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 Oshawa, Ontario.
Defending speeding tickets to minimise demerit points, insurance impact, and licence consequences — particularly for novice and commercial drivers.
- Courthouse
- Durham Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (905) 668-7711
- 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 Oshawa
Durham Region summary criminal matters (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa) are heard at the Durham courthouse on Bond Street in Oshawa. HTA tickets and POA matters from Durham Regional Police and OPP East are routed to the Rossland Road POA office in Whitby.
Durham Provincial Offences Court
605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1N 9G3
(905) 668-7711
Charged with speeding?
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