Traffic Ticket Lawyer – Mississauga, ON
Have you received a traffic ticket in Mississauga? A conviction can mean penalties, such as fines, demerit points, increased insurance rates, and even license suspension.
There is no reason to accept a charge without talking to an experienced traffic ticket paralegal first.
OTD Legal is a team of legal professionals who have decades of experience fighting provincial offences and minor summary criminal charges. Our team of experienced paralegals attend court regularly in Mississauga on behalf of clients facing traffic violations and complex traffic ticket cases.
With the legal services we provide, our objective is to provide legal guidance, enforce an individual’s Charter Rights, and ultimately produce the best results possible for our clients.
We offer affordable legal services on a block fee system. There is no reason to fight a traffic ticket on your own. It can be overwhelming and it comes with serious risks. Without the support of a skilled traffic ticket legal professional, most drivers do not know all the options available to them when they receive traffic tickets or minor charges.
By not looking into your options, you could be pleading guilty to a beatable offence.
Let OTD Legal explain your traffic ticket defence options during a consultation and give you all the information you need to help you decide if your traffic violations or minor criminal charges are worth fighting.
We offer free consultations for Mississauga traffic tickets, so you have nothing to lose by calling our office!
Why Hire OTD Legal When You Receive a Mississauga Traffic Ticket
If you receive a traffic ticket, such as a speeding ticket or a careless driving charge, do not decide to pay it without consulting an OTD Legal paralegal first. If you pay the ticket, you are pleading guilty and will receive all the penalties that come with the offence. Seek out a free consultation with a Mississauga traffic ticket paralegal who can help.
Penalties can include a large fine, demerit points, and license suspensions. More serious charges and summary criminal charges may even result in imprisonment. Insurance rate increases can range from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars.
This is why it is crucial to be informed and to seek the advice of a legal professional before making a decision about how to proceed with any charge you have received.
- Legal Knowledge: A traffic ticket paralegal at OTD Legal understands Ontario traffic law.
- Reduced Penalties: Let us work to reduce fines or dismiss charges, minimizing the long-term consequences of a conviction.
- Demerit Point Protection: We will pursue every path to help you maintain a clean driving record.
- Insurance Savings: If it’s possible to avoid a conviction, it can save you thousands of dollars on future insurance premiums.
OTD Legal handles a diverse range of provincial traffic ticket offences, providing the most exceptional defense for various traffic violations. This includes speeding, careless driving, stunt driving, and red light tickets.
What sets us apart is our exclusive focus on driving-related offenses. By concentrating solely on this area of law, we provide you with the advantage of experienced legal representation for all your traffic-related charges.
Our dedicated team is well-versed in the intricacies of traffic laws and court procedures, allowing us to effectively defend your rights.
Common Traffic Offences In Mississauga That We Handle
Speeding Tickets
An offence of speeding is an ‘absolute liability’ offence which means that there is no defence for it if the evidence presented clearly shows you were legally caught. To speed is to drive above the posted speed limit. Penalties are applied based on the rate of speed the vehicle is going, with no better example being demerit points.
- 1-15 km over the speed limit: 0 demerit points
- 16-29 km over the speed limit: 3 demerit points
- 30-49 km over the speed limit: 4 demerit points
- 50 km and above over the speed limit: 6 demerit points
Careless Driving
Driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons on the road is one of the more serious charges in the Highway Traffic Act. This traffic violation can be issued as either a ticket or a summons. Either way, the offence carries 6 demerit points, a hefty fine, and, upon conviction, you will likely see a large increase in your car insurance rates for up to five years. It’s best to seriously consider fighting a careless driving ticket, or at least understand your potential legal options.
Stunt Driving
Another serious traffic offence is stunt driving which refers to aggressive driving, chasing another vehicle, racing, or exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or more. Any speed zone less than 80 km/h where a vehicle’s rate of speed exceeds the limit by 40 km/h can constitute a stunt driving charge. If you’re charged, your driver’s license is immediately suspended for 30 days and your vehicle will be impounded for 14 days. If convicted, you may face a fine of up to $10,000 on a first conviction, have your driver’s license suspended for a minimum of 1 year up to 3 years, and may face imprisonment of up to 6 months.
Driving Under Suspension
A person caught driving with a suspended license is a serious offence. There evidently could be several reasons why your license is suspended. The driver may not even be aware that their license is suspended in some instances. It could stem from unpaid fines, a medical suspension, refusal to provide a breath sample, and several other reasons. A driver who continues to drive with a suspended license, if caught, will see their vehicle towed and impounded, a fine of at least $1,000, and a further 6-month license suspension. Repeat offenders may face jail time.
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is extremely common and considered to be a fairly serious violation by the police.
- First offence: Receive a fine up to $1,000 and a license suspension for three days.
- Second offence: Receive a fine of up to $2,000 and a license suspension for seven days.
- Third offence: Receive a fine of up to $3,000, a license suspension for 30 days
Whether it’s your first, second, or third offence, you can also expect to see your insurance rates increase significantly. Most insurance companies deem distracted drivers as high risk.
Should You Have Received A Traffic Ticket In Mississauga?
To be clear, it is your legal right to fight a traffic ticket in Mississauga regardless of any details or circumstances.
There may be clear evidence that you committed the offence resulting in the traffic ticket. It’s still strongly recommended to seek out a free consultation with an OTD Legal paralegal at your earliest. Defend your driving record.
