Traffic defence in Orangeville.
HTA and Provincial Offences Act matters in Orangeville are heard at Orangeville Provincial Offences Court. We attend Early Resolution meetings and trial dates Ontario-wide.
Orangeville Provincial Offences Court
55 Zina Street, Orangeville, ON L9W 1E5
(519) 941-5808
Dufferin County — Orangeville, Shelburne, Mono, Melancthon, Amaranth, Mulmur, Grand Valley and East Garafraxa. Part of the same building complex as the Orangeville Courthouse, whose public entrance is on Louisa Street.
Charges in Orangeville
9 matters- / 01Highway Traffic Act s.128
Speeding
Defending speeding tickets to minimise demerit points, insurance impact, and licence consequences — particularly for novice and commercial drivers.
Read defence overview - / 02Highway Traffic Act s.172
Stunt Driving
40+ km/h over (in 80 km/h zones or less) or 50+ km/h over (above 80 km/h) triggers automatic 30-day licence suspension and 14-day vehicle impound at roadside.
Read defence overview - / 03Highway Traffic Act s.130
Careless Driving
Driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for others. Often laid following an accident — 6 demerit points and insurance impact significant.
Read defence overview - / 04Highway Traffic Act s.53
Drive Suspended
Driving while your licence is suspended — significant minimum fines, vehicle impoundment, and possible imprisonment. Knowledge of the suspension is the key issue.
Read defence overview - / 05HTA Reg. 340/94
Novice Driver Charges
Zero BAC, zero passenger, supervised-driving and seat-belt rules for G1/G2 drivers. Escalating suspensions on conviction — fast-tracked defence essential.
Read defence overview - / 06Highway Traffic Act s.200
Fail to Remain
Leaving the scene of a collision without stopping or providing required information. Carries severe demerit and insurance consequences, plus possible imprisonment.
Read defence overview - / 07Highway Traffic Act s.136
Disobey Stop Sign
Failure to come to a full and complete stop at a stop sign. Three demerit points and an insurance impact — defendable on signage visibility, the officer's vantage point, and identification.
Read defence overview - / 08Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act s.2(1)
No Insurance
Operating a motor vehicle without valid insurance is one of Ontario's most heavily-penalised driving offences — fines start at $5,000 and the long-term insurance consequences often exceed the fine itself.
Read defence overview - / 09Highway Traffic Act s.78.1
Distracted Driving
Holding or using a hand-held wireless communication or entertainment device while driving. Escalating penalties: $615 + 3 demerits + 3-day suspension on first conviction, climbing to $3,000 + 6 demerits + 30-day suspension on third.
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Don’t pay it yet.
Paying the ticket is a guilty plea — and the insurance impact often costs more than defence. Twenty minutes on the phone is free.