If you have been convicted in your absence following a traffic ticket, it can have immediate consequences: loss of demerit points, license suspension, fines, or loss of the right to contest the infraction. Fortunately, the law allows you, in certain cases, to request a setting aside of the judgment, in order to cancel the conviction and regain control over your case.
This request must be filed within a strict 15-day period from the moment you become aware of the judgment. The sooner you act, the better your chances of reopening your file and asserting your rights.