SPEEDING
CARELESS DRIVING
CARELESS DRIVING
PENALTIES FOR SPEEDING TICKETS:
- 0-15km over: 0 demerit points
- 16-29km over: 3 demerit points
- 30-49km over: 4 demerit points
- 50+ km over: 6 demerit points
CARELESS DRIVING
CARELESS DRIVING
CARELESS DRIVING
PENALTIES FOR CARELESS DRIVING:
- 6 demerit points
- A speeding ticket for a minimum fine of $400 and no more than $2,000
- Possible suspension of your driver’s licence for a period of no more than two years
- Possible term of imprisonment for up to six months
STUNT DRIVING
CARELESS DRIVING
STUNT DRIVING
PENALTIES FOR STUNT DRIVING:
- 1st offence – minimum suspension of driver’s licence of 1 – 3 years
- 2nd offence – minimum suspension of driver’s licence of 3 – 10 years
- 3rd offence – lifetime suspension that may be reduced at a later date to be established by regulation
- 4th offence – lifetime suspension
HAND HELD DEVICES
DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION
SEATBELT VIOLATIONS
PENALTIES FOR USING HAND HELD DEVICES:
- For the first offence: a fine between $500 and $1,000 as well as a 3-day suspension of your licence
- For the second offence: a fine between $500 and $2,000 as well as a 7-day suspension of your licence
- For the third or additional subsequent offence: a fine between $500 and $3,000 as well as a 30-day suspension of your licence
SEATBELT VIOLATIONS
DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION
SEATBELT VIOLATIONS
PENALTIES FOR SEATBELT VIOLATIONS:
- $200 to $260 fine, but the total fine can be between $200 and $1,000
- 2 Demerit Points
- You will receive two demerit points on your driver's license
- The violation remains on your driving record for three years
- This violation could lead to an increase in your auto insurance premiums
DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION
DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION
DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION
PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER SUSPENSION:
- A fine, not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000
- A mandatory six-month suspension of your driver’s license
- A possible term of imprisonment of not more than 6 months
DISOBEYNG SIGNS
DISOBEYNG SIGNS
DISOBEYNG SIGNS
PENALTIES FOR DISOBEYNG SIGNS:
- 3 demerit points
- $85.00 set fine
- A conviction on your driving record for 3 years
NO INSURANCE
DISOBEYNG SIGNS
DISOBEYNG SIGNS
PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WITHOUT INSURANCE:
- For a first conviction – minimum $5,000 fine + 25% surcharge = $6,250
- For a second conviction – minimum $10,000 fine +25% surcharge = $12,500
FAILING TO STOP
DISOBEYNG SIGNS
FAILING TO STOP
PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO STOP:
- Fail to stop carries three demerit points and a set fine of $260.00 + surcharge
UNSAFE TURN
FAILING TO REMAIN AT THE SCENE
DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE
PENALTIES FOR UNSAFE TURN:
- A $110 fine is a common penalty
- You will receive 2 demerit points added to your driving record
- The conviction stays on your record for three years, which can lead to higher insurance premiums
- If the unsafe turn results in an accident, the penalties and consequences can become more severe
DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE
FAILING TO REMAIN AT THE SCENE
DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE
PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE:
- A fine of between $200 – $1,000
- A conviction on your driving record for 3 years
- Demerit points
- Raised insurance rates
- Even potential jail time
FAILING TO REMAIN AT THE SCENE
FAILING TO REMAIN AT THE SCENE
FAILING TO REMAIN AT THE SCENE
PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO REMAIN AT THE SCENE:
- A fine of between $400-$2000
- 7 demerit points
- Possible suspension of your driver’s license for up to two years
- Possible jail time of up to six months
HOV LANE
FAILING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS
FAILING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS
PENALTIES FOR IMPROPER USE OF HIGH-OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANE:
- A fine of $110
- 3 demerit points on your driving record
- A potential increase in your insurance rates
- You could also be charged for failing to obey a traffic sign
FAILING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS
FAILING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS
FAILING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS
PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS:
- A maximum of $2,000 (first offence) and $4,000 (subsequent offences)
- 6 Demerit Points
- Driver’s licence suspended for 30 days (applicable to G2 drivers)
- A conviction will remain on your driving record for 3 years (and your insurance rates may be higher for that length of time)
FAILURE TO YIELD
FAILING TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS
FAILURE TO YIELD
PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO YIELD:
- 3 Demerit Points, except if its failure to yield to a pedestrian or at a pedestrian crossover
- A conviction on your driving record that can be used by your insurance company
FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY
PENALTIES FOR FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY:
- A minimum of $110 and a maximum of $500
- 4 Demerit Points
- Potential Driver’s License Suspension of 30 days
- A conviction on your driving record that can be used by your insurance company