Explanation of "I intend to challenge" phrase plea
Its not so much the fine that i am having a problem with, but the points. Its that I travel the 401 a lot and in the 10 years i have been driving it, i've never gotten a ticket. I always drive it at a reasonable speed, which is to say that I usually set my cruise for 115 but in this instance I was trying to get home to a sick child who in fact had an appendectomy the following day.

So, instead of sucking up the full penalty, i would like to try to get it lessened. I know I would choose option 3 in this instance, but what about the "i intend to challenge the evidence" phrase. What do i do here? I do not intend to challenge any radar evidence and i didn't ask to see the reading. I want to try and get the demerit points lessened because i have a good driving record and i'd like to keep it that way.
Call the Prosecutor at the court shown on the back of the ticket. Tell him your story and ask if, in order to avoid a trial, he would consider a plea bargain to a lesser charge (maybe "disobey sign" = 2 points).
Here's an article that describes the process:
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/cars/tickets/
I have no idea how to answer the "intend to challenge" checkbox if i indeed check option 3.
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Check option 3 and talk to the prosocuter before the trial. If they agree to what you're asking they will do all the talking. Is your record clean?sblaney wrote:If i show up at the given trial date early, don't get that opportunity to speak to the prosecutor then?
I have no idea how to answer the "intend to challenge" checkbox if i indeed check option 3.
http://www.OHTA.ca OR http://www.OntarioTrafficAct.com
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Always choose option 3, even if you're not going to fight the ticket. It gives you a little more bargaining power with the prosecutor.
A solid disclosure request (there's one on my site, just put your name on it) also gives you more bargaining power. It shows you are serious about fighting the charge but are willing to compromise by pleading to a lesser charge. They will likely be more willing to compromise too.
If you can get the speed reduced to 15km/h or below, there won't be any points.
Fight Your Ticket!
I do intend to get there early to speak to the prosecutor, but do I check the INTEND TO CHALLENGE? or not?
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Always check the intend to challenge box regardless of whether you plead guilty or not.
Fight Your Ticket!
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You have to tick the 'Intend to Challenge", so that they can schedule you in court. 3+ years is for insurance only, that ticket can be seen by officers for ever......deep voice........EVER.sblaney wrote:I got a ticket 3+ years ago in another province. No tickets in ontario ever.
I do intend to get there early to speak to the prosecutor, but do I check the INTEND TO CHALLENGE? or not?
http://www.OHTA.ca OR http://www.OntarioTrafficAct.com
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