Traffic violations can have severe repercussions. If you receive a ticket, it is crucial to seek assistance from a professional to resolve it. Failing to address the ticket can lead to a significant increase in insurance rates and other potential issues. It's important to take the necessary steps to address the violation and avoid potential long-term consequences. Below are some of the many traffic charges along with their fines and consequences.

Trffic tickets come with consequences.

Dangerous driving
- Fine up to $50,000, up to 5 years of prison time, and a possible license suspension for up to 10 years.

Stunt driving
- Fine up to $10,000, license suspension for up to 2 years, up to 6 months of prison time and vehicle impoundment for up to 14 days.

Careless driving
- Fine up to $2,000, possible license suspension, and up to 6 months of imprisonment.

Failing to stop for school bus
- Fine up to $2,000 and 6 demerit points.

Driving while using a handheld device - Fine up to $1,000 and 3 demerit points.

Driving with a suspended license
- Fine up to $5,000, up to 6 months of prison time, and a license suspension extension.

Failing to remain at site of accident
- Fine up to $2,000 and a possible license suspension of up to 2 years, 7 demerit points on your license and/or imprisonment up to 6 months.

Driving a vehicle that is not roadworthy - Fine up to $2,000 with a possibility of vehicle impoundment.

Driving a vehicle with unauthorized plates - Fine up to $2,000.

Driving without insurance - Fine up to $5,000 and license suspension for up to 1 year.

Driving without a license - Fine up to $1,000 and license suspension for up to 1 year.

Driving a vehicle with an obstructed view - Fine up to $1,000.

Driving with an expired license or registration - Fine up to $110.

Driving in emergency lane - Fine up to $110 and 3 demerit points.

Failing to yield to a pedestrian - Fine up to $1,000 and 3 demerit points.

Failing to use signals - Fine up to $500 and 2 demerit points.

Failing to properly secure a load - Fine up to $2,000.

Failing to wear a seat belt - Fine up to $1,000 and 2 demerit points.

Failure to stop for a red light - Fine up to $500 and 3 demerit points.

Driving with an unsecured load - Fine up to $2,000 and possible vehicle impoundment.

Failing to display a license - Fine up to $1,000.

Overloading a vehicle - Fine up to $20,000 and a possible vehicle impoundment.

Driving without proper headlights or taillights - Fine up to $110.

VJ legal services can hep you in a resolution if you receive a traffic ticket and help you in either dismissing your ticket and/or reducing your fines and de-merits. We can be contacted at (416) 550-2655 or by the contact form in the Contact & Location section of this website.

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