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Automated Speed Enforcement Ticket Received
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Heart Pacemaker Devices. - Insurance Question
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Question On Being Questioned By The Police At Home
I did post this ages ago, and didnt really get a solid answer, It came up again at a party where somone had the self same experience as me, cops at the door asking about somone else who was not at home. Then that person home owner was asked there name and DOB. I have watched some video since, and if your driving, engaging in any restricted activity or suspected of...

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Question On Changing Lanes....
Hi, Quickie, if I am driving on a 3 lane (or 2 lane) road, can I change lanes in the middle of an intersection, if there is no other traffic, i.e. I can do it safely ? I was told not (I was having a conversation with a friend)? because it's dangerous...

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Need Some Advice On Lawsuit With Ex-doctor
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Need Help Quick, Ticket Issued After Cop View Cctv Video Of Minor Accident
My first time here. Had an accident. Cop came by later to hand me a ticket. He said after viewing video it was his opinion that i failed to yield to amber light even though i had right of way. When i decided to challenge this ticket there was over a year wait before court. Video is the only evidence. It was not provided in disclosure. I made a formal request 4 months before trial, nothing. i...

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Error On Ticket
My daughter was stopped late at night just prior to midnight, due to a scanned license plate issue. When stopped, she provided registration and insurance, and the cop wrote her a ticket for not having insurance in effect. She had the correct pink slip that showed the car was insured. So she called the insurance company the next morning, and found out that they had...

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Accessible Parking Permit-court Summons-help!
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2 Demerit Points

Improper opening of a vehicle door

Have an Improper opening of a vehicle door charge? Discuss it here!

Last post: Re: Who is at fault, and is t… by: BrunetteMan at Sun Oct 04, 2015 9:19 pm : 4 : 30
Prohibited turns

Traffic ticket for Prohibited turns? Learn the Highway Traffic Act here.

Last post: Re: Disobey sign - no right t… by: fireblade918 at Thu Feb 20, 2020 9:58 pm : 90 : 539
Towing people on toboggans, bicycles, skis, etc.

Ontario Highway Traffic Act - Discuss Towing people on toboggans, bicycles, skis, etc.

Last post: The Offence by: Radar Identified at Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:00 am : 1 : 1
Failing to obey signs

Got a Failing to obey signs traffic ticket?

Last post: Re: Went through intersection… by: dman123 at Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:24 am : 285 : 1731
Failing to stop at a pedestrian crossing

Failing to stop at a pedestrian crossing Traffic Ticket discussion.

Last post: Re: Towing two trailers behin… by: bend at Wed Aug 03, 2022 4:26 pm : 7 : 38
Failing to share the road

The Highway Traffic Act - Failing to share the road

Last post: Re: Do I need to yield on a n… by: denish at Tue Jun 12, 2018 1:31 pm : 10 : 53
Improper right turn

Improper right turn - Discuss the HTA here

Last post: by: iFly55 at Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:23 am : 75 : 483
Improper left turn

Improper left turn - Fight the traffic ticket

Last post: Re: Improper left turn on Old… by: greekdiplomat at Wed Nov 29, 2023 1:12 pm : 126 : 689
Failing to signal

Ontario Highway Traffic Act - Failing to signal

Last post: Failed to Signal while changi… by: DrSteven at Thu Oct 17, 2019 1:13 pm : 21 : 76
Unnecessary slow driving

Driving slow? Fight your traffic ticket

Last post: Re: Has Anyone Been Charged W… by: UnluckyDuck at Thu Sep 01, 2016 4:47 pm : 3 : 25
Reversing on a divided high-speed road

Highway Traffic Act - Reversing on a divided high-speed road

Last post: by: Reflections at Thu Apr 08, 2010 7:17 pm : 1 : 3
Driver failing to wear a seat belt

No seat belt traffic ticket - Discuss the HTA here.

