Can the Judge lower the fines more than the Clerk at the counter?
The Judge has discretion to lower the fines only by a maximum of 25%. She may or may not lower the fine more than the Violations Bureau amount, depending on your driving record and the explanation you provide in court. There are some traffic violations (e.g. any violation that occurs in a School Zone, Highway Work Zone, Safety Corridor) that cannot be lowered at all and have been increased to double the “fine” portion as statute allows.
