HIGHWAY TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Traffic violations are offences that are alleged offences committed against an act such as the Highway Traffic Act or Municipal Codes. These offence notices are to be taken in high regard as they can cause constrains such as a fluctuation of automobile insurance rates; affect eligibility to qualify for certain occupational positions; and create life altering situations.
It is important to dispute traffic violations received in order to avoid an accumulation of charges and demerit points on your driving record.
When disputing these offences it is crucial to understand there are two aspects involved.
1. The charge itself (Wording of the charge , Ramifications of the charge)
2. Demerit Points
Each aspect affects you differently. For example, Demerit points are apparent on your driving record however, they are not usually used to determine your insurance premiums.
An accumulation of points will affect you in a manner of once reaching a certain amount of demerit points varying on the license you hold as a driver you may be suspended or a mandatory meeting may be set with the Ministry of Transportation in where the they can determine your eligibility to drive.
Furthermore, Insurance companies base their rates on how many violations are apparent and the severity of the charges whether they are considered major or minor. Once a charge has been registered on your driving record it remains apparent for the next three years on your Ontario Driver's Abstract. Each insurance company assess your driver's abstract differently so please ensure to contact your insurance company for more specific information.
Further Implications
Court fines:
Court fine amounts can range from a minimal fine to $50,000 or more depending on the violation received and depending if any previous convictions exist.
Administrative License Suspensions:
The Ministry of Transportation can invoke a license suspension for escalating sanctions, court fines being outstanding, family responsibilities not being adhered to as per court order, and suspensions based on medical issues.
Suspension As Prescribed by Statue:
When an offence has been committed against a certain statue and section that carries a period of time by statue that prescribes a license suspension to be invoked.
Charges that carry or could potentially invoke a term or period of a license suspension are:
These offences are usually issued to a driver, operator or a company operating a motor vehicle as defined by the Highway Traffic Act.
It is important to dispute traffic violations received in order to avoid an accumulation of charges and demerit points on your driving record.
When disputing these offences it is crucial to understand there are two aspects involved.
1. The charge itself (Wording of the charge , Ramifications of the charge)
2. Demerit Points
Each aspect affects you differently. For example, Demerit points are apparent on your driving record however, they are not usually used to determine your insurance premiums.
An accumulation of points will affect you in a manner of once reaching a certain amount of demerit points varying on the license you hold as a driver you may be suspended or a mandatory meeting may be set with the Ministry of Transportation in where the they can determine your eligibility to drive.
Furthermore, Insurance companies base their rates on how many violations are apparent and the severity of the charges whether they are considered major or minor. Once a charge has been registered on your driving record it remains apparent for the next three years on your Ontario Driver's Abstract. Each insurance company assess your driver's abstract differently so please ensure to contact your insurance company for more specific information.
Further Implications
Court fines:
Court fine amounts can range from a minimal fine to $50,000 or more depending on the violation received and depending if any previous convictions exist.
Administrative License Suspensions:
The Ministry of Transportation can invoke a license suspension for escalating sanctions, court fines being outstanding, family responsibilities not being adhered to as per court order, and suspensions based on medical issues.
Suspension As Prescribed by Statue:
When an offence has been committed against a certain statue and section that carries a period of time by statue that prescribes a license suspension to be invoked.
Charges that carry or could potentially invoke a term or period of a license suspension are:
Drive- Handheld Device
Driving Under Suspension
Careless Driving
Stunt Driving
Impoundment of Vehicle:
When an offence has been committed and by law this offence carries a period of time by statue that prescribes an impoundment of vehicle.
Charges that carry or could potentially invoke a term or period of Impoundment are:
Driving Under Suspension
Stunt Driving
Incarceration:
When an offence has been committed and by law this offence carries a period of time by statue that prescribes incarceration.
Charges that carry or could potentially invoke a term or period incarceration:
Driving Under Suspension
No Insurance
Careless Driving
Driving Under Suspension
Careless Driving
Stunt Driving
Impoundment of Vehicle:
When an offence has been committed and by law this offence carries a period of time by statue that prescribes an impoundment of vehicle.
Charges that carry or could potentially invoke a term or period of Impoundment are:
Driving Under Suspension
Stunt Driving
Incarceration:
When an offence has been committed and by law this offence carries a period of time by statue that prescribes incarceration.
Charges that carry or could potentially invoke a term or period incarceration:
Driving Under Suspension
No Insurance
Careless Driving
Note:
Infractions will not list how many points they carry nor list the ramifications of the charge.
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