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Interesting! It says I could drink (4) screwdrivers in (1) hour and I'd still blow under 80!

I don't think I'll be trusting my license to THAT result any time soon, LOL

Got a better example last night. This happens frequently at this intersection because apposing cars are often numerous enough that only ONE car in "my" direction will make the light. When the first car zips out first like this, he has allowed for at least one more car behind him to make the light as well. Sometimes being courteous is complicated ...

Is there any way to test ourselves for future reference?

ex. I would like to pound down 4 beers in one hour then blow. Is any police service willing to assist me?

We know when we're speeding... we can see the speedometer. But I (and most folks, I suspect) have no idea when they're JUST over the limit with alcohol.

I've been told that this is the SECOND officer to get nailed. I'm assuming they were "off-duty" right? Police aren't subject to the HTA while on duty, correct? Or is it just when they are on an actual call, not just on duty?

If the driver was going through all the gears as indicated, ...

Nah.. he just performed the standard "car guy" thing; accelerate hard(ish) through first, use up a bit of second, then let off. No high speed involved. Just getting that high you feel when pinned back in your seat for a second or too. If you're not into muscle cars, you'll never ...

Just be aware that the officer has 30 days to write a new ticket (I think). My own personal paranoia would have me pleading not-guilty then waiting for my court date to arrive in the mail. The court date will likely fall outside the 30 day time limit. At that time, I would request that the Crown withdraw the charge. If he doesn't, I'd proceed to ...

It's May 13 today. Clarify the offense date please (April perhaps??).

If NO date is written on the ticket, it can not be amended by the judge. I would assume the WRONG date would be considered the same as no date. Be sure you don't offer the correct date into evidence. Try to establish (with witnesses) where you were on the 26th (of April I'll ...

Now I've seen everything...

Just a few minutes ago, I ran across the street to grab a quick sub, then headed back to work. As I approached the street, I heard the sweet sound of a hi-performance V8 coming up through the gears (far from foot-to-floor, but was definitely "workin")! I turn to look and its a real nice custom Chevy Trailblazer with a ...

...which is illegal even for the cop.

Not true. Police officers are exempt from traffic laws while performing their duty.

I, too, would fight this charge. I would be sure to question the officer (on the stand) about the cars between. I would make a closing statement describing the entire situation, then hope the judge is fair and unbiased when ...

Minor errors will not quash the ticket. In your case, I wouldn't even consider it to be an "error" at all. If an error on the ticket were to violate a right of the defendant (such the wrong statute specified), then it would likely be dismissed.

Fair enough, the degradation in quality from the original to the Youtube upload is considerable. My summer car is coming out soon and it has a much better quality setup in it.

For this example, you'll just have to take my word for it that there was NO advance green. Both directions turn green at the same time, for all lanes. The camera car just ...

Observations from last weeks' trip to Toronto/Hamilton:

This was my first drive to "impound-country" since its inception. During the day, the 403 seemed to be moving at a slower rate than "pre-203". But leaving Toronto around 11:00pm, there was no doubt that speeds have not changed very much. The left (passing) lane typically averaged around 130 ...

...AND the through traffic in the same direction has a red,...

Why have you made that assumption? You are wrong. The"camara car" has no advance green.

But you have uncovered a VERY IMPORTANT issue. If the apposing car does not move, should we not be allowed to go? By law, how long are we supposed to wait before we can legally turn "across"? I ...

Turning left "first":

Is this turn subject to impoundment??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emzpcyM-Juo

(Sorry for the really bad quality... I'm going to use high-res option from now on.)

The HTA is different than the Criminal Code in that under the HTA, the Crown can accept your offer to change the offense to an unrelated offense. The JP doesn't have to accept this "deal", but he likely will if it's clear that both you AND the prosecutor are in agreement.

I'd propose a change to Improper Muffler or some other non-moving violation ...

Since 170(12) pertains to "parking" on a highway, it's possible he chose not to file it, knowing he wrote the wrong statute. I'd lay odds that you got lucky this time

hwybear wrote:BTW, no such this a "reckless driving" you must be watching "cops" too much!

My Bad. It was "dangerous driving".
story: http://www.cambridgenow.ca/npps/story.cfm?id=956

...If they can not follow the rules of the road and go to the extreme of these stunts listed, they need to be hammered, they need to get off the road.

I agree!!! ... partly. They DO need to get hammered. Give a kid a $600 ticket and he's gonna' learn a major lesson real quick.

Jack his insurance rates to $10,000/yr. and he's ruined.

I just ...

Is a JP likely to deny the Part III summons request if it is a simple offense with no secondary issues (such as an accident caused by the offense)?

Easy answer... The Insurance Industry. There was a time (early 80's) when owning up and paying for you indiscretions would certainly sting!... but your insurance company didn't take advantage of the odd ticket or two. Today, insurance companies take, take, take. Most folks won't even report accident damage less then $4,000 because they're terrified ...

Remember that the crown does not want to be in traffic court listening to the same canned testimony all the time, neither does the judge. .
Nor do police ,we would rather be back on the road, stopping someone else :D

So it's agreed... We all want to avoid court. So stop writing tickets and the problem is solved! :)

I'm heading down to "Fantino ...

It may be different for each Prosecutor. I know the last one I dealt with definitely WOULD use anything I said against me (if it went to trial). I asked and he told me so.

My co-worker got a ticket on which she was cited the wrong charge. She went to the Crown to have it dismissed and made the mistake of telling him what the ACTUAL violation was ...

Are those "gum-drop buttons" I see? LOL. It's a tad less hostile here, hehe.

... I know one officer who despises camera systems because he felt it prevented him from using his kinder, gentler method of leaving an impression on stopped motorists. He felt he had to ticket "by the book" because he was being videotaped, rather than let someone go ...

And that's the way it should be. But this is Ontario where the courts hold the police to a very high standard. Is there potential for abuse? Hell ya. I proposed the use of cameras (as you have described) to Sgt. Cam Woolley. He just shrugged it off.

The officer's sworn testimony as to the speed is all that is required for the Crown to win a conviction. If it comes down to your word against his, he will likely win.

A related thread can be found here:
http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com ... light=#560

Was there evidence that a dangerous situation was created as per the details of the statute (ie. an oncoming car braking, swerving, etc.)? If not, I don't see how the charge could be justified.

I would assume it's "absolute" but evidence would have to be provided that there was a potential hazard from apposing traffic. It seems to me a valid ...

There are no extra fees for fighting a ticket. Court fees have already been added to your ticket (usually $30.00 to an $85.00 ticket = $110.00). You're right to trial has been "pre-paid" with this extra fee. Most people just send in their cheque and the court gets this fee as a bonus!

The Crown can not declair you guilty, only the JP can. The ...

Ya, nothing upsets the Crown Prosecutor more than someone refusing their generous plea bargain, LOL.

I'm confused about why you now have a second court date. Was your case not heard by the JP? Or perhaps the cop showed up too late? Something sounds hokey here.

If the cop doesn't show, the Crown will surely motion (ask) the court for a Continuance ...

How was he going to get a plate permit without proof of insurance?