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Ontario Traffic Ticket Defence & Professional Notary Services

Specialized legal representation for Highway Traffic Act offences, plus official Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths services in Etobicoke.

Speeding Tickets

Reduce or dismiss speeding charges before they hit your record and insurance.

Demerit
3 pts
Severity
Minor
From
$200

Careless Driving

Serious HTA charge with 6 demerit points and major insurance consequences — fight it properly.

Demerit
6 pts
Severity
Major
From
$750

Stop Sign Violations

Fail-to-stop tickets add 3 demerit points and raise premiums — often defensible on technicalities.

Demerit
3 pts
Severity
Minor
From
$250

Stunt Driving

Immediate 30-day licence suspension and 14-day vehicle impound — act within 15 days.

Demerit
6 pts
Severity
Serious
From
$1500

Red Light Tickets

Officer-issued and camera-issued red light tickets treated very differently — know the difference.

Demerit
3 pts
Severity
Minor
From
$250

Driving Without Insurance

Minimum $5,000 fine on first offence — one of the costliest provincial charges in Ontario.

Demerit
0 pts
Severity
Serious
From
$1200

Turn Not in Safety

Broad, subjective charge often issued after minor collisions — very defensible with the right approach.

Demerit
2 pts
Severity
Minor
From
$250

Driving Under Suspension

Mandatory 6-month suspension on conviction — never plead without speaking to a paralegal first.

Demerit
0 pts
Severity
Serious
From
$1000

Distracted Driving / Cellphone Use

3 demerit points, 3-day suspension on first conviction, and steep insurance consequences.

Demerit
3 pts
Severity
Major
From
$400

Demerit Points Removal / Reduction

Protect your licence and insurance rate by reducing accumulated demerit points on your record.

Demerit
0 pts
Severity
Major
From
$300

Seatbelt Violations

A quick $200 ticket that still carries demerit points and an insurance hit — often reducible.

Demerit
2 pts
Severity
Minor
From
$200

Driving Without a Licence

No demerit points, but a conviction and possible 7-day vehicle impound make this worth fighting.

Demerit
0 pts
Severity
Major
From
$400

Failing to Remain at the Scene

The highest demerit-point HTA offence — 7 points, up to $2,000, and possible licence suspension.

Demerit
7 pts
Severity
Serious
From
$1500

HOV Lane Violations

Using the carpool lane without enough occupants — a fast, common ticket on the 400-series highways.

Demerit
3 pts
Severity
Minor
From
$250

Failing to Stop for a School Bus

6 demerit points and a mandatory $400+ fine — one of the most aggressively enforced HTA offences.

Demerit
6 pts
Severity
Serious
From
$1200

Failure to Yield

A common right-of-way charge after a collision — 3 demerit points and often disputable.

Demerit
3 pts
Severity
Minor
From
$250

Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian

A priority-enforcement charge at crosswalks — 4 demerit points and treated seriously by prosecutors.

Demerit
4 pts
Severity
Major
From
$400

Following Too Closely

Tailgating charge carrying 4 demerit points — an automatic 30-day suspension risk for novice drivers.

Demerit
4 pts
Severity
Major
From
$400

Disobeying Signs

A broad catch-all for ignoring posted regulatory signs — 2 demerit points, often technical to prove.

Demerit
2 pts
Severity
Minor
From
$200

CVOR & Commercial Driver Tickets

For AZ/DZ and commercial licence holders — convictions affect your CVOR record and employment.

Demerit
0 pts
Severity
Major
From
$500

Notary Public

Fast, reliable notary signing and document certification in Etobicoke & Toronto.

Service
Notary Public
Office
Walk-in
From
$20

Commissioner of Oaths

Official commissioning of affidavits, declarations, and legal oaths in Ontario.

Service
Commissioner
Office
Walk-in
From
$15

Theft Under $5000 & Shoplifting

Theft under $5,000 is a hybrid Criminal Code offence that can result in a permanent criminal record, even for first-time offenders. Skilled defence can lead to diversion, reduced charges, or outright acquittal.

Demerit
pts
Severity
From
$1500

Fail to Stop After Accident

Failing to stop after an accident is a serious Criminal Code offence that carries mandatory licence suspension, possible jail time, and a permanent criminal record. Do not speak to police without legal counsel.

Demerit
pts
Severity
From
$2500

Driving While Disqualified

Driving while your licence is suspended or disqualified is a Criminal Code offence carrying mandatory jail time on repeat convictions, vehicle impoundment, and extended prohibition orders.

Demerit
pts
Severity
From
$2000

Dangerous Driving

Dangerous driving is a serious Criminal Code offence involving operation of a vehicle in a manner that endangers the public. It carries mandatory licence prohibitions, potential imprisonment, and a permanent criminal record.

Demerit
pts
Severity
From
$2500

Mischief to Property

Mischief to property under $5,000 is a Criminal Code offence covering vandalism, graffiti, and intentional property damage. A conviction results in a criminal record that can affect employment and travel.

Demerit
pts
Severity
From
$1200

Failure to Appear

Failing to appear in court or to comply with a release order is a Criminal Code offence that results in an additional criminal charge, a bench warrant, and potential bail denial on future matters.

Demerit
pts
Severity
From
$1000
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