Thank you both very much. I will follow Stanton's advice - plead not guilty and try to work something out with the prosecutor. If that doesn't fly, I'll change my plea to guilty with an explanation and tell my story to the JP. I will also bring a letter from by doctor regarding my medical situation ...

Thanks to you both for your response. I was shocked at the size of the fine. I've read articles in the media saying the same sort of thing as Simon has. It sounds like I should do is request a trial date and say I plan to plead not guilty. Then go in on the day of the trial and talk to the prosecuto...

I have received a $450 ticket for parking in a handicap loading zone. I did not see the sign and the pavement was not marked. I have lived in Toronto for 15 years and this is the first ticket of any kind I have received. My last ticket, in a different city, was over 20 years ago. I am always very ca...