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.
Yes, you absolutely can receive a ticket for driving too slowly in Ontario, though it won't technically be a "speeding" ticket. The Highway Traffic Act includes specific provisions that make it illegal to drive at speeds so slow that you impede or block the normal...
The short answer is yes – police in Ontario can run your licence plate without needing a specific reason or suspicion of wrongdoing. This might seem surprising, but it's a reality of modern policing that raises important questions about privacy, surveillance, and your...
Ontario's no texting and driving law was officially passed on April 23, 2009, with Bill 118, but it didn't take effect until October 26, 2009. The province then provided a three-month education period before police began issuing tickets on February 1, 2010. This...
