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=== 2. Procedure === | === 2. Procedure === | ||
'''NOTE:''' MVA s 124 gives municipalities authority to create motor vehicle bylaws on matters such as parking and to enforce them by fine or imprisonment under s 124(1)(u). Municipalities cannot use this authority with respect to speeding (s 124(2)). An individual charged with a bylaw offence will receive a bylaw infraction notice or a Municipal Ticket Information. While the following generally applies to these offences, special procedures may be imposed. '''Follow the procedures outlined on the bylaw infraction notice or Municipal Ticket Information.''' | :'''NOTE:''' MVA s 124 gives municipalities authority to create motor vehicle bylaws on matters such as parking and to enforce them by fine or imprisonment under s 124(1)(u). Municipalities cannot use this authority with respect to speeding (s 124(2)). An individual charged with a bylaw offence will receive a bylaw infraction notice or a Municipal Ticket Information. While the following generally applies to these offences, special procedures may be imposed. '''Follow the procedures outlined on the bylaw infraction notice or Municipal Ticket Information.''' | ||
An individual charged with a provincial offence will likely receive a violation ticket issued under s 14 of the OA. However, under s 11 of the OA, an Information can also be laid against the accused. This is for serious offences such as MVA ss 95 and 102 (driving while prohibited). Court attendance is compulsory when an Information is laid, but, in the case of a violation ticket, court attendance is only required if a violation ticket is disputed. | An individual charged with a provincial offence will likely receive a violation ticket issued under s 14 of the OA. However, under s 11 of the OA, an Information can also be laid against the accused. This is for serious offences such as MVA ss 95 and 102 (driving while prohibited). Court attendance is compulsory when an Information is laid, but, in the case of a violation ticket, court attendance is only required if a violation ticket is disputed. | ||
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In some instances, Legal Aid is available to people charged with an offence under the MVA for which their livelihood would be in jeopardy upon conviction. | In some instances, Legal Aid is available to people charged with an offence under the MVA for which their livelihood would be in jeopardy upon conviction. | ||
The decision of a Provincial Court judge or justice of the peace may be appealed to the Supreme Court of BC. A record of the finding is sent to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles (hereinafter, the “Superintendent”). Any discretionary determination made by the Superintendent may, in certain circumstances, be subject to judicial review. | The decision of a Provincial Court judge or justice of the peace may be appealed to the Supreme Court of BC. A record of the finding is sent to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles (hereinafter, the “Superintendent”). Any discretionary determination made by the Superintendent may, in certain circumstances, be subject to judicial review. | ||
=== 3. Penalties === | === 3. Penalties === | ||