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Traffic ticket: How to contest a ticket and protect your rights

Receiving a traffic ticket can be unsettling, whether it’s for speeding or another Highway Safety Code violation. However, it’s important to know that you have options. A traffic ticket is not an automatic conviction. With the right strategy and advice, you can challenge the penalty and protect your rights. Here’s how to navigate the situation and maximize your chances of success.

Understanding the details of your ticket

Before deciding, you need to fully understand what you’re being accused of. The ticket will indicate:
  • The nature of the alleged offense (speeding, traffic lights, signage, cellphone use, etc.)
  • The amount of the fine and associated fees
  • The applicable demerit points
  • The contestation deadline, which is 30 days
After this deadline, the conviction becomes final. It’s crucial to act quickly, even if you’re still unsure about how to proceed.

Why contest?

Many people pay tickets by default, without realizing the real impacts:
  • Demerit points can accumulate, leading to a license suspension
  • Insurance premiums increase as soon as an offense appears on your driving record
  • A conviction can harm your professional record, especially if you drive for work
Contesting allows you to preserve your driving record, negotiate a lesser offense, or, in some cases, have the ticket canceled altogether.

What our team can do for you

Challenging a ticket is not just about filling out a form:
  • We file the contestation for you within the legal deadlines
  • We carefully analyze every detail of the evidence: radar calibration, line of sight, police procedure compliance, etc.
  • We negotiate with prosecutors to reduce or withdraw the offense
  • And if necessary, we represent you in court
Our goal: to help you avoid the harshest legal, financial, and administrative consequences.

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Contact us as soon as possible! Acting early allows you to better protect your rights and prepare your defense effectively.

Contact us today

The sooner you act, the greater your chances of securing a strong and well-prepared defense. Our team is here to listen to you, guide you, and protect your rights at every stage of the legal process, with rigor, humanity, and dedication.