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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 |
|---|---|---|
134 (1) | Failing to obey directions of police constable | 3 |
162 | Crowding driver's seat | 3 |
8 (3) of Regulation 613 | Driver failing to ensure toddler passenger is secured as prescribed | 2 |
148 (6.1) | Failing to leave one metre while passing bicycle | 2 |
182 (2) | Failing to obey signs prescribed by regulation under subsection 182 (1) | 2 |
160 | Towing of persons on toboggans, bicycles, skis, etc., prohibited | 2 |
143 & 144(9) and municipal by-laws prohibiting turns | Prohibits turns | 2 |
106 (4) (b) | Driving while child passenger not properly secured | 2 |
106 (4)(a)(i) | Driving while passenger under 16 fails to properly wear seat belt | 2 |
106 (2) | Driver failing to properly wear a seat belt | 2 |
8 (3) of Regulation 613 | Driver failing to ensure child passenger is secured as prescribed | 2 |
168 | Failing to lower headlamp beam | 2 |
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