Frontline Traffic Tickets

Speeding Ticket

A driver may be charged any time they have travelled in excess of the speed limit or beyond the limit mentioned – whether the speed signs are visibly posted or unposted.

A speeding ticket can carry up to 6 demerit points against your driving record. The amount of points you receive is dependent on how many kilometers your vehicle has travelled, violating the speed limit. The penalty goes as below:

0-15 km/h over: 0 demerit points
16-29 km/h over: 3 demerit points
30-49 km/h over: 4 demerit points
over 50 km/h: 6 demerit points + a licence suspension

Careless Driving Ticket

Section 130 (1) of the Highway Traffic Act relates to Careless Driving charges and is one of the most common offences issued when there is an accident or a vehicle goes off the roadway.

A police officer may issue a Careless Driving ticket when he/she believes that a motorist is driving without due care and attention to the traffic conditions around them.

A careless driving charge carries 6 Demerit Points against your licence if you are found guilty. This particular offence is considered a major infraction and will increase your insurance rates and can as much as triple your rates for the next 3 years.

Stunt Driving / Racing

Stunt driving and racing are not minor in nature and can have serious implications on your Driving Record. Charges may include:

Offences related to speeding more than 50 km/h.
Road rage such as chasing another vehicle down the roadway.
Repeatedly cutting in and out of lanes.
Driving while not in the driver’s seat.
Street racing another vehicle in which there is a bet or wager.
Driving a motor vehicle with the intention to lose traction.
Driving a motor vehicle with the intention of lifting tires.
Driving a motor vehicle with the intention of doing donuts.

Stunt Driving charges carry 6 Demerit Points and a minimum Fine of $2,000.00 and Maximum Fine of $10,000.00. Along with this your driver’s licence may be suspended and in some cases incarceration may be deemed fit.

Our paralegals at Frontline Traffic Tickets are trained in fighting Stunt Driving Charges and aim to fully remove them from your record.

Accident Charges

An accident could be a single vehicle collision where the driver strikes an object or goes off the roadway. It could also be a collision with a pedestrian, bicyclist, or another motor vehicle. Collisions can occur anytime, anywhere, and with anyone, especially a case of negligent or careless driving causing an accident.

After investigating the traffic accident and site, a police officer makes a determination of whom or what caused the accident and who is at fault. If the police officer believes that one of the drivers committed a driving infraction, the officer may issue that driver an offence notice.

At Frontline Traffic Tickets, we are both experienced and licensed paralegals giving you an affordable option to fight your traffic ticket related to any accident charges that may stem from a collision.

Stop Sign and Red Light

If a driver is caught violating a stop sign or disobeying a red light, they can be charged with a Traffic infraction. Failing to stop at a red light is a serious offence and carries 3 demerit points along with heavy fines.

A driver can be penalized by the court if found guilty, and it can negatively affect the driver’s license. Being issued a ticket for failing to stop at a red light can also increase your insurance premiums.

Disobeying a stop sign can add 3 demerit points to your driving record. You can be fined $85.00 plus court cost, and a conviction will be entered on your drivers’ license for three (3) years. If you have been charged with a stop sign violation or running a red light, our paralegals can help. We have in depth knowledge of how the law applies and have a track record of success, when it comes to these sorts of charges.

Fail To Stop For School Bus

Failing to stop for a School Bus is a very serious offence. Section 175 (11) of the Highway Traffic Act states that every driver in Ontario must, where “a stopped school bus that has its overhead red signal-lights flashing, shall stop before reaching the bus and shall not proceed until the bus moves or the overhead red signal-lights have stopped flashing”. Failure to do so has very serious consequences which include;

A maximum Fine of $2,000 for a first offence
6 Demerit Points
30 Day Driver’s Licence Suspension (G2 drivers)
A conviction that will remain on your driving record for 3 years
Increased Insurance Rates

Let the paralegals at Frontline Traffic Tickets use their expertise and knowledge in the field to help you obtain the best results possible for your charge.

