Some traffic fines in Ontario have increased drastically in 2010.

Changes include:

• Seat Belt violations jumping from $110 to $240,
• Child Seat Restraint tickets increasing from $110 to $240,
• Red Light violations are increasing from $110 to $325,
• Red Light violations in a Community Safety Zone, including school zones will jump from $140 to $490
• Failing to pull over for an emergency vehicle now levies a minimum fine of $490, but could go as high as $2000 depending on the circumstances

An additional victim surcharge on OPP fines can be charged by the province to support a victims fund.  Amounts vary per violation.

The province is hoping that higher fines for convictions will be another effective tool to help make Ontario roads safer.