5 FAQs About Your York Region Traffic Ticket - Sturino Walker Legal Services

York Region Traffic Ticket

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Serving the York Region Provincial Offences Courts

The York Region is located between Toronto and Lake Simcoe. It includes the municipalities of Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, and Markham. There are two traffic ticket courts that deal with all the matters in the York Region. One is based in Newmarket, while the other is located in Richmond Hill. If you receive a York Region Traffic Ticket, your matter will be heard by one of the two York Region courts.

The Newmarket Traffic Ticket Court is currently located at 465 Davis Drive in Newmarket, while the Richmond Hill Traffic Ticket Court is located at 50 High Tech Road in Richmond Hill. The Newmarket court has paid parking on-site, and the Richmond Hill court has free parking. Both courts are accessible by York Region public transportation.

5 Frequently Asked Questions About A York Region Traffic Ticket

1. Where Is The York Region Traffic Ticket Court?

Contact Information

Newmarket Court

Phone Number: 905-898-0425
Fax Number: 905-898-5218
Icon Code: 4960
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: Newmarket Court Website

Richmond Hill Court

Phone Number: 905-762-2105
Fax Number: 905-762-2106
Icon Code: 4961
No E-Mail
Website: Richmond Hill Court Website

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.

Court Locations

Newmarket: 17150 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 8V3
Richmond Hill: 50 High Tech Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 4N7

2. Where Do I Pay A York Region Traffic Ticket?

If you want to pay your York Region Traffic Ticket or Speeding Ticket, you can pay your ticket online at paytickets.ca, or you can pay in person at the Richmond Hill or Newmarket Provincial Offences Court located at 50 High Tech Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 4N7 or 465 Davis Drive, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 7T9.

3. How Can I Find My York Region Traffic Ticket Online?

Finding your York Region Ticket Online is straightforward. Go to the Provincial Offences Act Online Services website and access their Court Case Lookup. This is where you will be able to search for your Traffic Ticket.

You will need to know the ICON Location and Offence Number, which can be found on the top left and top right of your Traffic Ticket, respectively.

4. How Will A Traffic Ticket Affect My Insurance Rates?

If you are found guilty of a charge, there is the possibility that it could affect your insurance rates. While most insurance companies allow forgiveness, if it is your first minor Traffic Ticket, they are all different. If you receive multiple Traffic Tickets, your insurance company will most likely increase your insurance rate.

Insurance companies commonly classify Traffic Tickets into two groups, Minor and Severe charges. An example of a severe charge is Careless Driving or Stunt Driving. Minor charges are speeding tickets that carry zero demerit points. The classification of your ticket by an insurance company can play a large part in whether or not your insurance rates will rise.

5. How Will Demerit Points Affect My Driver’s Licence?

If you receive too many demerit points, the Ministry of Transportation can suspend your licence for 30 days. The Ministry of Transportation Ontario uses demerit points to track your driving record. If too many demerit points are assessed to your licence, you can receive a warning letter, licence suspension, or have your licence taken away permanently.

Our article, The Demerit Point System, goes in-depth and explains everything you need to know about demerit points.

Learn More About The Demerit Point System

3 Reasons To Fight Your York Region Traffic Ticket

1. Demerit Points

If you receive too many demerit points, the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) can revoke or suspend your licence. MTO is the governing body that monitors your driving to determine if you should keep your licence. They do this by tracking how many demerit points are added to your driver’s licence.

2. Insurance Rates

To ensure you keep your insurance rates low, we recommend fighting your Traffic Ticket. When a ticket is in the court process, only you and the officer know about the ticket. The ticket does not appear on your driving record, nor is your insurance company told about the ticket. You must be convicted of a Traffic Ticket for your insurance company to find out that you received one.

3. Licence Suspension

Some Traffic Tickets carry licence suspensions, especially if you’re a class G1 or G2 driver. The Police Officer is not required to tell you if a licence suspension is attached to the Traffic Ticket, so do not expect them to. The only way to avoid a licence suspension is to fight your Traffic Ticket in court.

Sturino Walker Legal Services

Sturino Walker Legal is a Paralegal law firm providing legal services for York Region speeding tickets, York Region careless driving tickets, and York Region Traffic Ticket. The goal at Sturino Walker Legal Services is simple. Bring high-quality legal services to the public for an affordable price. We strive to provide competent, dedicated, and passionate representation that meets our client’s needs and interests.

Our Legal Team

Sturino Walker Legal Services is dedicated to providing clients with the personal attention that they deserve. For that reason, the team at Sturino Walker Legal Services is comprised of two licensed and experienced Paralegals, Liam Walker and Maria Sturino. They personally handle each case from beginning to end. For more information, we invite you to Meet The Team.

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What We Can Do For You

We are your partner in your pursuit of justice. Knowing that the legal system might be unfamiliar and overwhelming to you, we will take the time to explain your legal rights and options. We are with you every step of the way, taking care of everything for you. We file your traffic ticket, order the officer’s notes (disclosure), attend court on your behalf, handle all correspondence, and any necessary negotiations. We’ll ensure this process is as stress-free as possible for you.