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(10-13-2010, 01:43 AM)Mystake Wrote: My friend says they slowed down as soon as they saw the headlights of the cruiser turn on, between 115-120. During the time they slowed down, the cop lost sight of them and only regained it once they had slowed down. Does that make any sort of difference?

They had already tagged him by that time, he should have slowed down to the limit not 15-20 over. And no, it doesn't matter even if they lose sight of him, unless there is an identical car on the same stretch of road exactly like yours it's hard to deny you were the car. And unless you protested it on the spot you would have a hard time using that defense now; the cop would have made a note of it in his notes.

Quote:Also, this is my idea, but since it was OPP, therefore provincial, potentially they could ask for a court date anywhere across the province, no?

Generally the option to trial is held in the jurisdiction that the ticket was issued; you cannot arbitrarily have it moved to your local provincial court without making a motion to do so which would likely be denied anyways without some extrordinary reason. You can however arrange to send a representative to defend on your behalf if you cannot personally make it. The options available should have been outlined on the back of the ticket and the accompanying leaflet you most likely got.