Failure to Stop for Police

Failing to stop for police is a serious offence that can result in major penalties, including significant demerits, large fines, and even jail time.

If you have received a ticket for failure to stop for police, submit it using our online form and one of our Fight My Ticket legal experts will get to work planning your legal defence.

What Is Failure to Stop for Police?

Failure to Stop for Police: Definition

Failure to stop for police occurs when a driver does not pull over when signaled by a police officer, whether through lights, sirens, or hand gestures. This offence can be treated as either a traffic or a criminal matter depending on the circumstances, especially if the attempt to flee poses a danger to others. The legal consequences of this charge can be severe and long-lasting.

If you are convicted of failing to stop for police and the court is convinced through the evidence that you willfully evaded police, the penalties include a minimum fine of $5,000, mandatory jail term of 14 days up to 6 months, and your licence will be suspended for 5 years (10 years if the court is satisfied that your evading police caused bodily harm or death).

Examples

Ignoring flashing police lights behind you and continuing to drive.
Speeding away when an officer tries to pull you over.
Refusing to stop at a roadside checkpoint.
Attempting to evade a traffic stop by turning off your vehicle lights or taking backroads.

Penalties & Punishments

If convicted of failing to stop for police, you will get  7 demerit points, which will stay on your record for two years from the date of the offence.

If convicted of failing to stop for police, you will be fined a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $10,000.

If convicted of failing to stop for police, you could face jail time of  6 months.

If convicted of failing to stop for police, insurance companies may determine you are a high-risk driver, which could lead to higher insurance premiums.

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