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New Member? Come and say Hi and Introduce yourself here! :)
Hello everyone, I have been reading the threads on this forum for a couple weeks now and have learned a lot. This is a great site and decided to join! I am currently a co-op student working for the Minisity of Transportation (in the Highway Standards Branch dept.) on a work term but also have a strong desire to become an officer after I graduate with my degree. Jonathan.
Hello everyone,
I have been reading the threads on this forum for a couple weeks now and have learned a lot. This is a great site and decided to join!
I am currently a co-op student working for the Minisity of Transportation (in the Highway Standards Branch dept.) on a work term but also have a strong desire to become an officer after I graduate with my degree.
Hey all, I've been trolling the site for a few months now. Lots of good discussion and advice on here, thought I would take the time to say hello. I'm from Ottawa, love to ride my motorcycle, and really anything automotive. I've been keeping an eye on the site because of my ticket situation.. I'll be heading to trial again Friday and hope I can use some of the good info I've read on here.
Hey all,
I've been trolling the site for a few months now. Lots of good discussion and advice on here, thought I would take the time to say hello.
I'm from Ottawa, love to ride my motorcycle, and really anything automotive.
I've been keeping an eye on the site because of my ticket situation.. I'll be heading to trial again Friday and hope I can use some of the good info I've read on here.
Hey everyone, Just joined up the site. I've been checking in on & off the last few months & just wanted to say what a great, & informative site. Looking forward to asking a couple questions & joining in on discussions.
Hey everyone,
Just joined up the site. I've been checking in on & off the last few months & just wanted to say what a great, & informative site. Looking forward to asking a couple questions & joining in on discussions.
Hello to all! I found this sight by accident... glad I did. I always have people looking for legal HTA advice and this looks like the place to send them.
Hello to all!
I found this sight by accident... glad I did.
I always have people looking for legal HTA advice and this looks like the place to send them.
Hello I just registered....I received a red light ticket for $325 my friend was driving my car as we were heading to the vet for an emergency c-section my dog needed immediately. $1500 vet bill and $325 red light ticket.... :cry: I went today to plea guilty with explanation but the judge stated he did not want to hear excuses or reasons why we ran the light but could only lower ticket to $265 with a longer period to pay it.....so I changed my plea to not guilty....now I need help!!!!
Hello
I just registered....I received a red light ticket for $325 my friend was driving my car as we were heading to the vet for an emergency c-section my dog needed immediately. $1500 vet bill and $325 red light ticket....
I went today to plea guilty with explanation but the judge stated he did not want to hear excuses or reasons why we ran the light but could only lower ticket to $265 with a longer period to pay it.....so I changed my plea to not guilty....now I need help!!!!
Just signed up after finding this forum today, looking forward to understanding my current traffic charge, (unsafe lane change, 2 tickets issued to both parties, his was failing to yield) which I think I will find on here.
Just signed up after finding this forum today, looking forward to understanding my current traffic charge, (unsafe lane change, 2 tickets issued to both parties, his was failing to yield) which I think I will find on here.
Thanks Admin. I just posted my questions under 3 demerit points, I could not find unsafe lane change so I posted it under failure to yield righ of way. Sorry if that is the wrong spot but it was the one I thought fit my situation the best? Looking forward to reading some replies and gathering some info! (wish I knew this site existed months ago when I first got my ticket :x )
admin wrote:
Welcome Irv!
Thanks Admin.
I just posted my questions under 3 demerit points, I could not find unsafe lane change so I posted it under failure to yield righ of way.
Sorry if that is the wrong spot but it was the one I thought fit my situation the best?
Looking forward to reading some replies and gathering some info!
(wish I knew this site existed months ago when I first got my ticket )
Hello Everyone! I found this site through ticket combat. If you don't know what that site is, i highly recommend it. As for this forum, I am impressed at the vast amount of information here and help that can be provided. I will be posting sometime soon about an upcoming court appearance, but I wanted to run it by this fourm when I have a chance. Just trying to think of everything, just like Ticket Combat said :) Thanks and talk to you guys very soon again! Seoulkid
Hello Everyone!
I found this site through ticket combat. If you don't know what that site is, i highly recommend it. As for this forum, I am impressed at the vast amount of information here and help that can be provided.
I will be posting sometime soon about an upcoming court appearance, but I wanted to run it by this fourm when I have a chance. Just trying to think of everything, just like Ticket Combat said
Hi I found this site while doing research (I have a ticket to fight). It seems to have allot of good info and ideas. I truly believe that the courts and policy enforcement officers are there only for the generation of cash, not for justice. I only hope I can give back some info that would help others.
Hi
I found this site while doing research (I have a ticket to fight).
It seems to have allot of good info and ideas.
I truly believe that the courts and policy enforcement officers are
there only for the generation of cash, not for justice.
I only hope I can give back some info that would help others.
Welcome Squirrely! But I just want to say that I wouldnt look at it that way. Laws are needed for a society to work. The money aspect is not a cash grab, but mostly required to fund the justice system. The cop going after you to give a ticket etc needs to be paid for! Otherwise ever see the Youtube video about traffic in some other countries? Lawless, no cops to enforce, because no money to hire them!
