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 Orangeville, Ontario.
Zero BAC, zero passenger, supervised-driving and seat-belt rules for G1/G2 drivers. Escalating suspensions on conviction — fast-tracked defence essential.
- Courthouse
- Orangeville Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (519) 941-5808
- 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 Orangeville
Dufferin County summary criminal matters are heard at the Orangeville courthouse on Louisa Street. Provincial offences from OPP Dufferin Detachment and local enforcement appear at the Zina Street POA court, which is part of the same building complex.
Traffic / POA Court
Orangeville Provincial Offences Court
55 Zina Street, Orangeville, ON L9W 1E5
(519) 941-5808
Dufferin County — Orangeville, Shelburne, Mono, Melancthon, Amaranth, Mulmur, Grand Valley and East Garafraxa. Part of the same building complex as the Orangeville Courthouse, whose public entrance is on Louisa Street.
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