Got a Speeding Ticket
in Toronto? Fight It —
Don't Just Pay It.
A speeding conviction under HTA s.128 adds demerit points, risks your licence, and spikes your insurance for years. Legal Solutions Law Firm fights speeding charges across the Greater Toronto Area — free consultation, flat fees.
Toronto Speeding Offences — HTA s.128
Don't Pay That Ticket. Let Us Fight It.
Ontario's Highway Traffic Act s.128 sets out graduated fines and demerit points for speeding. What many drivers don't realize is that simply paying a speeding ticket is a guilty plea — one that triggers demerit points, gets reported to your insurer, and can follow your record for years.
At Legal Solutions Law Firm, we challenge speeding charges by scrutinizing the officer's notes, radar and laser calibration records, and the circumstances of the stop. Many charges are reduced or withdrawn outright. Even a reduction to a lesser offence can preserve your demerit points and dramatically reduce your insurance impact.
Call or text 416-274-2222 for a free consultation. We'll tell you honestly what your options are.
We obtain the officer's notes and radar/laser calibration records. Gaps in documentation or improper calibration can result in charges being withdrawn before trial.
We meet with the prosecutor to negotiate a withdrawal, reduction to a lesser offence, or minimized fine — keeping demerit points off your record where possible.
If necessary, we take your matter to trial at the Ontario Court of Justice, cross-examining the officer and challenging the evidence.
Know your cost upfront. No hourly billing. In most cases, representation costs far less than long-term insurance surcharges from a conviction.
Real-World Scenarios
Common Speeding Ticket Scenarios
Speeding charges arise in a range of situations, each with different stakes. These are some of the most common we see across Toronto.
Highway Commute, 30+ km/h Over
A 400-series highway or Gardiner/DVP speeding stop that crosses into major-conviction territory (30+ km/h over), with real insurance consequences at renewal.
School Zone or Community Safety Zone Ticket
A ticket issued in a doubled-fine zone — the demerit points are the same as a regular ticket, but the fine is significantly higher.
Photo Radar / Automated Speed Enforcement
A ticket mailed to the vehicle owner from a fixed or mobile camera, with no demerit points but a fine that still needs to be addressed.
New (G1/G2) Driver's First Ticket
A novice driver's first speeding conviction, which can carry harsher automatic suspension consequences than the same ticket would for a fully licensed driver.
What We Handle
Speeding Charges We Defend
From minor overage to stunt driving territory — we handle all speeding-related charges under the Highway Traffic Act across Toronto.
How It Works
Our Step-by-Step Approach
Call us immediately after receiving your ticket. We review the offence details, the officer's notes, and the applicable fine tier under HTA s.128 — at no cost. Deadlines apply, so act quickly.
We file your intention to appear and request early resolution or a trial date. Missing this deadline means an automatic conviction. We handle all court scheduling on your behalf.
We obtain the officer's notes, radar or laser calibration records, and any photographic evidence. Improper calibration or incomplete notes can result in charges being withdrawn.
Many speeding charges are resolved at an early resolution meeting with a prosecutor. We negotiate to have the charge withdrawn, reduced to a lesser offence, or the fine minimized — keeping demerit points off your record.
If early resolution fails, we take your matter to trial at the Ontario Court of Justice. We cross-examine the officer, challenge the evidence, and present every available defence.
Our goal is to protect your driving record, demerit points, and insurance premiums. Even a reduction from a 50 km/h-over charge to a minor speeding offence can save thousands in insurance costs.
Don't Let a Speeding Ticket Cost You Thousands in Insurance.
Legal Solutions Law Firm offers a free consultation to assess your speeding charge. We fight to keep your record clean and your premiums low.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Serving Drivers Across Toronto and the GTA
Why Paying a Speeding Ticket Is Almost Never the Right Move
The most common mistake Ontario drivers make when they receive a speeding ticket is simply paying it. It feels like the path of least resistance. The reality is that paying the ticket is a guilty plea, and the downstream consequences — demerit points on your record, insurance surcharges that can last three to six years, and potential licence suspension risk if you accumulate further points — often cost far more than the fine itself. Speeding is also frequently charged alongside distracted driving when an officer believes a phone was involved in the stop.
For a conviction of 30 km/h or more over the limit, most Ontario insurance companies apply a major conviction surcharge at renewal. Depending on your insurer and your existing record, this can increase your annual premiums by hundreds to thousands of dollars — every year, for years. Hiring a traffic ticket lawyer is, in most cases, the most cost-effective decision you can make. At 40 km/h or more over the limit in some zones — and 50 km/h over elsewhere — a speeding stop can escalate into a stunt driving charge carrying a roadside licence suspension and vehicle impoundment.
What We Look For
When we review a speeding matter, we examine whether the officer's notes adequately document the stop, whether radar or laser equipment was properly calibrated and used, whether the officer can identify your specific vehicle among other traffic, and whether there are any procedural errors on the certificate of offence itself. Any of these issues can result in a charge being withdrawn or dismissed. Where the Crown alleges your speed endangered others, the matter may instead be prosecuted as careless driving or even criminal dangerous driving — both of which we defend.
Even when outright dismissal is not available, we regularly negotiate reductions to lesser speeding tiers — converting a 30+ km/h-over charge (4 demerit points, major conviction) to a 15 km/h-over charge (0 demerit points, minor or no insurance impact). Call us at 416-274-2222.
Free Resources
Tools & Guides
Trying to decide whether to pay or fight your ticket, or how many demerit points you're facing? These free tools and guides can help:
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
They dealt very professionally with the serious legal traffic charges. I am grateful for the service and highly appreciate Mr. Ryan for his outstanding professionalism and winning the traffic case.
Ryan Manilla and his legal team from Legal Solutions Law Firm did a fantastic job to get all my DUI charges dropped. Ryan and his team did not give up and made sure the crown dismissed all charges and I won with no convictions on my record. They did a great job and I am very happy with the outcome of my case.
Ryan completely beat my four driving offences. He communicated through the entire process and the price was very affordable.
I would highly recommend Ryan. He beat serious traffic charges for me in two different jurisdictions saving me close to $20,000 in fines and prevented my insurance from going up.
Ryan worked some magic on having my traffic ticket fully thrown out in court. I need my car living in Barrie, and he was able to have the highway charge completely dropped where others told me I would have a small fine and possibly a point or two added. Thank you so much, Ryan.
I can't thank Ryan at Legal Solutions Law Firm enough for everything he did. I live in Barrie and was facing a stunt driving charge that had me extremely worried because of the serious consequences it could have had on my licence, insurance, and future. From our first conversation, Ryan was professional, knowledgeable, and gave me confidence that my case was in good hands. He explained the entire process, answered all of my questions, and represented me exceptionally well in court. Thanks to Ryan's hard work and experience, my stunt driving charge was completely dismissed. I couldn't have asked for a better result. If you're looking for a lawyer to help with a traffic ticket or stunt driving charge in Barrie, I highly recommend Ryan and Legal Solutions Law Firm. Five stars all the way!
Speak With a Lawyer About Your Speeding Ticket
Received a speeding ticket? Call Legal Solutions Law Firm before you decide what to do. Free consultation — we'll assess your charge and explain your options honestly.