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Highway Traffic Act s.128

Speeding charges in Ontario.

Defending speeding tickets to minimise demerit points, insurance impact, and licence consequences — particularly for novice and commercial drivers.

Charge
Highway Traffic Act s.128
Jurisdiction
All of Ontario
Consultation
Free & Confidential
i.

What the charge means

Speeding under s.128 of the Highway Traffic Act ranges from 1 km/h over the posted limit to 50 km/h over (stunt driving threshold).

ii.

Penalties

Set fines from $40 to over $1,000 depending on speed, plus demerit points (0–6). Insurance increases of 5–25% per conviction are typical. Novice (G1/G2) drivers face escalating suspensions.

iii.

Available defences

  • Officer's evidence on radar/lidar calibration
  • Improper signage or posted limit
  • Necessity
  • Disclosure deficiencies
iv.

The process

Early Resolution meeting with the Prosecutor, or trial in Provincial Offences Court. We negotiate reductions in speed and points where appropriate.

Charged with speeding?

Defence starts with a conversation.

Twenty minutes, confidential, no obligation. We’ll discuss your charge, the realistic outcomes, and the cost of defence before you commit to anything.