Failure to Yield
Understanding Failure to Yield Charges
What is Failure to Yield?
There are various forms of “Failure to Yield,” including failing to yield to traffic signs, to traffic signals, to other vehicles, or other instances when required to yield by law. Common scenarios include:
- Intersections: failing to yield to oncoming traffic
- Merging: failing to yield to traffic while merging onto a highway
Penalties for Failure to Yield
The specific penalties depend upon the charge and the circumstances surrounding same. Generally, penalties for failing to yield include:
- Fines: Typically ranging from $35 to $600.
- Demerit Points: 0-4 demerit points added to your driving record.
Why Fight a Failure to Yield Charge?
1. Protect Your Driving Record
2. Avoid Higher Insurance Premiums
How Patel Law Can Help
If you’ve received a ticket for Failure to yield 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.

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Steps to Take When You Receive a Violation
1. Accept the Ticket Politely
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
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