Hi there, I was wondering if I could get some direction to fight this ticket I recieved 2 days ago. I was charged with the above offence. Here is what happened: 1) I was driving in the right lane on a 2 lane highway (115 to Peterborough), I decided to pass 2 cars in the right lane ahead of me going approx 90-100km; (1 car was an OPP cruiser and head of him approx 2-3 cars was a minivan); 2) I pass both cars by signalling and using the passing lane (left lane), at the speed of 110 km, both cars were driving approx. 90-100km; 3) I passed OPP and the minivan and before I get a chance to safely go back to the right lane, the OPP cruiser pulls into the left lane and puts the lights on to signal me to pull over. So I did. 4) He asked me the following: OPP: Is something wrong with my speedometer? Me) NO. OPP: Why did you pass me? Me: You we're driving behind the van at speed of 100km, so I thought there was a reason, so I used the passing lane to pass. And did not mean to disrecpt you. OPP: That's exactly what you did. He explained to me how I was following too close and made an unsafe lane change. Took all my info went to his car. Came back with a ticket but explained to me how he is "letting me off" of following too close and unsafe lane change and giving me a ticket for "disobey sign" contrary to the Highway Traffic Act Sec. 182 (2). I don't even know what sign he is talking about. I don't know what rule I broke to tell you the truth. If I was speeding I should have gotten a speeding ticket....or following too close I should have received a ticket for that offence. This guy gave me a really general ticket if you ask me. I am going to request disclosure, I was wondering how far in advance do I have to ask for disclosure and how do I go about it. Also, if anyone has any tips to help me fight this ticket, any direction, advise you have, I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

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"Disobey Sign" S.182 (2)

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that is good.....almost worth an avatar change.......but "who would protect the donuts?"

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that is good.....almost worth an avatar change.......but "who would protect the donuts?"

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This guy!

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that is good.....almost worth an avatar change.......but "who would protect the donuts?"

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Damn, I dropped the baby, I was laughing so hard...... DIDTBIWLSH.....is that too long an acronym??

Damn, I dropped the baby, I was laughing so hard......

DIDTBIWLSH.....is that too long an acronym??

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that is good.....almost worth an avatar change.......but "who would protect the donuts?" If you wanna give kids nightmares...

hwybear wrote:

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If you're not careful we'll unleash the real bear

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that is good.....almost worth an avatar change.......but "who would protect the donuts?"

If you wanna give kids nightmares...

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