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Thank you for the reply Whenaxis.

I am considering option 3, my hesitation is that the prosecutor has leverage (the ability to amend the charge to a major) and will be unwilling to bargain/offer a plea deal...

Would it be common for the prosecutor to take into account my driving record and offer a better deal?

I'm not too worried about a few ...

The charge would only be amended if you plead not guilty. If you plead guilty, it will remain at 41 km/h over. Don't count on the speed being reduced further. If anything, a sympathetic JP could reduce the amount of the fine (if, for example, you can demonstrate financial hardship) or, more likely, give you additional time to pay.

The standard ...

I was clocked and pulled over leaving Chatsworth just before the posted speed limit changes to 70 (was clearly visible where I was clocked, but I had not yet passed the sign). The officer had clocked me at 101 in the 50 zone, and was nice enough to give me a ticket for 41 over (the alternative being a major offense, car impound etc..).

For what ...