Ticket Fighter Kingston fights operating handheld device tickets for you in Ontario traffic courts. Our experienced paralegal will appear in court and fight for you. Contact us at 613-770-9777 or email contact@ticketfighterkingston.com for a quick no-obligation consultation and rates to defend your traffic ticket or speeding ticket.
Operating Handheld Devices
Penalties For Operating Handheld Device
The hand-held wireless communication device charge covers any touching, holding, or using a hand-held wireless communication device (cell phone or tablet), for any reason other than to call 911, at any time while on the road in your vehicle—this includes while stopped at a red light.
The penalties for a hand-held device charge in Ontario are as follows:
First Conviction
- A fine of $615, if settle out of court
- A fine of up to $1000 if case taken to court
- 3 demerit points
- 3-day licence suspension
Second Conviction
- A fine of $615, if settle out of court
- A fine of up to $2000 if case taken to court
- 6 demerit points
- 7-day licence suspension
Third Conviction
- A fine of $615, if settle out of court
- A fine of up to $3000 if case taken to court
- 6 demerit points
- 30-day licence suspension
Novice drivers (those with G1, G2, M1 or M2) convicted of distracted driving face the same fines as fully licenced drivers, but won't receive any demerit points. Instead of demerit points novice drivers face longer suspensions:
- a 30-day licence suspension for a first conviction
- a 90-day licence suspension for a second conviction
- Cancellation of licence and removal from the Graduated Licensing System for a third conviction
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Every hand-held or entertainment device case that is handled by Ticket Fighter Kingston is thoroughly examined by the paralegal by ordering and reviewing disclosure (police officer’s evidence) on your behalf. Our paralegal can make an informed decision about your best interest as a driver. This ensures that our paralegal is always prepared for your case in court.