Now another situation people...say you were turning off a roadway, and clipped a pedestrian who was walking on the sidewalk? Could you be charged under the HTA as you were leaving a roadway to a private property? Instead of like on this case leaving a private property onto a roadway. Thanks in…
Hello Folks,
I am at it again helping someone fight a ticket, this time in London. I have a few questions dealing with the disclosure request.
The prosecutors here seem to have gotten smart to the usual tactics. They now include a whole page (instead of the 2" tear-off slip) with one side for filling…
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…
Hey Guys,
I'm not sure if this is the correct section to post this... I'm a tractor trailer truck driver, and although i didn't get a ticket, Last week, I was involved in a conversation with my boss and fleet manager about removing snow off the top of the rig.
I found this article online, which…
So today I got my first speeding ticket from going 80 km/h in a 50 zone, reduced to 70. I have been in an accident before so my insurance rate is already pretty high, yet I don't really handle my own insurance as I am the secondary driver on my family car. I'm also 20 and still have my G2, which…
I was pulled over after making a U-TURN. and being charged for 4 tickets "1. DRIVE MOTOR VEHICLE, NO PERMIT CONTRARY TO THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT SECTION 7(1)(A); 2. UNSAFE TURNING LANE CHN-FL TO SIGNAL CONTRARY TO THE HWY TRAFFIC ACT SECTION 142(1); 3. RED LIGHT TRAFFIC ACT SECTION 144(18); 4.FAIL…
Hi all,
I received a stunt driving ticket earlier in the year (171 km/h in a 100 km/h zone) and attended my summons earlier this week, where I received the disclosure.
I set a meeting for an early resolution for this Friday (March 16th, 2018). Would any of you be able to help me review my disclosure…
Hi there,
I was curious if there is any way that demerit points can be reduced or taken off of one's record after the tickets have been paid. I know in Alberta one can take a 'safe driving course' after a certain amount of time with a clean record and get demerit points taken off. Is there any such…
Representation - reco's
Could you give me your representation Recomendations for a speeding ticket.
There are a llot of places, it appears thatthis board is sponsored by x-copper so not sure how impartial this is?
Have heard a lot of good and bad things about various places, I also understand that x-copper, went bust/got bought out ?
Anyway, just your reco's and if it's not ok to name and shame in public, pls IM me with your "stay" away from.
Many thanks
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sorry couple of other questions
1> After the 15 days have expired, IF you change your mind can you still pay the fine?
2> Will Representation make your original charge worse? I know that sounds barmy, but in the UK challenging anything to do with the Police
usually means a bigger fine and more demerit points.
3> Is paralegel better or worse than a lawyer
thanks again
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You can pay the fine at any time, even at your trial date. Representation will not normally make the original charge worse, if you choose to proceed to trial and were given a roadside speed reduction; proceeding to trial will amend the charge back to the original speed.
Lawyer is unnecessary for a Speeding Tickets, in most cases even a Paralegal is unnecessary; they will most likely get you a plea-deal, and that's something you can do on your own.
You should file the ticket for trial, request disclosure (officer's notes) and go from there; if you see any issues with the officer's notes you can share them here or seek legal counsel.
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thankxs iFly,
ok..
1> As it's convictions which count (on insurance) not demerits, how likly with a clean record will they go down to the next level of speeding as opposed to only removing the demerit points, which is just a waste of time?
OR are the demerit points linked to the specfic offense if that makes sense?
2> If there was a screw-up somewhere, then only a para/lawyer might pick up on that, if I plea deal I wont be able to. Also a no-show or issue with the evidence etc etc
thanks
iFly55 wrote:You can pay the fine at any time, even at your trial date. Representation will not normally make the original charge worse, if you choose to proceed to trial and were given a roadside speed reduction; proceeding to trial will amend the charge back to the original speed.Lawyer is unnecessary for a Speeding Tickets, in most cases even a Paralegal is unnecessary; they will most likely get you a plea-deal, and that's something you can do on your own.
