Hello, Looking for some help / advice. I'm US citizen, living in Michigan. I got a speeding ticket in September in London area...the short story, I met the OP officer on when he was exiting the 402 highway, he was on motorcycle He followed / tailgated me for a few kilometers on highway where was posted speed 80km. I was very careful to not exceed the posted limit...(I've logged speed and path from my GPS, it shows between 79-81 km/h!). After about 3 km (about 200 meters before intersection) the speed limit changed to 50 km/h...I quickly started slowing down, but I know that I can't slam on the brakes, to put my safety (drove with family and 5 years old kid) and his safety on the table. In a few second after passing the posted 50 km/h speed limit...he pulled me over and wrote ticket 80/50 and $220 fine...as far as I know it is 4 points! Crazy! I was so upset! Because I live more than 75 km I chose the Early Resolution option, my telephone meeting is scheduled on Wednesday 13th. I also requested the Disclosure...and here is the huge surprise: 1) Really hard to read, I was able to decipher a little bit only - asked a few people, non of them can read this! 2) He is saying I was going 90 km/h and I was pulling away!!! Even my GPS log shows 79/81 and I was very careful! 3) Then he is saying, he knows that his speedometer is about 4 km off! so the real speed was probably 86 km/h! 4) He concluded that I was 70 km/h in 50 zone! Somewhat true I probably was, because I started slowing down when I've seen the sign...but I can't slow down enough! On the end of he is saying something about testing motorcycle speedometer with radar Again he wrote me 80/50 km/h on the ticket! I really want to avoid the points, all the information will be transferred to Michigan, they have agreement with Ontario. I know also that I can reject the prosecutor offer and go for trial...and show to the judge all the evidence.. I can attach the original OPP note if needed. Thank you for your help, suggestions and advice! Mario

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Questionable 80/50 & more....

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Re: Questionable 80/50 & more....

Thanks for the update

Thanks for the update

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Re: Questionable 80/50 & more....

Be aware how reciprocal agreements work in your state. For example, Ontario will take a charge from another province or state and treat it as if it took place here. That means whatever is 0 points here may not be in your state. I believe any speeding charge in Michigan carries points.

marnow wrote:

Good! 65/50 fine, 0 points.

Be aware how reciprocal agreements work in your state.

For example, Ontario will take a charge from another province or state and treat it as if it took place here.

That means whatever is 0 points here may not be in your state. I believe any speeding charge in Michigan carries points.

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