• Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration Replacement $31
• Driver's Licence Replacement (including EDL) $31
January 1, 2018 (Previously proposed - November 1, 2017)
• Vehicle Number Plate $27
Contact Address:
Beata Soltys
1201 Wilson Ave
Bldg 'C' Rm 147
Downsview, Ontario
M3M 1J8
Fax: 416-235-4821
Effective Date:
September 1, 2015
Decision:
Approved