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What is Driving While Suspended?
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Driving while suspended means operating a motor vehicle on a highway while your driver’s licence is suspended under an Act of the Legislature or a regulation made thereunder.
Driving while suspended (Ontario Highway Traffic Act, s. 53) is treated as a very serious offence because it shows willful disregard for court orders or Ministry suspensions, putting public safety at risk.
Mandatory licence suspension: an additional 6 months suspension on top of your existing suspension (running consecutively).
First offence fine range: $1,000–$5,000 minimum fine (before mandatory surcharges/costs).
Subsequent offence fine range (within 5 years): $2,000–$5,000 (before mandatory surcharges/costs).
Jail time (on conviction): up to 6 months in jail, or both fine and jail.
Vehicle impoundment: your vehicle will be impounded for 7 days at roadside; courts may also order up to 3 months vehicle impoundment.
No demerit points: there are no demerit points for this offence, but a conviction appears on your driver’s abstract and will significantly impact insurance rates.
Insurance consequences: expect insurance rates to increase, with some insurers canceling your policy entirely.
What You Need to Know About Driving While Suspended Tickets in Ontario
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Why you should call: driving while suspended is one of the most serious Highway Traffic Act offences—courts take it very seriously because it demonstrates contempt for the law. A conviction can result in jail time, massive fines, extended suspensions, and long-term insurance consequences. Many defences exist (lack of notice, identity issues, Charter violations), and getting expert legal help early can mean the difference between a conviction and having the charge withdrawn or reduced.
Charged with driving while suspended in Toronto or anywhere in Ontario? Under the Highway Traffic Act, a conviction can bring an additional 6 months suspension (on top of your existing suspension), with courts able to impose $1,000–$5,000 for a first offence or $2,000–$5,000 for subsequent offences, plus possible up to 6 months in jail. Your vehicle will be impounded for 7 days at roadside, and insurance rates can skyrocket. Call us ASAP to protect your licence and avoid jail time (647) 785-2019.
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Let us handle your driving while suspended issues and represent you in court.
Driving while suspended is a very serious charge. It carries the following penalties;
- For a first offence, a fine of not less than $1000 and not more than $5000,
- For a subsequent offence, a fine of not less than $2000 and not more than $5000,
- Mandatory 6 month further license suspension,
- Possible 6 months in jail,
- Insurance increases
In Ontario, drivers can be suspended for a number of reasons. Some of them include;
- Unpaid fines
- Failure to make family support payments
- Stunt driving
- Driving while suspended
- Breathalyzer reading over .50mgs
- Criminal driving offence convictions
- Any G1 or G2 violation
- Having too many demerit points on your driving record
Navigating the courts is intimidating and frightening, especially if you are not experienced at forming legal arguments. At ParaCan Legal Services, we have helped numerous people with their drive while suspended tickets, and will use our vast knowledge and experience to make sure your case is advocated properly and handled fairly.
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