Understanding and Defending Common Highway Traffic Offences

The course will provide an introduction and guide for licensed paralegals, lawyers and legal representatives on the various legal factors when handling and defending common offences under the Highway Traffic Act. The course will consider common offences under the Highway Traffic Act, specifically: careless driving, handheld devices, speeding and disobeying Stop Signs and red lights. It will teach an understanding of the offences as stated in the law and the penalties of the common offences including fines, demerit points and license suspensions. The instructor will walk participants through the obligation of the Crown to prove offences beyond a reasonable doubt and the defenses available under the Highway Traffic Act. Procedures of the police when enforcing the common offence under the Highway Traffic Act will be discussed. Finally, participants will study case law and precedents important when handling common offences under the Highway Traffic Act.