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A dedicated team for traffic cases
Your case is supported by a team of 13 lawyers and 50 paralegals focused on helping drivers with traffic matters.
Impaired driving defence
X-Copper has been fighting tickets for over 30 years and we've helped hundreds of thousands of drivers get the best outcome possible.
Why choose X-Copper
Your case is supported by a team of 13 lawyers and 50 paralegals focused on helping drivers with traffic matters.
A traffic conviction can lead to demerit points and increased insurance rates. Our team will make sure you get the best outcome possible.
We have successfully helped more than 300,000 traffic clients over our 30 year history. Our experience helps us understand the process and guide you through your options.
A clear path forward
We’ll explain the next steps and help you understand your options, one conversation at a time.
Contact our team and send us the details of your charges so we can prepare for the conversation.
Discuss the details of your case with a legal professional at no cost.
If you choose X-Copper, we’ll explain the retainer and what happens next.
Your X-Copper Defence Team will reach out and guide you through each step to build the strongest defence possible for your case.
Know what may be at stake
The consequences of following too closely conviction can extend far beyond the courtroom. Consequences depend on charge, vehicle type, and licence class.
Sentencing depends on the charge, prior record, circumstances, and applicable law. These are general ranges; the consequences in an individual case can vary.
If convicted, you could receive 4 demerit points. If you are driving a commercial vehicle, the conviction may also affect your employer's Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) record.
A conviction can result in a fine ranging from $85 to $500, plus applicable court costs and a victim fine surcharge.
A conviction can affect your driving record and potentially increase your insurance premiums. Commercial drivers may also face additional consequences through their employer's CVOR record. The impact on insurance will depend on your driving history and insurance provider.
Every case is different. Defence counsel examines the police investigation, evidence, and whether constitutional rights and statutory requirements were respected.
Examine how close the vehicles were, how fast they were travelling, and whether the evidence clearly establishes that you were following too closely.
Review where the officer was positioned, how long they observed the vehicles, and whether their view provided a reliable basis for determining the distance between them.
Consider whether weather, visibility, traffic, lane changes, or road conditions affected the distance between the vehicles or contributed to the situation.
If the charge involves a commercial vehicle, examine whether the applicable following-distance requirements were followed and whether the evidence supports the alleged violation.
The Crown must prove every essential element of the offence beyond a reasonable doubt.
Available outcomes depend on the evidence, the law, and the circumstances of the case. No result can be guaranteed.
The Crown may withdraw charges where the evidence does not support a reasonable prospect of conviction or prosecution is not in the public interest.
An accused may be found not guilty if the Crown fails to prove the offence beyond a reasonable doubt or critical evidence is excluded.
In appropriate cases, counsel may seek a resolution to a lesser offence, including an available Highway Traffic Act offence.
If a conviction cannot be avoided, counsel may seek the most favourable lawful sentence based on the circumstances and mitigating factors.
An amended offence or other resolution may be explored depending on evidence. No specific outcome is guaranteed.
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