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 Newmarket, Ontario.
Defending speeding tickets to minimise demerit points, insurance impact, and licence consequences — particularly for novice and commercial drivers.
- Courthouse
- York Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (905) 868-9710
- 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 Newmarket
York Region criminal and civil matters are heard at the Newmarket courthouse on Eagle Street. Provincial offences from York Regional Police, OPP, and municipal enforcement are handled at the Bristol Road POA office.
York Provincial Offences Court
50 Bristol Road, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4S3
(905) 868-9710
Charged with speeding?
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