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).
Highway Traffic Act s.128
Speeding charges in Guelph, Ontario.
Defending speeding tickets to minimise demerit points, insurance impact, and licence consequences — particularly for novice and commercial drivers.
- Courthouse
- Guelph Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (519) 826-0762
- Consultation
- Free & Confidential
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.
v.
Notes for Guelph
Guelph and Wellington County criminal matters are heard at the Guelph Courthouse on Wyndham Street South. Provincial offences from Guelph Police, OPP Wellington County and municipal enforcement are heard at the Guelph Provincial Offences Court on Carden Street.
Traffic / POA Court
Guelph Provincial Offences Court
59 Carden Street, Guelph, ON N1H 2Z9
(519) 826-0762
All Guelph and Wellington County provincial offences.
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