
Beating a speeding ticket in Ontario
The penalty for speeding tickets in Ontario goes beyond the demerit points and paying the fine. Your driving privileges can be revoked and your insurance rates can be dramatically affected to the point of non-affordability.
What you’re not being told about Speeding Tickets
In the Province of Ontario, speeding is considered to be an absolute liability which means the Prosecution does not have to prove that you intended to speed to obtain a conviction. It only has to be proven that you were driving beyond the prescribed (posted) limit.
However, this does not mean that you are guilty.
Mistakes on a Speeding Ticket
A non-fatal error on the face of your speeding ticket is not enough to have your ticket thrown out of court. These types of errors can be amended by the Prosecution and the Officer involved.
How our Paralegals can help you beat a Speeding Ticket in Ontario
Our Paralegals are trained on the technique of introducing the element of strict liability as a defence to speeding. "I sped up to change lanes in order to avoid a collision" is a defence supported by the case law eg. R. v. Williams.
We can, on your behalf, bring forward the required motion to have tickets with fatal errors thrown out of court.
When the elimination of your ticket is not possible, we will valiantly seek a resolution that can result in the reduction of point and fine.
The Law in Ontario
HTA 128 No person shall drive a motor vehicle at a rate of speed that is greater than,
(d) the rate of speed prescribed for motor vehicles on a highway in accordance with subsection (2), (5), (6), (6.1) or (7);
The Penalty and Costs of a Speeding Ticket in Ontario
1-15 km over