SPEEDING TICKETS
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Speeding ticket defence is a technical one. These offences are considered an absolute liability offences. The prosecution only needs to prove that you were speeding; you cannot exonerate yourself by explaining that you did it diligently. However, there are several defences available to speeding tickets. Prosecution is still required to prove all necessary elements of the allegation beyond reasonable doubt. Do not risk being wrongfully convicted and let Traffic Law Paralegal Services fight your Mississauga speeding tickets, Brampton speeding tickets and speeding tickets in Toronto.
SPEEDING TICKETS PENALTIES
Speeding ticket convictions, like any other traffic tickets, are registered on your driving record for 3 years and may affect your insurance rates. Penalties for speeding tickets may include fine, demerit points and in some situations licence suspension.
- Speeding Tickets 0 to 15 kilometres over the speed limit 0 demerit points
- Speeding Tickets 16 to 29 kilometres over the speed limit 3 demerit points
- Speeding Tickets 30 to 49 kilometres over the speed limit 4 demerit points
- Speeding Tickets 50 and more kilometres over the speed limit 6 demerit points
Speeding tickets for driving in excess of 50 km/hr may carry licence suspension of 30 days (on first conviction) or you risk being charged with more serious offence of Stunt Driving.
There are two types of traffic tickets that can be issued to the offender - offence notice and summons to defendant. Offence notice has fine amount filled in and provides several options at the back of the ticket including payment of the ticket. Summons to defendant require charged person to appear in court and answer to the charge. If you received summons to defendant your penalties may include large fine and license suspension.
Police can issue speeding violations by obtaining a reading of your speed on Radar, Laser or by comparing your vehicle speed to the reading of a certified speedometer in a police cruiser (Pace). Generally, Radar or Laser speeding tickets are more reliable. Officers that use Radar or Laser are required to operate it in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. In many speeding ticket trials it is found that officer was not using equipment properly resulting in dismissal of the charge. Posecution of a speeding ticket is generally not complex and it is important to speak to the defence professionals at Traffic Law Paralegal Services to avoid costly mistakes.
If you received a speeding ticket, Traffic Law Paralegal Services is dedicated to fight for you. Traffic Law Paralegal Services always offers a free consultation. Call (905)206-9080 and fight Mississauga speeding tickets today.
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