Why Drivers Across Ontario Choose ParaCan Legal Services For Speeding Defence
Careless driving means driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for others.
Careless driving (Ontario Highway Traffic Act, s. 130) is treated as a major traffic charge because the penalties and insurance consequences can be severe, even for a first offence.
Demerit points: 6 points on conviction.
Ticket “set fine” (if issued as a ticket): $400 set fine (before mandatory add-ons like surcharges/costs).
Court penalty range (on conviction): $400–$2,000; the court may also impose up to 6 months in jail and a licence suspension up to 2 years.
If bodily harm or death is alleged: higher exposure, $2,000–$50,000 fine range, possible jail up to 2 years, and licence suspension up to 5 years.
How long points stay: demerit points remain on your driving record for 2 years from the offence date.
Why you should call: this charge can jeopardize your licence and driving record and often turns on evidence (disclosure, accident reconstruction, witness reliability). Getting representation early matters.
Insurance companies don’t just look at the fine—they look at patterns of behaviour. Multiple speeding tickets can result in:
Significant insurance premium increases
Reclassification as a higher-risk driver
Policy non-renewal in some cases
Speeding cases often hinge on radar/lidar accuracy, officer notes, calibration records, and disclosure. Challenging a ticket properly can make a meaningful difference to the outcome.
Before you plead guilty, get your options reviewed.
Early action gives you the best chance to protect your licence and record.
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