Received a Speeding Ticket in Mississauga? Here's What You Need to Know


If you've received a speeding ticket in Mississauga, you're facing a decision that hundreds of thousands of drivers in Canada's sixth-largest city have confronted. According to NextLaw's analysis of Ontario court data, Mississauga issued 333,928 speeding charges between 2015 and 2025. As part of Peel Region, Mississauga's enforcement has grown dramatically, with 2024 alone accounting for 61,844 charges.


The choice between paying your ticket and fighting it requires understanding the full picture—not just the fine, but the long-term impact on insurance, demerit points, and your driving record.


Mississauga Speeding Enforcement: Rapid Growth


Mississauga's speeding enforcement has transformed over the past decade. Jon Cohen, who has represented thousands of speeding cases in the GTA, has analyzed these patterns extensively. The numbers show a city that has dramatically increased its enforcement focus.


In 2015, Mississauga issued 13,712 speeding charges. By 2024, that number had reached 61,844—more than quadrupling. The 2025 partial year already shows 60,135 charges, suggesting another record-breaking year.


Year-by-Year Mississauga Speeding Charges (2015-2025)

The progression demonstrates steady acceleration:

- 2015: 13,712 charges


- 2016: 20,520 charges


- 2017: 21,353 charges


- 2018: 24,408 charges


- 2019: 16,073 charges


- 2020: 12,438 charges


- 2021: 16,152 charges


- 2022: 39,586 charges


- 2023: 47,707 charges


- 2024: 61,844 charges


- 2025: 60,135 charges (partial year)

The dramatic jump from 2021 to 2022—from 16,152 to 39,586—reflects Mississauga's aggressive deployment of Automated Speed Enforcement cameras. Dan Joffe, traffic lawyer at NextLaw, notes that ASE cameras now generate a substantial portion of Mississauga's speeding tickets.


What the Prepaid Rate Tells Us


Of Mississauga's 333,928 speeding charges, 53.6% resulted in prepaid fines—meaning just over half of drivers paid without contesting. This is notably lower than the provincial average of about 61%, suggesting Mississauga drivers are more likely to fight their tickets. The city's diverse, educated population may be more aware of the long-term insurance implications.


What Happens When You Get a Speeding Ticket in Mississauga?


When you receive a speeding ticket in Mississauga, you have 15 days from the ticket date to respond. This deadline is critical—missing it can result in automatic conviction. Jon Cohen emphasizes that these 15 days are when your options are broadest.


Your three options:

- Pay the fine: 53.6% of drivers do this, but it creates a conviction on your record


- Request early resolution: May reduce the charge but still results in conviction


- Request a trial: The only path to potential complete dismissal

The Real Cost of a Mississauga Speeding Ticket


Mississauga drivers often pay among the highest insurance rates in Ontario. A speeding conviction makes that situation worse. For a 15-29 km/h over conviction, the fine might be $95-$220, but the insurance impact can be 20-30% higher premiums for three to six years.


If you're paying $3,000 annually and premiums increase 25%, that's $750 extra per year—$2,250 over three years, $4,500 over six years. Your $150 fine becomes nearly $5,000 in total costs.


Demerit Points vs. Insurance


Demerit points are tracked by Service Ontario for licensing purposes—9-14 points triggers warning, 15+ means suspension. For G1/G2 drivers, 4+ points causes automatic 30-day suspension. Insurance rates are determined by private companies based on convictions, not points directly.


Mississauga's Provincial Offences Court


Mississauga speeding tickets are processed through Peel Region Provincial Offences Court. The court handles substantial volume given Mississauga and Brampton's combined population exceeding 1.4 million.


Common Mississauga Speeding Hotspots

- Highway 401: Through Mississauga is heavily monitored—it's one of the busiest highway stretches in North America.


- Highway 403 and the QEW: Also see significant enforcement.


- Hurontario Street: Mississauga's main north-south artery, sees regular enforcement.


- Dundas Street, Eglinton Avenue, and Britannia Road: Are also active enforcement zones.


- Community Safety Zones: Around Mississauga's numerous schools feature automated cameras operating 24/7.

Should You Fight Your Mississauga Speeding Ticket?


With 53.6% of Mississauga drivers paying without fighting, nearly half do contest. Jon Cohen recommends evaluating the specific speed alleged, your driving record, and particularly your insurance situation—given Mississauga's already-high insurance rates, adding a conviction is especially costly.


NextLaw Client Success


"NextLaw did an amazing job helping me fight my ticket and coming out with a successful outcome!" — T.K.


Understanding Your Options


Mississauga's enforcement continues growing, with automated cameras expanding throughout the city. Understanding the full picture—fine, points, insurance impact—is essential before the 15-day deadline passes.


This article is based on NextLaw's professional analysis of Ontario speeding legal procedures and is provided for informational purposes only. Every case presents unique circumstances, and outcomes depend on specific case facts and proper legal representation. https://www.nextlaw.ca/?p=33141