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57 Or 58km/hr In 40 Zone & Insurance Card Tickets
First time being issued a ticket, but unfortunately got two. Would really appreciate some thoughts:
1. Speeding 58km/hr in 40 zone - Set fine $45 -> Total Payable $60
Officer used a laser/radar and caught me coming down a hill just as it transitioned from 50 to 40. He mentioned our interaction was being recorded, BUT said he stopped me because he clocked me at 57 km/hr, however the ticket says 58 km/hr.
2. Failure to Surrender Insurance Card - $65
My insurance card was not received upon renewal, but when inquired about, was sent an electronic copy and told it would suffice. Evidently it wasn't sufficient because the officer said it was not acceptable.
I have since received an original insurance card indicating coverage for the ticket period. The officer did suggest that I show this to the prosecutor.
Questions:
For ticket 1 - If I ask for disclosure and the officer's notes or audio recording state 57 km/hr as per what he told me, is that dismissable grounds? How is the fine calculated? He cites HTA 128, but it says $3/km over. 18x$3 = $54; is his math off? Should I do nothing about this ticket and treat it as an incorrect fine and not tip off the prosecutor?
For ticket 2 - Do I Mark "Early Resolution - Meet with Prosecutor" now that I have the original insurance card, or go for a trial? Will it complicate matters that I have another ticket (a speeding one) that I intend to take to trial (unless you guys suggest I do nothing about it)?