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The Consequences of Failing to Stop at a Stop Sign or Red Light in Ontario
A red light or stop sign violation in Ontario carries more than just a fine. In addition to the fine, you will also receive demerit points, a conviction registered on your driving record, and a possible insurance rate increase. Simply stating at trial that you didn't notice the stop sign or red light is not enough. However, beating a failing to stop at a stop sign or red light ticket is possible with the help of an experienced paralegal, who can find flaws in the evidence presented against you.
Failing to Stop at Stop Sign Ontario
A fail to stop ticket in Ontario is given when someone does not come to a complete stop at a stop sign. The charge stays on one's driving record for three years from the date of the offence. A rolling stop at an intersection is treated the same way as a stop sign violation. Although drivers are not required to stop for a certain amount of time, they are required to come to a full and complete stop. A fail to stop at stop sign ticket in Ontario comes with three demerit points and a fine of $110.
Red Light Ticket Ontario
There are two types of red light tickets in Ontario: red light camera tickets that are mailed to you and red light violation tickets that are given to you by a police officer. Red light camera tickets have no demerit points attached to them, but have larger fines than red light violation tickets that are given to you by a police officer. A red light ticket in Ontario from a police officer has a fine of $180 and carries three demerit points.
Most people are unaware of the fact that you have to stop at an amber traffic light or at a right turn red light. Furthermore, the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario does not make it clear exactly where you are supposed to stop when you stop at a red light. A paralegal can use these details to your advantage and debate your trial in court, helping you get your charge reduced or dismissed altogether.
Not Pleading Guilty
When you receive a disobey stop signe ticket or a red light fail to stop ticket in Ontario, you have three options. You can plead guilty, plead guilty with an explanation, or go to trial. If you pay the fine, you are automatically pleading guilty to the charge. If you plead guilty with an explanation, it is not the same as going to trial, and the charge will stay on your record. The only way you can get the charge dismissed or the penalties reduced is by going to trial
A defendant fighting a stop sign violation or red light tickets must be well-represented in order to avoid the penalties that are connected with these offences. The Justice of Peace has to be completely sure that the defendant committed the offence before he can enter a conviction. The Justice of Peace will dismiss the charge if the prosecution cannot prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. A paralegal can help defendants run their trials and make legal arguments. Paralegals know exactly what to listen for in order to find flaws in the evidence presented against you.
