FROM: Corporate Communications
DATE: January 14, 2026
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE REPORT SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN CHARGES FOR UNINSURED DRIVING FOLLOWING TARGETED ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE
South Simcoe Police Service (SSPS) has reported a 290 percent increase in charges related to uninsured drivers following a targeted enforcement initiative launched in 2025.
In January 2025, SSPS identified an emerging trend after multiple drivers were found operating vehicles without insurance. In response to growing concerns, SSPS initiated a No Insurance enforcement initiative for the month of January 2025, involving Uniform Patrol and Traffic Unit officers. The enforcement initiative produced exceptional results in addressing uninsured drivers and generated momentum that was sustained throughout the remainder of the year.
In summary, throughout the entire year in 2025, South Simcoe Police laid a total of 515 charges related to serious insurance offences under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA), including:
• Operating a motor vehicle without insurance.
• Permitting a vehicle to be operated without insurance.
• Surrendering false evidence of insurance.
• Knowingly possessing a false insurance card.
These offences are serious violations, and each carry a minimum fine of $5,000, with penalties increasing depending on the circumstances.
For comparison, during the same timeframe in 2024, 132 charges were laid. The 2025 total represents a 290 percent increase in enforcement action related to uninsured drivers.
South Simcoe Police remind all motorists that driving without insurance is a serious offence. Vehicle insurance is mandatory under Ontario law and serves as critical protection not only for the driver but also for passengers, pedestrians, and all other road users. South Simcoe Police will continue to proactively enforce these laws to ensure the safety and security of our communities and everyone using our roadways.
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Media Contact: Samah Othman, Corporate Communications Specialist
Email: samah.othman@southsimcoepolice.ca
