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Driving with Handheld Device ticket (Cellphone) - Need Advice HTA 78.1 3 Replies, 124 Views

Hi,I just left the parking lot of my workplace, still on local roads, and I got stopped for using my phone at a red light.I was just putting an address on my maps but I have to admit, it...

Last post by bend on Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:03 am
Procedural Question - When (if?) motion to dismiss based on contradicting disclosures. 2 Replies, 85 Views

TL;DR - Skip the bolded words. Both crown and officer provided typed notes on the ticket, one says officer traveling north, the other says he's traveling south.Hi,I'm in...

Last post by bend on Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:05 pm
Hand-held device Trial - need help/advice from anyone with experience/knowledge 1 Replies, 53 Views

Hello everybody, I recently just got my date for trail. My offence was driving with hand held communication device (my phone). During a red light, I looked at my phone to check google maps as I...

Last post by whaddyaknow on Thu Feb 21, 2019 4:09 pm
Advice needed - Disobey Sign (Illegal U-turn) 3 Replies, 145 Views

I got a ticket for an illegal U-turn. I met with the prosecutor, but he wouldn't change anything. So, I chose to go to court and I requested disclosure.I got the police report...

Last post by bend on Wed Feb 20, 2019 11:03 pm
Exceeding speed limit by 36km/h in a 80km/h zone - Disclosure included 2 Replies, 85 Views

Hi all,I got speeding ticket driving 116km/h in a 80km/h zone (36 over the limit) in April 2018 and my trial is March 2019, i received the disclosure yesterday and attached the link...

Last post by ben1911 on Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:49 pm
Handheld device - traffic court date tomorrow 1 Replies, 85 Views

Hi everyone just wanted to ask for some advice...if anyone has any.I need to go to court tomorrow for my handheld device ticket. I have never been, so I have no idea what I am supposed...

Last post by whaddyaknow on Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:04 pm
Appeal driving suspension due to unpaid fines 105 views 0 replies

Hello all,I would like to know if I am able to appeal a driving suspension due to unpaid fines?The original court case was 14yrs ago with a conviction and fines. I had...

Last post by Ricafort on Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:51 pm
Person has 2 tickets, 1 speeding, 1 not stopping at a stop sign 2 Replies, 164 Views

Hey gang,A long story, but basically, (not for me). back groundPerson has 2 tickets, 1 speeding, 1 not stopping at a stop sign (no points) speeding comes off next year...

Last post by bobajob on Sun Feb 17, 2019 12:01 pm
61km/hr over driving on the 401, construction zone (no workers). Already had my early resolution meeting. 1 Replies, 141 Views

Long story short, I was driving from Toronto to London and around Kitchener, where the construction zone starts, the officer was on the curb and pulled up behind me. He showed me his LISAR reading...

Last post by Zatota on Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:49 am
Brampton Parking Tickets no longer in Traffic Court. Any new successful strategies in dealing with system 110 views 0 replies

Got a parking ticket at Chinguoasy Wellness Centre(SP)Brampton. Parked at the Centre ( which I am a member of) and walked to neighbouring hospital, later went to Chig. Gym.Got parking...

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effects of sleep disorder on DL and INS, went to a sleep clinic 4 Replies, 211 Views

Hey Guy's,Question, mrsbobajob, a while ago, went to a sleep went to a sleep clinics, due to snoring, not sure if sleep apnea. Now someone told her that if she does have SA, her...

Last post by bobajob on Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:52 am
Any advice on hand held device while in gridlock traffic? 6 Replies, 466 Views

Hi All,Hoping for some guidance or recommendations.I was driving past the ACC today in heavy traffic trying to eventually make the turn to go right to start my trek onto...

Last post by Todayonly on Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:09 pm
Tailgated by the police, sped up and charged with stunt driving 2 Replies, 162 Views

Hi everyone,I don't know how to start with this but I am kinda desperate at the moment so I might as well just start with stating my situation:I was driving on qew around...

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Crossing a closed road 6 Replies, 9639 Views

Highway 21 is often closed in the winter. I and a lot of other people need to cross Highway 21 to get to work. Several people have told me that if a highway is closed, it's not only illegal to...

Last post by LJ1989 on Tue Feb 12, 2019 3:17 am
Hand Held communication device ticket $490 help negotiating with prosecutor, reduce fine? 3 Replies, 219 Views

On September 19, 2018 I was pulled over and given a ticket for a holding a hand-held communication device.I was in the left hand turning lane with 5-6 cars in front of me.I...

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Failing to share the road
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Improper right turn
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Last post: I recently received a traffic ticket for improper right hand turn 182(2) by iFly55 View the latest post Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:23 am

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Improper left turn
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Failing to signal
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Unnecessary slow driving
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Reversing on a divided high-speed road
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Driver failing to wear a seat belt
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Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
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Ultralyte Testing Procedures vs Disclosure Notes by blackout_08 View the latest post Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:44 pm

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Driving through, around or under a railway crossing barrier
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detained on side of highway while officer left to pursue another traffic violator by coryb1983 View the latest post Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:52 pm

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Driving the wrong way on a divided road
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Improper passing
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Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
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Failing to stop for a school bus
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Summon
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Driving with Handheld Device ticket (Cellphone) - Need Advice HTA 78.1 3 Replies, 124 Views

Procedural Question - When (if?) motion to dismiss based on contradicting disclosures. 2 Replies, 85 Views

Hand-held device Trial - need help/advice from anyone with experience/knowledge 1 Replies, 53 Views

Advice needed - Disobey Sign (Illegal U-turn) 3 Replies, 145 Views

Exceeding speed limit by 36km/h in a 80km/h zone - Disclosure included 2 Replies, 85 Views

Handheld device - traffic court date tomorrow 1 Replies, 85 Views

Appeal driving suspension due to unpaid fines 105 views 0 replies

Person has 2 tickets, 1 speeding, 1 not stopping at a stop sign 2 Replies, 164 Views

61km/hr over driving on the 401, construction zone (no workers). Already had my early resolution meeting. 1 Replies, 141 Views

Brampton Parking Tickets no longer in Traffic Court. Any new successful strategies in dealing with system 110 views 0 replies

effects of sleep disorder on DL and INS, went to a sleep clinic 4 Replies, 211 Views

Any advice on hand held device while in gridlock traffic? 6 Replies, 466 Views

Tailgated by the police, sped up and charged with stunt driving 2 Replies, 162 Views

Crossing a closed road 6 Replies, 9639 Views

Hand Held communication device ticket $490 help negotiating with prosecutor, reduce fine? 3 Replies, 219 Views

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