i.
What the charge means
Drivers in the Graduated Licensing system face additional rules including zero blood alcohol, restrictions on passengers, supervised driving, and 400-series highway access.
HTA Reg. 340/94
Novice Driver Charges charges in Hamilton, Ontario.
Zero BAC, zero passenger, supervised-driving and seat-belt rules for G1/G2 drivers. Escalating suspensions on conviction — fast-tracked defence essential.
- Courthouse
- Hamilton Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (905) 540-5592
- Consultation
- Free & Confidential
ii.
Penalties
First conviction: 30-day suspension. Second: 90 days and possible licence cancellation. Insurance impact is significant for the duration of the GDL period.
iii.
Available defences
- Identification of driver
- Charter — unlawful stop or detention
- Disclosure deficiencies
iv.
The process
Early Resolution meeting or trial. We routinely seek reductions to non-GDL offences to preserve the licence.
v.
Notes for Hamilton
Hamilton serves Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, and Flamborough. Summary criminal matters proceed at the John Sopinka Courthouse; HTA and POA matters at the Main Street East Provincial Offences court.
Traffic / POA Court
Hamilton Provincial Offences Court
50 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON L8N 1E9
(905) 540-5592
All Hamilton-Wentworth provincial offences. Directly across Main Street from the John Sopinka Courthouse.
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