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Speeding Ticket
Speeding is the most common charge related to traffic offences. Every road has a set speed limit, whether posted or not. Your duty as a driver is to obey all posted speed limits and understand the regulations regarding types of roads and automatic limits. By driving over the speed limit, you risk being charged with speeding and putting yourself and others in danger. Speed limits get enforced for your safety and the safety of other motorists and pedestrians.
What Are the Penalties for Speeding?
Demerit Points:
- 1 – 15 km over – 2 points
- 16 – 30 km over – 3 points
- 31 – 50 km over – 4 points
- 50+ km over – 6 demerit points plus possible loss of licence for three months plus possible incarceration.
The fines for speeding range from $81 – $495, depending on your rate of travel. Speeding through a set construction zone will result in an immediate doubling of the typical fine. Every conviction for speeding will stay on your record for three years.
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How Speeding Tickets Affect Your Driving Record in Edmonton
You are not alone if you’ve recently received a speeding ticket in Edmonton. Speeding tickets are among the most common types of traffic tickets. Every road has a speed limit enforced for the safety of yourself and others. Driving over the speed limit puts you at risk of numerous penalties. At Got a Ticket Fight It, we provide essential information and representation for drivers charged with speeding. Here is what you need to know about how a speeding ticket in Edmonton can affect you.
Fines and Demerit Points for Speeding in Alberta with workers present
For speeding tickets (that are less than 50km over – the yellow ones), the fine ranges from $163 to $991. Speeding tickets above 50 km over the posted speed are always pink with a mandatory court appearance. If the person doesn’t appear in court, a warrant for their arrest may get issued. These tickets could carry six demerits, a possible licence suspension and fines could be as high as $2,400.
Fines double for vehicles speeding in a construction zone with workers present. You will likewise receive a certain number of demerit points that also depend on your rate of travel. In Alberta, the demerit points for a speeding conviction are as follows:
- 2 demerits for exceeding the speed limit of up to 15 km/h.
- 3 demerits for exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 30 km/h.
- 4 demerits for exceeding the speed limit by 31 to 50 km/h.
- 6 demerits for exceeding the speed limit by 51 km/h or more.
A conviction for a speeding ticket in Edmonton will remain on your driving record for three years. If you accumulate enough demerits, you will also have your licence suspended.
Drivers with a class 5 licence are only allowed 14 points and get a suspension at 15 points. Drivers with a G.D.L. (graduated driver’s licence) are only allowed 7 and get a suspension at 8. If a person with a G.D.L. gets suspended due to demerits, they can’t apply for a full class 5 licence for another year.
Exceeding the speed limit by more than 51 km over the speed limit can also result in a possible suspension, even if you haven’t reached the demerit point limit for your licence class.
How Your Driving Record Affects Your Insurance Rates
Receiving one or more speeding tickets in Edmonton can cause your car insurance rates to go up, though how much they will increase and how many tickets are needed to prompt an increase will depend on your insurance company. Some insurance companies won’t hike your rates for one ticket, especially if you aren’t going too far above the speed limit.
However, getting convicted for numerous speeding tickets, especially at higher speeds, will cause you to be seen as a greater insurance risk and can quickly prompt an insurance premium increase. Keep your insurance rates low by driving safely and taking the proper steps when getting a ticket.
What to Do If You Get a Speeding Ticket in Edmonton
By paying the fine for a speeding ticket in Edmonton, you are automatically pleading guilty and tarnishing your driving record. Your best course of action is to seek experienced advice and representation from the paralegals at Got a Ticket Fight It. Our talented and dedicated team will fight to protect your interests and ensure the best results for your case.
If you have received a speeding ticket in Edmonton, you can request a free ticket defence quote using our online form. For any other questions, don’t hesitate to contact Got a Ticket Fight It today.
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Before you pay, talk to us. A free consultation with our team takes just a few minutes and could save you far more than the fine. There is no obligation and no pressure. Just honest advice about your options from a team that has been fighting for Alberta drivers for over 27 years.
