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Originally Posted by DrJ
I got a speeding ticket today going 40 in a 30 zone. The ticket is $79.
Anyone have an idea of how many demerits it will be and how it will affect my insurance? Cop didn't know. Thanks in advance!
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Won't cost you any demerits if you are able to go fight it. 95% of the time they'll offer you a deal saying that if you just pay the full fine they won't put the demerits on your record. You don't even need a lawyer, just go to the traffic court on the day and fight it. Come up with some BS excuse beforehand of why you were speeding so you don't sound dumb when they ask you. Make it about the conditions of the road like 'I felt I had to be going that speed to safely merge', or 'the sign wasn't clearly visible' not, 'I was late for a meeting'.
Of course, you'd have to be able to spend 1-4 hours waiting there that day, so if you have an important job it may not work.
And if anyone gets mad at me for this advice as some people do (I'm responsible for MY actions sir!) I got this advice from a police officer. I'm sure many lawyers would encourage action in the system too. If you have the legal defense, why not use it?
Though I just noticed it was a school zone I'm assuming? 30 km/h? That might be tougher. Either way, they generally just want to get you out of there fast and get their money fast so they'll deal with you.