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 Toronto, Ontario.
Defending speeding tickets to minimise demerit points, insurance impact, and licence consequences — particularly for novice and commercial drivers.
- Courthouse
- Toronto Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (416) 338-7000
- 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 Toronto
Toronto's POA matters are heard at 137 Edward Street; summary criminal charges are heard at the new Toronto Courthouse on Armoury Street, College Park, and the Ontario Court of Justice at Old City Hall (where still in operation). We appear at all of them.
Toronto Provincial Offences Court
137 Edward Street, Toronto, ON M5G 0A8
(416) 338-7000
Charged with speeding?
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Twenty minutes, confidential, no obligation. We’ll discuss your charge, the realistic outcomes, and the cost of defence before you commit to anything.