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 Hamilton, Ontario.
Defending speeding tickets to minimise demerit points, insurance impact, and licence consequences — particularly for novice and commercial drivers.
- Courthouse
- Hamilton Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (905) 540-5592
- 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 Hamilton
Hamilton serves Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, and Flamborough. Summary criminal matters proceed at the John Sopinka Courthouse; HTA and POA matters at the Main Street East Provincial Offences court.
Traffic / POA Court
Hamilton Provincial Offences Court
50 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON L8N 1E9
(905) 540-5592
All Hamilton-Wentworth provincial offences. Directly across Main Street from the John Sopinka Courthouse.
Charged with speeding?
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