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{{Dial-A-Law | {{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [https://jcarrlawyers.com/lawyers/ Jeremy Carr], Jeremy Carr & Asscociates|date= May 2018}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC|expanded = crime}} | ||
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 ( | 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 ( | 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 ( | 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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