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 Orillia, Ontario.
Zero BAC, zero passenger, supervised-driving and seat-belt rules for G1/G2 drivers. Escalating suspensions on conviction — fast-tracked defence essential.
- Courthouse
- Orillia Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (705) 326-2960
- 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 Orillia
Orillia-area criminal matters are heard at the Orillia Courthouse on Memorial Avenue. Provincial offences are handled by the Orillia Provincial Offences Court on West Street South — a separate court service area from Barrie, with its own office and its own trial dates.
Traffic / POA Court
Orillia Provincial Offences Court
575 West Street South, Unit 10, Orillia, ON L3V 7N6
(705) 326-2960
Orillia court service area provincial offences, including the Penetanguishene satellite court. Administered by City of Barrie Court Services but distinct from the Barrie court at 45 Cedar Pointe Drive — Orillia matters carry ticket numbers beginning 3861.
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