Speeding Ticket Question, Please Help!!
I just got a speeding ticket...
It was in the country side where speed was 80. However there was a section at 60. I saw a OPP going in the opposite direction. After passing it, the OPP U-turned. Then, I immediately slow down to the correct speed. Then I got pull over and got ticketed... The officer said I was going at 105 in a 60 zone. Because I was a student, the officer reduced it to a 90. Here are my questions: 1) How did the officer clock me when we were going at the opposite direction? Was that even possible? 2) What do I need to do to reduce the payment and points? |
Originally Posted by sealocean@hotmail.com
(Post 1368642)
1) How did the officer clock me when we were going at the opposite direction? Was that even possible?
Originally Posted by sealocean@hotmail.com
(Post 1368642)
2) What do I need to do to reduce the payment and points?
Originally Posted by sealocean@hotmail.com
(Post 1368642)
I just got a speeding ticket...
It was in the country side where speed was 80. However there was a section at 60. I saw a OPP going in the opposite direction. After passing it, the OPP U-turned. Then, I immediately slow down to the correct speed. Then I got pull over and got ticketed... The officer said I was going at 105 in a 60 zone. Because I was a student, the officer reduced it to a 90. Your actual speed was 105 in a 60, which is 45 over the limit. The Crown can request that the charge be amended to reflect the actual speed , and if you are convicted, the JP can base the penalty on the set fine applicable to that higher speed. That set fine is $7.00 per km over the limit, so you could be on the hook for 4 demerit points, plus $315 fine, plus $75 victim surcharge, plus $5 court costs. You do the math. As it sits right now, pleading guilty will cost you 4 demerit points, $180 fine plus $5 court costs plus $35 victim surcharge. Do you really want to gamble that piddly fine for what they can do to you instead? |
I am considering to plead guilty with an explanation.
What is my chance in getting my points reduced?? |
Originally Posted by sealocean@hotmail.com
(Post 1368646)
I am considering to plead guilty with an explanation.
What is my chance in getting my points reduced?? |
whats a victim surcharge?
Who's the victim of speeding? The roads?...lol. |
did the cop show you the speed reading?
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Originally Posted by hula_balu
(Post 1368666)
did the cop show you the speed reading?
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Originally Posted by hula_balu
(Post 1368666)
did the cop show you the speed reading?
The cop does not have to show you the radar reading. |
Originally Posted by sealocean@hotmail.com
(Post 1368646)
I am considering to plead guilty with an explanation.
What is my chance in getting my points reduced?? If so, then the first thing the JP will ask is, why were you speeding at 25 over in the 80 zone? |
Originally Posted by FiveO
(Post 1368682)
The cop does not have to show you the radar reading.
^^*bing bing* ^^ fight it for insurance inflation. |
You're getting some good advice here...
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I just contacted my insurance company.
My insurance might go up, to up to $800 per year. hm... I might fight for it... |
Originally Posted by sealocean@hotmail.com
(Post 1368765)
I just contacted my insurance company.
My insurance might go up, to up to $800 per year. hm... I might fight for it... |
That is some cheap insurance...
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Ya, at first I misread that to report up BY $800 / year.
For Obama's sake, between which obscure towns in Northern Ontario do you live in? |
Originally Posted by FiveO
(Post 1368682)
The cop does not have to show you the radar reading.
cuzz i heard they dont do it often... |
Originally Posted by civicEJ1
(Post 1368804)
have u ever heard about taking it to court nd demand the calibration records?
cuzz i heard they dont do it often... |
Originally Posted by zeeman
(Post 1368664)
whats a victim surcharge?
Who's the victim of speeding? The roads?...lol. BAAAAAMMMMM victimized by speeding lol, for real I was thinking the same. but at the same time, I totally agree the court's time is of value and should be charged for (despite already being part of our taxes etc) just to deter 'tards from taking every little thing to court. anyways, as a relevant peice of advice, i can only say this... every time I've gone to trial they've made a fool of me. you simply can't win going to trial w/o a lawyer. and a lawyer so isn't worth it, trust me... unless it's a DWI. my lawyer (and the goodwill donations I had to make and the final settlement + associated fines) ended up costing me more than if I had just given up my license for a while. on the other hand, talking to crown and trying to agree to the same or lower charge but ask them to recommend a lower penalty might work and then ask 180 days to pay. thankfully i learned my lessons and haven't had to make a court appearance since I was like 20-ish. |
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