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Improper Right Turn (york & Front St)

Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 2:03 pm
by vancouver1974

I was given a ticket for an improper right turn on York from Front st for turning right from the left lane in 2009. I was actually turning from the right lane, but had to make a wider turn to avoid the pedestrians at the very busy intersection. I have my court date in a couple of weeks time. The officer did not ask any questions, I was just given the ticket and told of the offense. I contested the ticket and was waiting for the court date, but a month ago I got the conviction notice. I had to go to the court office to get another court date and reopen the case, which has happened now.


What are my options?


Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 4:48 pm
by Simon Borys

Same as before you got the conviction. You get to meet with the prosecutor to attempt to resolve the situation, and if not you go to trial.


Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 2:20 pm
by vancouver1974

Does the prosecutor have the authority to take the charge away? Or would they need to consult the Officer.


Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 6:41 pm
by Simon Borys

Once a charge has been laid the officer is out of the picture, except to return to testify if necessary.