Hi everyone, the officer did not show up so charges were withdrawn. I was kinda looking forward to the trial, but thank you all for your help!

Understood. Thanks for the contributions. Will update this thread with the results tomorrow.

Thanks for the input argyll and highwaystar.

Does this mean I also have a good chance of nullifying the "Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit" 7 (1) (a) ticket as well by casting doubt onto the officer's testimony from the seatbelt charge?

@highwaystar So just so I understand, I've been to the courtroom a few times in the last month to observe trials, and the process looks like this: 1. I plead not guilty 2. Officer takes the stand and gives testimony based on notes, and I get to cross-examine 3. I take the stand and get cross examine...

Thanks alot guys. That was really helpful. Will let you know what happens tomorrow.

@highwaystar The offence on the ticket states "Drive with seat belt removed" Highway Traffic Act 106(1). So it sounds like I have a case! Two questions though - 1) Is it likely that I will just be charged with an amended charge of 106 (2)? Clearly the officer must have meant 106 (2) instea...

Thanks for the quick response everyone. @Whenaxis, Up until a few days ago I thought I was charged with 106 (2), but I took a closer look at the ticket and I was actually charged with 106 (1) seatbelt removed, which I thought was strange. The officer didn't mention anything about reducing the charge...

Just wanted to get everyone's opinion on establishing a due diligence defence this case that I'm planning on self-defending in two days: -------------------------------------------- I was turning left out of a parking lot into a busy intersection after dinner when I forgot to put my seatbelt on, eve...