Hey guys this is my second time posting. A while back actually about 5 month ago I got a ticket for proceeding contrary to sign at intersection 144(9). When the officer was asking me for my insurance and drivers license, i did not have the new insurance slip, 
thus he also gave me a ticket for…
Hello all
(simon or anyone else can feel free to answer)
I requested disclosure of a radar manual in original disclosure request. Didn't get disclosure until trial date, so an adjournment was granted. At that time the Provincial Prosecutor stated that it wasn't his policy to release the manual to…
so last night i was driving home at around 1am
i was going 120 in a 100 when a car started tailgating me (almost bumper to bumper)
i sped up in order to put some distance between us but it wouldnt leave me alone for over 10 minutes.
i was exhausted and not paying attention to my speed guage i ended up…
Hey folks. New forumer here.
Just curious to hear a few opinions on the following video taken at a photo enforced intersection.
As you can see, the light was still yellow for a fraction of a second as the camera-car entered the intersection (crossed the stop line), but it was close.
I drive a Honda Civic and we all know how those are when it comes to theft. On my driveway my brothers car was stolen twice and once broken in to. Also a few other cars have been stolen on my street. I have an alarm and all that. But say my alarm was going off and I ran outside and fought off the…
Hello all, yesterday I received a ticket for parking in a handicapped spot outside of school. I was done classes and had to load up my van with some very heavy and awkward items for transport. I had been parked in the garage across the street for the duration of my classes and decided to bring…
Sometimes I find plain simple English not quite so simple:
Green arrow(14) Every driver approaching a traffic control signal showing one or more green arrow indications only or in combination with a circular red or circular amber indication and facing the indication may proceed only to follow the…
Hi, recently I was driving home around 2:30pm from the bus stop I drive to in order to bus to school. I was traveling down Kennedy just past 19th seatbelt on, doing the speed limit. About one and a half kilometers past the intersection of Kennedy and 19th a fox sprinted across the road. I swerved…
Going 146 km/h on DVP (90 Km/h Limit)
Hi
i got pulled over by the cops after the highway ended on DVP and according to the cops i was going at 146 km/h. My license got suspended for a week and my car was impounded for a week. I was given a date to go to court, thats next week. I checked a few forums and websites and they said i have to pay a minimum of 2000 dollars as fine and there might be some jailtime involved.
I am a student, and i dont think i can afford a lawyer. Should I plead guilty to the judge? Please i need some help.
Re: Going 146 km/h on DVP (90 Km/h Limit)
You would actually be looking for a paralegal, not a lawyer. If you were thinking that you can't afford a lawyer at their rates, you might want to check how much a paralegal would charge you to take your case. It should not be as much as a lawyer.
With respect to the fine, $2000 is the statutory minimum for the offence of racing under Section 172. I assume you were charged with both speeding and racing, however, there have been recent case law developments that have seen the racing fine dismissed as being unconstitutional so you might want to speak with the crown or a paralegal about it before you plead guilty.
That being said, I have been in court for cases where people have been convicted of racing and have paid far less than the minimum fine after explaining their financial situation to the JP.
Re: Going 146 km/h on DVP (90 Km/h Limit)
there have been recent case law developments that have seen the racing fine dismissed as being unconstitutional
In early 2010 an Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that stunt driving law is CONSTITUTIONAL. Toronto courts are pretty tough on stunts, i suggest you seek legal representation.
Re: Going 146 km/h on DVP (90 Km/h Limit)
Yes, you're quite right. I stand corrected. I hadn't been keeping up with these cases.
