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.
What is the Move Over Law in Alberta?
Alberta’s new move over law requires drivers in the lane closest to any stopped roadside worker or emergency vehicle with lights flashing to slow down to 60 km/h… or lower if posted. Find out more about this revised law introduced in September 2023.
Do I Need a Lawyer to Fight a Speeding Ticket?
There certainly are times when you really need to hire a lawyer, but the majority of the time, for speeding ticket defense what you really need is the skill and expertise of a traffic law expert – like The Pointman. Find out why.
What’s an Unreasonable Speed Ticket and What Did I Do to Deserve This?
Winter’s here and icy roads mean slow down…follow less closely… and just take your time. Even though you do all these things, a really nasty traffic ticket could still be in your future.
How Much is a Racing Ticket in Alberta?
There’s no version of a car street race police or Alberta courts will EVER permit since it puts the public at extreme risk when untrained drivers go insanely fast on public roads.
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?…
Your High Speed Ticket Cost … It's Bigger Than You Might Think
(updated May. 2023) If you were going over 50 km/h above the posted speed in Alberta your high speed ticket summons comes with no fine listed. You'll need to appear before a judge and fines can be up to $2300.00 with a suspension up to 90 days. We can help.
Do Speeding Tickets Affect Insurance?
Very few drivers understand that accumulating speeding tickets on their driving record can cause catastrophic increases in their insurance premiums. Find out how much that really is…
Playground and School Zone Speeding Tickets
It’s 8:45 pm… totally dark! The sun set more than 2 hours ago, but you’re getting a ticket for doing 50 through a school zone! Huh?
Speeding in a Construction Zone
I’m driving through a construction area at night and there are no workers present. The construction zone speed limit signs can’t really apply to me now… do they?
Will Police Let You View Radar Readings?
You got stopped for speeding, but you’re positive you weren’t going that fast. You ask to see the radar reading but the officer refuses!
Can You Speed to Pass?
According to Alberta speeding laws, how many kph over the speed limit are you allowed to go in order to pass a slow moving vehicle?