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 Burlington, 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
- Halton Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (905) 681-4040
- 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 Burlington
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.
Halton Provincial Offences Court
4145 Harvester Road, Burlington, ON L7L 6A6
(905) 681-4040
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