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I agree with you "T" and get your point. It's very easy to "feel" like you can do other things when crawling along at a ridiculously slow pace. Society generally accepts distracted drivers, otherwise drive-through windows OF ANY SORT would be banned! Just sit and watch the exit to a Tim Hortons. Absolutely horrible stuff happens there.

tdrive2 wrote:Haha that was quite funny. What does he mean when he refers to the tv show? I know cam wooley used to always be on TV...

Yah, Cam eventually "voted me off the island".. (hint, hint)

Personally, I wouldn't mention the cruise was on. You'll then be pressed to admit you had it set 10-over. You will have admitted to speeding in a court of law and you will be convicted. Definitely request Disclosure to see if you have already admitted to speeding to the officer.

I wouldn't take the stand at all. I strongly recommend people don't ...

Normally, I wouldn't talk to the Crown. I'd just go ahead and fight the charge. But in this case, I would definitely explain the conditions to the Crown and ask that he offer you a non-moving violation instead (perhaps "improper muffler"). No points and your insurance company will consider it minor (no rate increase).

If the plea bargain is going ...

You guys might be right. But I always thought they didn't have to write the section no. down if the wording was specific enough to describe the offence (without any possibility that it could refer to more than ONE offences in the Act).

Right of way on entering highway from private road
139. (1) Every driver or street car operator entering a ...

Your other thread says it was "Fail to Yield".
This one says "Fail to Yield from Driveway".

My unprofessional opinion is that the "Fail to Yield from Driveway" charge IS specific enough to warrant a conviction. If it just says, "Fail to Yield", that could apply to various sections of the HTA and would justify a dismissal if she motions for one ...

Seems like an easy win to me!


136. (1) Every driver or street car operator approaching a stop sign at an intersection,
(a) shall stop his or her vehicle or street car at a marked stop line or, if none, then immediately before entering the nearest crosswalk or, if none, then immediately before entering the intersection; and
(b) shall yield the ...

The Crown doesn't want to go to trial any more than you do! Explain that your insurance company will jack your rates sky-high if you get points. I'm sure he'll be much more likely to accept YOUR plea offer if he see's that you are aware of the ramifications involved.

Radar Identified wrote:There's also this little mishap:

http://www.thestar.com/article/570365

Constable Adam Martin of the Huron County OPP went off the road and hit a tree while on duty. He was charged with careless driving.

You don't honestly believe there will be a conviction here, do you? LOL.

I see slow drivers blocking the left lane every time I'm on the 401. Though I realize many in this province feel it's some sort of insult or threat, I flash my high-beams (passing beams) all the time. Sometimes it works... usually it doesn't.

Maybe it's time we ban the new "blinder" style of glasses:
http://ontariotrafficlaw.blogspot.com/

I would like to see all cars governed as well.

Well duh! You're a traffic cop!! LOL

Not trying to be rude or anything, but virtually every police officer started young in their adult life and have very little experience working in private industry. So it's natural that the police have no idea what the REAL pace of the economy is. It would be ...

Yes! Do all the above... but FIRST repeal all the dumb "stunt laws".

There is a mountain of technical information and discussion on radar use and possible defense strategies
here:
http://www.radardetector.net/forums/how ... ur-ticket/

It's an American site, so not everything stated will apply here.

Wouldn't the driver, who had decided to change his mind to proceed despite his signal and apparent intention, be responsible to ensure that he can proceed in safety?

Maybe...

But it could get rather complicated I think.

What if I just noticed my blinker has been on for miles, and I cancel it as I approach an intersection. Have I now given up ...

If your feelin' confidant.... GET CHARGED!!

I'm pretty sure as long as you don't file a claim and weren't charged with anything, your rates won't be affected (even if you inform your insurance company). Our oldest boy had a wreck a while back. We called insurance for advice. THEY suggested paying the damages in cash to avoid an insurance increase. So even though they KNOW he had a wreck ...

there there (gently pats Bear on back). here's some hot cocoa.

I have been issued a "fix-it" ticket before. I correct the problem then report to the police station to show the repair has been made and they cancel the ticket (keeping $10 though).

I don't think this is the case here. A real ticket was issued.

Congrats

I don't think the cops can repeal the ticket. Could be wrong though. I thought the Crown handles that.

hwybear wrote:

Bookm wrote:I just can't imagine how an intersection with lights AND stop signs could work!.

finally we think alike....

Now if you would just agree, "speed'ING is saf'ER"

I can't see where it says, "you can't pass a school bus with it's flashing lights on". Sure it applies if the bus is STOPPED or if you are more than 20 metres behind it.

What do you do if you are under 20 metres by the time the bus stops?? I would deduce that you can pass legally. The bus driver would have the responsibility of NOT opening the ...

Duty of drivers when school bus stopped
175.(11) Every driver or street car operator, when meeting on a highway, other than a highway with a median strip, a stopped school bus that has its overhead red signal-lights flashing, shall stop before reaching the bus and shall not proceed until the bus moves or the overhead red signal-lights have ...

I just can't imagine how an intersection with lights AND stop signs could work!

If it were me, I'd take a plea bargain to Improper Left if it were offered. If no plea bargain were offered, I would request a trial and hope/expect that either the officer or the victim won't show up (the Crown would need both in court).

You could argue that the ...

hwybear wrote:i'm out of the loop....don't even know what the hell a "blog" is.....sounds like a swamp to me

Example:
An old blog I started (then abandoned) a couple years ago:
http://www.blogger.com/profile/11162522505981070136

Radar Identified wrote:I will say that Fantino looked pretty unimpressed in the photo!

I was too distracted by all the shiny things hanging on him to notice!

probably "tow truck scene".

Cool idea!