Speeding Ticket In Construction Zone

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Speeding Ticket In Construction Zone

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I was given a ticket for doing 112km in an 80km zone. After the officer left and I looked at the ticket I realized that he doubled my fine due to "workers present". In fact it was a Saturday morning and other than the police car there was nobody else in the area. Any suggestions as to the best way to contest the double fine?

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please tell us what exactly is the wording on the offence notice is, the set fine and fine payable.....this will allow members to assist you better

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Thanks for the reply.

Here is the wording: SPEEDING - CONSTRUCTION ZONE - Workers Present. 112km/h in a Posted 80 km/h Zone. Set fine Of $384. Total Payable $474.

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You'd have to testify that there were no workers and be unshaken in that.


My suggestion: Fight the ticket. When you get a trial date, file for disclosure, get the officer's notes (and a copy of the relevant parts of the radar/laser manual). If it doesn't have any notes about workers, you're likely be in decent shape. I suppose they could still convict you of speeding 112 in an 80, but at least the fine would less onerous.

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I just received an Early Resolution Hearing Notice. Do you have any suggestions as to any advance steps that I should take prior to attending this meeting?

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