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Whether you're an experienced driver or new to the province's roads, it is important to understand the consequences of speeding to stay safe and avoid large penalties or determine how much a speeding ticket will increase insurance.
In this blog post, we will discuss the speeding laws in Ontario, and outline the fines and penalties associated with speeding tickets.
Fines vary based on the kilometres per hour you have exceeded the speed limit. The set fine amount gradually increases as you reach an additional threshold.
The Highway Traffic Act Schedule 43 outlines the fine amounts for speeding:
For example, if you are caught driving 30 km over the speed limit, you will be fined $7 times 30, for a total of $210. You can visit the Ontario website for speeding to learn more and fines, costs, and up-to-date information. Always check your local municipality for the latest news on speeding and prevention.
Keep in mind the fines can be increased for:
One way to pay a speeding ticket in Ontario is by paying online. Follow these steps:
If you do not respond to the ticket within 15 days, you will be convicted of the offence you are charged with.
When you receive a speeding ticket to pay it, plead guilty with an explanation, meet with the prosecutor, or dispute it. You will have to contact the court and potentially find a lawyer. Depending on the severity of fighting a ticket in the province case, it will cost between $300 - province.
Whether you have a clean record or a few speeding tickets, it always pays to compare your insurance options. Use Thinkinsure to shop around, and compare multiple quotes to save more.
Excessive speeding can increase the severity of accidents and injuries on the road. Here are four reasons why speeding is dangerous:
To prevent speeding-related accidents, give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, be mindful of drivers around you, know the speed limit, and be patient. Everyone has somewhere to go.
If you receive a speeding ticket in the city, don’t wait for your Toronto car insurance to increase. They have simplified the process of speeding violations online. Visit MyToronto Pay for further details.
If your ticket was issued in Ontario, you can go to any courthouse in the province with your driver's license, and they will be able to inform you of all the outstanding fines.
It can. Many states and Canadian provinces have reciprocal agreements whereby they exchange information regarding traffic tickets. Ontario has reciprocal agreements with all Canadian provinces and territories, as well as the states of New York and Michigan.
If you’re concerned about increasing your insurance costs, consider how you drive. Defensive driving can help keep you and others protected on the road. Choosing to ignore speed limits risks the safety of all Canadian drivers. Contact us to learn how speeding tickets may affect your costs.
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