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What Do I Say In Court

Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:58 pm
by Markos1

I was issued a Summons to Defendant, Section 7.1.b, and now I got to appear in court. Where could I find information on set fine amounts or the maximum punishment? Is it normal to be dragged to court for plate not properly displayed? After all, it is not a moving violation, and I wasnt endangering anyone. Would it affect my insurance?

Thanks

Mark


Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:11 am
by ticketcombat

The set fine is $85 and can be found in Schedule 43. I can't find the statutory amount for this offence anywhere. Can someone help me out on this?


Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:08 pm
by hwybear

TC...$85 + $5 court costs plus $20 victim surcharge = $110 total


Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:55 am
by ticketcombat

I didn't forget the "addons", I was just wondering if there was a statutory amount above $500, otherwise why issue the summons?


Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:05 pm
by hwybear
ticketcombat wrote:I didn't forget the "addons", I was just wondering if there was a statutory amount above $500, otherwise why issue the summons?

thing that comes to mind...

- was the driver already charged with that offence and still refuses to bring a vehicle into compliance and was stopped again?


Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:25 pm
by ticketcombat

That's a good point. Also he may have been issued a summons under Part 1 s.3(2)(b) instead of Part 3.