How much time do I have to dispute my ticket?
You have 30 days from the service of the statement of offence (the date you received it, in person or by mail) to send in your plea. This deadline is printed on the ticket itself.
You have two choices:
- Plead guilty: you pay the fine and costs, and the demerit points are entered on your record.
- Plead not guilty: you return the not-guilty plea (by mail, online or in person depending on the court), and you will later receive a notice of hearing. No payment is required at this stage.
IMPORTANT: do not pay your ticket if you wish to contest it. Paying is the same as pleading guilty, and the file is then closed.
If the 30-day deadline has passed, all is not lost: depending on the situation, a revocation of judgment can be requested.
The simplest way: scan your ticket or entrust your file to us. We send the not-guilty plea for you, request the evidence and represent you at the hearing, anywhere in Quebec.
Other frequently asked questions
Can I pay differently?Yes. In addition to online payment by credit card (Moneris) or PayPal, we accept: Interac e-Transfer, to the address we give you…
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How do I access my record?How do I access my file? As soon as your file is opened, you have access to our client area, available at…
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How Do I Know if My Statement of Offence Can Be Contested?Use our Scan Your Ticket tool: take a photo of your statement of offence or upload it as a PDF. The tool…
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How long should I allocate to receive my notice of hearing?After receiving your not-guilty plea, the court prepares your file and sends you a notice of hearing stating the date, time and…
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I believe there is a mistake on my ticketIt happens more often than you think. A statement of offence is written quickly, often at the roadside, and it may contain…
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I was found guilty without being able to defend myself in court?I was found guilty without being able to defend myself in court Yes, there is a remedy. If you were found guilty…
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I Was Found Guilty: Can I Appeal?Yes, in certain cases. An appeal allows you to challenge the judge's decision where the judge made an error of law or…
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I’m a truck driver or fleet owner. Can you help me?I’m a truck driver or fleet owner. Can you help me? Yes. We represent truckers, heavy vehicle owners and operators (PEVL) and…
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I’ve been criminally charged. Can you help me?I’ve been criminally charged. Can you help me? Yes. Solution Ticket is a criminal and penal law firm. In addition to Highway…
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Infractions and demerit pointsIn Quebec, most Highway Safety Code offences carry, in addition to the fine, demerit points that are entered on your driving record…
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Is payment through your site secure?Yes. Online payment is processed by Moneris, Canada’s largest payment processor, or by PayPal, at your choice. In both cases, you enter…
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My licence is suspended. Can I still drive for work?Possibly. In certain cases, a judge of the Court of Québec can order the SAAQ to issue you a restricted licence, which…
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My vehicle has been seized. What can I do?Depending on the circumstances, a vehicle may be seized for 7, 30 or 90 days, for example when the driver's licence is…
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What happens if I pay my statement of offence?Paying your statement of offence is the same as pleading guilty. The file is then closed: you can no longer contest it,…
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Which Service Option Should I Choose?Which service option should I choose? Our contestation services come in three options, depending on your situation: Option 1 – Bus, taxi…
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Written by Antonio Alvarez, Lawyer
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