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The Most Common Traffic Tickets in Canada
Police in Canada give out a lot of traffic tkts every day, and among them the same violations appear frequently. These common traffic tkts r the reason for the majority of traffic stops and also a common reason why Canadians see increases on their auto insurance. Unfortunately, these driving habits that earn drivers a traffic tkt r the same habits that frequently cause car accidents; just another reason to be more careful and aware of our actions on the road.
1. Speeding
This is easily the most common traffic tkt in Canada, and in most cases it is considered a minor offence. Speeding is a bad habit many of us have due to our busy lives and rush to get from place A to B on time. Unfortunately, speed is often a factor in collisions, and the faster u r moving when u strike another vehicle - the more serious the collision & its outcome.
A speeding tkt will cost u a fine, which varies depending on the province and how far over-the-speed-limit u were going when u were caught. It may also cost u on your car insurance. Insurance companies can charge u for this all-too-common ticket for 3-yrs. from the date that u r convicted NOT the date that u recd. the tkt, and if u get another speeding tkt during that time, u may find that ur rates increase even more.
Going too fast on the road is one of the most common bad habits of Canadian drivers, and it is a costly habit.
2. Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign
Most drivers r guilty of "rolling-thru" a stop sign at some point in their driving career. It’s no wonder this violation is one of the most common tkts Canadian police give out. When there’s no one else at the intersection, it can be tempting to just roll-thru. Unfortunately, it could mean a tkt if a law enforcement officer is present. Worse, if you missed something/someone, such as a pedestrian crossing the street, this violation could then become a tragedy.
Like a speeding tkt, this one can affect ur insurance rates for 3-yrs.
3. Failure to Wear a Seatbelt
Across Canada, it is required by law that u wear your seatbelt whenever u r in ur veh. In fact, everyone in the vehicle must be wearing a seatbelt, and the driver can be held responsible for passengers under 16. Although seatbelt use has increased in Canada since the laws were put in place, it remains yet one of the most common traffic tkts.
Seatbelt use has been proven to save lives in crashes; choosing not to wear one puts u in danger. It can also put the others in the car in danger as well. Whether or not this tkt counts against ur insurance rates depends on ur province and the insurance company, but it is a large fine in every province.
4. Improper Turns
Another common traffic tkt given out to Canadian drivers is for a variety of possible improper turns. These can include turning when it is prohibited; and turning from the wrong lane. Because this type of behaviour makes it difficult for other drivers to anticipate ur next move, it can be a very dangerous habit.
In addition to a fine for making an improper turn, u may see an increase in ur insurance rates stemming from this tkt.
5. Running Red Lights
Drivers are always trying to beat the light and get to where they r going - faster. Unfortunately, running a red-light can cause an accident, and can also result in a traffic tkt that may be expensive both in fines and on ur insurance. The installation of red-light cams have made it more likely that drivers will be caught when they run red-lights, meaning this traffic tkt has also become among the most common in Canada.
Running a red-light is the cause of many accidents, as well as of pedestrians being struck by vehs. It can cost u for 3-yrs. on ur insurance if a tkt is the only result, but it’s a dangerous behaviour that is best stopped.
6. Careless Driving
While this has been mentioned by POINTTS - the traffic tkt specialists, as one of the most common traffic violation, careless driving is also one of the tkts most often successfully fought & removed from the driver’s record in court. This is likely because the definition of careless driving is less concrete and it relies on an officer’s judgment.
While it may be easier to fight this tkt & win, that doesn’t make it any less a dangerous driving habit, does it?
Conclusion
These common traffic violations r not very uncommon to us... most of us have indulged in them in our erstwhile locs. Bad habits u may say... while for few - some of these have become our 2nd nature while driving... and we albeit tend to have carried them over here too. Unfortunately these violations can cost us heavily on our auto insurance/s in Canada, which anyway costs a bomb here!
Depending on our insurance company’s rules, the penalties may vary - but they do exist. Besides these tkts carry a cost in fines, and remain in our system for 3-yrs.+, they sure have a potential for injuries & fatalities. Such tkts are all too common, but we better take extra efforts avoiding them here; B'coz avoiding them could save us on our heard earned $$$ - by keeping our insurance rates lower - but it can keep our roads way safer too, for pete's sake...
