Disputing a driving without due care ticket

[fliptuner]

Maybe the cop just had a knee-jerk reaction after initially assessing the situation but after giving it some thought and speaking with you, ultimately came up with something more appropriate fine.

Good on ya for sticking with it.

[Jgresch]

Originally Posted by Jgresch

Forgot to update this thread last week.

So prior to my hearing I called the officer requesting his notes. He was really helpful with how the process was suppose to go and what I needed to exactly do. So I just flat out asked him if he would consider a lesser charge that wouldn't put me at risk to lose my license. Right away he said of course, seeming almost relieved that I asked, and he said he was re-thinking his charge anyways and said he would come up with something more appropriate before the court date and we would just go in and request a change.

I can't exactly remember which charge he went with but I believe it was something along the lines of negligence causing vehicle malfunction. It was only $109. I'll get the exact wording when my ticket is updated.

The judge actually laughed at what happened when the officer explained it, asked if I caught it on video.

Anyways, thanks for all the help everyone, all the feedback was greatly appreciated!

**ticket was actually changed to: Driving improperly equipped vehicle contrary to section 219(1)