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by Decatur
Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: Improper left turn
Topic: 3132 Eglinton Avenue East Scarborough ON M1J 2H1
Replies: 1
Views: 3163

Re: 3132 Eglinton Avenue East Scarborough ON M1J 2H1

The question you need to ask yourself is: Were you either on a highway or about to enter a highway when the offence was committed? The placement of the sign was probably on city owned property which usually extends well beyond the actual roadway. The location was on Eglington Ave and the Walmart is between Beachall and Mason, so there doesn't ...
by Decatur
Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:03 am
Forum: Driving While Suspended
Topic: license suspended for over 3 years.
Replies: 2
Views: 3047

Re: license suspended for over 3 years.

If you didn't have a full G class licence in Ontario when it was suspended you will probably have to re-start the whole process again. A class G1 or G2 is only valid for 5 years and prior to expiration you either have to test for the next level or do a retest for that current level to renew it.
See the following Regulation for details. http://www.e ...
by Decatur
Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:55 am
Forum: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
Topic: Commercial truck requirements
Replies: 2
Views: 10816

Re: Commercial truck requirements

Here's a simple explanation of the requirement for the Annual Inspection. The most common problem I have found is that people don't know that this applies to personal vehicles as well as those used for business. (Pretty much every dual wheel pickup requires an annual inspection)
by Decatur
Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:42 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Speeding 110 on 100 zone
Replies: 1
Views: 1930

Re: Speeding 110 on 100 zone

You can just pay it if you want to and there is no need to appear in Kingston. Any ticket has the potential to raise insurance rates depending on your record and your insurance company. If you decide to fight it, you or your agent must appear in Kingston for the trial however, the prosecutor will bump the ticket back up to the original speed of 144 ...
by Decatur
Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Should I apply to set aside?
Replies: 1
Views: 1352

Re: Should I apply to set aside?

You can't be issued a ticket for speeding in Ontario from a camera.
by Decatur
Mon Jul 01, 2013 4:32 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: out-of-city parking ticket appeal
Replies: 1
Views: 1357

Re: out-of-city parking ticket appeal

Yes to all of those. I assume you're talking about the same ticket that you mentioned in the other post?
by Decatur
Mon Jul 01, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Parking within 3m of fire hydrant, when it's more than 3m
Replies: 5
Views: 4802

Re: Parking within 3m of fire hydrant, when it's more than 3

It's not likely that the charge will simply be dropped. You'll have to enter a plea of not guilty and fight the ticket if that's what you want. Two arms length isn't a standard unit of measurement.
by Decatur
Mon Jul 01, 2013 4:09 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Speeding ticket
Replies: 1
Views: 1425

Re: Speeding ticket

Yes. As long as you have his permission to act on his behalf and it's not for compensation.
by Decatur
Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:23 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Need info on speeding 65k in a 50kmh zone
Replies: 1
Views: 1445

Re: Need info on speeding 65k in a 50kmh zone

That is not a fatal flaw on the ticket and will not be thrown out if you choose to fight it in court.
by Decatur
Tue Jun 25, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: Failing to remain at the scene of a collision
Topic: Failure to remain
Replies: 9
Views: 6244

Re: Failure to remain

I believe I did answer your question:
"My question is to whether or not he can be charged with a failure to remain."
I indicated that the charge does fit the description of the incident and there was a requirement for him to remain at the scene.

Duty of person in charge of vehicle in case of accident

200. (1) Where an accident occurs on a highway ...
by Decatur
Tue Jun 25, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: Failing to remain at the scene of a collision
Topic: Failure to remain
Replies: 9
Views: 6244

Re: Failure to remain

You've indicated in your original post that he was charged with fail to remain already. So the answer is yes. That charge does fit your description of the incident.
As for yor insurance questions, you might want to start by looking at the IBC website. http://www.ibc.ca/en/index.asp
by Decatur
Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:06 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Am I entitled to get paid to show as a witness?
Replies: 13
Views: 5263

Re: Am I entitled to get paid to show as a witness?

A business trip doesn't come before a subpoena to court. It's your responsibility to contact the prosecutor with any of your concerns about your court appearance.
by Decatur
Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:26 am
Forum: Failing to remain at the scene of a collision
Topic: Failure to remain
Replies: 9
Views: 6244

Re: Failure to remain

Because it appears that these may be Criminal charges, I would strongly suggest seeking legal counsel. This forum wil not generally comment on anything criminal.
by Decatur
Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:15 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Am I entitled to get paid to show as a witness?
Replies: 13
Views: 5263

Re: Am I entitled to get paid to show as a witness?

