What are the consequences associated with a careless driving conviction?
Careless Driving – Part 1 Offence If you received a careless driving traffic ticket with the option of pleading guilty, not guilty, and guilty with an explanation, you received a Part 1 careless driving ticket. If convicted of a Part 1 careless driving offence, you face a maximum fine of $500, as well as a probable 100% insurance rate increase (in some extreme cases, your insurance company might decide they can no longer cover you as a result of your careless driving conviction). Insurance companies consider careless driving a major offence regardless of whether you were charged with a Part 1 careless driving ticket or a Part 3 careless driving summons. Careless Driving – Part 3 Summons If you received a summons to attend court on an assigned date and time for your careless driving charge, you were charged with a Part 3 offence. If found guilty of a Part 3 careless driving charge, you can face the following – A minimum fine of $200 to a maximum fine of $1,000 – Imprisonment for not mor
