Who lays distracted driving charges in Mississauga?

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

How long does a distracted driving charge take in Mississauga?

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 Mississauga?

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 Mississauga 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 Mississauga, Ontario.

Quick Answer — Mississauga

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.

The distracted driving ticket people most often just pay is the one that costs the most later: the penalties escalate sharply on a second and a third conviction, so a quiet guilty plea on a first charge is really a decision about where it leaves you next time. Point Duty Traffic Court Defence looks at a Mississauga distracted driving charge with that in mind at the Burnhamthorpe Road court, because the fine is not the part of this ticket that matters.

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: Mississauga Provincial Offences Court
Court Phone: (905) 615-3000
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.

ii.

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 Mississauga

Peel Region's largest city and one of our home jurisdictions. Charges out of Peel Regional Police, OPP Port Credit, and the QEW are routinely heard at the Mississauga courts. Adjacent to Toronto and Hamilton — we appear at all three weekly.

Traffic / POA Court

Mississauga Provincial Offences Court

950 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, ON L5C 3B4

(905) 615-3000

Mississauga charges from Peel Regional Police, OPP Port Credit and the QEW corridor.

Local practice notes reviewed 2026-09-11

Common Questions — Mississauga

Where is a distracted driving charge heard in Mississauga?: Mississauga distracted driving matters are heard at Mississauga Provincial Offences Court, 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, ON L5C 3B4. The court's number is (905) 615-3000. Point Duty appears there.
Who lays distracted driving charges in Mississauga?: In Mississauga, distracted driving charges are laid by Peel Regional Police and OPP. The charge is then heard at Mississauga Provincial Offences Court.
How long does a distracted driving charge take in Mississauga?: 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 Mississauga?: 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 Mississauga 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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