hey guys im about to go in pleading not guilty
i was driving a 1990 mazda 323, 78 in a 50, wellington about to cross heading east, had a red light right before, and across bayview is the 80 zone. i dont know if i was speeding, there were other cars goin faster then me on left lane but anyway… you guys got any tips, i got no clue how this works im just reading up online… so how does this work, what do i do when i go in ? what message should i give the judge or what? help me out… i’d appreciate it. thanks.
hope that helps
Wow… that speed kills page sheds a lot of light on the reason for such pussy-ass speed limits…
One word of advice, if you think it is a serious offence get a lawyer. I never ever hired a lawyer and would plead guilty with an explanation all the time. Except for my last ticket, which I got burned big time, and had to hire a lawyer. You best bet is to plead guilty with an explantion, and reason your case with the justice of the peace. Usually you can stike a deal with him in the first hearing and then you will most likely get a reduced fine and possibly no points. If the guy is a prick, you will go to trial and plead your case in court. Then it is up to the crown prosecuter to give you a break. In that case I would get to court early and try to sweet talk a negotiation witht the crown prosecuter. Or, your best and most costly option is to get a lawyer. The plus sides are that you won’t miss a day of work to show up to court, the lawyer usually knows everyone in the court by first name, and you got a better chance to come out with a mild fine. If you are asking why I know this much, its cause be driving record resembles that of a multiple DUI offender. Just try to aim for no points, it will be cheaper in the long run. Hope this helps and good luck.