If you’ve received a red-light camera ticket by email, read this

The City of Barrie is warning the public of a new email scam that targets residents, saying they owe a fee for a red-light camera ticket.

If you’ve received an email saying you got a red-light camera ticket in Barrie, pause before you click anything.

City staff say they have been made aware of scam emails appearing to be from the City of Barrie, claiming recipients have received a red‑light camera ticket.

Residents have reported emails that look like they’re from the city, claiming a red-light camera caught them on the road and they owe a fine.

It sounds official but the city says it isn’t. Municipal staff say Barrie doesn’t have red-light cameras, and the team never sends tickets by email.

So if this message lands in your inbox asking you to pay, it could very likely be fake. “Residents are urged to exercise caution,” says officials.

If you are ever unsure about a notice that claims to be from the city, it’s always better to double-check directly through the official City of Barrie channels.

To learn more about traffic and parking tickets in Barrie, click here.