Beating a Speeding Ticket in Toronto
How to Win Eliminate a Speeding Ticket in Toronto
One of the first things you should keep in mind is that good behavior is the key when an officer issues speeding tickets. Toronto police officers are much more willing to work with you and only issue a warning if you're well behaved. Comments like "Go catch the real criminals," are only going to ensure that you get more speeding tickets. Toronto police officers may let you off with just a warning if you are polite, and you admit that you were wrong. Crying, begging, and pleading just aren't a good idea. Be logical, calm, and polite during the actual traffic stop.
If you do get a speeding ticket, Toronto laws still allow you to plead not guilty. Approximately two weeks before the trial date on your ticket, you must contact the court to register your plea. In the case of speeding tickets, Toronto residents have three plea options. You can plead guilty and pay your fine by mail. No court appearance is necessary if you choose this method. You can plead guilty and ask to enter an explanation into the record. In this case, you may have to go before a judge to present your explanation. While the judge may demonstrate some leniency in your case, like a reduced fine or entering a lesser offense on your driving record, you will still be convicted. That can cause your insurance premium to increase dramatically. Your final option is to plead not guilty and get a trial date. If you do choose to plead not guilty, you have a very good chance of winning your case.
In the case of most speeding tickets, Toronto residents should choose to plead not guilty. If you win your case, not only can you avoid the initial fine, you can also keep your record clean and your insurance premiums low. In most cases involving speeding tickets, Toronto residents don't have to have an attorney to go to court. If you like, though, contact a lawyer for extra assistance. Research the court proceedings carefully, prepare a good defense, and get ready to beat that Toronto speeding ticket right away.
Published by Eric Abrego
A Los Angeles native currently living and studying in New York City. View profile
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3 Comments
Post a Commentwho has the time to file a court date (about an hour in line!) research all of the ways to fight the ticket and take the day off work to fight it in court...and likely have it moved over to another day that you have to miss work!! paying someone to attend is so much more worth it and they already KNOW what the best thisngs to say and do are for your ticket. i just used trafficticketsolutions.ca and they filed an 11b for me and got my speeding ticket wiped out. best money i ever spent and i didnt have to do a thing...
While I agree with Ontario Steve in the sense that it is almost pointless to argue with the cop on scene (he's already made up his mind once he decided to pull you over), its still worth trying to argue the ticket in court. Check http://fightmyticket.ca for a list of who can do it for you.
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If you are pulled over doing 20 kmph over the posted speed limit chances are you will get a ticket. If you have all the time in the world to run around and fight it, well that's your call. Most people would rather be doing other constructive things other than looking for ways to 'beat the system'.
2- The biggest mistake anyone can make is assuming they CAN get out of the ticket. If and when you get pulled over, assume you ARE going to get a ticket, be polite, and let it go.
3- What has worked was doing 8 to 12 kmph over the posted speed limit. They don't even bother you, but then most would rather push the envelope and take their chances with John Law.
4- Ontario has a demerit point system see link: "www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/demerit.shtml" If you get 6 points then your insurance company and MOT will get very interested in your driving habits. 9 points and your license will be suspended for 60 days. Those points take 2 years to go-away (reset back to 0)