i.
What the charge means
Section 130 of the HTA covers a marked departure from the standard of care a reasonable person would observe. Often charged following a collision.
Highway Traffic Act s.130
Careless Driving charges in Brampton, Ontario.
Driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for others. Often laid following an accident — 6 demerit points and insurance impact significant.
- Courthouse
- Brampton Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (905) 450-4770
- Consultation
- Free & Confidential
ii.
Penalties
Fine $400–$2,000; up to 6 months imprisonment; licence suspension up to 2 years; 6 demerit points. A conviction is a major insurance offence.
iii.
Available defences
- Momentary lapse vs marked departure
- Mechanical failure
- Sudden emergency or third-party act
- Disclosure deficiencies
iv.
The process
Disclosure, accident reconstruction review, pre-trial discussions to reduce to a lesser HTA offence where appropriate.
v.
Notes for Brampton
Peel Region's central court hub. Criminal summary matters from Peel Regional Police, OPP, and Brampton bylaw are heard at the Davis Courthouse on Hurontario; HTA tickets and provincial offences are routed to the Ray Lawson POA building. One of the busiest court complexes in Ontario.
Traffic / POA Court
Brampton Provincial Offences Court
5 Ray Lawson Boulevard, Brampton, ON L6Y 5L7
(905) 450-4770
Brampton provincial offences from Peel Regional Police, OPP and Brampton bylaw enforcement.
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