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What is commonly referred to as a “speeding ticket”, is known legally as a provincial “Violation Ticket”, issued in accordance with the provisions of the ''Offence Act''. This section provides information on Violation Tickets, including how to dispute a Violation Ticket. | What is commonly referred to as a “speeding ticket”, is known legally as a provincial “Violation Ticket”, issued in accordance with the provisions of the ''Offence Act''. This section provides information on Violation Tickets, including how to dispute a Violation Ticket. | ||
An individual charged under the ''Motor Vehicle Act'' will receive a | An individual charged under the ''Motor Vehicle Act'' will receive a Violation Ticket issued under s 14 of the ''Offence Act''. However, under s 11 of the ''Offence Act'', a person can also be charged criminally for a violation of the ''Motor Vehicle Act''. This is for serious offences such as ''Motor Vehicle Act'' 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. | ||
== B. How to Dispute a Violation Ticket == | == B. How to Dispute a Violation Ticket == | ||