Traffic Tickets

• What you need to know about cellphone tickets (distracted driving)
  Legislation There has always been media attention to the regulation of cell phone use while driving. The statistics suggests that such use is responsible for many accidents. The original section of the Highway Traffic Act that prohibited using a phone… Read more: What you need to know about cellphone tickets (distracted driving)
• I have a traffic ticket trial coming up. When I really need a paralegal?
  Please try to contact our office two months before the trial date. This will give us enough time to request disclosure and prepare without having to adjourn the date. However, don’t panic if you missed this time: there are always… Read more: I have a traffic ticket trial coming up. When I really need a paralegal?
• What is the deadline to dispute a traffic ticket in court?
  I got a traffic ticket. Are there any deadlines I have to meet? Yes, of course. According to the Ontario Provincial Offences Act, you should request a trial within fifteen days. However, please try to contact us within ten days… Read more: What is the deadline to dispute a traffic ticket in court?
• How to deal with a red light traffic ticket. Defence options
  Running a red light is a relatively common charge; however, several factors should be considered when contesting it. First: Penalties for a red light ticket The penalties for running a red light in Ontario are: three demerit points a fine… Read more: How to deal with a red light traffic ticket. Defence options
• Will Court Drop Traffic Ticket Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic?
  The COVID-19 pandemic invaded many aspects of people’s life. The justice system is one of them. Delays in bringing traffic court cases to a speedy conclusion become more and more common. The public health requirements to limit the spread of… Read more: Will Court Drop Traffic Ticket Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic?
• How to Fight Improper Turn and Unsafe Lane Change Tickets.
  Sections 141(2) and 141(3) of the Highway Traffic Act.
• How to fight a stop sign traffic ticket. Defence options.
  Fine and demerit points The traffic offence of disobeying a stop sign carries three demerit points. Apart from the fine, demerit points, as you know, impact your insurance rates and driving record. A traffic ticket for disobeying a stop sign… Read more: How to fight a stop sign traffic ticket. Defence options.
• Fail to stop for school bus
  Subsections 174 (1) and (2) of the Highway Traffic Act
• Parking ticket. It is worth fighting?
  The parking ticket is not a moving violation under the Highway Traffic Act. Therefore, it does not affect the driver’s insurance. For this reason, it is best to just pay these, or you can request a trial with Parking Tag… Read more: Parking ticket. It is worth fighting?
• How to deal with cell phone traffic ticket. Defence options.
  In 2010, following a slew of studies linking cellphone use with car accidents, the province of Ontario began fining drivers for “distracted driving.” This term refers to drivers using cellphones or other handheld devices while operating a vehicle. Penalty for… Read more: How to deal with cell phone traffic ticket. Defence options.
• How to fight a fail to remain at scene of accident ticket.
  Penalties for the failure to remain Under Ontario law, the Highway Traffic Act, a driver who fails to remain at the scene of the accident faces: A fine of $400.00 to $2000.00. Additionally, there may be a prison term of… Read more: How to fight a fail to remain at scene of accident ticket.
• How to fight no insurance and other insurance charges.
  The requirement to have insurance The law requires every Ontario driver to carry insurance on his or her vehicle. The insurance is designed to compensate any injured parties in the event of a collision. The police can charge a person… Read more: How to fight no insurance and other insurance charges.
• How to fight a speeding traffic ticket. Defence options.
  Speeding is the most common type of traffic ticket. However, though speeding ticket may be a common offence, having a speeding conviction can be detrimental to a driver’s record and insurance. Demerit points for a speeding ticket. With speeding, the… Read more: How to fight a speeding traffic ticket. Defence options.
• Red light camera ticket? It’s not as bad as you might think.
  Red light camera ticket We get many questions about what to do with a red light camera ticket. Running a red light is a serious offence. For this reason, getting a red light ticket in the mail is worrisome to… Read more: Red light camera ticket? It’s not as bad as you might think.
• How to Fight Careless Driving Ticket: what is “Careless”?
  Police officers often give out careless driving tickets in the event of a car accident. It is no wonder: the very fact that the accident happened suggests that one or both drivers did not pay sufficient attention or thought required… Read more: How to Fight Careless Driving Ticket: what is “Careless”?
• Do I have to be in the court with my paralegal?
  This depends on your case. For traffic tickets, your appearance is usually not necessary unless you need to testify at your own trial. A paralegal should advise if you need to come. The Small Claims, criminal, and disability cases do… Read more: Do I have to be in the court with my paralegal?
• How to fight stunt driving ticket in Ontario.
  “Stunt driving” is one of the most serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act. In addition, the penalties for a conviction of stunt driving in Ontario are the most severe in Canada after they were increased in 2007. Penalties for stunt… Read more: How to fight stunt driving ticket in Ontario.