What Are The Potential Penalties For Highway Traffic Offences?
While provincial offences (such as those under the Highway Traffic Act) may not form part of one's criminal record, there can still be significant penalties, such as large fines, and even imprisonment. One's insurance rates will also likely be impacted.
- What Are The Potential Defences For Highway Traffic Offences?
There are various defences available in cases involving Highway Traffic Act charges, including, but not limited to:
- Factual Innocence: Where the Crown is unable to prove the elements of the offence beyond a reasonable doubt;
- Due Diligence (i.e. in a careless driving case);
- Necessity;
- No Knowledge (i.e. in a fail to remain case);
- Reasonable Excuse (i.e. due to a medical emergency);
- Technical errors in the offence notice (which the court can rectify).