Driving Without Insurance

Every vehicle on the road must have insurance. According to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act of Ontario, all drivers operating a motor vehicle need to have insurance and shall not permit another person to operate that vehicle without valid insurance.

The charge of operating a vehicle without insurance is considered a serious offence and as a result, you are considered a “high risk” driver. The Minimum fine for driving without insurance for the first offence is $5000.00, plus victim fine surcharge for a total of $6,250.00 with a maximum of $25,000.00, plus victim fine surcharge for a total of $31,250.00.

For a Second offence fines Start at $10,000.00, plus victim fine surcharge for a total of $12,500.00 with a maximum of $50,000.00, plus victim fine surcharge for a total of $62,500.00.

Along with these heavy fines; up to a 1 year suspension can also be given by the Justice of the Peace.

If you have been charged with operating a motor vehicle without insurance, call Frontline Traffic Tickets to get a better understanding on how we can assist you.

Seat Belt Ticket

All persons in a motor vehicle, including the driver are required to wear seat belts. Seat belt infractions are one of the most common traffic tickets issued by police officers. A seat belt offence carries 2 demerit points and a fine of $240.00 against your driver’s license. Also, the conviction for a seat belt infraction will remain on your driving record for three years from the date of offence.

At Frontline Traffic Tickets, our experienced paralegals help you fight traffic tickets against seatbelt violations. The perception of the officer may be different from the driver. When the driver attends the court and provides evidence that is just as credible and contrary to the officer’s evidence, the charge may be dismissed.

Driving Under Suspension

In Ontario, driving while under suspension is a serious offence under the Highway Traffic Act section 53 (1). If convicted, you can lose your driver’s license for up to six months and may have to pay heavy fines ranging up to $5,000.00 for a first offence. Along with this a jail term can be ordered up to a maximum of 6 months, which in turn can greatly affect the insurance premiums.

If you have received a Charge for driving while suspended, seek the help of our licensed paralegals at Frontline Traffic Tickets to help fight those charges.

Fail To Remain at the Scene of an Accident

If you are involved in an accident or have witnessed one, then you are obligated to remain at the scene. Otherwise, a police officer can issue a charge against you for failing to remain at the scene, which is a serious offence under the Highway Traffic Act Section 200 (1).

As the police solicit a response from the accused, they may be tempted to make an admission of guilt or to provide information that may lead to a conviction against them. This offence carries with it 7 demerit points and fines range from $400.00 to $2000.00 along with term of imprisonment of no more than 6 months.

Our paralegals have the experience needed in helping you in such cases. We know the importance of these charges remaining off your record, and are more than willing to do what we can to help.

Improper Use of HOV Lane

Before entering the HOV lane, it is crucial to take a look at the sign. The signs usually specify who all are allowed to enter the lane and who are not. Most HOV lanes allow vehicles with 2 or more occupants; however, some only allow the entry of buses, limos, taxis and green license plate vehicles.

If a driver is caught using the HOV lane, it is considered to be a traffic violation. Although this is a minor traffic violation, the penalty attached will affect your driving record and may increase the insurance premiums.

Conviction for misuse of the HOV lane comes with a $110 fine, including victim surcharge as well as 3 demerit points. The strength of a defense strategy in fighting a charge for misuse of the HOV lane requires a thorough review of each case.

Cell Phone Charges

Using a hand-held communication device, such as a cell phone or electronic entertainment system while driving is considered a violation in Ontario. Simply holding of a hand-held device warrants the officer to issue a ticket under Section 78.1(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The penalty for distracted driving increases each time a driver is convicted, and for the first ticket conviction, it is:

A fine of $615
Three demerit Points
3-day license suspension

Drivers with a class G1, G2, M1 or M2 license convicted of driving with a hand held device receive the same fine as A to G drivers but are at risk of higher sanctions and suspensions.

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