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Hi,

I'm new to all of this traffic ticket stuff, but I was wondering if it was possible to arrange a trial at a court outside of the jurisdiction where the ticket was issued. I am being told that since speeding is a provincial offence, I can fill out an intention to appear in court in any city in the province. Is this true?
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Yes and no. If you don't live in the jurisdiction you were ticketed in, then the back of your ticket should have a mail-in option. Otherwise, you can go to any Provincial Offences Office in the province to request a trial.
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Unread post by taylor_m on

So, if there is a mail in option on the back of the ticket, then I HAVE TO mail in to request a trial? I don't live in the area where I received the ticket, so my plan was to have it in my home city.
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You have to mail in your trial request. The trial will be in the cop's jurisdiction, not your home city. Justice and convenience are not roommates.
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Unread post by tdrive2 on

What if this happens in Quebec or another province. Do you still lose points, can you be fined under ontario traffic laws (172).




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