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Dion · 10-28-2007, 08:59 PM

Albertans hit with traffic tickets will no longer be able to bargain their way out of the demerit points that can lead to driver's licence suspensions and costlier insurance.

Drivers have been able to plead guilty to a lesser charge that included a fine, but no demerits. Alberta Justice put a stop to that practice, starting this week.

"Demerit points are an important part of highway safety," said David Dear, spokesman for Alberta Justice.

"It's a way of removing bad drivers from the road, ultimately, and we don't think you should be allowed to avoid those when we can prove that you were at the wheel."

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/sto...ic-ticket.html

10-28-2007, 08:59 PM	#5
Dion Not a casual user Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: A simple man leading a complicated life.... Exp:	Albertans hit with traffic tickets will no longer be able to bargain their way out of the demerit points that can lead to driver's licence suspensions and costlier insurance. Drivers have been able to plead guilty to a lesser charge that included a fine, but no demerits. Alberta Justice put a stop to that practice, starting this week. "Demerit points are an important part of highway safety," said David Dear, spokesman for Alberta Justice. "It's a way of removing bad drivers from the road, ultimately, and we don't think you should be allowed to avoid those when we can prove that you were at the wheel." http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/sto...ic-ticket.html __________________