The province has come up with some new ways for people to deal with traffic tickets. People will now be able to request an extension to their fine payment due date without going to court.

They will be able to enroll in a fine option program prior to their court appearance, which will allow them to start paying down the fine earlier.  And, people will be able to participate in an early resolution discussion with a prosecutor either online, on the phone, or in writing.

The changes will reduce court volumes. The development of an online system to enacted changes is underway. The first phase of the online system is expected to be operational by the fall.  The changes will first be implemented for traffic tickets and will then extend to other offences.