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 Orangeville, 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
- Orangeville Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (519) 941-5808
- 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 Orangeville
Dufferin County summary criminal matters are heard at the Orangeville courthouse on Louisa Street. Provincial offences from OPP Dufferin Detachment and local enforcement appear at the Zina Street POA court, which is part of the same building complex.
Traffic / POA Court
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.
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