I believe the general rule of thumb is that the fine will likely be reduced if you show up for your first appearance instead of paying it right away now.

Of course everyone makes mistakes, but if it wasn't a mistake... I say if you do the crime you pay the fine!

if you just want a reduction just go see the JP. Ive done it at least 20 times now.... /sigh

I challenged a speed ticket about a month ago. Cop was there but they still threw out.

Should go anyways, good entertainment.

It is very good entertainment....but the lost wages for the day will pay for the ticket. I went to fight a speeding ticket once and sat there all day and didnt get my turn....asked me to come back tomorrow....I just paid it on the way out...

I cant believe how many people were in there for fines for urinating in a public place.....and it has a hefty fine to it.

It was also very scary to know how many people are driving without insurance and/or registration.....and I was just there for one day....yikes

One of the ones I liked that you can drive on the Whitemud (freeway within Edmonton city) doing 160km/hr (80K limit) and not loose you licence, just pay a find. Was big though something like $1500 and guy had a lawyer but still kept his license.

he must have been a "professional driver", lol.

So what are you going to do?

I once had a cop pull me over and say (and I quote) "Did you notice that when you turned right at the last light you WOBBLED when you turned" I never got a ticket but it took every ounce of will power not to say: Is that a technical term officer?

Not really sure how one could wobble when they turn a corner anyways, but who knows!?

I've also found that if you are speeding it's best to be honest with the officer, honesty seems to go a long way with cpos. I guess some are tired of hearing BS stories/excuses.

Thats rediculus, since when is wobbling a fineable offence. Sorry sir i swear im just holding the wobble for my friend.