Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian
A priority-enforcement charge at crosswalks — 4 demerit points and treated seriously by prosecutors.
The Basics
What is failure to yield to a pedestrian?
Section 144.7 of the HTA requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at marked crosswalks and school crossings, including pedestrian-activated signals. A related provision, section 140(1)(c), covers pedestrians already crossing at an intersection.
Consequences
What you're facing
- 14 demerit points on conviction
- 2Minimum fine of $300, up to $1,000
- 3Treated as a high-severity conviction by most insurers
Our Approach
How we can help
We review crosswalk signal timing, sightline obstructions, and the pedestrian's position at the time of the alleged offence before advising on the strongest available defence.
- We appear in court for you
- Full disclosure review
- Prosecutor negotiations
- Flat-fee, no surprises
Common questions
Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian FAQs
Straight answers about traffic tickets, court process, and how we work.
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