You're assuming it's the wrong charge. If you plan on arguing it's the wrong charge, then be prepared to argue it. Just because there's another charge that applies doesn't make you not guilty of careless driving. Careless driving is a vague charge that can apply to practically anything and it's not exactly something Joe Schmo should be prepared to casually walk in and defend with zero preparation. While both charges carry the same amount of almost meaningless demerit points, passing a school bus is considered a major offense and careless is considered a serious in terms of insurance. A seriou...

Hi,

I was charged for careless driving when passing a school bus with stop sign on.

I totally forgot that i need to stop for the school bus when im on the other side of the road. And there was also no children passing the road. I drove pass in like 20-30km/h. The policed pulled me over and told me i should stop for the school bus. And then he gave me a ticket for careless driving.

I know that both careless driving and fail to stop for school bus are both 6DP traffic tickets, so should i say the police gave me the wrong charge? Or i should just plea to guilty?

Please help, thank you!