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hall

Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 1:55 am

Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2010 7:30 pm
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Location: Barrie, Ontario

I received a $490 ticket and 3 demerit points for not changing lanes when a police car was stopped on the shoulder of a highway. I did not know that this new rule existed. Is there a defense against this ticket since I did not intentionly commit an offense?

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hwybear

Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 1:13 pm

Joined: Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:21 am
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Location: In YOUR rearview mirror!

hall wrote:

I did not know that this new rule existed.

It is not a new law.....it has been a law in Ontario since December 9th, 2002.....it was Bill 191

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Fail to move for police vehicle

OTTLegal

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:23 am

Joined: Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:25 pm
Posts: 91
Location: Toronto

The court will reduce the fine if you appear in court, but you always want to win the case completely to keep your insurance rates low. Seek professional advice.

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