Search found 632 matches

by Bookm
Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:13 am
Forum: Failing to yield the right-of-way
Topic: Fail to yield from driveway
Replies: 3
Views: 4376

Re: Fail to yield from driveway

I would try to pay the other car owner in cash (using their estimate without any counter-offer, ie. "I have a cousin who dabbles in body work").

Then plead not-guilty and show up for court on your trial date. My bet is the cop won't even show up. He'll know the "glove doesn't fit" ;)
by Bookm
Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:45 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or more
Topic: Are they cops or cowboys?
Replies: 22
Views: 6832

Re: Are they cops or cowboys?

... GTA newspapers always seemed to have something (either news article or editorial) on street racing.

If it's a GTA problem, then they should have come up with a GTA solution. Not all of Ontario.

Two incidents, one where a cab driver was killed in Toronto...

Can't comment, don't know about that one.

... and another where a couple out ...
by Bookm
Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or more
Topic: Are they cops or cowboys?
Replies: 22
Views: 6832

Re: Are they cops or cowboys?

Haven't you heard? McGuinty/Fantino want to remove any trace of testosterone from the male public in Ontario. We are supposed to all go out and buy a Toyota Prius, stick at least 3 pens in our shirt pocket, and don't forget the white tape on your black-framed glasses!

At least one judge has ruled that the mere act of traveling at 150kph is, in and ...
by Bookm
Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:56 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Caaan't Spell
Replies: 4
Views: 1311

Caaan't Spell

Image
by Bookm
Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:13 am
Forum: Failing to yield the right-of-way
Topic: Fail to yield from driveway
Replies: 3
Views: 4376

Re: Fail to yield from driveway

The correct charge probably should have been Careless. But Careless is a very severe charge (6 points). I think the HTA really, really, REALLY needs a different/new charge for "minor" carelessness. Either that, or just reduce the severity of the current statute.

Personal opinion? I think your charge is inappropriate. We don't "yield" to parked ...
by Bookm
Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:31 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Finally beat BelSlySTI on one of these things!...
Replies: 9
Views: 2778

Re: Finally beat BelSlySTI on one of these things!...

Airplane this time! Same one that got ME! (makes me feel much better).
What do you thing the chances both cops will show up are? ;)
by Bookm
Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:45 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: What's the proper procedure to pass a car on a 2 lane road?
Replies: 42
Views: 10602

Re: What's the proper procedure to pass a car on a 2 lane road?

The other night, I was behind a Harley at a red light (just a Sportster, so not a REAL biker ;) . Just as the light was about to turn green, another bike roared through from the left side, just beating his red light. Well of curse the two riders had throw the low, two finger salute to each other which meant the guy I was behind now had to get his ...
by Bookm
Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:06 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Got speeding ticket with no Date on the ticket.
Replies: 12
Views: 5468

Re: Got speeding ticket with no Date on the ticket.

I would consider that irregular on its face and would be quashed by any JP. Anyone else?
by Bookm
Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:00 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Got speeding ticket with no Date on the ticket.
Replies: 12
Views: 5468

Re: Got speeding ticket with no Date on the ticket.

There is no date at all? .. or just the wrong date?

If none at all, the ticket is invalid. But I think the officer has 5 days to serve a new one, so I'd wait 10 days before filing a not-guilty plea.
by Bookm
Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Over 24 at 60 Limit at Steel/Islington Toronto
Replies: 5
Views: 3142

Re: Over 24 at 60 Limit at Steel/Islington Toronto

Um.. I just received my Disclosure in the mail after offering no phone number on my registered mailing or backup fax.
by Bookm
Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:49 am
Forum: Improper left turn
Topic: Improper Left Turn on a four-lane road
Replies: 6
Views: 3844

Re: Improper Left Turn on a four-lane road

Radar Identified wrote:... Be prepared for the Crown to withdraw it at the last minute after a desperate attempt to get you to plea-bargain.
Performance worthy of an Oscar sometimes ;)
by Bookm
Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:27 pm
Forum: Traffic Offences Outside Ontario
Topic: Offences/driving in Michigan
Replies: 9
Views: 8237

Re: Offences/driving in Michigan

Su'ckerrrr
(I mean, congratulations!)
by Bookm
Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:18 pm
Forum: Improper right turn
Topic: is it worth fighting a improper right turn 141.2
Replies: 1
Views: 2653

Re: is it worth fighting a improper right turn 141.2

Yes. It's reasonable to move to an open lane when someone is standing in the correct lane. Fight the ticket.