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...
We have the skill and experience to help drivers just like you, all while protecting your best interests in the process. We provide free, no obligation, confidential consultations. We help drivers throughout Ontario, including in Kitchener, Georgetown, London, and Windsor, or from our home office in Cambridge. To start a free consultation, text a copy of your ticket to 226-240-2480 or email a copy to help@otdlegal.ca. Once we receive a copy of your ticket, we will call you. As always, we can also be contacted toll-free by calling 1-844-647-6869.
When it comes to seat belt safety and compliance in Canada, many drivers and passengers wonder about the legality of seat belt extenders - aftermarket devices designed to provide additional length for standard vehicle seat belts. Whether you're considering an extender...
The short answer is that there is no legal amount you can drive over the posted speed limit in Canada. Technically, exceeding the speed limit by even 1 km/h constitutes a traffic violation under provincial Highway Traffic Acts across the country. However, the reality...
The question of whether you can receive traffic tickets on private property isn't as straightforward as many Ontario drivers assume. While private property generally falls outside the scope of most Highway Traffic Act violations, recent legislative changes and...