Last post: by: bend at Sun Sep 22, 2019 2:20 pm : 59 : 323
Driver failing to ensure that a passenger less than 23 kg is properly secured

Properly securing child seats traffic ticket - Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Last post: 106(4)(b) vs. Section 8 (3) o… by: Iron Mike at Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:07 am : 2 : 2
Driver failing to ensure that a passenger under 16 years is wearing a seat belt

Under 16 years old no wearing a seat belt traffic ticket

Last post: Re: Need help with 4 seat bel… by: Mugwug at Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:59 pm : 6 : 18
Failing to lower headlamp beams

High beam on? Discuss Failing to lower headlamp beams

Last post: Re: failing to use lower beams by: bend at Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:13 pm : 9 : 69
Backing on a highway

Backing on a highway - HTA - Highway Traffic Act

Last post: Re: Who is at fault if a car … by: WaterlooResident at Sat Sep 06, 2014 3:51 pm : 4 : 26
Driver failing to ensure infant/child passenger is properly secured

Discuss traffic ticket Driver failing to ensure infant/child passenger is properly secured

Last post: Re: Traffic ticket for not pr… by: Zatota at Tue Oct 23, 2018 7:57 am : 2 : 11

3 Demerit Points

Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h

A speeding traffic ticket is subject to section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act.

Last post: Re: traffic ticket, 75 in a 6… by: bobajob at Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:22 pm : 498 : 3539
Driving through, around or under a railway crossing barrier

Defend against Traffic Fines and Points. Learn the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.

Last post: by: Zatota at Mon Oct 29, 2018 9:22 am : 2 : 15
Failing to yield the right-of-way

Highway Traffic Act section 139.1

Last post: Re: First ticket, Change Lane… by: highwaystar at Fri Jan 31, 2020 4:37 pm : 73 : 426
Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal

Failing to obey a stop sign - Highway Traffic Act section 136(1).

Last post: Need help quick, ticket issue… by: ennyl264 at Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:30 pm : 413 : 2515
Failing to obey the directions of a police officer

Failing to obey the directions of a police officer. Traffic ticket and traffic ticket fines.

Last post: Failure to obey Officer direc… by: TedKuz at Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:36 am : 8 : 46
Driving the wrong way on a divided road

HTA section 156 (1) (a) - Driving the wrong way on a divided road

Last post: Re: Dr wrong way divided high… by: Capitaltrevor at Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:22 pm : 6 : 61
Failing to report a collision to a police officer

Failing to report a collision to a police officer - Highway Traffic Act

Last post: Re: Fail to report - advice n… by: argyll at Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:55 am : 22 : 124
Improper driving when road is divided into lanes

Failure To Drive In Marked Lane. Traffic Ticket. HTA: sec 156(1)(A)

Last post: Re: Change lane - not in safe… by: admin at Wed Oct 10, 2018 1:33 pm : 28 : 168
Crowding the driver's seat

HTA section 162 - Crowding the driver's seat

Last post: by: Reflections at Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:27 am : 2 : 7
Going the wrong way on a one-way road

Going the wrong way on a one-way road - Highway Traffic Act section 153

Last post: Re: Wrong Way on a One Way Ro… by: lord_Relish at Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:28 pm : 9 : 49
Driving or operating a vehicle on a closed road

Driving or operating a vehicle on a closed road - HTA Traffic Ticket and Traffic Fine.

Last post: by: LJ1989 at Tue Feb 12, 2019 3:17 am : 5 : 29
Crossing a divided road where no proper crossing is provided

Crossing a divided road where no proper crossing is provided - HTA section 156 (1) (b)

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Failing to slow and carefully pass a stopped emergency vehicle

Section 159(2) and (3) - Failing to slow down when passing a stopped emergency vehicle.

Last post: Re: Fire Truck Sitting in Sta… by: OPS Copper at Wed Apr 08, 2015 2:35 pm : 8 : 67
Failing to move, where possible, into another lane when passing a stopped emergency vehicle

Failing to move, where possible, into another lane when passing a stopped emergency vehicle - Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Last post: Failing to move over by: duliddle at Sun Jun 17, 2018 2:30 am : 25 : 249
Improper passing

Improper passing - section 148 of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.

Last post: Re: Unsafe move - lane or sho… by: Mom23 at Fri Mar 13, 2020 9:14 am : 36 : 243
Improper use of high occupancy vehicle lane

HTA section 154.1(3) - Improper use of high occupancy vehicle lane. Highway Traffic Act.

Last post: by: Driveslow at Sun Sep 15, 2019 10:34 pm : 17 : 135
Motor vehicle equipped with or carrying a speed measuring warning device

HTA section 79. (1) - Motor vehicle equipped with or carrying a speed measuring warning device

Last post: Re: Radar detector offense by: evois at Fri Jul 01, 2016 9:55 pm : 6 : 111
Hand-held devices

The Ontario Highway Traffic Act section 78.1(1) deals with Hand-held devices and distracted driving.

