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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).
Highway Traffic Act s.128
Speeding charges in Ontario.
Quick Answer
A speeding ticket in Ontario can be fought. Paying it is a guilty plea that adds demerit points and raises your insurance premiums for up to three years — often costing far more than the fine itself. A paralegal can request disclosure, challenge the speed measurement evidence, and negotiate a reduction or withdrawal at court.
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
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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.
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Available defences
- Officer's evidence on radar/lidar calibration
- Improper signage or posted limit
- Necessity
- Disclosure deficiencies
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The process
Early Resolution meeting with the Prosecutor, or trial in Provincial Offences Court. We negotiate reductions in speed and points where appropriate.
Common Questions
Can you fight a speeding ticket in Ontario?
- Yes. You can dispute a speeding ticket at an Early Resolution meeting with the prosecutor or at trial in Provincial Offences Court. A paralegal can request disclosure, test the radar or lidar evidence, and negotiate a reduction in speed or demerit points.
How does a speeding ticket affect your insurance in Ontario?
- A speeding conviction typically raises premiums 5–25% per ticket, and the surcharge usually applies for three years — often costing far more than the fine. Reducing or eliminating the conviction is what protects the policy.
What is the disclosure on a speeding charge?
- Disclosure is the prosecution's evidence — the officer's notes and the calibration and certification records for the radar or lidar device used. Reviewing it is the first step in identifying a defence.
What are the demerit points for speeding in Ontario?
- Speeding carries 0 to 6 demerit points depending on how far over the limit you were: 3 points at 16–29 km/h over, 4 points at 30–49 km/h over, and 6 points at 50 km/h or more over.
Charged with speeding?
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