A cop stopped me and asked for my license, proof of insurance and registration. I opened my wallet and handed him the license and insurance paper then reached into the glove box to retrieve my vehicle reg from the car's owner's manual pocket. I pulled it out and my old driver's license was behind it. I had moved about 6 months ago and made the address change online, then I placed the old license in the glove box. When the new license was received, I placed it in my wallet with my updated insurance papers. I later placed the new vehicle reg inside the pocket of the manual (I was still waiting for my new license in the mail). I'd forgotten about it and just left it there. If I was aware that it was such an offense to not destroy the old license, I would have been on top of it but I didn't think it was a big deal. However the cop gave me a ticket for possession of two drivers' licenses. This is in Ontario. has anyone else ever heard of this? I can't find out what the possible fine amount is either as the cop didn't know.
Got a ticket for having two valid driver's licenses
Re: Got a ticket for having two valid driver's licenses
What exactly was written on the ticket?
Did commit the offence of: .......
Contrary to: .......
Sect.......
What was in the set fine box and total payable box?
Re: Got a ticket for having two valid driver's licenses
neo333 wrote:
What exactly was written on the ticket?
Did commit the offence of: .......
Contrary to: .......
Sect.......
What was in the set fine box and total payable box?
It's some new sort of ticket. Instead of a set amount or fine listed on it, the procedure now is to appear in court on the date written on the ticket by the officer and either plead guilty or not.
it said "possession of two driver's licenses". It didn't state where in the HTA that is says this and in fact, I couldn't locate anything about it in the HTA.
The only information I could find was a brief note they'd recently added on the same government website where you can change your address online is "Q:What do I do with my old license? A: Destroy it" Nothing about it being an offense to "possess" two.
-
hwybear
- High Authority
- Posts: 2934
- Joined: Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:21 am
- Location: In YOUR rearview mirror!
-
Posting Awards
Re: Got a ticket for having two valid driver's licenses
HTA 35. (1) No person shall
(e) apply for, secure or retain in his or her possession more than one drivers licence;
Re: Got a ticket for having two valid driver's licenses
Thank you for that. I couldn't locate it in the HTA. Any idea what the penalty is for it?
Similar Topics
Featured Topics
Defective Braking System: $110
pulled over leaving a survey in guelph. After arguing with the officer for about 10 minutes, he mentioned something being wrong with my truck. Told me to put on my emergency brake, and i did. Told me to put it in gear, and i did, truck did not move. Told me to hit the gas, and i did and the truck…
Failing to stop for a school bus / handheld device
Got two very heavy tickets -- for failing to stop for a school bus, and for using a handheld device. Was running late in a morning rush traffic in Toronto and apparently passed a school bus on the opposite side w/o noticing its signal. A few meters after that I stopped behind the other cars waiting…
144(9) from a yellow warning sign?
I recently received a ticket for proceeding contrary to sign at an intersection. While there are other issues with the offence (sign is not visible until 10ft from intersection, officer wrote wrong license plate number on ticket) my biggest question is about the sign itself.
The sign located at the…
Question regarding appeal
Hey,
I posted here a *while* back when I first got my speeding ticket, and I've been fighting it forever. Anyway, long story short - I went and had an appeal and both the prosecutor and the Judge agree that I have valid grounds to appeal on, but what we're arguing is whether the correct remedy is a…
Auto Accidents and Insurance Authority
My wife had an auto accident back in May. It is gradually being dealt with by our insurance company ( by the broker actually). My question is about the legal power of the insurance code OAP1. Evidently this set of rules is the Ten Commandments for the insurance companies and the adjustors seem to…
School bus moving with flashing red lights - but not stopped
What is the requirement for stopping when a school bus is traveling down the roadway, initiates the flashing red lights while still moving but has not yet stopped? If a motorist is traveling through an intersection (through the free-flow approach, minor-street stop controlled) and an oncoming…
HTA provision for variable speed limits is active...
In 2005, the government passed legislation that enabled the introduction of variable speed limits at some point in the future. It didn't take effect right away, so it sat waiting for "proclamation by the Lieutenant Governor." Just by chance... I was reading the HTA earlier while browsing this…
Help prepare for trial (Pics and Disclosure inside)
Hi Everyone,
I am preparing for my trial. Please go through the pics below and suggest what could be the best way to fight this Disobey Stop Sign Charge.
My court date is in late May, which is 14 months after I was charged. I will be applying for 11b but if I dont get the 'stay, I need to be prepared…
Stopping two cars
I was on my way to work on a divided four lane highway. I was in the right hand lane following the flow of traffic. There was a slower car ahead of me and I wanted to change lanes and maintain my speed. When I looked in my left side mirror, I notice a red car going pretty fast in the passing…
Guilty or not
So i got charged with Hand Held Device, just want to ask everyone if i could use this as my defence
It was midnight, I was dropping my fiance to pick up something on north bound Yonge st (near church) with my emergency lights on, Officer came and asked me to move along so i went up a few streets and…
