Disobey Amber light Traffic Tickets

Traffic Tickets - Disobey Amber Light

The Highway Traffic Act of Ontario states that when you face an amber light you must stop your vehicle if you can do so safely. Otherwise you may proceed with caution.

As with other traffic tickets, a conviction for disobeying an amber traffic light stays on your driving record for 3 years from the conviction date and carries the following penalties:

It also can have serious insurance implications. Insurance companies feel that a conviction for disobeying an amber light increases the risk of an accident and this increases the chances of having to pay out a claim on your behalf. So they raise your insurance rates accordingly.

If your are charged with disobeying an amber light, the prosecution has to prove the case against you beyond a reasonable doubt. Your side has to prove that you did not believe you could stop safely before reaching the intersection, so you proceeded through it with caution.

You need experience and skill to be able to win your traffic ticket in court. If you have not previously appeared in court, run a trial, or made motions and legal arguments, you could be at a real disadvantage against an experienced court prosecutor and police officer.

A legal Professional can properly cross-examine the police officer to support your side as well as prepare and present other legal arguments relevant to your case.

We have the expertise and resources to help you win your traffic ticket. Call OTT Legal at 1-888-668-8946 or visit one of our nine Ontario offices.

 

 

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