Last post: Re: Hand-Held devices ticket:… by: nometalgear at Tue Oct 03, 2023 4:14 pm : 69 : 441

4 Demerit Points

Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h

Last post: Re: Speeding 134km/h over - d… by: Zatota at Thu Feb 09, 2023 5:47 pm : 537 : 3490
Following too closely

Last post: Re: Fatal errors? by: whaddyaknow at Tue Jul 24, 2018 4:57 pm : 53 : 453

5 Demerit Points

Driver of a bus failing to stop at an unprotected railway crossing

Last post: by: Reflections at Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:20 pm : 1 : 7

6 Demerit Points

Careless Driving

Last post: Re: Improper service? by: invalidusername at Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:55 am : 359 : 2139
Racing

Last post: by: bend at Fri Dec 14, 2018 11:13 am : 15 : 149
Exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or more

Last post: Re: Stunt Driving Charge: 161… by: Pods at Tue Dec 15, 2020 9:06 pm : 77 : 619
Failing to stop for a school bus

Last post: Re: Took a right turn at a fo… by: bend at Thu Feb 09, 2023 2:16 am : 114 : 607
Stunt Driving

Last post: Re: Stunt Driving - Did not g… by: commitedmistakes at Tue Nov 23, 2021 11:27 am : 149 : 938

7 Demerit Points

Failing to remain at the scene of a collision

Last post: Re: Failed to remain: a "love… by: bobajob at Tue Aug 02, 2022 10:17 pm : 64 : 465
Failing to stop when signaled/requested by a police officer

Last post: Re: Strict vs Absolute by: Simon Borys at Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:24 pm : 6 : 38

Law Enforcement

Police Cruisers and Vehicles

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Police Clothing and Equipment

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Police Firearms and Less-Lethal Equipment

Last post: by: Radar Identified at Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:07 pm : 2 : 9
Police Training and Education

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Courts and Procedure

Last post: Re: How do I enter photograph… by: SUVDriver29 at Thu May 25, 2023 4:22 pm : 365 : 2246
Speed Traps

Last post: Re: Caught Speeding (Speed Tr… by: Decatur at Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:01 pm : 44 : 127

Other Acts, Bylaws, and Offences

Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

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Driving While Suspended

Last post: Reinstate driver licence susp… by: luccanada at Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:27 pm : 188 : 829
Bylaws Pertaining to Traffic

Last post: Re: Parking Permit Grace Peri… by: Zatota at Fri Aug 18, 2017 4:12 pm : 30 : 131
Other Ontario Provincial Acts Related to Traffic

Last post: Re: Given 65KM/H in 50KM zone… by: bend at Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:04 am : 59 : 280
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)

Last post: Re: annual inspection certifi… by: Lensky at Sat Aug 08, 2020 11:15 am : 14 : 75
Traffic Offences Outside Ontario

Last post: Re: Reciprocal Agreement betw… by: bend at Mon May 03, 2021 7:54 am : 63 : 299
Parking Tickets

Last post: Re: Accessible parking permit… by: xml at Mon Dec 25, 2023 11:31 pm : 146 : 654
Red Light Camera Ticket

Last post: Re: red light turn - red ligh… by: bend at Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:11 pm : 116 : 609
Summon

Last post: Re: Is my case really a case … by: kathy at Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:06 pm : 34 : 203
Criminal Offences

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Traffic Ticket Articles

Ontario Traffic Ticket Help Articles

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Rest of Canada

Alberta: Traffic Safety Act

Last post: Re: Failing to stop at stop s… by: bend at Mon Mar 07, 2022 10:22 am : 1 : 2
British Columbia: Motor Vehicle Act

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Manitoba: The Highway Traffic Act

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New Brunswick: Motor Vehicle Act

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Newfoundland And Labrador: Highway Traffic Act

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Northwest Territories: Motor Vehicles Act

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Nova Scotia: Motor Vehicle Act

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Nunavut: Traffic Safety Act

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Prince Edward Island: Highway Traffic Act

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Quebec: Highway Safety Code

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Saskatchewan: The Traffic Safety Act

