This weekend I was speedtrapped with a speed measuring device, and awarded an excessive speeding ticket (105 in 60 zone). I have been travelling on a motorcycle in the left lane, wanted to merge into the right to let the car behind me pass, gained speed to get ahead of the cars in the right lane and was caught on a radar.
I agree with the ticket, and want to do some damage control. I already have 3 points on my car license from a year ago with the pervious offence (Learner's license, driving car with no supervisor), and this will make me have 6 points total. This translates in my license taken away, $300 for DPP (not sure for how long) and $320 per year for 3 years add-on to insurance (if I understand correctly).
If I plead guilty and ask for a reduction do I stand a chance? Or if I voluntarily give up my license for a period of time how long would it be for and would I need to pay anything else other than the fine?
We've already talked about reductions in penalty here so I will leave you to use search for that.
As for surrendering your licence, if you are prepared to do that for one year, ICBC will eliminate your driver penalty point premium. If you can only spare 30 days, they may reduce the DPP. It also appears that the Driver Risk Premium from an excessive speeding conviction may be eliminated or reduced in the same way.
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... if our driver here received a ticket a year ago for contravening his 'L' license, then he is surely referring to a Class 7. And that would mean that his current license (presuming he eventually took his Class 7 Road Test and also completed such Knowledge and Practical tests on a motorcylce successfully to also obtain his Class 8) is a Class 7&8 rather than a Class 5&6, and he's within the 2-year GLP Probationary period.
If that's the case, then I'm doubtful that surrendering his license to mitigate points will be an option, particularly with the former offence on his record; far more likely that ICBC will decide to suspend his license for a finite period, apart from any other penalties ensuing. I may have missed something here, perhaps he could elucidate.
My strong advice would be that he contact ICBC directly 1.800.950.1498 and speak with them about his situation, and possible options where they exist; he has nothing to lose by this.
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I wonder how many drivers out there drive illegally ie. without a valid drivers license. I think surrending the license is a start but I don't agree this is sufficent to remove all the fines and points.
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