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How to Fight a Hit & Run Ticket
Hit and run charges are the most serious type of violation in Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act. If you are charged with a hit and run, you’ll need to make a court appearance—and since you’re going to court anyway, it’s in your best interests to find the best legal help available. That’s where we come in.
Hit & Run Penalties
7 Demerit Points (Maximum)
Mandatory Court Appearance
Fines Up to $2300
Frequently Asked Questions about Hit & Run Tickets
What Qualifies As a Hit & Run in Alberta?
A hit and run occurs when a vehicle leaves the scene after striking another vehicle or a pedestrian. But hit and run incidents aren’t reserved for collisions at intersections or highway on-ramps.
In fact, even tapping someone else’s car in the parking lot and driving away without leaving a note is technically still a hit and run if the other party can prove you did it. You might receive fewer demerit points for this kind of hit and run (which is referred to as Failure to Report an Accident), but it can still result in huge insurance premium increases.
Can I Make Voluntary Payments for a Hit & Run?
No. Hit and run charges always come with court dates in Alberta, so you’ll want to make sure you have the best legal support possible. There is no option to simply pay a fine online if you have been charged with a hit and run.
How Does We Defend Tickets Handle Hit & Runs?
At We Defend, we understand that being charged with a hit and run is incredibly stressful. You never meant to hurt anyone—but people make mistakes, and sometimes they panic afterwards.
Our experts can successfully make the case that you did not intend to cause harm, or that you had a viable reason for leaving the scene of the accident afterwards. Trust our decades of combined experience and successful track record to deal with your charges.
Is Fighting a Hit & Run Expensive?
The costs of defending yourself against a hit and run charge almost always pale in comparison to the costs of not defending yourself properly. Fines for hit and run range from $400 to $2300, and prison sentences can be up to 6 months long. License suspension is also possible, since it only takes 8 demerit points to lose your license and a hit and run will add 7.
Hiring We Defend to fight your hit and run charge is the best way to reduce or avoid these penalties—potentially saving you huge amounts of time, money, and stress. Don’t let a hit and run ruin your life. Call us now for help.
How Are the Penalties for Hit & Runs Determined?
Hit and run penalties depend on the extent of the damage caused to other persons or property, and whether or not you are a repeat offender. If this is your first time being charged with a hit and run, and no one has been badly injured as the result of your actions, you will likely face much more lenient fines and other penalties.
However, every hit and run has the power to affect your insurance premiums by a significant amount—so even if this is your first offense, fighting your hit and run charge with help from our experienced team is highly recommended.
Why Choose We Defend?
We Defend uses experienced traffic agents with more than 20 years in the industry to demonstrate your good intent and clarify your reasons for leaving the scene. We give you the best chance at reducing or avoiding the penalties for your hit and run charge.