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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.
Hi so I have a bizzare situation. Today I received a summons for "being the owner of a motor vehicle bearing Vehicle Identification Number ###, failed to submit the vehicle, equipment or drawn vehicle for inspection or tests as required by an officer" for a vehicle I previously owned. Apparently a violation of HTA 82(9).
The date of offense is June 15, the summons was issued on October 26th and I…
Hi, I need some help for the ticket of lmproper left turn.
When i drove my car from east to west, intending to make a left turn and stop in front of stop line. There was a car in front of me, which has turn on yellow light. The light was turning red and then I thought I cannot leave in the intersection and turned, an incoming car was runing the light and hit me. No one got hurt but both cars had…
Have a ticket in which the radar used was a Genesis VP Directional. I had downloaded the manual for a Genesis VP but I now realize that the unit is not the same so it is the wrong manual. My trial is very soon so I do not have time to ask for disclosure of the manual.
Does anyone have access to an electronic version of the manual for Genesis VP Directional?
I was pulled over today in the city of Oakville for going 75 in a 40 zone. However, I am 100 percent certain that I was going only 50 in the 40 zone. When I was pulled over, I was driving my Dad's car which I felt was the reason I was getting stopped since two teenagers driving a 2013 S Class. He asked does I know why I am being pulled over and I…
I really need help on fighting my 9 tickets i received from one police officer. Here is some background of what happened!
I was caught speeding 66km on a 40km (school zone) on January 29, 2010. I was driving my friend's car and turns out she didnt renew the validation on the vehicle and didnt leave the up to date insurance paper on the car.
Hey question that I think here's probably the best place to get the answer:
I was charged with a careless driving offence in oct, trail in early april, so as of right now my insurance record is 100% clean... except the officer did file an accident report at the scene where I was classified at fault due to it being PI (although very minor). The person I hit did not sue etc, so the insurance company…
Very much unintentionally passed a stopped bus, with sign and flashing lights. Didn't realize I had done it until I was at the end of the bus. I'll save you my sob story, but it was truly accidental. I'm generally very cautious and have a perfect driving record. Never been stopped.
While I realize if a cop had seen me that I would have gotten a ticket, there were none in sight. Though I may very…
I was recently pulled over for running a red and I wasnt able to find my wallet in the car at the time to hand over my license. I had a passport in the vehicle that he used. The wallet was in the vehicle, it just fell through the seats. (Tough to find a black leather wallet in a black/black leather truck at night).
The officer still wrote the tickets for both he signed the one ticket (failure to…
I was passing a vehicle that was going slow for me and there was an oncoming vehicle coming at me. I speed up to get around the person I was passing and the oncoming vehicle turns out to be a cop who turns around and tickets me for going 110km in a 80km zone. How does it work with passing a vehicle? Once I passed the vehicle I went back down to my original speed of just under 100. The officer…
I picked up a brand new (old stock) Fuzzbuster a while ago at auction (wopping $5!!) and I want to mount it on the dash of my old GTO as a cool accessory when I show it at car shows. But I'm not sure if it's legal or not.
Here's my thoughts:
- It is early 70's technology (x-band) so it won't detect modern police radar. That's assuming no police force uses the old x-band frequency.
Hi guys, I'm still a little in shock of getting my first traffic ticket...
On Monday afternoon, I was returning from Toronto to Ottawa on HW416, I was driving about 15 over 100 like always. Then a car came very close to me on the left lane and made me nervous, I speed up unintentionally to pass the car and change lane, but while doing that a police car pull out of the median. He was hiding in…
May i ask this question regarding transport trucks limited to 105 km/h. Moving road blocks or safety?
IMO it isnt speed that kills. I find transport trucks infact help keep the road going. With cars that choose to not move to the right and slow down the middle lane the trucks would try to pass in their passing lane therefore the slower traffic would move right.
Received a notice from the police that a motion is being put forward to adjourn upcoming trial date. Notice indicates that an officer has sworn an affidavit that the crucial witness cannot attend date trial is set for (we know there is a social engagement at 7:30 pm for the witness, trial time is 1:30 pm). This further delay is a big problem to my daughter's case. She is moving away to…
This is what happened. I was travelling west on a four lane city street that was very light with traffic. I was making a left hand turn into a wide driveway of a business. There was traffic lights about 100 yards past the driveway and were red for the east-west traffic. I was in the left lane with my signal on and there was no oncoming traffic due to the red light. I was slowed right down…
I was driving my families older car and got pulled over, and the police officer informed me my plate was dirty. He issued me a ticket of $110 for the 13(2) act and obstruct plate as the offense. He informed me that such a plate could be used to avoid red lights as well as 407 tolls, also that buying a new plate can help to lower the ticket if I fight the charge, and that he also took a picture…
I received a red light camera ticket. In the picture, you see an ambulance in front of me with flashing lights. I had moved to alleviate the traffic behind me for the emergency vehicles coming behind it.
Is this a possible defense, if so, does anyone know any good case law to justify this position?
what happens if they charge someone for driving at 151Km/hr in montreal and they put for trial, appear after some months and sadly lost the trial ?
In montreal its $300 fine and 5demerit points ...
I heard Ontario and Qubec share the information. So once the trial is over ( and when the file moved to ontario) will his car gets towed and licence get suspended for 7days (later to 30 days ) ? and he…
I got a notice in the mail that trial is set four weeks from today, so it's time to request disclosure. I have zero chance of getting an 11b since trial is less than two months after the offense date and the officer did not reduce the charge. I really want to try and create delays on the trial, to reduce the chance of the officer showing up on multiple occasions. Is there any known loop-holes…
This weekend my father was involved in an accident with a transit bus in Burlington, ON. After the police showed up he was charged with "Fail to obey stop sign" Sec. 136(1)(a). At this particular intersection there NO stop signs but there are traffic lights. There is construction going on there so one of the light posts is smaller.
Driving conditions were terribly wet and visibility was low.…
So my boyfriend and I recently started dating. I have a vehicle that was insured. Insurance cost too much and I found it was just as easy to walk to work due to how close it was. But I didn't want to get rid of my car just yet, plus I'm still making payments on it as well. When we moved into our appartment together, I had it towed to my parking spot out back.
I was making a left hand legal turn on a green light, a driver came through the lane I was supposed to be going into ran the red and hit me head on as I was turning into my lane. When the officer came he was telling me that I was racing and driving recklessly because apparently there was reports of street racing in the area. I was not charged on the scene for this but I'm scared i am going to be…
I got a ticket for failure to surrender insurance because I did not have my new insurance stubs with me, just a bunch of expired ones. My policy number has not changed, so I asked the officer to just run the policy number so I could prove that I was in fact insured. He said they don't have that ability, handed me the ticket and reminded me that my car could have been impounded.
So I'm in a bit of a pickle and would appreciate if someone could clarify something for me.
I'm less than a month away (test on April 6th) from getting my full G license, and got a speeding ticket recently. The ticket was for 49km/h over the posted limit of 100km/h on the 403 in Oakville/Halton region, but was reduced from the initial ~60km/h over.