Traffic Tickets
- 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 Operations.
- I got a ticket. Is my insurance affected immediately?If you receive a traffic ticket, it may cause a record that may affect your insurance. However, if you dispute it in court, there is no record until the court case is over. Accordingly, if you fight the ticket, your insurance company does not see it immediately. The Ministry of Transportation creates a record of… Read more: I got a ticket. Is my insurance affected immediately?
- When I can expect my traffic ticket case completed in court?It takes, on average, about a year. This varies among court locations, though: times are longer in the GTA. This time is significantly shorter in areas outside Toronto. At this time, the courts experience greater delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 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 fixes, even if your trial is tomorrow! If you are not sure about the date… 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 should within fifteen days. However, please try to contact us within ten days of receiving your ticket so we can file it on time. We can help… Read more: What is the deadline to dispute a traffic ticket in court?
Testimonials
- Alex, TorontoSpectrum made dealing with an unpleasant situation in a criminal court significantly less stressful, and helped me defend myself against unwarranted allegations. I don’t know what I would have done otherwise. Thank you so much!