17.1 (1) This section applies where the parking infraction notice requires the notice of intention to appear to be filed in person at a place specified in the parking infraction notice.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 4, s. 1 (22). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 17.1 (1) of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 5 (1)) Alternative to s. 17 (1) This section applies if the parking infraction notice allows for the defendant to make an appointment to discuss the parking infraction notice and, if applicable, file the notice of intention to appear. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 5 (1). Subss. 17 (1), (3) and (4) inapplicable (2) Subsections 17 (1), (3) and (4) do not apply in a municipality in which this section applies.  1994, c. 27, s. 52 (1). Filing (3) A defendant who is served with a parking infraction notice may give notice of intention to appear in court for the purpose of entering a plea and having a trial of the matter by attending in person or by representative at the place specified in the parking infraction notice at the time or times specified in the parking infraction notice and filing a notice of intention to appear with a person designated by the regulations.  1993, c. 31, s. 1 (9); 2006, c. 21, Sched. C, s. 131 (3). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 17.1 (3) of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 5 (1)) Filing (3) A defendant who is served with a parking infraction notice may give notice of intention to appear in court for the purpose of entering a plea and having a trial of the matter by filing a notice of intention to appear with a person designated by the regulations, (a)  in person at the time or times specified in the parking infraction notice; (b)  by mail; or (c)  in any other manner specified in the parking infraction notice. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 5 (1). Exception (3.1) Despite subsection (3), the requirements of that subsection may be met without personal attendance by delivering the notice of intention to appear to the place specified in the parking infraction notice by mail or in any other method permitted by the applicable municipality, if the parking infraction notice was served, (a)  on or after the day subsection 5 (2) of Schedule 18 to the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 comes into force; or (b)  before the day subsection 5 (2) of Schedule 18 to the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 comes into force, unless, before that day, the defendant, (i)  delivered a notice of intention to appear under this section or section 18.1.1 or paid the fine, or (ii)  was convicted under subsection 18.2 (6). 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 5 (2). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 17.1 (3.1) of the Act is repealed. (See: 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 5 (3)) Notice (4) The notice of intention to appear shall be in the form prescribed under section 20.  1993, c. 31, s. 1 (9). Proceeding commenced (5) The proceeding shall be commenced by filing the certificate of parking infraction in the office of the clerk of the court or the person designated by the regulations.  1994, c. 27, s. 52 (2). Notice of trial (6) As soon as practicable after the proceeding is commenced, the clerk of the court or the person designated by the regulations shall give notice to the defendant and the prosecutor of the time and place of the trial.  1994, c. 27, s. 52 (2); 2017, c. 34, Sched. 35, s. 8. Rescheduling time of trial (6.1) The clerk of the court may, for administrative reasons, reschedule the time of the trial by giving a revised notice to the defendant and the prosecutor within 21 days of giving the notice referred to in subsection (6).  2009, c. 33, Sched. 4, s. 1 (23). Evidence required at trial (7) The court shall not convict the defendant unless the following are presented at the trial: 1.  If the parking infraction is alleged against the defendant as owner of a vehicle, evidence of the ownership of the vehicle. 2.  A copy of the notice of trial, with the certificate of the person who issued the notice under subsection (6), stating that the notice was given to the defendant and to the prosecutor and stating the date on which this was done. 3.  The certificate of parking infraction.  1994, c. 27, s. 52 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 31, s. 1 (9) - 15/08/1994; 1994, c. 27, s. 52 (1, 2) - 15/08/1994 2006, c. 21, Sched. C, s. 131 (3) - 01/05/2007 2009, c. 33, Sched. 4, s. 1 (22) - 31/03/2012; 2009, c. 33, Sched. 4, s. 1 (23) - 15/12/2009 2017, c. 34, Sched. 35, s. 8 - 14/12/2017 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 5 (1, 3) - not in force; 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 5 (2) - 21/07/2020