Minor Offence
Seatbelt Violations
A quick $200 ticket that still carries demerit points and an insurance hit — often reducible.
Demerit Points
2
Fine Range
$200 – $1,000
Insurance Impact
Moderate
Our Flat Fee
$200 – $400
The Basics
What is seatbelt violations?
Section 106 of the HTA requires the driver and every passenger under 16 to be properly secured by a seatbelt. A ticket can be issued for not wearing one, wearing it improperly, or an inoperable or removed belt.
Consequences
What you're facing
- 12 demerit points on your record for 2 years
- 2Set fine of $200, rising to $1,000 if summoned to court
- 3Insurance premium increases on conviction
Our Approach
How we can help
We review whether the belt was genuinely inoperable, whether the officer's observation holds up, and negotiate for a reduction where the facts support it.
- We appear in court for you
- Full disclosure review
- Prosecutor negotiations
- Flat-fee, no surprises
Common questions
Seatbelt Violations FAQs
Straight answers about traffic tickets, court process, and how we work.
Paying a ticket is a plea of guilty
Got a ticket? Don't just pay it.
Paying results in a permanent record, demerit points, and insurance rate hikes. Speak to us first — the consultation is 100% free and there's no obligation.