Welcome Squirrely!
But I just want to say that I wouldnt look at it that way. Laws are needed for a society to work. The money aspect is not a cash grab, but mostly required to fund the justice system. The cop going after you to give a ticket etc needs to be paid for! Otherwise ever see the Youtube video about traffic in some other countries? Lawless, no cops to enforce, because no money to hire them!
Hi everyone, been registered a while, haven't said hi yet. 17, live in a small town by Peterborough. I'm the example you give your kids for why not to drive a car without insurance, legitimate plates, without a G2 license. -_- :(
Hi everyone, been registered a while, haven't said hi yet.
17, live in a small town by Peterborough.
I'm the example you give your kids for why not to drive a car without insurance, legitimate plates, without a G2 license. -_-
Hello, I just registered today. I got a speeding ticket and I found this forum very helpful in educating people to fight for their rights. Previous to this ticket, I never fought a charge, but I decided to do that. I also post something in general talk, where maybe I could get some answers. All the best to everybody
Hello,
I just registered today. I got a speeding ticket and I found this forum very helpful in educating people to fight for their rights.
Previous to this ticket, I never fought a charge, but I decided to do that.
I also post something in general talk, where maybe I could get some answers.
My name is Matthew and I'm not sure if I am supposed to reply or create a new topic to introduce myself. I am passionate about fighting speeding tickets, have fought every single one of my own, and it seems like I will be fighting them as long as I live in Canada on a too regular basis. My abstract was almost clean and I just got hit with another speeding ticket at the beginning of December. I have also started helping my friends fight speeding tickets, but as I am not a registered paralegal, lawyer, or any other type of certified law professional I am not sure if I am allowed to be doing this. I am a social worker by trade and caring about people in Ontario includes helping them fight their speeding tickets in my opinion!
My name is Matthew and I'm not sure if I am supposed to reply or create a new topic to introduce myself.
I am passionate about fighting speeding tickets, have fought every single one of my own, and it seems like I will be fighting them as long as I live in Canada on a too regular basis. My abstract was almost clean and I just got hit with another speeding ticket at the beginning of December.
I have also started helping my friends fight speeding tickets, but as I am not a registered paralegal, lawyer, or any other type of certified law professional I am not sure if I am allowed to be doing this. I am a social worker by trade and caring about people in Ontario includes helping them fight their speeding tickets in my opinion!
Hi everyone, I'm a new member here on the forum. I'm not very good with computer stuff, I prefer gardening, pencil drawing, reading and archery.... but I have received a speeding ticket and I need some help. :oops: So I signed up and read up on what other people have to say and share my story too. It can be found in the "Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h" category. Thanks. Anne
Hi everyone,
I'm a new member here on the forum. I'm not very good with computer stuff, I prefer gardening, pencil drawing, reading and archery.... but I have received a speeding ticket and I need some help. So I signed up and read up on what other people have to say and share my story too. It can be found in the "Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h" category. Thanks.
Hello everyone. I was doing some research regarding a recent ticket and stumbled across this site. It seems like an excellent place for people to exchange ideas and help one another.
Hello everyone. I was doing some research regarding a recent ticket and stumbled across this site.
It seems like an excellent place for people to exchange ideas and help one another.
Hi all. Found this site doing research on fighting a speeding ticket. Great site and lots of good info. Thanks for setting up the site and many thanks to all contributors. Law does not always = justice
Hi all. Found this site doing research on fighting a speeding ticket. Great site and lots of good info. Thanks for setting up the site and many thanks to all contributors.
Hi everyone...I am new to this site...just found it trying to figure out best way to deal with 3 tickets my son just got ;( Everyone seems so knowledgeable about the processes....I feel very naive!!! Anyway..trying to find my way around to post some questions...looks like a very interesting venue. Thanks in advance!!!
Hi everyone...I am new to this site...just found it trying to figure out best way to deal with 3 tickets my son just got ;( Everyone seems so knowledgeable about the processes....I feel very naive!!! Anyway..trying to find my way around to post some questions...looks like a very interesting venue. Thanks in advance!!!
Hello everyone, My name is Al and I'm really happy this site exist and we access to it. I hope somebody will be able to asnwer my questions and clear my confusion. I got a parking ticket for parking on Richmond Street. I went and requested a court date which is set for September 14th, 2012. My court date notice is saying I violated code 400-33F but I can not find anything with regards to this section in a municipal code. Can someone please help and direct me what am I missing? Second quetion I have if I want/need to reschedule this court date what are my chances and what do I do? Thank you kidnly, Al
Hello everyone,
My name is Al and I'm really happy this site exist and we access to it.
I hope somebody will be able to asnwer my questions and clear my confusion.
I got a parking ticket for parking on Richmond Street. I went and requested a court date which is set for September 14th, 2012. My court date notice is saying I violated code 400-33F but I can not find anything with regards to this section in a municipal code. Can someone please help and direct me what am I missing?