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Yukon: Motor Vehicles Act

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Ontario Highway Traffic Act

PART 1: Administration

The HTA - Highway Traffic Act - Administration Section

Last post: Please Read Here First - Copy… by: admin at Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:23 pm : 10 : 10
PART 2: Permits

The HTA - Highway Traffic Act - Permits Section

Last post: Please Read Here First - Copy… by: admin at Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:24 pm : 42 : 42
PART 3: Parking Permits

The HTA - Highway Traffic Act - Parking Permits Section

Last post: Please Read Here First - Copy… by: admin at Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:27 pm : 6 : 6
PART 4: Licences - Driver, Driving Instructor

The HTA - Highway Traffic Act - Driver and Driving Instructor Section

Last post: Please Read Here First - Copy… by: admin at Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:28 pm : 48 : 48
PART 6: Equipment

The HTA - Highway Traffic Act - Equipment Section

Last post: Please Read Here First - Copy… by: admin at Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:28 pm : 50 : 50
PART 10: Rules of the Road

The HTA - Highway Traffic Act - Rules of the Road Section

Last post: Please Read Here First - Copy… by: admin at Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:29 pm : 68 : 68

Recent Topics

A place to discuss any general Highway Traffic Act related items.

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Step 1: Register for a Free Account. Step 2: Browse the Forum Categories and Find Your Ontario Highway Traffic Act Offense. Step 3: Simply, Create A Topic in the Category of your choice and Submit Your Post! Browse Other Posts to Give your Opinion, Ask Questions, and Find Answers.

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Have an Improper opening of a vehicle door charge? Discuss it here!

Traffic ticket for Prohibited turns? Learn the Highway Traffic Act here.

Ontario Highway Traffic Act - Discuss Towing people on toboggans, bicycles, skis, etc.

Got a Failing to obey signs traffic ticket?

Failing to stop at a pedestrian crossing Traffic Ticket discussion.

The Highway Traffic Act - Failing to share the road

Improper right turn - Discuss the HTA here

Improper left turn - Fight the traffic ticket

Ontario Highway Traffic Act - Failing to signal

Driving slow? Fight your traffic ticket

Highway Traffic Act - Reversing on a divided high-speed road

No seat belt traffic ticket - Discuss the HTA here.

Properly securing child seats traffic ticket - Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Under 16 years old no wearing a seat belt traffic ticket

High beam on? Discuss Failing to lower headlamp beams

Backing on a highway - HTA - Highway Traffic Act

Discuss traffic ticket Driver failing to ensure infant/child passenger is properly secured

A speeding traffic ticket is subject to section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act.

Defend against Traffic Fines and Points. Learn the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.

Highway Traffic Act section 139.1

Failing to obey a stop sign - Highway Traffic Act section 136(1).

Failing to obey the directions of a police officer. Traffic ticket and traffic ticket fines.

HTA section 156 (1) (a) - Driving the wrong way on a divided road

Failing to report a collision to a police officer - Highway Traffic Act

Failure To Drive In Marked Lane. Traffic Ticket. HTA: sec 156(1)(A)

HTA section 162 - Crowding the driver's seat

Going the wrong way on a one-way road - Highway Traffic Act section 153

Driving or operating a vehicle on a closed road - HTA Traffic Ticket and Traffic Fine.

Crossing a divided road where no proper crossing is provided - HTA section 156 (1) (b)

Section 159(2) and (3) - Failing to slow down when passing a stopped emergency vehicle.

Failing to move, where possible, into another lane when passing a stopped emergency vehicle - Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Improper passing - section 148 of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.

HTA section 154.1(3) - Improper use of high occupancy vehicle lane. Highway Traffic Act.

HTA section 79. (1) - Motor vehicle equipped with or carrying a speed measuring warning device

The Ontario Highway Traffic Act section 78.1(1) deals with Hand-held devices and distracted driving.

Find Helpful Traffic Ticket Articles, Guide's, and How to's here.

The HTA - Highway Traffic Act - Administration Section

The HTA - Highway Traffic Act - Permits Section

The HTA - Highway Traffic Act - Parking Permits Section

The HTA - Highway Traffic Act - Driver and Driving Instructor Section

The HTA - Highway Traffic Act - Equipment Section

The HTA - Highway Traffic Act - Rules of the Road Section

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