Who lays distracted driving charges in Brampton?

In Brampton, distracted driving charges are laid by Peel Regional Police and OPP. The charge is then heard at Brampton Provincial Offences Court.

How long does a distracted driving charge take in Brampton?

Point Duty Traffic Court Defence sees Peel traffic matters run 6 to 12 months from charge to resolution. It varies more here than it does in Toronto, where the range sits at the top of that band rather than across it.

How does the prosecutor handle distracted driving in Brampton?

Peel prosecutors will resolve a matter either way. You can ask for an early resolution meeting, and the trial date is still a live opportunity to deal — a real difference from Toronto, where the prosecutors have been saying resolutions are not available on the date of trial. On a first offence the usual landing spot in Peel is a reduction to a lesser offence. Point Duty Traffic Court Defence works both openings at the Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon courts.

What else should I know about Brampton Provincial Offences Court?

Reopenings can be emailed to the Peel Provincial Offences courts. That is worth knowing if you have dealt with Toronto, where a reopening has to be delivered in person and cannot be emailed. Peel has three separate POA courts — Mississauga on Burnhamthorpe Road, Brampton on Ray Lawson Boulevard and Caledon on Old Church Road — and your ticket goes to the one for the municipality where it was issued.

Highway Traffic Act s.78.1

Distracted Driving charges in Brampton, Ontario.

Quick Answer — Brampton

Distracted driving in Ontario carries escalating penalties: a $615–$1,000 fine and 3 demerit points on a first conviction, rising to a $615–$3,000 fine, 6 demerit points, and a 30-day licence suspension on a third. Because the charge depends on officer observation, the disclosure — specifically the officer's notes on what was seen — is what we examine first.

A phone in a proper mount is lawful in Brampton; the same phone in a hand is not, and most charges at the Ray Lawson court sit on that line rather than on someone texting at speed. Adjusting a mounted phone, holding it while stopped in a live lane, passing it to a passenger — people know the rule roughly and get the edges wrong. Point Duty Traffic Court Defence defends Brampton distracted driving charges by establishing where the phone actually was.

Holding or using a hand-held wireless communication or entertainment device while driving. Escalating penalties: $615 + 3 demerits + 3-day suspension on first conviction, climbing to $3,000 + 6 demerits + 30-day suspension on third.

Courthouse: Brampton Provincial Offences Court
Court Phone: (905) 450-4770
Consultation: Free & Confidential

i.

What the charge means

Section 78.1 of the Highway Traffic Act prohibits driving while holding or using a hand-held wireless communication device, hand-held electronic entertainment device, or viewing a display screen unrelated to driving. Hands-free use via Bluetooth or a properly mounted device remains permitted.

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Penalties

First conviction: $615 fine, 3 demerit points, 3-day licence suspension. Second conviction within 5 years: $1,000 fine, 6 demerit points, 7-day suspension. Third conviction: $3,000 fine, 6 demerit points, 30-day suspension. Novice drivers face an additional 30-day, 90-day, or full licence cancellation on escalating convictions.

iii.

Available defences

Device was mounted (not held) in a securely affixed cradle
Hands-free operation via Bluetooth or wired headset
Device was not in active use (sitting in a cupholder, off)
Officer's view of the device or hand was obstructed
Identification of the driver

iv.

The process

Provincial Offences Court. With escalating consequences, repeat offences should not be paid without consultation. First-time charges can often be reduced at Early Resolution.

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Notes for Brampton

Peel Region's court hub for Brampton and Mississauga. 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.

Local practice notes reviewed 2026-09-11

Common Questions — Brampton

Where is a distracted driving charge heard in Brampton?: Brampton distracted driving matters are heard at Brampton Provincial Offences Court, 5 Ray Lawson Boulevard, Brampton, ON L6Y 5L7. The court's number is (905) 450-4770. Point Duty appears there.
Who lays distracted driving charges in Brampton?: In Brampton, distracted driving charges are laid by Peel Regional Police and OPP. The charge is then heard at Brampton Provincial Offences Court.
How long does a distracted driving charge take in Brampton?: Point Duty Traffic Court Defence sees Peel traffic matters run 6 to 12 months from charge to resolution. It varies more here than it does in Toronto, where the range sits at the top of that band rather than across it.
How does the prosecutor handle distracted driving in Brampton?: Peel prosecutors will resolve a matter either way. You can ask for an early resolution meeting, and the trial date is still a live opportunity to deal — a real difference from Toronto, where the prosecutors have been saying resolutions are not available on the date of trial. On a first offence the usual landing spot in Peel is a reduction to a lesser offence. Point Duty Traffic Court Defence works both openings at the Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon courts.
What else should I know about Brampton Provincial Offences Court?: Reopenings can be emailed to the Peel Provincial Offences courts. That is worth knowing if you have dealt with Toronto, where a reopening has to be delivered in person and cannot be emailed. Peel has three separate POA courts — Mississauga on Burnhamthorpe Road, Brampton on Ray Lawson Boulevard and Caledon on Old Church Road — and your ticket goes to the one for the municipality where it was issued.

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