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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.
Quick Answer — Toronto
A speeding ticket in Ontario can be fought. Paying it is a guilty plea that adds demerit points and raises your insurance premiums for up to three years — often costing far more than the fine itself. A paralegal can request disclosure, challenge the speed measurement evidence, and negotiate a reduction or withdrawal at court.
Speeding is probably the most frequently issued ticket in Toronto. Some people think that ex-police officers have the expertise to beat every speeding ticket. That is not true. Point Duty Traffic Court Defence, on the other hand, looks at the disclosure and pulls out the details that would help someone get a win.
Defending speeding tickets to minimise demerit points, insurance impact, and licence consequences — particularly for novice and commercial drivers.
- Courthouses
- Toronto South Provincial Offences CourtToronto East Provincial Offences CourtToronto West Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (416) 338-7320
- Consultation
- Free & Confidential
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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.
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Available defences
- Officer's evidence on radar/lidar calibration
- Improper signage or posted limit
- Necessity
- Disclosure deficiencies
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The process
Early Resolution meeting with the Prosecutor, or trial in Provincial Offences Court. We negotiate reductions in speed and points where appropriate.
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Notes for Toronto
Toronto runs three Provincial Offences courts, not one — Toronto South on Front Street East, Toronto East on Markham Road, and Toronto West on Eglinton Avenue West. Which one hears your ticket is set by where it was issued. Summary criminal charges go to the Toronto Courthouse at 10 Armoury Street. We appear at all four.
Traffic / POA Court
Toronto South Provincial Offences Court
92 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5E 0G2
(416) 338-7320
Downtown and central Toronto.
Offence numbers beginning 4860
Traffic / POA Court
Toronto East Provincial Offences Court
1530 Markham Road, Scarborough, ON M1B 3M4
(416) 338-7320
Scarborough and the east end.
Offence numbers beginning 4863
Traffic / POA Court
Toronto West Provincial Offences Court
2700 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6M 1V1
(416) 338-7320
Etobicoke, York and North York.
Offence numbers beginning 4862
Local practice notes reviewed 2026-09-01
Common Questions — Toronto
Where is a speeding charge heard in Toronto?
- Toronto has three courts that hear speeding matters: Toronto South Provincial Offences Court (92 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5E 0G2), Toronto East Provincial Offences Court (1530 Markham Road, Scarborough, ON M1B 3M4) and Toronto West Provincial Offences Court (2700 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6M 1V1). Which one hears your matter depends on where the charge was laid, and it is printed on your notice. Point Duty appears at all three.
Who lays speeding charges in Toronto?
- In Toronto, speeding charges are laid by Toronto Police Service, OPP Highway Safety Division, GO Transit / Metrolinx Enforcement and Ministry of Transportation (MTO). The charge is then heard at one of the city's three Provincial Offences courts.
How long does a speeding charge take in Toronto?
- Point Duty Traffic Court Defence sees Toronto traffic matters run 10 to 12 months from charge to resolution. It varies, but that is the usual range.
How does the prosecutor handle speeding in Toronto?
- Point Duty Traffic Court Defence finds the Toronto prosecutors love early resolutions. Recently they have been saying that resolutions are not available on the date of trial, but they sometimes cave. Generally, for a first offence, they would offer a reasonable resolution.
Do I have to attend court in person in Toronto?
- Yes, it runs virtual courts. Although it's been a subject of conversation, I haven't seen a situation where a trial or other appearance has been ordered in person.
What else should I know about Toronto court?
- All three traffic courts in Toronto run on the same procedure. You can file tickets online through their online portal, and you can make a request for trial or early resolution. Reopenings have to be delivered in person — they cannot be emailed, as they can in some other jurisdictions.
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