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I received a $490 ticket and 3 demerit points for not changing lanes when a police car was stopped on the shoulder of a highway. I did not know that this new rule existed. Is there a defense against this ticket since I did not intentionly commit an offense?

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hall wrote: I did not know that this new rule existed.
It is not a new law.....it has been a law in Ontario since December 9th, 2002.....it was Bill 191
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The court will reduce the fine if you appear in court, but you always want to win the case completely to keep your insurance rates low. Seek professional advice.




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