Hearst

Hearst – Location Page

Located 92 kilometers west of Kapuskasing and 520 kilometers east of Thunder Bay lies Hearst, Ontario. Part of the District of Cochrane, Hearst is a small community in Northern Ontario with approximately 5000 residents. 86% of the Hearst population is French speaking and, as such, Hearst has the highest number of French speakers for any city in all of Ontario. 

In Hearst, Provincial Offence tickets and summons are primarily given out by the Ontario Provincial Police.  The Ontario Provincial Police are one of Northern Ontario’s largest police service. The Ontario Provincial Police lay charges under many provincial statues including the Highway Traffic Act, the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, the Cannabis Control Act, and the Liquor License and Control Act. 

A charge laid under a provincial statue is called a Provincial Offence. Provincial offences are not criminal and will not result in a criminal record, but they can carry significant penalties. Penalties can range from monetary penalties (fines) to incarceration. 

If you are pulled over and given a ticket by an Ontario Provincial Police Officer and charged with Careless Driving under Section 130(1) of the Highway Traffic Act, you will face a fine of $400.00 – $2,000.00, 6 demerit points, and significant insurance increases. Additionally, depending on the class of license you hold and if you were charged on a ticket or summons, you may also be subject to a license suspension of up to 2 years. 

If you have been charged with any Provincial Offence, we can help! Our team of highly experienced paralegals licensed by the Law Society of Ontario are trained to represent you for these matters. Please reach out to our team at 226-647-6869 or by email a picture of your ticket to info@otdlegal.ca. Once we receive a copy of your ticket, we will contact you for a free consultation where we can discuss how we can help and provide you with a quote for our services.

Address: 141 Gaspesie Road, Hearst, Ontario