SPEEDING TICKETS IN ONTARIO

Did you receive a speeding ticket in the province of Ontario?  The consequences associated with a speeding ticket conviction extend beyond the actual ticket fine.  A common question we often face from prospective clients involves whether it is worth fighting their speeding tickets.  As a result, we decided to formulate this page with answers to FAQ regarding speeding tickets.  We hope this page could prove to be of assistance to anyone who has been charged with a speeding offence in determining his or her next course of action.

How many demerit points will I get if I am convicted of this speeding offence?

The amount of demerit points you receive as a result of a speeding ticket conviction depends on the speed you were charged at.  Below is a demerit point chart outlining the number of demerit points you will receive if you are found guilty of speeding.

                               DEMERIT POINTS

Is it worth fighting my speeding ticket?

The answer to this question ultimately depends on each individual circumstance.  Though it would be in our best interest to inform everyone to retain our services and fight their speeding tickets, it would not be a fair and honest answer.  Instead, we inform prospective clients to weigh the consequences they will face upon simply paying the speeding ticket fine which essentially means pleading guilty to the charge.  It is important to ask yourself these three questions before deciding to fight your speeding ticket - How will my speeding ticket affect my insurance rates?  Will accumulating demerit points result in an interview with the MTO, or worse a licence suspension?  Do I drive for a living and will this speeding ticket conviction affect my livelihood?  Only you can answer these questions.  Though justification for fighting a speeding ticket is dependent on each personal circumstance, we do attest that it is crucial that everyone consider the consequences of choosing to plead guilty to their speeding offence before doing so.

Is it worth fighting the speeding ticket if it does not carry any demerit points?

If you are concerned about your insurance rate increasing as a result of a speeding ticket conviction, demerit points are inconsequential.  If your speeding ticket does not carry any demerit points, your insurance company can still choose to increase your rates.  A speeding ticket conviction will still appear on your record regardless of the demerit points involved.

Is it worth it for me to pay a paralegal firm to fight my speeding ticket?

Once again, this is a question only you can determine the answer to.  Some of our clients retain our services to fight their speeding tickets for the reason that they just do not have the time.  Others are intimidated by the court process and prefer a paralegal to assist them every step of the way.  When fighting our clients' speeding tickets, we educate them on the process and the various defences available to them.  In other words, we ensure that you are able to come away from this experience with more knowledge regarding the court procedures and the laws involved in fighting your speeding ticket.

If you have the time to learn the laws and regulations governing your speeding offence, the procedures involved with fighting your speeding ticket, and are willing to take time off your personal and work life to fight your speeding ticket, then we direct you to our 'how to fight your own traffic ticket' tutorial as an introductory guide.  We have provided this resource for people who have the time, patience, and dedication to fight their own speeding tickets.  We will continue to add to this resource in the near future in the hope of better educating people on traffic court procedures and laws.  If you do choose to fight your own speeding ticket and find that you require assistance, paralegals at Road Warriors are here to assist you.  You may choose to retain our services at any time during the speeding ticket defence process.

How much is the fee for you to fight my traffic ticket?

If you would like to inquire about our rates to fight your speeding ticket, you may fill up a rate request form here, or contact us at 1-877-2SHIELD.  Alternatively, you may also fax us a copy of your traffic ticket together with your contact information (ie. phone number and email address) to 1-866-841-6608.

 
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