Driving While Under Suspension
X-Copper has been successful with thousands of cases involving the charge of driving while under suspension. If convicted, your licence will automatically be suspended for six months, you could face fines up to $25 000 (in extreme situations), and if you are able to get insured again your premiums could be thousands more per year.
There are many ways in which you can lose your driving privileges. Driving while your driver's licence is suspended is considered to be one of the most serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act. Some of the reasons why you could be suspended are:
- Unpaid fines
- Medical reasons
- Alcohol related offences
- Demerit points
At the time of a first conviction for driving while suspended, you are liable for:
- A fine not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000 (**Note: If your license is suspended from certain convictions under the Criminal Code of Canada, the fine is not less than $5,000 and not more than $25,000**)
- A mandatory 6 month suspension of your driver’s license
- A possible term of imprisonment of not more than 6 months
- A fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $5,000 (**Subsequent offences related to the Criminal Code: fine of not less than $10,000 and not more than $50,000**)
- A mandatory 6 month suspension of your driver's licence
- A possible term of imprisonment of no more than 6 months
Beginning on December 1st, 2010, police now have more tools to get suspended and impaired drivers off the road. This change also means added enforcement against people who have had their driver's licences suspended for consistently not paying family support.
The new 7-day vehicle impoundment will apply to drivers whose licences are suspended for:
- Driving while under certain Highway Traffic Act licence suspensions including non-payment of family support
- Driving with a blood alcohol concentration over .08 (beyond the legal limit) or for failing/refusing to provide a breath sample
- Driving without an ignition interlock device when one is required.
For more information on the new 7-Day Vehicle Impoundment program, visit
http://news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2010/11/7-day-vehicle-impoundment.html
Starting December 1st, 2010, police will have more tools to get suspended and impaired drivers off the road. This change will also mean added enforcement against people who have had their driver's licences suspended for consistently not paying family support.
The new 7-day vehicle impoundment will apply to drivers whose licences are suspended for:
- Driving while under certain Highway Traffic Act licence suspensions including non-payment of family support
- Driving with a blood alcohol concentration over .08 (beyond the legal limit) or for failing/refusing to provide a breath sample
- Driving without an ignition interlock device when one is required.
For more information on the new 7-Day Vehicle Impoundment program, visit: http://news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2010/11/7-day-vehicle-impoundment.html
Being convicted of driving while suspended could affect your insurance for up to 3 years. Often, even one conviction for driving under suspension will result in an increase in your insurance by thousands of dollars per year, and that's if you are able to find a company to insure you.
How can X-Copper assist you with your drive under suspension charge?
X-Copper prepares for every drive under suspension case by ordering and reviewing the Police Officer's notes and evidence (disclosure) before we attend court to represent you. This ensures that our team will always be fully prepared to act on your behalf in court.
Our experienced team of Paralegals are licenced to provide legal services by The Law Society of Upper Canada. This ensures that all of our clients receive the highest levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and security for their legal representation.
At X-Copper, we will always strive to eliminate your charges entirely. Should we be unsuccessful in eliminating the charges, we will take the next steps to negotiate with the prosecution to protect your demerit points and licence, negotiate the lowest possible fine, and in extreme cases, work to keep you out of jail.
Contact us today for a free consultation at 1-888-XCOPPER (1-888-926-7737) or click here for a free online quote.
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