It does not matter if you believe you should have or should not have received a traffic ticket. A paralegal at OTD Legal will inform you of what your rights are, what opportunities exist to strategize a defence, and will work to secure the best result available to you. If the police officer did not follow correct procedures during a traffic stop or when issuing the ticket, this alone may be an opportunity to have the ticket withdrawn.
The consultation with a paralegal is free and carries no obligation. If you received a ticket, give OTD Legal a call.
Why Keeping A Clean Driving Record In Mississauga Is Important
In Ontario, it is extremely difficult to remove convictions or demerit points from your driving record. Here is why even a single conviction is a problem for your driving record.
One Traffic Ticket May Turn Into Two
Nobody can predict how often they will get a traffic ticket. If you get one ticket and then another, this establishes a pattern of bad driving. This could make the result of a conviction more impactful.
More Enforcement Action
If there is a next time you are given a traffic ticket, a police officer will see the prior ticket and so will the courts. This could result in more severe consequences than if you were a first-time offender.
Higher Insurance Premium
When your driving record goes from clean to complicated, your insurance rates may increase for a period of time.
You’re At Risk
The more demerit points and convictions you have, the closer you are to a license suspension, higher fines, being required to attend a driver improvement program, and potential jail time.
Protect Your Driving Record
Ensure your driving record is not treated as an afterthought. Protect it. Defend it. Fight your traffic ticket with OTD Legal.
Contact Us To Discuss Your Charges or Traffic Tickets in Mississauga
Call 226-647-6869 and contact us if you are charged with a traffic offence or minor summary criminal charge. We offer a no-cost consultation to help you decide how to best protect your interests. We will answer your questions about your offence and the court process. To get your free consultation, send a picture of your Mississauga traffic ticket or summons to help@otdlegal.ca or text a picture to 226-240-2480. Once received, our team will review your charge(s) and call you to discuss your options. Contact us today!
Step-By-Step Process For Fighting A Traffic Ticket In Mississauga
1. Get Set Up With A Free Consultation
A consultation from OTD Legal is free and carries with it no obligation for you to hire us or for us to accept you as a client. A consultation is a forum where we can have an open discussion about your case, listen to the details, and evaluate what strategies are best to respond to the circumstances shared. You will also be given a quote at that time.
2. Review The Details Of Your Case
We will carefully review the details of your case should you hire us. We will be searching for factual errors, checking to see if the police officer followed proper procedures while issuing the ticket, and gathering evidence, such as dashcam footage, witness statements, police reports, and more.
3. Court Appearances And Representation
On your behalf, we will contact the court to request a court date for a traffic ticket hearing, handling all paperwork involved. We will attend the hearing, present evidence and put forth our defence, and negotiate with the prosecutor, if applicable, to reduce the traffic ticket charge or penalty.
4. Outcome And Resolution
We do not make false promises or give misleading expectations. Your traffic ticket Mississauga paralegal will provide you with the best possible outcome given the details of your case. We will go above and beyond to ensure the resolution is in your favor.
Where is the Mississauga Traffic Court located?
Mississauga Traffic Court Location
The Mississauga Provincial Offences Courthouse is located at 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West. With many motorists traveling along Highway 401 daily, and the Toronto Pearson International Airport within its borders, the Mississauga Provincial Offences Courthouse is a busy place. The courthouse prosecutes provincial offences issued by police officers on summonses and tickets in the Regional Municipality of Peel. The courthouse hears charges issued under Ontario legislation, including the Highway Traffic Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, and the Cannabis Control Act.
950 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5C 3B4
(905) 615-4500
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Traffic Ticket Mississauga FAQs
Can I fight a traffic ticket on my own?
Yes, you can fight a traffic ticket without the help of a paralegal. However, consulting with and hiring a traffic ticket lawyer in Mississauga (or paralegal) can significantly increase your chances of a favorable outcome. Our paralegals handle traffic ticket cases every day and understand how to navigate the court system. Don’t accept going it alone and putting at risk your future.
How long do I have to respond to a traffic ticket?
Ontario’s Provincial Offences Act requires a person charged with a traffic ticket to respond within 15 days of being served. If there is no response within that time frame, you may be convicted without a hearing and are assumed to not dispute the traffic violation charge.
What if I don’t pay or respond to my traffic ticket?
Consult a traffic ticket paralegal at OTD Legal before you do anything. A small segment of people who receive traffic tickets in Mississauga ignore them. This is an error that anyone should want to avoid. A person can be automatically convicted, have their license suspended, and face additional fees. Always respond to your ticket. Contact OTD Legal for a consultation to speak to an experienced paralegal who will help fight the traffic ticket on your behalf.
If my traffic ticket does not contain demerit points, should I just pay the fine?
It’s essential to talk to a traffic ticket paralegal before agreeing to pay any fine. If you are convicted under the Highway Traffic Act, even without demerit points, a traffic ticket has consequences. It does not go away if you pay the fine and plead guilty. It’s added to your driving abstract and is then attached to your name on a permanent basis. Always seek out a legal professional to evaluate your case before moving ahead and paying the ticket.
How long does a traffic ticket stay on my driving record?
Any demerit points from a ticket last for two years from the date of the offence. A traffic ticket conviction stays on your driving record for a total of three years from the date of conviction.