Qorax
Police in Canada give out a lot of traffic tkts every day, and among them the same violations appear frequently. These common traffic tkts r the reason for the majority of traffic stops and also a common reason why Canadians see increases on their auto insurance. Unfortunately, these driving habits that earn drivers a traffic tkt r the same habits that frequently cause car accidents; just another reason to be more careful and aware of our actions on the road.
1. Speeding
This is easily the most common traffic tkt in Canada, and in most cases it is considered a minor offence. Speeding is a bad habit many of us have due to our busy lives and rush to get from place A to B on time. Unfortunately, speed is often a factor in collisions, and the faster u r moving when u strike another vehicle - the more serious the collision & its outcome.
A speeding tkt will cost u a fine, which varies depending on the province and how far over-the-speed-limit u were going when u were caught. It may also cost u on your car insurance. Insurance companies can charge u for this all-too-common ticket for 3-yrs. from the date that u r convicted NOT the date that u recd. the tkt, and if u get another speeding tkt during that time, u may find that ur rates increase even more.
Going too fast on the road is one of the most common bad habits of Canadian drivers, and it is a costly habit.
2. Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign
Most drivers r guilty of "rolling-thru" a stop sign at some point in their driving career. It’s no wonder this violation is one of the most common tkts Canadian police give out. When there’s no one else at the intersection, it can be tempting to just roll-thru. Unfortunately, it could mean a tkt if a law enforcement officer is present. Worse, if you missed something/someone, such as a pedestrian crossing the street, this violation could then become a tragedy.
Like a speeding tkt, this one can affect ur insurance rates for 3-yrs.
3. Failure to Wear a Seatbelt
Across Canada, it is required by law that u wear your seatbelt whenever u r in ur veh. In fact, everyone in the vehicle must be wearing a seatbelt, and the driver can be held responsible for passengers under 16. Although seatbelt use has increased in Canada since the laws were put in place, it remains yet one of the most common traffic tkts.
Seatbelt use has been proven to save lives in crashes; choosing not to wear one puts u in danger. It can also put the others in the car in danger as well. Whether or not this tkt counts against ur insurance rates depends on ur province and the insurance company, but it is a large fine in every province.
4. Improper Turns
Another common traffic tkt given out to Canadian drivers is for a variety of possible improper turns. These can include turning when it is prohibited; and turning from the wrong lane. Because this type of behaviour makes it difficult for other drivers to anticipate ur next move, it can be a very dangerous habit.
In addition to a fine for making an improper turn, u may see an increase in ur insurance rates stemming from this tkt.
5. Running Red Lights
Drivers are always trying to beat the light and get to where they r going - faster. Unfortunately, running a red-light can cause an accident, and can also result in a traffic tkt that may be expensive both in fines and on ur insurance. The installation of red-light cams have made it more likely that drivers will be caught when they run red-lights, meaning this traffic tkt has also become among the most common in Canada.
Running a red-light is the cause of many accidents, as well as of pedestrians being struck by vehs. It can cost u for 3-yrs. on ur insurance if a tkt is the only result, but it’s a dangerous behaviour that is best stopped.
6. Careless Driving
While this has been mentioned by POINTTS - the traffic tkt specialists, as one of the most common traffic violation, careless driving is also one of the tkts most often successfully fought & removed from the driver’s record in court. This is likely because the definition of careless driving is less concrete and it relies on an officer’s judgment.
While it may be easier to fight this tkt & win, that doesn’t make it any less a dangerous driving habit, does it?
Conclusion
These common traffic violations r not very uncommon to us... most of us have indulged in them in our erstwhile locs. Bad habits u may say... while for few - some of these have become our 2nd nature while driving... and we albeit tend to have carried them over here too. Unfortunately these violations can cost us heavily on our auto insurance/s in Canada, which anyway costs a bomb here!
Depending on our insurance company’s rules, the penalties may vary - but they do exist. Besides these tkts carry a cost in fines, and remain in our system for 3-yrs.+, they sure have a potential for injuries & fatalities. Such tkts are all too common, but we better take extra efforts avoiding them here; B'coz avoiding them could save us on our heard earned $$$ - by keeping our insurance rates lower - but it can keep our roads way safer too, for pete's sake...
Qorax