Second quetion I have if I want/need to reschedule this court date what are my chances and what do I do?
Hi, My name is Aloha and I am here to help my friend who is not very proficient in English. I will post my question in a new topic. Thank you for making this forum, hope to be able to get some directions. Ciao, A
Hi,
My name is Aloha and I am here to help my friend who is not very proficient in English. I will post my question in a new topic.
Thank you for making this forum, hope to be able to get some directions.
Hey folks. nice little forum here. Hope it isn't as stiff as the traffic act. I've learned quite a bit about the traffic isses over the last 20 years of driving and I hope I can turn to this forum for more help on the gray areas and at the same time help others with what I know about the act and the system. Cheers Barry
Hey folks. nice little forum here. Hope it isn't as stiff as the traffic act. I've learned quite a bit about the traffic isses over the last 20 years of driving and I hope I can turn to this forum for more help on the gray areas and at the same time help others with what I know about the act and the system.
I searched but could not retrieve a satisfactory answer.
It seems matter-of-fact that all sorts of work equipment, namely backhoes, loaders and other similar mororized vehicles without licence plates, sometimes equipped with a slow moving vehicle sign, often not, some with an amber beacon, some without, are encountered on a highway, travelling under their own power, sometimes on multi-lane roads…
Hello everyone I'm not sure if this is the right place to put it but I need some answers as I'm very scared and don't know what to do. Recently if got a Novice Driver B.A.C Above zero I am 23 years old and I'm pretty due to get my G class license in a couple of weeks. I understand that I was wrong for drinking a beer and half and driving with a G2 Class license.
I have been reading Fight Your Traffic Ticket site and have a couple of comments.
I was issued two tickets at the same time, one for invalid left turn (Hwy 7 in Markham and Swansea). Another one, because the officer did not like my copy of registration documents.
I am planning to challenge it in the court. Actually I already submitted the request.
Hi, I have a court date Oct. 21,08 for parking in the fire route of my friends building. How can i get this $100 fine reduced or eliminated? only argument i really have is that visitor parking was full and i went around a few times. I wasn't there for long either.
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I just got a ticket for going right on red fail to stop(114[18])$180. No pedestrians were in the way. I'm not a unsafe driver, so I'm…
My mom received a ticket under OHTA 159(1). She was turning left at an intersection. The light was green and there were no cars in front of her. She entered the intersection and waited for incoming traffic to clear so that she could complete the turn. As she waited, a fire truck with its sirens on was driving from the street onto which she was turning (perpendicular). He honked at her (presumably…
Basically, I was selling the car and I informed the buyer that the car was in not insured at the time.
He bought dealer plates from his work place and assured me that it was fine. We got pulled over by OPP and they asked for our information.
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The other day I was given a ticket for speeding 119 in a 90, on highway 17 near Marathon, ON (Speeding ticket capital of the universe, BTW). The officer claims to have "clocked" me using the vehicle mounted radar at 121 KMH and dropped it (presumably to lower fine and demerits).
I was not going that fast, but there was a larger, and faster moving, vehicle behind me, gaining fast (I was driving a…
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I'm just curious how long will a Driving while suspended affect my insurance rates? Initially when I got my conviction with DWS my rates went from 180 a month to 390, since then I've had no tickets or even been pulled over and my rates have gone down to 240 since then. I believe it will be 3 years in Sept 2017. Will the DWS affect my insurance for 6 years because thats how long it stays on my…
It's winter, and there's been a cold snap. The highway you are traveling on is wet, but not slippery. You take your exit, but the salt trucks haven't been on this ramp, and despite slowing down to below the recommended speed, your car slips on some black ice, and you find the car rotating clockwise. The car rotates 180 degrees, and slides backwards off the ramp…
So about a month ago I received a stunt/racing charge for going 140 in an 80 zone. I decided to go with a paralegal, and was notified by the paralegal that on the summon's it states to go to a criminal court. The paralegal was confused as this should be at a Provincial court. They said that since I do not have any criminal charges, that the officer wrote the wrong address down including…
I got a careless driving ticket and I was involved in quite a serious accident. I was driving at about 60 km/h arriving towards a stop sign. Unfortunately when I tried to stop, my shoes were sliding off from my foot as they did not have any strap and were perhaps oversized and slippery. I could not stop at the sign and hit a van that had the right of way. Both vehicles were badly damaged and…
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Hi I'm new to this forum but I hope I'm bringing you all good news.
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So I shall explain...
On the night of February 23/2013 I had decided to be the…
Need some advice on reaching a plea deal with the prosecutor and how to go about talking to the crown. I'm not here to be lectured ect. I'm aware I made a mistake, and need advice on fixing it. So kindly keep comments about my impulsive decision to yourself.
Backstory:
I'm 19 with a g2 license. Was going home late at night and decided to go down a road that I knew was smooth with zero traffic so I…
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Not sure the right place for this so if it needs to be moved please do so.
I was stopped today for 15 over the speed limit, I gave all the documents to the officer and he said he could not accept a photocopy of my ownership only the original I had a photo copy front and back and I had my plate sticker number with it.
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