Warmer Months Lead to Higher Traffic Tickets on Canadian Roads

More than 30 per cent of Canadian traffic tickets are issued during the warm summer months of June, July and August says quote comparison website Kanetix.ca.

In Get ready for ticket time. More drivers get tickets in the summer Kanetix.ca says of all of the tickets disclosed in 2010 while obtaining a quote for auto insurance, a disproportionate percentage of traffic tickets were issued during the summer months. In comparison, the winter months of December, January and February only accounted for 19.3 per cent.

As the thermostat increases in Canada, the probability of a driver receiving a traffic ticket from a police officer increases as the roads are clear of snow and black ice. With the nicer weather, many drivers put their guards down when it comes to defensive driving and as a consequence get more traffic tickets.

Although, the snow is gone, Kanetix.ca reminds drivers to still be mindful of the rules of the road to avoid obtaining a traffic ticket. Major and minor tickets can increase auto insurance rates and especially upon renewal, if more than one ticket is issued.

About Kanetix®
Launched in October 1999, Kanetix was Canada's first online insurance marketplace. The Kanetix marketplace has since grown to include not only online insurance comparisons, but also mortgage rates and credit cards making it Canada's leading national, online insurance, mortgage and credit card comparison service.

The Kanetix comparison shopping service brings together insurance, mortgage and credit card providers in a one-stop shopping environment for consumers looking to save money. Each day, thousands of consumers visit the Kanetix website at www.kanetix.ca to compare insurance and mortgage quotes as well as credit cards from a variety of Canadian financial product suppliers. Users select the product of their choice, obtain a quotation and complete an online application or, with the help of Kanetix, connect with the provider to purchase or apply for the product over the phone.

For more information, visit Kanetix.ca or contact: Kanetix Ltd. publicrelations@kanetix.ca.

Contact
George Small
Kanetix Ltd.
Toronto, ON
1-888-854-2503