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 Windsor, 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
- Windsor/Essex Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (519) 255-6555
- 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 Windsor
Windsor and Essex County criminal matters are heard at the Windsor Courthouse on Chatham Street East. Provincial offences are heard at the Windsor/Essex Provincial Offences Court at 400 City Hall Square East.
Traffic / POA Court
Windsor/Essex Provincial Offences Court
Suite 401, 400 City Hall Square East, Windsor, ON N9A 7K6
(519) 255-6555
All Windsor and Essex County provincial offences. Three courtrooms sit at this location.
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