I want to leave this job but company is contesting ticket

I can't be of much assistance. I haven't had to fight a ticket before.

 

Were you using a cell phone while driving?

 

I would say find a different career where playing on your cell phone can't potentially kill people.

 

i would also avoid assuming you know the situation. Montreal and Quebec police are known to hand out tickets that are either reallyy stretching it or just straight up bogus. I once got a ticket for burning a red light, while driving on a highway. Needless to say I had to waste a day of work to fight it. Ive heard of people getting phone related tickets for having a phone in a mounted cradle (which is completely legal) or for having an actual gps not even a phone. There is a possibility yes that op is a scumbag texter and driver, but theres also plenty of reasons to believe he likely got targeted by an officer hopping to make his quota

And to answer OP's question it depends. If they fight it from the angle that you indeed weren't breaking the law then you should have the benefit of the final verdict assuming they win. For them to request you still get the points would essentially be an admission of guilt. However I don't know how this applies to the trucking side of it. I would like to say it should be the same outcome, however I would consult a Legal professional im sure you can find a free number somewhere to answer the question. HOWEVER if you part ways with the company they could turn around in court and argue that you did it to spite them. If they can demonstrate well enough to a judge that it does not reflect upon them and/or that they fired you as a result of this. There is a posibility that they could get the points removed for themselves by throwing you under a bus. Keep in mind im not a lawyer and that you're better off talking to someone who is one

 

I can't add much other than don't assume their lawyer is going to look after your interests... they won't. The company's lawyer is going to look after the company's interest, which may or may not coincide with yours. As to the ticket, yes, Montreal and Quebec are known for being heavy-handed and apply the law unevenly at times.

 

on a technicallity you arent supposed to touch your phone period. thats the rules. While I agree it is kinda stupid to get a ticket for that. moving your phone out of your pocket still falls under that