Minor Offence

Stop Sign Violations

Fail-to-stop tickets add 3 demerit points and raise premiums — often defensible on technicalities.

Demerit Points
3
Fine Range
$110 – $180
Insurance Impact
Moderate
Our Flat Fee
$250 – $500

The Basics

What is stop sign violations?

Under section 136 of the HTA, drivers must come to a complete stop at every stop sign and yield to cross-traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.

Consequences

What you're facing

  • 1
    3 demerit points on your record for 2 years
  • 2
    Set fine of $110 (up to $180 in community safety zones)
  • 3
    Insurance premium increases of 10–15%

Our Approach

How we can help

Stop sign cases often turn on the officer's sightline and notes. We obtain disclosure, cross-examine on visibility and positioning, and pursue reductions to non-demerit offences whenever the evidence allows.

  • We appear in court for you
  • Full disclosure review
  • Prosecutor negotiations
  • Flat-fee, no surprises

Common questions

Stop Sign Violations FAQs

Straight answers about traffic tickets, court process, and how we work.

Paying a ticket is a plea of guilty

Got a ticket? Don't just pay it.

Paying results in a permanent record, demerit points, and insurance rate hikes. Speak to us first — the consultation is 100% free and there's no obligation.