OntarioBill 79First Reading

Bill 79: Chad's Law (Enforcing Safer Passing), 2025

Sponsor: Bourgouin, GuyIntroduced November 26, 2025Last checked August 30, 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 explicitly prohibit drivers from passing or attempting to pass another vehicle by crossing double solid yellow lines, imposing a $400 fine and three or more demerit points for violations.

Plain-language summary by Legisail.

Business impact

Compliance

This bill primarily affects businesses in Ontario that rely on commercial driving — trucking companies, delivery services, courier operators, construction firms with heavy equipment on rural roads, and any business with a fleet of vehicles. Owner-operators and small trucking outfits driving on two-lane highways with double yellow lines will need to be especially careful, as a conviction means a $400 fine and demerit points that could affect commercial driver's licence standing and insurance rates. Businesses with multiple drivers may need to update their driver training and safety policies to reflect the new explicit prohibition. Fleet operators of any size could see increased insurance costs if drivers accumulate violations.

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Where this bill is

First ReadingNovember 26, 2025

Next: Second Reading debate

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