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FREQUENT TRAFFIC TICKETS QUESTIONS
Anyone charged with a traffic ticket will inevitably have questions. Here are some of the answers to the most frequent quesions Traffic Law Paralegal Services has answered.
Q. I have received a traffic ticket but it does not carry any demerit points. Will it affect my driving abstract?
Yes. If you are convicted of a traffic ticket under Highway Traffic Act a conviction will be registered on your driving
abstract regardless of demerit points. However, in some situations you may avoid a conviction and keep your record
clean. Call us for free consultation.
Q. Are you licensed to provide legal services in Ontario?
Yes we are. We are licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada and one of the first licensed paralegals in the province. As a member of board of directors of Licensed
Paralegals Association of Ontario we continue to provide reliable services to Ontarians.
Q. I know I committed the alleged traffic offence. Is it worth fighting my traffic ticket?
Notwithstanding your position it is a duty of prosecution to prove "all elements" of
the allegation against you. In many situations evidence is lacking and conviction cannot
be entered.
Q. How many demerit points do I have?
If you have full "G" license you may accumulate 15 demerit points. Upon reaching 15 demerit points your
driving license will be suspended. If you accumulated 9 or more demerit points Ministry of transportation
may invite you for an interview to discuss your situation. Novice drivers have only 9 demerit points.
Q. I received a traffic ticket and my trial date is over a year from the offence date. Can I argue delay?
Yes. Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees certain rights including a right to be tried within
reasonable time. Constitutional challenges are complicated and require careful consideration of all factors.
If you believe your traffic ticket matter was delayed contact us for a free evaluation.
I heard that Police officers are always believed in court. How can I convince the Court to believe me instead?
Police officers evidence is often not accepted thus resulting in charges being dismissed. It is our job to explore and identify
weak points and argue reasonable doubt to win your case. Effective cross-examination techniques and solid knowledge of law is our tool to assist you.
Q. I received a traffic ticket but missed my court date and got convicted in my absence. Can anything be done?
Provincial Offences Act provides for a process that is called "reopening". If you can satisfy the court that you
missed you trial date without your fault a conviction may be set aside and new trial date scheduled.
Q. I received a traffic ticket and had a trial. I got convicted but disagree with the decision. Can I appeal my traffic ticket?
Yes, you can appeal traffic ticket conviction. It is important to keep in mind that traffic ticket appeal process is different from trial and is time sensitive.
We suggest to consult with traffic ticket professionals at Traffic Law Paralegal Services to discuss your appeal.
Q. My car was impounded for driving under suspension but I was not the driver. Can I recover money for towing and impound fees?
Yes. In some situations Traffic Law Paralegal Services can assist you recovering costs associated with impoundment. Call us to find out if your situation qualifies.
If you received a traffic ticket, speeding ticket, careless driving or charged with other offence call us to discuss
your case today (905)206-9080.
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