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Going 83km/h In 50km/h Zone
A couple nights ago I got a speeding ticket, here is what happened:
I turned onto Mississauga Road (Peel Regional Road 1) in Brampton going southbound towards Georgetown. It was a huge road and mostly empty, I am new to the area but by the looks of the road (looks like a regional highway) I assumed speed limit was 60-70km/h, I did not see any signs. I drove for a few minutes and saw a sign that said 50km/h, a railroad, and a cop suv all within a few metres. I slowed down immediately. The cop pulled me over and said I was going 83km/h. I kinda avoided his questions but told him I started slowing down because of the sign but he said it was because I saw him.
Ticket is $238. It doesn't say any demerit points on the ticket but I understand it is 4 because it is over 30km/h. I am assuming this will increase my premiums by a lot as well.
So questions:
Should I meet with prosecutor? What do you think they should offer?
Should I take it to court and obtain disclosure and all that? Do I have a case here? Is this worth hiring a paralegal over? I had a careless driving ticket before that I found til the end and had it thrown out but I know this situation is much different.
Any thought and general advice?
Thank you