OntarioBill 47First Reading
Bill 47: Fairness for Road Users Act (Contraventions Causing Death or Serious Bodily Harm), 2025
Sponsor: French, Jennifer K.Introduced June 4, 2025Last checked August 28, 2026
Read the official text on ola.orgOfficial version — Legislative Assembly of Ontario
What this bill does
This Ontario bill amends the Highway Traffic Act to create enhanced penalties when a person committing any traffic offence causes or contributes to an accident resulting in death or serious bodily harm, including fines up to $50,000, imprisonment up to two years, and licence suspension up to five years.
Plain-language summary by Legisail.
Business impact
Compliance
This bill affects anyone who drives as part of their work in Ontario — delivery drivers, trucking operators, courier services, construction vehicle operators, sales reps on the road, and any business that relies on employees or owner-operators driving commercial or personal vehicles. A landscaping company, a plumbing contractor, or a long-haul trucking firm could face significant financial and operational consequences if a driver commits a traffic violation that results in a serious accident. The penalties are severe enough that even a solo operator could face up to $50,000 in fines and lose their licence for five years, potentially shutting down their livelihood. Businesses with fleets or multiple drivers will need to take driver training and compliance more seriously to manage this liability risk.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingJune 4, 2025
Next: Second Reading debate
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