When an officer starts up their sirens and pulls a driver over, very often it\u2019s for speeding or disregarding a traffic signal. But other times, it\u2019s for less obvious infractions that have nothing to do with how a person is driving. As a helpful reminder, Certified Auto Repair has put together a list of five of the most common violations of this kind.<\/p>\n
1. You car has a broken part.<\/strong> If one of your car\u2019s parts isn\u2019t working, this may be grounds for getting a ticket. Very often the issue is a burnt-out headlight or brake light. Sometimes, you\u2019re lucky in these circumstances and will get off with only a warning. In any event, you need to make sure to get the problem dealt with straightaway: if you get pulled over again for the same reason, you can be sure that the officer will be far less understanding.<\/p>\n 2. Your licence plate is illegible.<\/strong> The Highway Safety Code states that your licence plate \u201cmust be free of any object or matter that could impair its legibility.\u201d This includes dirt, snow and bike racks. Law enforcement is becoming increasingly strict about this rule, so be conscientious about it.<\/p>\n 3. You\u2019re not wearing your seatbelt.<\/strong> In Quebec, you can receive a fine ranging from $200 to $300 for an unbuckled seatbelt. And you incur a similar fine if there are more passengers than seatbelts. Make sure everyone buckles up as soon they get in the car.<\/p>\n