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Traffic Law
It is important to take advantage of the opportunity to dispute traffic violations. There are often overlooked consequences that accompany an admission of guilt through simply paying the documented fine. A driver can risk the charge remaining on their driving record for at least three years, and insurance rates may be impacted. In addition, Highway Traffic Act violations are commonly associated with demerit points that are not indicated on the notice of offence.
Hiring a legal representative to dispute your matter can end up saving a driver from several unlisted fees in the long run. Contact us to discuss the available options you have to dispute a traffic violation.
Highway Traffic Act Ontario Regulation 339/94 - DEMERIT POINT SYSTEM
HTA Section | Short Description of Offences for Convenience of Reference Only | Demerit Points |
|---|---|---|
154 | Improper driving where highway divided into lanes | 3 |
79 (2) | Motor vehicle equipped with or carrying a speed measuring warning device | 3 |
78.1 | Driving while holding or using hand-held device | 3 |
Clause 159 (1 (b) | Failing to stop - nearest curb - for emergency vehicle | 3 |
156 (1) | Cross divided highway - no proper crossing provided | 3 |
134 (3) | Driving or operating a vehicle on a closed highway | 3 |
156 (1) | Drive wrong way in one way street or highway | 3 |
146.1 (3) | Failing to obey traffic control slow sign | 3 |
159 (4) | Following fire department vehicle too closely | 3 |
148 (8), 149, 150, 166 | Improper passing | 3 |
Clause 159 (1 (a) | Failing to stop right for emergency vehicle | 3 |
153 | Wrong way in one way street or highway | 3 |
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