Driving while subject to a court-ordered driving prohibition. A Criminal Code offence distinct from the HTA's Drive Suspended. Hybrid; on summary election within paralegal scope.
Section 320.18 of the Criminal Code prohibits operating a conveyance while subject to a court-imposed driving prohibition (typically arising from a prior impaired or dangerous driving conviction). Different from a provincial HTA suspension.
Hybrid. On summary: up to 2 years less a day. On indictment: up to 10 years. Mandatory minimum fines and extension of the underlying prohibition. Criminal record on conviction.
If Crown elects summary, within paralegal scope. Disclosure review focuses on notice of the prohibition order and Charter compliance of any stop.
Burlington HTA and Provincial Offences Act matters are heard at the Halton POA Court on Harvester Road. Criminal matters from Burlington proceed at the Halton Region courthouse in Milton on Steeles Avenue.
Milton Courthouse (Ontario Court of Justice)
491 Steeles Avenue East, Milton, ON L9T 1Y7
(905) 878-7281
Twenty minutes, confidential, no obligation. We’ll discuss your charge, the realistic outcomes, and the cost of defence before you commit to anything.
