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Receiving a ticket is never something a driver wishes to experience. Although unpleasant, Halton Regional Police Service officers are issuing them in the hope that it may prevent you or someone else from being involved or injured in an accident.
In 2008, there were over 2,300 collisions in Milton/Halton Hills alone, resulting in more than 410 injuries and 12 deaths.
The objective of Traffic Enforcement is to encourage drivers to voluntarily comply with traffic laws for the safety of all.
I got a ticket, what do I do?
Four options are outlined for you on the back of your yellow ticket:
- You may pay the ticket within 15 days (accepting guilt for the offence) by mail or online at www.haltoncourtservices.ca
- You can elect to plead guilty and provide an explanation to the court before a penalty is assessed (Note: To do so you must attend court in person)
- You may have a trial and dispute the charge
- You may make an appointment with the Prosecutor – a “First Attendance Hearing” (Please allow 3-5 days business days before attending)
What is a “First Attendance Hearing”?
Certain offences are eligible for a meeting with the Prosecutor before you make a final decision to either plead guilty or have a trial. The Prosecutor may offer you the opportunity to plead guilty to a reduced speed, reduced fine or a lesser included offence.
You must attend the court address listed on your ticket in person to schedule a meeting.
- Milton POA Court (100 Nipissing Road, Unit #2, Milton, ON), OR
- Burlington POA Court (2051 Plains Road East, Burlington, ON)
Offences eligible for a First Attendance Hearing include: Speeding > 15kph over, Careless driving, Follow too close, stop signs, red and amber lights.
Why didn’t the officer just give me a “warning”?
Although a police officer may issue a warning in exceptional circumstances, offenders can expect to be charged for the offence they committed.
Speeding: Why didn’t police reduce the speeding ticket when they stopped me?
Although officers can reduce speeding tickets at the roadside in appropriate circumstances, it is rarely done. This ensures that speeding is enforced both fairly and firmly.
When a driver chooses to speed, they can expect to be ticketed for the very speed they were driving.
Speeding: Will this result in points?
Points are not assessed by police. Upon conviction, the MTO attributes points to your driver’s licence.
Follows is a breakdown of fines and points assigned for specified speed overs:
|
Speed Over |
Fine |
Points |
|
15 Km/h |
52.50 |
0 |
|
20 km/h |
95.00 |
3 |
|
30 km/h |
220.00 |
4 |
|
40 km/h |
295.00 |
4 |
|
49km/h |
359.00 |
4 |
|
> 50 km/h |
$500 and up |
6 |
Note: Travelling in excess of 50 km/h over the limit may result in immediate vehicle impoundment and licence suspension
Stop Sign Infractions: But I really think I stopped!
Stopping for a stop sign (or traffic light) means the vehicle must come to a complete stop. There is no such thing as a rolling stop and “slowing down” is not stopping. Stop means stop.
Drivers approaching a stop sign must bring their vehicle to a complete stop in one of three places (depending on the intersection):
- At the marked stop line (painted white)
- Before a marked crosswalk
- Before entering the intersection
Related Offences:
|
Stopping Offences |
HTA Section |
Fine |
Points |
|
Stop Sign
Fail to Stop |
136(1) |
$110 |
3 |
|
Stop Sign
Stop wrong place |
136(1) |
$110 |
3 |
|
Red Light
Fail to Stop |
144(18) |
$180 |
3 |
|
Amber Light
Fail to Stop |
144(15) |
$180 |
3 |
|
Red Light
Proceed before green |
144(18) |
$180 |
3 |
Why aren’t the police out catching “real” criminals?
More people are killed or injured in traffic related incidents every year than from violent crime.
Halton Region residents have expressed their wish that road safety be the NUMBER ONE police concern. As such, traffic enforcement and education initiatives are an operational priority for the Halton Regional Police Service (Read more).