There is more to consider then just the
fine for a traffic ticket.
Published by Ontario Traffic Tickets and Points on 23rd September, 2021.
Traffic tickets are a
serious issue which directly affects your driver’s license, your insurance
renewal cost and if you livelihood depends on driving, eg long or short hauls.
Before you pay that traffic ticket there are things that you must take into consideration
like the impact of that ticket on your:
• driver’s license - demerit points, suspension, etc.
• insurance cost
• Ontario Demerit Points and New Drivers
As a Class G1, G2,
M1 or M2 driver, if you get two or more demerit points, you will be sent a
warning letter. At six points, you may have to go to an interview to discuss
your record. If you do not acceed to this request, your licence may be
suspended.
At nine points,
your licence will be suspended for 60 days. After the suspension, the number of
points on your record will be reduced to four. Any additional points could
again bring you to the interview level. If you reach nine points again, your
licence can be suspended for six months.
• Ontario Demerit Points and Fully Licensed
Drivers Ontario
As a fully licensed driver, if you get six demerit points, you will be
informed about your driving record.
At nine points, you may have to go to an interview to discuss your
record and give reasons why your licence should not be suspended. You may also
have to complete a driver re-examination including vision, knowledge and road
tests. If you fail, your licence will be cancelled.
If you fail to attend an interview, or fail to give good reasons for
keeping your licence, your licence may be suspended. Contact a qualified
expert at Ontario Traffic Tickets and Points if you received a ticket or would
like advice on contesting your ticket.
At 15 or more points, your licence will be suspended for 30 days from
the date you surrender it to the Ministry of Transportation for the first
suspension. You can lose your licence for up to two years if you fail to
surrender your licence.
After the suspension, the number of points on your record will be
reduced to seven. Any extra points could again bring you to the interview
level. If you reach 15 points again, your licence will
be suspended for six months.
A traffic
ticket can cause a dent on the cost of your insurance. Insurance companies can increase your
premiums for a minimum of 3 years and up to 6 years for any offence. This can
obviously be very costly, boosting your rates from $750-$1,000/year to
$5,000-$6,000/year for only one conviction for such offences as fail to remain
at the scene of an accident or fail to stop for police or careless driving or
fail to stop for a school bus or stunt driving or speeding 50 kilometers over
the posted speed limit or failure to report an accident etc.
Driving
convictions will affect your rating in several ways depending on the number and type
of convictions. Convictions fall into one of two categories: minor and major.
To be eligible for preferred rating plans, you must have a clear record or no
more than one or two minor driving convictions (requirements vary by insurance
company). Additional convictions usually result in loss of the preferred status
and the discounted premiums.
Convictions for major
offences can result in an immediate increase in your insurance premiums. If you have 6 or more demerit points on your
record, you could be considered un-insurable.
Some insurance companies will not renew your policy if you have
3 or more convictions on your driving record within a 3 year period. Before you reach the
point of conviction or having your driver's permit revoked contact
Ontario Traffic Tickets and Points today!