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

  • 1
    2 demerit points on your record for 2 years
  • 2
    Set fine of $200, rising to $1,000 if summoned to court
  • 3
    Insurance 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.