Fighting Traffic Ticket Charges: Various Types of Cases With Various Defence Strategies

In Canada, bicycles must have brakes that can skid on dry pavement. Lacking this, riders face fines up to $1,000, affecting their driving record and insurance.

The offence of careless driving involves vaguely stated legal elements and is therefore subject to broad interpretation and application to various...

Contrary to urban myths, what is meant by distracted driving is the use of a hand-held communication device rather than conduct such as eating, drinking,...

The license plates of an automobile or trailer must be viewable by a police officer as well as technologies used by toll systems, camera systems, and other...

Fighting a traffic ticket for speeding involves a strategy for poking holes in the case of the prosecution that is determined following a careful review of the...

Similarly to driving at an excessive rate of speed, driving unnecessarily slowly can also be dangerous and unlawful.  Although less common that a traffic...

The charge of driving while under suspension is a serious violation where, upon conviction, a first offender may be subjected to fines of $5,000 and six months...

The Highway Traffic Act prohibits soliciting of business upon the roadway subject to a few exceptions and conditions.  The potential penalty can be significant...

The Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act mandates insurance coverage for those who operate an automobile, whether as owner or lessor.  Failure to carry properly...

The failure to move over for an emergency vehicle, such as an ambulance, fire truck, or police, may result in significant fines as well as insurance rate...

Driving with a person onboard or inside a house trailer or boat trailer, or other trailer, poses a significant danger to that person.  Accordingly, doing so is...

Failing to remain at an accident by leaving the scene is a very serious offence in violation of the Highway Traffic Act; however, various defence strategies...

The charge of following too close is often based on the somewhat arbitrary interpretation of the distance that lacked reasonableness rather than any actual...

Many roadways now include a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane that provides limited access to vehicles with more than one occupant such as car pools, taxis,...

The offence of stunt driving or racing or engaging in excessive speeds, among other things, may result in significant affects upon the driving record of the...

In addition to causing significant annoyance, failing to signal poses a danger to others who may be surprised by an unexpected move.  Equally annoying may be...

Failing to stop for a school bus when signals are flashing to indicate the loading and unloading of children is a charge that brings significant penalties...

Using a motor vehicle to tow a person riding a bicycle, skateboard, toboggan, or other similar object is dangerous and an offence contrary to the Highway...

Failing to stop at a red light can result in a $325 fine plus mandatory surcharge, three (3) demerit points, and consequences affecting insurance rates.

After an accident, except for relatively minor incidents, the drivers involved in the accident are legally required to promptly report the accident to the...

The plowing or shoveling of snow onto or into the roadway is conduct that may violate section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act. 

Understanding the charge of failing to obey a sign is crucial as it may lead to fines, licence suspension, and insurance hikes. Defence strategies include...

Although like a rare charge, hitchhiking, meaning seeking a ride along a roadway, is unlawful as per the Highway Traffic Act. 

Bicyclists are highly vulnerable users of the road.  The charge of passing too closely to a bicyclist reminds drivers of the importance to provide a safe...

Using the shoulder or unpaved portion of the roadway to pass on the right of a vehicle that is stopped or slowing is unlawful subject to a few exceptions. 

Understanding seatbelt charge defences involves raising reasonable doubt, citing statutory exceptions, or proving due diligence. Convictions lead to fines,...

The law defines a crosswalk and a crossover differently and with a few differences in the required conduct of a driver. 

A driver must have an unobstructed view to windows or mirrors.  If an object impairs the ability of a driver to view through a window such violates traffic...

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