i.
What the charge means
Section 200 of the HTA requires drivers involved in an accident to stop, render assistance, and provide their name, address, and licence information.
Highway Traffic Act s.200
Fail to Remain charges in Ottawa, Ontario.
Leaving the scene of a collision without stopping or providing required information. Carries severe demerit and insurance consequences, plus possible imprisonment.
- Courthouse
- Ottawa Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (613) 580-2424
- Consultation
- Free & Confidential
ii.
Penalties
Fine $400–$2,000; up to 6 months imprisonment; 7 demerit points; licence suspension up to 2 years; major insurance impact.
iii.
Available defences
- No knowledge of collision
- Necessity
- Identification
- Defective notice
iv.
The process
Disclosure, witness statements, dash-cam review where available, pre-trial resolution.
v.
Notes for Ottawa
Ottawa hears matters from Ottawa Police, OPP, and RCMP traffic across the National Capital Region. We make regular trips and accept retainers Ontario-wide.
Ottawa Provincial Offences Court
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
(613) 580-2424
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