Sooo.... how exactly does the officer measure from the seat while the rider is sitting on it ? LOL Just got my bike license last year and promptly bought (3) bikes. Two of them are customized. One, heavily (old-school 70's long-fork chopper). I'll probably have to start a personal thread on the many stops I'm facing if all the stringent bike laws are enforced. The handle-bar height is going to be my biggest beef. I'm 6'-1" and my 10"-rise Z-bars place my hands at shoulder height. Very comfortable, but very illegal (in screwy Ontario). Bring on summer! Be back here soon (probably). Book

Being naturally suspicious of the government, I have to believe the MTO is current using garbage paint on their plates ON PURPOSE. I got my vanity plates in 1982 when the letters were dark blue on non-reflective white background. They are still in excellent condition today. Every day, I see new(er) plates (light blue on reflective white background) faded almost completely white.

So the police write more tickets and the MTO sells more replacement plates. What a scam

Let the lawyer take care of it. The lawyer might tell you the passenger would make a good witness and help in your defense.
BTW, I ALSO wish I had an M3 when I was 17. In fact, at 47, I STILL wish I could afford one

Be sure that there really is NO difference (points vs no-points) with your insurance agent.

I checked with mine. He said he only considers POINTS when judging convictions, so I gladly took the 15-over no-points deal last time (down from 32-over). Was a much smaller fine as well.

So your passenger didn't down it quick, why??

Here's MY experience with the plane and the plea I took. I really wanted to challenge the plane-guy... even had a full defense planned out, but the plea was really reasonable.

http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/topic852.html

ManlyMinute wrote:Isn't video game playing also proven to improve visual spacial skills, reaction time, fine motor reflexes, and other such skills.

Online NASCAR racing clearly improves one's driving skills
(except that one time... see avatar)

I had a problem last month... Too many passengers for my pickup. When we were teens, we always had a couple "extras" rolin' around in the box, but this is now, so I called the local police. They told me as long as all the belts were used, extra passengers were free to ride in the box. Of course, EVERY kid called dibs on the box!! So we head over to the get-together. I have two beers over the course of 3 hours. Time to leave. I know the alcohol wheel would suggest I'm fine to drive, but I'm not taking any chances with the current laws, so I let my son's girlfriend drive. Turns out she...

I blame GIRLS! If they didn't look at the cool guy with the loud engine when he hammers it for attention, there would be no market for low-restriction mufflers. But the fact is, load pipes ARE cool! I'm just not entirely sure how one defines cool. In fact, defining it wouldn't be cool :P We can legislate ways to water down young males to a point where three pens in a pocket protector are mandatory, or we can just accept that a LOT of people still get a sense of excitement from blasting a little "attitude" out the tailpipe ;) My first car was a '74 Astre (pure JUNK!). First thing I di...

Did the officer travel over the exact same path as you (was he following you)? He would have to stand up and answer under oath to your question about road condition. Was there sand/dirt on the road, perhaps moisture from various sources? The officer will likely provide testimony based on his training regarding clean, dry pavement (as per Bear, above). You don't have to present evidence to the contrary. Just get him to admit he did not investigate the conditions of the lane you were in. If he didn't, your judgment as to braking ability should prevail. Nothing's guaranteed. Just my opinion. Sean

I was filling out my application for my Passport the other day and noticed on the back of my drivers license that I have a corrective lens requirement. I had Lazik corrective surgery last year and no longer wear glasses.
Is that something I need to change at the MTO? Or should I carry around the rather substantial BILL I received . I've been stopped a few times and have never been questioned about it.

Sean

...stopped a vehicle one night for speed (think 122 in a 100). Holy! Glad you don't patrol where I drive, LOL! This would have to be the 401, right? I'll be travelling through your area next month (SHO Club convention in Detroit). Will keep my fingers crossed there and back (always works!) ;) Re: Camera... Recently, I was sitting in an intersection waiting to turn left. The oncoming traffic was about to clear so I made a quick look to the left to ensure no pedetrians are crossing. There are two people standing on the corner, deep in coversation, but no worries, I can turn. The intersection cl...

No, I don't go all nuts with the high beams or anything. Just a a few gentle flicks of the brights (which I also do when passing a car).

This is all standard practice in Europe. Too bad we can't incorporate some of their driving etiquette. Here, a flick of the brights is apt to get you a face full of brake lights instead of the courtesy of moving right.

beleafer81 wrote:Yes, and isn't it technically illegal ... flash your high beams at a left lane hog?

Is this true?? I follow the well-understood and accepted European practice of flicking the high-beams at left lane slugs ALL THE TIME (and it usually works). I never once thought it might be illegal