No Driver’s Licence On Ticket
Inquiry: I got a ticket for “proceed contrary to sign at intersection”. However, the cop did not put my license# on the ticket. Is this a valid ticket and do I have to pay it? Response: Ignoring the ticket and not paying it could carry some very serious consequences. If you are convicted of the offence […]
Speeding Ticket With Wrong Date Of Offence
Inquiry: Hi I received my first speeding ticket yesterday (speeding 60km in a 50km zone) – October 22; however, the officer wrote down October 16th as the date of the offense. Is this worth fighting? Response: The charge does not carry demerit points, but is registered as a conviction on your driving history. The incorrect date […]
Error On Ticket (10/17/2012)
Inquiry: I got a Speeding ticket in CA a little while ago, when i tried to seek an extension, i saw that the information on my ticket is wrong. My birthday and last name was misspelled or incorrect. is that enough for me to go fight the ticket to get it thrown out or atleast reduced? Response: Unfortunately […]
Quebec Speeding Charge
Inquiry: I received a speeding ticket this afternoon in Levis, Quebec. I still have my B.C. licence while waiting for my Quebec licence. I noticed that the officer wrote “Que” instead of “B.C.” in the box indicating the licence’s province of origin. Would it be worth my while to contest this? Thanks! Response: We would need to look […]
Incorrect Address On Ticket
Inquiry: I received a ticket on the weekend due to a rolling stop at a stop sign. I had recently moved in to a new house in a different town and my address had changed. I had a temporary license with my new address on it (a piece of paper) and my old one with my old information […]
Seatbelt Charge – 2012-10-11
Inquiry: I got a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt a few days ago. My name is not spelled right on the ticket but also, the officer told me he could give me a speeding ticket which would involve demerit points but instead he was giving me the seatbelt ticket which does not cost any demerit points which I […]
Spelling Error On Ticket – 2012-10-08
Inquiry: I got a ticket for running a stop sign and they spelt the color of my car wrong. They spelt it blu not blue, can my ticket be dismissed for that? Response: Unfortunately we are unable to provide service to your area. You will need to contact a local legal representative to get advice […]
Speeding – Incorrect Location
Inquiry: I just received a speeding ticket, and the officer has written on the ticket that the incident took place “at or near” a road that is in fact nowhere “near” where the actual occurrence took place. Is this error possible grounds for dismissal? Does it not throw into question the officers judgement or ability to observe the facts? […]
Incorrect Postal Code On Summons
Inquiry: I Was Just Pulled Over In Toronto On Danforth And I Got 3 Tickets 1 For No Insurance 1 For Use Plate Not Authorized For Motor Vehicle And 1 For Fail To Apply For Permit And Become Owner I Got Home And Looked Over The Ticked And Noticed That On All 3 Tickets They Had Got My […]
Reduced Speeding Charge With Error – 2012-09-26
Inquiry: I received a ticket last night for 98 in a posted 60, he reduced it down to 14 over…when i got home i looked over the ticket and the officer put my middle name which is john as my given name…my given name is Julian….what should i do? Response: The name issue would not likely be a […]