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Traffic Ticket Advocates have been successfully fighting handheld tickets in Newmarket and the GTA for over 30 years. If you’re facing a ticket for using a phone while driving, our team can help you minimize its impact and navigate toward a more reasonable outcome. Our handheld communication device ticket lawyers in Newmarket are here to support clients throughout the GTA in fighting traffic charges and achieving fair results.
What Is a Driving with Phone Ticket?
In Ontario, it’s illegal to use a hand-held device while operating a vehicle – even if you’re just holding your phone at a red light or glancing at a text. A driving with phone ticket can be issued if you’re caught texting, talking, scrolling, or holding a device in your hand while behind the wheel.
Drivers should never allow themselves to be distracted by technology while driving. In fact, it is a very serious offence to be in a moving vehicle while using a hand-held device. A driver’s best option is to always go hands-free or stay off their device while the vehicle is running.
Distracted driving is a major cause of collisions, and enforcement across Ontario has increased. Whether you’ve received a driving with phone ticket or a texting and driving ticket, understanding the charge is the first step toward protecting your record.
Texting & Driving Ticket Lawyers
If you’ve been charged with using a phone while driving, it’s important to act quickly. These tickets can carry heavy penalties and often come down to how the situation is presented in court.
Our team of texting and driving ticket lawyers in Newmarket is here to help you understand your rights and build a strong case. Let us walk you through your options and help you make an informed decision about how to proceed.
Consequences of a Ticket for Using a Phone While Driving
A ticket for using a phone while driving can carry more than just financial penalties, and the consequences can have a lasting impact. Understanding the law behind these charges is the first step toward making informed decisions about how to respond.
Handheld – Section 78.1 of Highway Traffic Act
- No driver shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway while holding or touching a handheld wireless device.
- As of September 1, 2015, if you are caught violating this regulation, you will face a minimum fine of $500 and a maximum fine of $1,000. Additionally, you will receive 3 demerit points and a 3-day license suspension, regardless of the class of your license.
- Change to the Novice driver's licence holder will include a 30-day suspension on the first offence under the new legislation.
All convictions will stay on your driving record for 3 years and could affect your insurance rating.
Professional Handheld Device Ticket Defence
If you’ve received a hand-held communication device ticket in Newmarket, the right legal guidance can make all the difference. Traffic Ticket Advocates offers a free, no-obligation consultation to review your case, explain your options, and help you decide the best way to move forward.
Fight a Handheld Device Ticket with Experts in Your Corner
If you're ready to fight a handheld device ticket, we’re here to help. With decades of experience and a focus on practical results, our team of legal professionals can provide the support you need to protect your driving record and avoid unnecessary penalties.
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How We Fight Handheld Device Tickets
When you choose to work with us, we manage every step of the legal process so you can focus on moving forward. We help drivers fight handheld device tickets by building strong, informed defences and handling everything from court filings to negotiations.
- File your ticket and set a trial date within 2-4 months.
- Obtain and review the evidence, including officer notes, traffic camera footage, and intersection timing data.
- Discuss all options with you, which may include:
- Challenging the officer’s evidence at trial.
- Reviewing red light camera calibration and placement.
- Examining signage, visibility, and signal timing issues.
- Determining whether the case qualifies for an administrative review under AMPS.
Contact Top Handheld Communication Device Ticket Paralegals Today
Don’t let a moment of distraction turn into long-term consequences. If you’ve received a handheld communication device ticket in Newmarket or the surrounding areas, our team is here to help. We’ll explain your options and support you every step of the way.
Contact us or call 416-702-7337 today to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward resolving your ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Legal processes can be complicated, but you’re not alone. Browse our FAQs below to learn more about tickets for using a phone while driving and how to fight them.