The only way to start the process is to put in the paperwork to fight the ticket... request the trial option & file the notice to appear (which is what you're doing). At that point, you've at least delayed the conviction going on your record. You could consider trying to plea bargain to 15-over...

I would be blown away to see someone do such a risky thing

Two weeks ago I was handed a speeding ticket in the Halton Region. 98 in a 70 zone. Here is what happend. I was coming up behind a car following the posted speed limit 70kms and noticed the driver kept drifting into the on coming lane and hitting the breaks for no reason which slowed his speed down....