Diligent Defence for Driving with Suspended Licence Charges
Drive While Under Suspension (HTA: 53)
Understanding Driving While Under Suspension Charges
What is Driving While Under Suspension?
In Ontario, it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to drive while your driver’s licence is suspended. This can occur for various reasons, including but not limited to:
- Accumulation of demerit points
- Unpaid fines
- Medical reasons
- Previous traffic violations
Penalties for Driving While Under Suspension
The penalties for driving while under suspension can include:
- First Offence:
- Fines: $1,000 to $5,000
- Subsequent Offences:
- Fines: $2,000 to $5,000
- Jail Time: 6 months
- Extended licence suspension: 6 months
Why Fight a Driving While Under Suspension Charge?
1. Protect Your Driving Record
Traffic violations, including the associated number of demerit points, are recorded on your driver’s abstract. Accumulating demerit points may result in your licence being suspended, or even revoked.
2. Avoid possible jail time
The offence of Drive while Under Suspension may result in imprisonment of up to 6 months.
3. Avoid additional licence suspension
Upon being convicted, your licence may be suspended for an additional 2 years on top of the period that it is already suspended for.
4. Avoid higher insurance premiums
Your driver’s abstract is monitored by the Government of Ontario and is used by insurance companies to determine your insurance premiums. Traffic violations and the associated number of demerit points are recorded on your driver’s abstract, which may result in increased insurance costs.
How Patel Law Can Help
If you’ve received a ticket for Drive While Suspended while driving in Ontario, don’t wait. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss your case.
At Patel Law PC, we can help you to lessen or to avoid these penalties altogether.
Legal Guidance
Our dedicated Lawyers and Paralegals have extensive knowledge and experience with traffic matters in Ontario, and can help guide you through this process.”
Personalized Service
We offer personalized legal services tailored to your specific situation. Our team takes the time to understand the details of your case and works diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
Proven Results
With a track record of successfully defending clients against traffic violations, Patel Law is your trusted partner in protecting your driving record and minimizing the impact of traffic tickets.
Steps to Take When You Receive a Violation
1. Accept the Ticket Politely
Arguing with the officer at the scene is unlikely to help. Accept the ticket calmly and prepare to take further action.
2. Review Your Options
If you received a traffic ticket, you typically have three options:
- Plead guilty and pay the fine,
- Seek early resolution to potentially reduce the penalty,
- Or choose to go to trial.
If you received a summons, you must appear at the scheduled date, time, and location indicated on your summons. At Patel Law PC, we would appear on this date for you, and take carriage of your matter.
3. Seek Legal Assistance
Consulting with a Lawyer or Paralegal on your traffic matter can help to resolve your matter. Our team at Patel Law is here to guide you through the process and provide diligent representation.
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Protecting Your Driving Record and Your Rights
Comprehensive Legal Defence for Careless Driving Charges in Halton RegionAt Patel Law Professional Corporation, we understand that being charged with driving while under suspension can have serious repercussions on your driving record, insurance premiums, and overall peace of mind. Our team of experienced lawyers is dedicated to providing expert legal defence for such charges across the Halton region, ensuring your rights are protected and minimizing the impact on your life.
