Careless Driving
About This Charge
Careless driving under section 130 HTA is a broad offence covering situations where a driver fails to give "reasonable attention" to traffic. It is often used in accident situations and carries up to 6 demerit points, fines up to $2,000, and a possible licence suspension of up to two years. Prosecutors charge it when they believe the facts support it — but the standard is not always met. Carli Geist examines the evidence carefully and challenges careless driving charges where the Crown cannot prove the standard was breached.
Potential Consequences
- Up to 6 demerit points
- Fines from $400 to $2,000
- Possible licence suspension up to 2 years
- Significant insurance rate increases
Why You Need a Paralegal
Ontario traffic charges come with technical requirements the prosecution must meet. Officer notes, device calibration records, proper procedure at the roadside — if any of these are deficient, your charge can be reduced or withdrawn. Carli Geist reviews disclosure on every case to identify those weaknesses before setting foot in court.
Paralegals regulated by the Law Society of Ontario are fully authorized to represent clients in Provincial Offences Act proceedings. You get professional advocacy at a fraction of the cost of a lawyer.
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