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What attitude to adopt when one receives a ticket in Ottawa … and the rest of the world?

Hello Everyone,

While I was taking advantage of last Saturday’s bad weather to browse the web, I discovered a document written by Kate J. She is a member of the website www.eHow.com which deals on how to behave when receiving a traffic ticket in Ottawa and elsewhere (ex: Ontario, Quebec and the rest of the world!)

1. As soon as you hear and see the police sirens behind you, park your car at a secure and least troublesome location keeping in mind not to blocking traffic circulation. Such efforts will be appreciated by the officers. But do not believe that the mark of good citizenship will not necessarily save you from getting a traffic ticket!

2. Make sure the police officer clearly sees that you are wearing your seatbelt … Otherwise, your traffic ticket may be more expensive than expected …

3. Lower your window and reduce the volume of the music. This will facilitate any/or all discussions and will therefore be faster and less restrictive …

4. Put the officer at ease by keeping your hands in plain view, and perform actions so that he/she does not feel threatened (knives, guns …)

5. Answer YES or NO. If the officer asks if you if you know why you were stopped, answer NO. If the officer asks you if you knew how fast you were driving, do not become unconscious driver, answer YES.

6. This is not the time to protest, you could worsen your case.

7. Stay calm and in your car.

Demonstrating politeness can help tip the scales in your favour. Even if your traffic ticket has little chance of being cancelled, a positive attitude will always help you!

Again, these 8 tips will not cancel the traffic ticket you received in Ottawa or elsewhere in the country. However, when you will be pleading your case, putting forward your civility and cooperation can only help support your defense!

Happy Travels !