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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 5:58 pm
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Originally Posted by siaa380
as the RCMP has no precidence in BC
Not sure what you mean by "precidence in BC" but the RCMP has law enforcement rights throughout Canada.

The RCMP does extensive policing in BC - That's why the OP has a ticket from them.

Originally Posted by siaa380
If you tell them you are appearing in court they will often try and settle with you to avoid straining the legal system.
Nope - If you say you're contesting it then they just give you a court date, and you show up on that date.

http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing...sputing-ticket

Originally Posted by siaa380
Also if you or someone on your behalf attends court and the police officer does not appear the ticket is immediately thrown out.
Correct, but police no-shows are much more rare than they used to be.
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