Ontario Highway Traffic Act

I'm pretty sure I hold the record for MOST tickets on this forum (over 20) and I have never seen "points" listed on any on of them. If it turns out they were supposed to be there, I can't wait to tell everyone that, technically, I have a completely clean record!!

Last month I received data that showed a survey bar in the middle of the street. When I asked my party-chief, "What the heck?", he came to the realization that the laser reflected off the taillight of a passing car instead of his prism.

This may not happen with police systems, but a JP might entertain the possibility :P

Will let you know when I ...

I'm willing to bet the officer just assumed you were traveling at the same speed as the lead car.

I wouldn't put a lot of thought in to a defense until you read the Disclosure. The type of equipment the officer used will make all the difference in how you handle your questioning.

I suspect the Crown will be anxious to offer a plea to a lesser ...

Personal opinion coming up!... :D

I would definitely try to postpone this trial no matter WHAT defense you should choose, just in case you lose. You do NOT want 3 tickets within 3 years on your record... You insurance company will absolutely lay you to waste!

Attend on your trial date. If the officer doesn't show, motion for dismissal. If the ...

Careful... I read this a couple years ago and suggested a coworker take advantage of it. Upon further investigation, we were informed there were NO "prescribed parts of Ontario" at that time. Apparently, the section was written in anticipation of parts being prescribed at a future date.

Dispute without appearance, prescribed parts of Ontario

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"A ban on more than ONE teenage passenger"

I guess that spells the end the "designated driver"!!

It also spells the end of "car pooling" to work (that's right McGuinty, many teenagers WORK and pay taxes)

It also now puts multiple teenagers in multiple cars when traveling to a common destinations. I bet dollars to donuts we'll see worse ...

http://www.thestar.com/News/Ontario/article/538115

I watched a 1-hour interview with Mr. Mulcahy on Legal Briefs with Lorne Honickman a few weeks ago. I felt terrible for him because he lost his 18-yr.old son at a very young age. When I listened to his pleas for "no tolerance" legislation with regard to drinking and speeding, I really did ...

Ahh yes. My bad. It's the potential for severe penalties that makes it Strict.

But this seems to fly in the face of the impoundment rules. How can a driver defend himself using a due diligence argument on the side of the road? Only the court can rule on such a defense, not an officer. It seems to me that this is the core problem with 172. To be ...

How could this be a Strict Liability offence? It's Speeding! If you sped, you're guilty, right? (no option for due diligence).

The witness was sitting right in the defendants vehicle observing the defendants speedometer. How could you get a more iron-clad case? OH WAIT, the defendant was a cop! That evens the playing field and all he has to do is ...

Tapp testified he wasn't paying attention to the speedometer but was going with the flow of traffic. He said he would never drive at such "ridiculous" speeds.
"Personally, it's against my code of ethics to travel at that speed," Tapp testified.


So the Crown calls an officer of the court (police officer) who testifies under oath that she ...

Bookm, there is no speed limit or default speed limit on a sidewalk or signs would be posted or a regulation or by-law is required. Common sense indicates the speed limit, however, would be no more than the speed limit on that given street.
I find it hard to believe it's legal to ride 50kph on a sidewalk in downtown Toronto, LOL.

Because your ...

The car was stopped or slowing down on the road but was not signaling.
Do you really think the driver will admit that?

The boy was not charged with speeding,...
Do you consider the speed limit of a bike on a sidewalk to be the same as the traveled road? What is the speed limit for a bike on a sidewalk?

He was however required to get more ...

I'm actually about to buy my FIRST cell phone (fought the trend as long as I could, LOL). Whether this law passes or not, it will come with a Bluetooth ear-piece simply because I want to have both hands available for quick saves from other drivers making mistakes.

As much as I hate being affected by distracted drivers on a cell phones, I don't ...

Wouldn't this mean that both parties of plea deal should be found guilty of an indictable offence?

Sheeez! Now I gotta' be sober on my LAWN MOWER, too, I 'spose!!
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