If you get a traffic ticket

True or false?

If you get a traffic ticket and don't pay or dispute it, there are major consequences down the road.
  • True
  • False

You just got a traffic ticket. What do you do? You could decide to accept the ticket and pay the fine. On the other hand, you may feel the ticket is unfair and you want to dispute it. Learn the steps you can take to deal with a traffic ticket.

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  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in January 2021
  • Time to read: 14 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Jerry Steele, Steele Law and Sarah Leamon, Sarah Leamon Law Group

Jerry Steele
Sarah Leamon

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