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• Speeding

  • Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act, speeding tickets can be found under section 128.

  • Demerit points may be accumulated as a result of being found guilty for speeding. The number of points depends on the rate of speed.​

  • 0-15km over: 0 demerit points

  • 16-29km over: 3 demerit points

  • 30-49km over: 4 demerit points

  • 50+km over: 6 demerit points

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• Handheld Communication Device

  • Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act, use of handheld communication device can be found under section 78.1(1)​.

  • This charge covers any touching, holding, or use of a handheld device while on the road in your vehicle. Penalties for use of handheld communication device depend on driver class, and prior convictions.

  • Penalties for a G-class license are as follows:

    • 1st offence: $500-$1,000 fine, 3-day license suspension, and 3 demerit points​

    • 2nd offence: $500-$2,000 fine, 7-day license suspension, and 6 demerit points

    • 3rd offence: $500-$3,000 fine, 30-day license suspension, and 6 demerit points

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• Disobeying Signs

  • Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act, disobeying a stop sign can be found under section 136(1)(a).

  • This is one of the most common charges issued under the Highway Traffic Act.

  • This offence is committed when you have failed to come to a full and complete stop at a stop sign, which includes "rolling over" your vehicle.

  • Penalties are as follows:

    • 3 demerit points​

    • $85 set fine

    • Conviction on your driving record for 3 years

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• Seatbelt Violations

  • Seatbelt violations can be found under section 106(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.​

  • Seatbelt charges include the driver or passenger of motor vehicle not wearing a seatbelt; not ensuring passengers under 16 are wearing seatbelt; not ensuring toddler is properly secured; driving with an inoperative seatbelt.

  • Exemptions for wearing seatbelt include:

    • Driving motor vehicle in reverse​

    • Medical reasons

    • Engaged in work which requires you to exit vehicle at frequent intervals, with a rate of speed not above 40km/ hour

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• Driving Under Suspension

  • Under section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act, every person who drives a motor vehicle or streetcar on a highway while his or her driver's licence is suspended under an Act of the Legislature or a regulation is guilty of an offence, and upon conviction is:​

    • liable to a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000; and​

    • for any subsequent offence, a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $5,000, or imprisonment of not more than 6 months, or to both.

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• Driving Without a Licence

  • This offence is contrary to section 32(1) if the Highway Traffic Act.

  • In order to legally drive a vehicle in Ontario, you must have a valid licence of the appropriate class.​

  • Penalties of driving without a licence are as follows:

    • Fine between $200-$1,000​

    • 3-year conviction on driving record

    • Demerit points

    • Increased insurance premium

    • Potential jail time

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• No Insurance

  • Contrary to section 2(1)(a) of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act of Ontario (CAIA), driving without insurance could lead to significant fines.​

  • For the 1st conviction: $5,000 fine + 25% surcharge

  • For the 2nd conviction: $10,000 fine + 25% surcharge

  • Upon conviction, licence may also be suspended for up to 1 year

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• Stunt Driving

  • Contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act, ​a stunt driving charge carries severe penalties.

  • Stunt driving conviction will significantly increase insurance premium, and some insurance companies will refuse to insure you once convicted.

  • Immediately upon a stunt driving charge, you will be issued a 30-day licence suspension, and vehicle will be impounded for 14 days. Furthermore, upon conviction for:

    • 1st offence: licence suspension for 1-3 years​

    • 2nd offence: licence suspension for 3-10 years

    • 3rd offence: lifetime suspension that may be later reduced

    • 4th offence: lifetime suspension

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• Careless Driving

  • Contrary to section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act, a careless driving charge is normally given as a result of a motor vehicle collision, however, may also result due to "driving without due care and attention."​

  • Penalties upon conviction are:

    • 6 demerit points​

    • A speeding ticket with a fine of $400-$2,000

    • Potential license suspension, and/or imprisonment

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• Other

  • Please contact us to inquire.