HOW TO FIGHT SPEEDING TICKETS IN ONTARIO
WHY YOU NEED TO FIGHT SPEEDING TICKETS
For many traffic tickets, it’s tempting to just pay the fine instead of going through the hassle of fighting the ticket.
Speeding Convictions Cost More than You Think – For speeding offences, the potential cost to you is much higher than the fine on the ticket. From the damage to your driving record due to demerit points to the financial burden of higher vehicle insurance rates for at least three years, the real costs start if you plead guilty and pay the ticket.
PENALTIES FOR SPEEDING TICKETS
In the Highway Traffic Act, speeding tickets can be found in Section 128. Speeding charges can result in demerit points being added to your driving record. The number of demerit points added to your record is based on how many kilometres over the speed limit you are found guilty of travelling.
DID YOU KNOW
HOW TO FIGHT SPEEDING TICKETS
- Take the Trial Option
There are three options listed on the back of your speeding ticket:- Plea of Guilty
- Early Resolution
- Trial Option
The trial option is the only one that gives you the chance to set a trial date and fight the speeding ticket in traffic court.
Note: In some courts, we must do an early resolution before we can schedule a trial date. - Get Specialized Legal Protection
The best way to minimize the costs of your speeding ticket, including fewer or no demerit points, fines and insurance rate increases, is to hire a legal defence team experienced in successfully fighting speeding tickets in court.
Ticket Busters winning team of qualified and specialized legal professionals, know what evidence is required, and the court procedures to fight for the best results possible.