A seatbelt ticket can appear minor at first glance but, as you’ll discover in our video series, there’s more to these tickets than meets the eye.
Section 106 of the Highway Traffic Act in Ontario addresses seat belt use. If you are caught driving without a seat belt, a police officer can issue a ticket with a $200 fine plus a victim fine surcharge. In some cases, you may receive a summons to attend court, where...
A common misconception among Ontario drivers is that seatbelt tickets cannot be fought. However, legal defences exist and if correctly leveraged, depending on the specifics of your case, can be successful. Understanding the Law Found in Section 106...
A seatbelt violation in Ontario results in two demerit points on your driving record. However, there's a notable aspect you should be aware of: in Ontario, a seatbelt charge is considered a non-moving violation, and such charges typically do not entail demerit...
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Getting a warning for speeding means a police officer has alleged you violated the speed limit but has chosen to educate you about the violation rather than commence formal prosecution through a ticket. The warning serves as an official accusation that you broke the...
Yes, it is absolutely illegal to operate a vehicle without displaying proper licence plates in Ontario. The Highway Traffic Act requires virtually all motor vehicles to display two licence plates – one on the front and one on the rear – and violations can result in...
Ontario's motorcycle graduated licensing system creates two distinct learner levels before motorcycle riders can obtain full M-class licences. The M1 and M2 levels each come with specific restrictions designed to help new riders develop skills safely, but the...
