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Elena Renderos: /* Step 1. Dispute the ticket */

2020-09-16T04:39:13Z

Step 1. Dispute the ticket

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	Or you can register your dispute '''by mail'''. [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/law-crime-and-justice/courthouse-services/court-files-records/court-forms/traffic/ptr021.pdf You can use the notice of dispute form] available [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/documents-forms-records/court-forms/provincial-vt-forms on the BC government website]. Or you can write a letter saying you are disputing the offence and attaching a copy of the violation ticket. Mail the material to:		Or you can register your dispute '''by mail'''. [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/law-crime-and-justice/courthouse-services/court-files-records/court-forms/traffic/ptr021.pdf You can use the notice of dispute form] available [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/documents-forms-records/court-forms/provincial-vt-forms on the BC government website]. Or you can write a letter saying you are disputing the offence and attaching a copy of the violation ticket. Mail the material to:

	Ticket Dispute Processing		:Ticket Dispute Processing
	Bag #3510		:Bag #3510
	Victoria, BC, V8W 3P7		:Victoria, BC, V8W 3P7

	A '''notice of hearing''' will be mailed to you with the date and location of your hearing. It may be several months before you receive the notice of hearing.		A '''notice of hearing''' will be mailed to you with the date and location of your hearing. It may be several months before you receive the notice of hearing.

Elena Renderos at 04:37, 16 September 2020

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	Most traffic tickets over $58 are reduced by $25 if you pay them within 30 days.\|}		Most traffic tickets over $58 are reduced by $25 if you pay them within 30 days.
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	===If you want to fight the ticket===		===If you want to fight the ticket===
	You can '''dispute the ticket''' if you believe it was issued unfairly. You have '''30 days''' from the violation date to dispute a ticket.		You can '''dispute the ticket''' if you believe it was issued unfairly. You have '''30 days''' from the violation date to dispute a ticket.

Elena Renderos at 04:34, 16 September 2020

2020-09-16T04:34:31Z

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Elena Renderos: Elena Renderos moved page Traffic Tickets (No. 194) to Traffic Tickets: Removing recording numbers from page names

2020-09-11T14:58:36Z

Elena Renderos moved page Traffic Tickets (No. 194) to Traffic Tickets: Removing recording numbers from page names

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Drew Jackson at 20:39, 25 March 2019

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	The police give out a “violation ticket” for less serious driving offences. Learn the options available if you get a '''traffic ticket''', and the steps involved in disputing the ticket.		The police give out a “violation ticket” for less serious driving offences. Learn the options available if you get a '''traffic ticket''', and the steps involved in disputing the ticket.

Drew Jackson at 20:38, 25 March 2019

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			The police give out a “violation ticket” for less serious driving offences. Learn the options available if you get a '''traffic ticket''', and the steps involved in disputing the ticket.
	The police give out a “violation ticket” for less serious driving offences. Learn the options available if you get a traffic ticket, and the steps involved in disputing the ticket.

	==Understand your legal rights==		==Understand your legal rights==
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	:Web: [http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/tickets/Pages/default.aspx icbc.com]		:Web: [http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/tickets/Pages/default.aspx icbc.com]




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Elena Renderos at 03:15, 25 March 2019

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	The police give out a “violation ticket” for less serious driving offences. Learn the options available if you get a traffic ticket, and the steps involved in disputing the ticket.		The police give out a “violation ticket” for less serious driving offences. Learn the options available if you get a traffic ticket, and the steps involved in disputing the ticket.

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	At your “first appearance” in court, you are asked how you '''plead''' (respond to the charge against you). If you plead “not guilty”, a '''trial''' date is set. At the trial, the police and possibly other witnesses tell the judge what they think happened, and you get a chance to do the same. The judge then decides whether you are guilty.		At your “first appearance” in court, you are asked how you '''plead''' (respond to the charge against you). If you plead “not guilty”, a '''trial''' date is set. At the trial, the police and possibly other witnesses tell the judge what they think happened, and you get a chance to do the same. The judge then decides whether you are guilty.

