Ontario Highway Traffic Act

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• Source for: 4 dots on G license meaning you can be the Accompanying driver to a G1.
  O. Reg. 340/94: DRIVERS' LICENCES5 (2) A person is qualified to act as an accompanying driver if he or she,(a) is afully licensed driver in a Class Gmotor vehicle;(b)has been licensed in Ontario or another jurisdiction for at least...
  Last post by bend on Mon Sep 16, 2019 1:22 pm in General Talk - Discuss General Traffic Related Topics Here! » General Talk

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• Need Advice on Limited Disclosure before Court Date
  R v Chair and R v Vancrey plus others speaks to testing. Both are OCA decisions.Most courts rely on what the testing procedure says in the manual. Some say it’s not necessary for a test after. It all depends on what make and model are being used. Even then I have seen some leeway in some of the testing required, depending on the type of...
  Last post by Decatur on Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:23 am in 4 DEMERIT POINTS Traffic Ticket » Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h

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• TTC Bus Driving Straight From Marked Right Turn Lane
  I just took a look at the intersection. A little bit before the intersection is a sign that indicates right turn. However, right underneath it, it says “Buses Excepted”. With that said, this might be why the bus driver won’t be found at fault. ...
  Last post by kgcotto on Mon Sep 16, 2019 9:47 am in 2 DEMERIT POINTS Traffic Ticket » Failing to obey signs

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• Caught running a red light by a red light camera, and going with option 2 for early resolution.
  There is no answer. Every courthouse is different. It depends on scheduling. Expect to wait at least a month and beyond.There isn't much to worry about. Red light camera tickets are glorified parking tickets. You pay them and forget about them. Expect to receive a deal where your fine is reduced. Most likely in the 50%...
  Last post by bend on Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:10 am in General Talk - Discuss General Traffic Related Topics Here! » General Talk

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• Got forced into an HOV lane - possible to beat it?
  From what I've read, they would have to disclose the recordings if any to you before the trial or you can object to the evidence if brought up in trial.Also read they can't say what you said unless they can show it was done freely, they would have to do something called a voir...
  Last post by Driveslow on Sun Sep 15, 2019 10:34 pm in 3 DEMERIT POINTS Traffic Ticket » Improper use of high occupancy vehicle lane

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• Unauthorized cross, at Portland and King St.
  If Early Resolution is available where you live (check the back of your ticket), you can arrange a meeting with a prosecutor to see if you can make a deal. If not, request a trial and go from...
  Last post by Zatota on Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:33 am in 2 DEMERIT POINTS Traffic Ticket » Prohibited turns

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• Ontarians can carry Auto Insurance information on their Smartphones
  It's haaaaaapening:https://www.fsrao.ca/industry/auto-insurance-sector/guidance/modernizing-automobile-insurance-approval-electronic-insurance-card ...
  Last post by PrivacyGuy on Wed Sep 11, 2019 2:36 pm in Other Acts, Bylaws, and Offences » Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

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• Chances of fighting a HOV violation (154.1 (3))
  HOV occupancy violations are minor convictions for insurance, however if you have other moving violations in the last three years or any at-fault accidents in the last six adding another moving violations, even a minor one, can be the straw that breaks the camel's back in terms of your insurer adding a surcharge or even not renewing the...
  Last post by QBall on Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:54 pm in 3 DEMERIT POINTS Traffic Ticket » Improper use of high occupancy vehicle lane

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• Speeding 110 in an 80 - no serial number disclosed
  **posting here for visibility...originally posted in the 4 demerit section **Hi thereI have a trial next week for a speeding ticket I got in may, for 110 in an 80 (officer reduced to 100 in 80). I requested trial and the disclosure indicated the serial number of the radar unit was not available, so i made additional disclosure requesting more information about the radar...
  Last post by Gozit on Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:57 am in General Talk - Discuss General Traffic Related Topics Here! » General Talk

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