Careless Driving What You need to know

Naveed H

5 days ago

★★★★★ My fiancé and I are truly in awe of the good news we’d received from OTT whom we’d hired after a being involved in a devastating car accident last year. The situation had been a such a heavy burden in our hearts all of these months and we are truly grateful for his representation! We are thrilled to be putting it all behind us and wouldn’t be here without their support! We definitely recommend them to everyone we know! Thank you again for everything you’ve accomplished on our behalf and all the best!

Patrick Tse

1 week ago

★★★★★ My careless driving ticket from an accident was swiftly dismissed. Given the seriousness of this ticket, I am very happy with their services. I have used the services of OTT in the past with excellent success as well. I would definitely recommend!

S Forbes

1 week ago

★★★★★ As a result of a car accident in April I wound up with a careless driving charge. I was devastated when I researched the consequences of this charge. I contacted OTT they were extremely patient, courteous and helpful in explaining likely outcomes, etc. I was hoping they could get the charge reduced to something less serious so that my insurance premiums would not go through the roof. Well, the trial was yesterday – all charges were withdrawn – no charge, no fine, no demerit points. So far as I am concerned they are miracle workers – thanks so much guys – I can not recommend you highly enough.

James Brown

3 weeks ago

★★★★★ Thank you so much for the representation on this traffic offence. I had no experience with traffic court and your expertise paid off. I went from facing a Careless Driving charge to the ticket being dropped before the Court of Appeal. I will recommend you as ‘5 star’ to everyone.

DJ Zee

1 month ago

★★★★★ REASON FOR TICKET: I was coming out a shopping plaza parking lot crossing 3 lanes of northbound traffic to make a left turn to join the southbound lanes. A driver in one of the northbound lanes hit my car while I was crossing northbound lanes. I was deemed at fault because i was making a left turn and should’ve stopped for traffic to pass. I was issued a ticket for CARELESS DRIVING (6 demerit points).
I hired OTT to represent me in court for my ticket. These guys are true professionals. They explained all my options to me and went to work immediately. We ended up winning.

Judith Samuels

3 months ago

★★★★★ In August I received a charge for Careless driving that I felt that it was not justified. We met with OTT who were attentive, patient and listening and gave us hope that they could get the charges dropped. Being totally overwhelmed with these charges. On the court day, all charges were withdrawn. My driving record was cleared of this offence and there was no fine, penalty and demerit points. Although I knew I was not in the wrong, I could not have done this without OTT’s patience, professionalism and reassurance. The entire team was great and I highly recommend this company.

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Careless Driving – What you need to know

Careless Driving can affect your licence, insurance and employment. If convicted the ticket affects your driving record for three (3) years.

Why You Need to Fight Your Careless Driving Ticket

When a traffic accident occurs and the police attend, many times they will issue this ticket but suggest that you fight it because;

dramatically increased insurance rates
affects the employment for commercial drivers
the ticket has six (6) demerit points
licence suspensions for G1, G2, M1, and M2 drivers
the ticket can affect the insurance whole household
fine of $490 dollars to over two thousand (2,000) dollars
jail up to six (6) months for serious offences

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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.

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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.

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