You should file the ticket for trial, request disclosure (officer's notes) and go from there; if you see any issues with the officer's notes you can share them here or seek legal counsel.
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bobajob wrote:1> As it's convictions which count (on insurance) not demerits, how likly with a clean record will they go down to the next level of speeding as opposed to only removing the demerit points, which is just a waste of time?OR are the demerit points linked to the specfic offense if that makes sense?
Clean record isn't going to change much. Prosecutor has to keep your charge in the same realm. For speeding, they'll just reduce the kilometres. Usually, they'll go down to the next bracket based on demerit points (eg. 32km to 15km). They are not going to take your speeding ticket and change it into a parking ticket.
bobajob wrote:2> If there was a screw-up somewhere, then only a para/lawyer might pick up on that, if I plea deal I wont be able to. Also a no-show or issue with the evidence etc etc
Speeding tickets are practically filled out as a template. All disclosures pretty much look the same. Device used (if applicable), weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle description, etc. If there's a mistake regarding your ticket, it's going to be noticeable. There isn't too much room for error. That being said, a "ticket fighter" isn't going to fight your ticket anyways. They'll show up with a list of their clients, get a reduced charge, and leave. It's a 5 minute process and it's a big joke. There will be 30 ordinary people at your trial doing the same thing and it wont cost them $200-$500. Representation is a must for certain situations. Your average speeding ticket with an already clean record isn't really one of them. They aren't pulling out any bag of tricks for your situation. They wont look at your case again till your court date. If there's any time to learn and experience how to deal with a ticket, it would be now.
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Thanks Bend,
BTW; looking at my ticket it says under offence
"Speeding 144 kmh in a 100kmh zone"
HTA 128
isnt the offence; shouldnt it say (I can't remmewber the exact wording)
"30 – 49 km/h over"
is this a fatal ?
Thanks again
bend wrote:bobajob wrote:1> As it's convictions which count (on insurance) not demerits, how likly with a clean record will they go down to the next level of speeding as opposed to only removing the demerit points, which is just a waste of time?OR are the demerit points linked to the specfic offense if that makes sense?
Clean record isn't going to change much. Prosecutor has to keep your charge in the same realm. For speeding, they'll just reduce the kilometres. Usually, they'll go down to the next bracket based on demerit points (eg. 32km to 15km). They are not going to take your speeding ticket and change it into a parking ticket.
bobajob wrote:2> If there was a screw-up somewhere, then only a para/lawyer might pick up on that, if I plea deal I wont be able to. Also a no-show or issue with the evidence etc etcSpeeding tickets are practically filled out as a template. All disclosures pretty much look the same. Device used (if applicable), weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle description, etc. If there's a mistake regarding your ticket, it's going to be noticeable. There isn't too much room for error. That being said, a "ticket fighter" isn't going to fight your ticket anyways. They'll show up with a list of their clients, get a reduced charge, and leave. It's a 5 minute process and it's a big joke. There will be 30 ordinary people at your trial doing the same thing and it wont cost them $200-$500. Representation is a must for certain situations. Your average speeding ticket with an already clean record isn't really one of them. They aren't pulling out any bag of tricks for your situation. They wont look at your case again till your court date. If there's any time to learn and experience how to deal with a ticket, it would be now.
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bobajob wrote:BTW; looking at my ticket it says under offence"Speeding 144 kmh in a 100kmh zone"
HTA 128
isnt the offence; shouldnt it say (I can't remmewber the exact wording)
"30 – 49 km/h over"
is this a fatal ?
No, the wording is correct. It should state your actual speed and the speed limit.
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Drats 
thanks for the quick reply Stanton
much appreciated 
Stanton wrote:bobajob wrote:BTW; looking at my ticket it says under offence"Speeding 144 kmh in a 100kmh zone"
HTA 128
isnt the offence; shouldnt it say (I can't remmewber the exact wording)
"30 – 49 km/h over"
is this a fatal ?
No, the wording is correct. It should state your actual speed and the speed limit.
