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  • Traffic Ticket Status

    Traffic Ticket Status

    Before you search for a ticket Make sure you have the location code and offence number printed on your ticket or notice, so you can look up your case. If you have…

  • Alcohol-Impaired Driving Laws

    Alcohol-Impaired Driving Laws

    In December 2018, new impaired driving laws came into effect to make our roads safer and to save lives. The best practice is not to drink and drive. Call JUSTICEJOLT®…

  • Careless Driving vs Dangerous Driving

    Careless Driving vs Dangerous Driving

    Careless Driving In Ontario, careless driving is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act, and those convicted can face significant fines and penalties. Fines for careless driving range from $400…

  • Is Careless Driving a Criminal Offence?

    Is Careless Driving a Criminal Offence?

    Is Careless Driving a Criminal Offence? What is Careless Driving? Careless Driving can include conduct like not driving carefully, not driving skillfully or not foreseeing risks attending to one’s conduct.…

  • Understanding Demerit Points

    Understanding Demerit Points

    Ontario Demerit Points System The Ontario demerit points system is used to track and penalize drivers who commit traffic offenses. Demerit points are assigned to a driver’s license when they…

  • Is Speeding A Criminal Offence In Canada?

    Is Speeding A Criminal Offence In Canada?

    You might find yourself asking: is speeding a criminal offence? The answer is not as straightforward as it seems. While minor speeding may be classified as an infraction rather than…

  • Can You Drink Non-Alcoholic Beer While Driving in Canada?

    Can You Drink Non-Alcoholic Beer While Driving in Canada?

    Drivers in Ontario are legally allowed to consume non-alcoholic beer with a 0.0% ABV (alcohol by volume) while driving, as it contains no alcohol. However, it’s important to note that…

  • What’s The Difference Between a DWI and DUI in Ontario?

    What’s The Difference Between a DWI and DUI in Ontario?

    The main distinction between “DWI” and “DUI” in Canada is their informal usage, especially regarding impaired driving offences in Ontario. The correct legal term is “impaired operation.” While many still…