Incorrect Spelling of First Name

Inquiry: I got a ticket for failing to sign my permit in ink and the officer spelt my first name incorrectly. I heard this means the ticket is void. Is that correct? Reponse:  That would not be correct.  While we do need to be aware of any errors on a ticket, a simple mistake in […]

Speeding, and Fail To Surrender Permit and Insurance Card

Inquiry:  I was getting on the off ramp and going 109 km/h and the limit was 70 km/h and i failed to provide both the motor vehicle permit and the insurance card. Is there anything i can do about these tickets? and how many demerit points do i face having added to my license? Response:  […]

Fail To Surrender Insurance Card – 2014-12-09

Inquiry:   I was in a minor fender bender, I was at fault. I hit the woman in front of me. I was at a red light, light turned green, she started to go, I started to go, she stopped, I didn’t. Going less than 10 km/h. There was little to no damage to her, […]

Photo Radar Speeding Ticket-Toronto

Inquiry: I was driving a friends car going from Toronto to Montreal, we were sharing driving responsibilities. He just received a photo radar ticket in the mail for going 16km/hr over with 1 demerit point. From what I’ve read online I thought demerit points could not be issued on photo radar tickets, is this true? […]

Application For An Extension Of Time To Pay Fines

Inquiry: I was charged with driving without insurance in 2011 resulting in $6200 in fines. I have been paying consistently each month since and have brought my outstanding down to half. I have received 3 extensions in the past and have recently submitted a request for another. Is there a maximum number of extensions you […]

Use Plate Not Authorized

Inquiry: Hi im 18 got pulled over with invalid plates the car is under my dads name but the insurance are under my name i did not get any ticket but i lost the plates and have a court date i told the cop i was on my way to service ontario to put the […]

Expired Driver’s Licence

Inquiry:   Last night I was pulled over for rolling a stop sign, which I was surprised when told , but it was not worth it to argue. He aske dt see my license and I imformed him I renewed it online about 2 weeks ago , but coul dnot find the paperwork I printed […]

Fail To Turn Out To Left To Avoid A Collision

Inquiry:  I have a fine for 110. It was a POA. failing to turn right to avoid  collision. It was due march 19th My son became ill and still is. ive missed  work and i completely forgot. I tried to pay online however they do not  accept visa/debit cards had no idea. I am waiting […]

Five Year Old Fine

Inquiry:  About 5 years ago I was passing a car on a two-lane highway where we were both speeding and were pulled over. I didn’t realize how fast I was going and was told it was double the speed limit. I was fined with “street racing“… The ticket amount was obscene and in no way could I afford […]

Hand Held Communication Device – 2013-02-02

Inquiry: In quebec, I received a ticket for changing songs on my cell phone. I was holding the phone in my hand. I was stopped at a red light. The ticket says I was going 10km/hr. Can I contest and win? Response:  We would have to have a disclosure and review of the Prosecutor’s evidence to determine […]