The defendant was charged with speeding (120 km/h in a 100 km/h zone) contrary to section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act.
Following an early resolution meeting with a prosecutor, the defendant entered a guilty plea to the amended charge of Disobey Sign contrary to section 182(2) of the Highway Traffic Act.
The parties jointly submitted that the set fine of $85.00 was appropriate.
The court rejected the joint submission and imposed a fine of $100 plus court costs and victim surcharge, finding that set fines are statutorily reserved for cases that do not proceed to trial and that imposing a set fine after trial would be contrary to the public interest and legislative intent.
