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Careless Driving What You need to know

Careless Driving – What you need to know

Careless Driving can Affect Your Licence, Insurance and Employment

Even the police will tell you to fight a careless driving ticket because;

  • Careless Driving tickets have six (6) demerit points,
  • The ticket has licence suspensions for G1, G2, M1, and M2 drivers.
  • A conviction for careless driving ticket will increase insurance rates dramatically,
  • If one of your children receives a careless driving ticket it can affect the insurance for the parents.
  • Careless driving tickets can affect the employment for commercial drivers.
  • Many companies will not insure drivers convictions for driving carelessly
  • The fine for Careless Driving is $490 dollars to over two thousand (2,000) dollars.

Call now to speak to a former police officer or licensed paralegal to find out how we can fight your careless driving ticket, and represent you in traffic court.

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★★★★★ Excellent service and really helped me out with my careless driving charge, I would definitely recommend to anyone. Ben S. Mississauga

Careless Driving Options Explained

When the police officer issues a careless driving ticket, it either has a fine with three (3) or more options on the back of the ticket or a court date.

Ticket with fine – three (3) options;

A traffic ticket with a fine is called an “Offence Notice”.  There are three (3) options;

  • Pay the fine (not recommended),
  • Plead guilty with an explanation (not recommended),
  • Appear in court to have a meeting with the Prosecutor to reduce the charge. (not recommended)
  • Drivers MUST set a trial date to get the ticket dismissed.

If the driver pleads guilty with an explanation all the judge is allowed to do is reduce the fine. Where the driver meets the Prosecutor to reduce the charge, you lose any chance of having the charge dismissed.  The prosecution does not have to prove the charge, produce witnesses nor does the officer have to appear in court.  A conviction goes on your driving record and insurance for three (3) years, plus any demerit points.

The best way to win your case and keep your driving and insurance record clear is to set a trial date and call OTT Legal.

Summons to appear in court

Tickets with a court date are called a “Summons to Appear”

  • The driver or their legal representative must appear in court or is subject to arrest.
  • The driver may hire a legal representative, like OTT Legal to appear for them.
  • Summons are “suppose” to be issued for more serious traffic offences.

A summons to appear in court for careless driving can have increased fines and penalties. In issuing a summons, the officer is saying to the court that the driver’s action is such that the minimum fine for careless driving is insufficient, that the driver should appear before a judge and that a higher penalty should be considered.

You’re Not Guilty of Careless Driving

When a police officer issues a ticket for careless driving, it’s the officer’s opinion or belief that the driver was driving without due care and attention or driving carelessly.

To be found guilty of careless driving, it’s the Justice of the Peace that decides, not the police officer.

When your case is investigated by our legal team, many times we find that careless driving was the wrong charge and does not apply for your case. You may have a defence that needs to be explained to the court. It’s your right to take your traffic ticket to court and challenge the opinion of the police officer.

Fighting Careless Driving Tickets to Win

OTT Legal fights your ticket to get it dropped completely, no points, no fine and no conviction. If we cannot get the ticket canceled completely, we can get it reduced to a minor charge to save your demerit points.

We ensure that your ticket is taken care of professionally, where every legal opportunity to win your ticket is explored. When you call OTT Legal you will speak to;

  • Former police officers from the Toronto Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police
  • Paralegals all licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada
  • A team with actual court experience with accidents and careless driving tickets
  • Legal professionals who have helped hundreds of drivers with careless driving tickets

OTT Legal is one of the few companies that;

We ensure that your case receives;

  • Individual Attention
  • Everything possible is done to win your ticket
  • We work to save your insurance rates from going up and demerit points.
  • File all court documents and motions
  • Obtain any police reports and investigation
  • Attend and represent you at trial
  • Provide you with a written report at completion.

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More information on Careless Driving

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