Traffic Ticket Tips.
There’s a wealth of traffic ticket information below… but where to start? You can throw caution to the wind and just scroll down till you find something interesting… or you can choose from the categories below to zoom in on an area of interest (scroll down after clicking). Regardless, we hope you learn a thing or two in the process.
Is Speeding Careless Driving? How To Get Careless Driving Dismissed
The police often issue a Careless Driving charge along with an excessive speed summons. That additional offence crushes your insurance premiums. So, Can You Get a Careless Driving Ticket Dismissed?…
How Many Demerit Points for Careless Driving in Alberta?
How many demerit points is a careless driving ticket in Alberta, and how will those demerits affect my insurance? You may be surprised at how it really works… and what we can do for you to make it better.
Is Careless Driving a Criminal Offense in Alberta?
A careless driving summons is bad but a dangerous driving charge is even more serious. The particularly aggressive driving demonstrates blatant disregard for public safety and the penalties are much harsher.
What Can a Careless Driving Charge be Reduced to?
A careless driving ticket is seldom the most appropriate charge in any situation. There are dozens of lesser offences we can use when pleading down a careless driving ticket.
How Bad is a Reckless Driving Charge?
There’s lots of confusion surrounding use of the terms reckless driving and careless driving… the most serious moving violation in the Alberta Traffic Safety Act.
A Careless Driving Ticket After an Accident in Alberta
Careless driving, sometimes called reckless driving, is the most serious moving violation in Alberta. It brings the SAME insurance premium increase as if you got an Impaired Driving conviction. That will mean thousands of extra dollars per year on your insurance rates… for three years or more (we’re really not kidding)!