	For details on each step in the process, see our information on [[If You Receive an Appearance Notice or Summons (~~Script~~ 210)\|if you receive an appearance notice or summons (no. 210)]] and [[Defending Yourself Against a Criminal Charge (~~Script~~ 211)\|defending yourself against a criminal charge (no. 211)]].		For details on each step in the process, see our information on [[If You Receive an Appearance Notice or Summons (No. 210)\|if you receive an appearance notice or summons (no. 210)]] and [[Defending Yourself Against a Criminal Charge (No. 211)\|defending yourself against a criminal charge (no. 211)]].

	===If you are charged with a less serious driving offence===		===If you are charged with a less serious driving offence===
	The police will give you a '''violation ticket''' (an ordinary traffic ticket) for less serious driving offences. It is used for many offences under provincial laws such as the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/847n Motor Vehicle Act]'', including speeding, distracted driving, and running a red light.		The police will give you a '''violation ticket''' (an ordinary traffic ticket) for less serious driving offences. It is used for many offences under provincial laws such as the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/847n Motor Vehicle Act]'', including speeding, distracted driving, and running a red light.

	Read the ticket carefully, because it should show the offence you are charged with. The ticket will normally show a penalty beside each offence. Most driving offences are penalized with a '''fine'''. Depending on the offence, you may also receive '''penalty points''' against your driver’s licence or not be allowed to drive for a certain time. (For how penalty points can affect the premiums you pay for car insurance, see our information on [[The Points System and ICBC (~~Script~~ 187)\|the points system and ICBC, no. 187]].)		Read the ticket carefully, because it should show the offence you are charged with. The ticket will normally show a penalty beside each offence. Most driving offences are penalized with a '''fine'''. Depending on the offence, you may also receive '''penalty points''' against your driver’s licence or not be allowed to drive for a certain time. (For how penalty points can affect the premiums you pay for car insurance, see our information on [[The Points System and ICBC (No. 187)\|the points system and ICBC, no. 187]].)

	You won’t be able to renew your car insurance or your driver's licence until you pay the fine or otherwise deal with the ticket.		You won’t be able to renew your car insurance or your driver's licence until you pay the fine or otherwise deal with the ticket.
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	===If you don’t pay the fine===		===If you don’t pay the fine===
	If you don’t pay a fine, money to pay the fine can be taken out of your paycheck or bank account through a process called [[Garnishment (~~Script~~ 251)\|garnishment]]. You won’t be able to renew your driver's licence or car insurance until you pay the fine. The government might get a collection agency involved. Steps they take could hurt your credit rating.		If you don’t pay a fine, money to pay the fine can be taken out of your paycheck or bank account through a process called [[Garnishment (No. 251)\|garnishment]]. You won’t be able to renew your driver's licence or car insurance until you pay the fine. The government might get a collection agency involved. Steps they take could hurt your credit rating.

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	~~'''The above was last reviewed for accuracy by [https://jcarrlawyers.com/lawyers/ Jeremy Carr], Jeremy Carr & Asscociates.'''~~

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Drew Jackson: Drew Jackson moved page Traffic Tickets (Script 194) to Traffic Tickets (No. 194): align with new Dial-A-Law website

2019-03-22T16:02:36Z

Drew Jackson moved page Traffic Tickets (Script 194) to Traffic Tickets (No. 194): align with new Dial-A-Law website

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Dial-A-Law: /* If you don’t pay the fine */

2019-02-23T06:54:46Z

If you don’t pay the fine

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	===If you don’t pay the fine===		===If you don’t pay the fine===
	If you don’t pay a fine, money to pay the fine can be taken out of your paycheck or bank account through a process called [~~https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/garnishment/~~ garnishment]. You won’t be able to renew your driver's licence or car insurance until you pay the fine. The government might get a collection agency involved. Steps they take could hurt your credit rating.		If you don’t pay a fine, money to pay the fine can be taken out of your paycheck or bank account through a process called [[Garnishment (Script 251)\|garnishment]]. You won’t be able to renew your driver's licence or car insurance until you pay the fine. The government might get a collection agency involved. Steps they take could hurt your credit rating.

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Dial-A-Law: /* With more information */

2019-01-29T22:38:18Z

With more information

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	'''The above was last reviewed for accuracy by Jeremy Carr, Jeremy Carr & Asscociates.'''		'''The above was last reviewed for accuracy by [https://jcarrlawyers.com/lawyers/ Jeremy Carr], Jeremy Carr & Asscociates.'''

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