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 Newmarket, 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
- York Region Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (905) 898-0425
- 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 Newmarket
York Region criminal and civil matters are heard at the Newmarket courthouse on Eagle Street. Provincial offences from York Regional Police, OPP, and municipal enforcement are handled at the York Region POA court on Yonge Street.
Traffic / POA Court
York Region Provincial Offences Court
17150 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3
(905) 898-0425
All York Region provincial offences — Newmarket, Aurora, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and the northern townships.
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