Depending on how far you have to travel to the court, they may pay mileage in some areas. And if you simply don't show up a warrant may be issued for your arrest.
by Decatur
Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: Parking Tickets
Topic: Parking ticket WITH Accessible Permit
Replies: 2
Views: 3056

Re: Parking ticket WITH Accessible Permit

The accessible permit simply allows someone to park in a designated disabled parking spot. It is not a permit to park where you want and not receive a ticket.
by Decatur
Sat Jun 22, 2013 10:32 pm
Forum: Failing to obey signs
Topic: FAILURE TO PROCEED AS DIRECTED AT GREEN LIGHT
Replies: 7
Views: 8228

Re: FAILURE TO PROCEED AS DIRECTED AT GREEN LIGHT

You need to ask for disclosure right away. You can't really begin to plan a defence until you get it.
by Decatur
Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:48 pm
Forum: Failing to obey signs
Topic: FAILURE TO PROCEED AS DIRECTED AT GREEN LIGHT
Replies: 7
Views: 8228

Re: FAILURE TO PROCEED AS DIRECTED AT GREEN LIGHT

I assume you entered a plea of not guilty and requested a trial. If you haven't, then you've already been convicted beacuse you only have 15 days to act on the ticket.
You need to request disclosure as soon as you receive the notice of trila and see what evidence the officer has to suppirt the charge that was laid.
by Decatur
Sat Jun 22, 2013 2:05 pm
Forum: Failing to stop for a school bus
Topic: School Bus at a cross section
Replies: 4
Views: 3362

Re: School Bus at a cross section

It might be a good time to brush up on some of the rules of the road. Either buy an Ontario Drivers handbook or just read the HTA.
by Decatur
Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:10 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Reduced ticket from 46 km/h over
Replies: 12
Views: 4375

Re: Reduced ticket from 46 km/h over

You generally can't request disclosure until you receive your notice of trial.
by Decatur
Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:32 pm
Forum: Failing to remain at the scene of a collision
Topic: Failure to remain
Replies: 6
Views: 4414

Re: Failure to remain

Not true. Under the Provincial Offences Act, a person can spend up to 6 month in jail for those offences.
by Decatur
Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:39 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Mis-Identified vehicle for talking on cell phone charge
Replies: 6
Views: 2756

Re: Mis-Identified vehicle for talking on cell phone charge

Maybe you should go into some detail about the incident/testimony and how you got pulled over and charged with the offence. Then we can probably tell you how the officer identified your vehicle.
by Decatur
Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:53 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: alcohol dependence - suspension... PLEASE HELP!
Replies: 11
Views: 6421

Re: alcohol dependence - suspension... PLEASE HELP!

There must be more to this for a Doctor to receive a patient who fainted" and then suspend your drivers licence for alcohol dependence.
You have a right to have a copy of the Doctors Medical Condition Report that would have been submitted to the MTO by the Doctor.
Here's a link to the MTO brochure on the subject. http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english ...
by Decatur
Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Suspended for stunt driving, not convicted but still remain?
Replies: 2
Views: 1899

Re: Suspended for stunt driving, not convicted but still rem

See the following bulletin from the Financial Services Commission of Ontario.
http://www.fsco.gov.on.ca/en/auto/autob ... 04_06.aspx

And the suspension will stay on your driving absract whether someone is convicted or not.
by Decatur
Mon Jun 10, 2013 4:15 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Reduced ticket from 46 km/h over
Replies: 12
Views: 4375

Re: Reduced ticket from 46 km/h over

Start by doing a search and reading through older posts. You can't really do much until you request a trial and see what the disclosure is.
by Decatur
Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:23 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Paying A Ticket In Another County
Replies: 3
Views: 1682

Re: Paying A Ticket In Another County

Check your payment options listed on the ticket. It can vary from City to City. Some even have an online payment option.
by Decatur
Mon May 27, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: help false radar reading
Replies: 2
Views: 1917

Re: help false radar reading

You'll have a very difficult time in court using gps based speeds. You'll have to see what disclosure says if you decide to plea not guilty.
by Decatur
Sun May 26, 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: Stunt Driving
Topic: NEED HELP - Stunt charge - Some initial questions please
Replies: 20
Views: 16043

Re: NEED HELP - Stunt charge - Some initial questions please

Date of offence and date of conviction are on the abstracts that I look at in court. Can't say about the ones that the insurance company may get. As for demerit points though (insurance companies really don't care about them) they come off after 2 years from the date of offence.
by Decatur
Sat May 25, 2013 7:43 pm
Forum: Failing to obey signs
Topic: Failure to obey stop sign
Replies: 4
Views: 2592

Re: Failure to obey stop sign

See: http://www.simonborys.ca/2010/09/failin ... ance-card/ I never give out 24 hours to provide proof. I either charge or I don't.
He won't have to show video evidence of the fail to stop unless of course if it exists. You'll have to wait for a court date and disclosure or speak to the prosecutor and come to some agreement.
by Decatur
Sat May 25, 2013 11:21 am
Forum: Traffic Offences Outside Ontario
Topic: Ontario Resident 33 over in Alberta
Replies: 12
Views: 6495

Re: Ontario Resident 33 over in Alberta

Just so you're aware. If your Ontario licence is suspended as a result of the unpaid fine, your insurance company will take it more seriously than just the speeding on its own. And you'll still have to pay the fine to get your Ontario licence back as well as a $150 reinstatement fee. Is it worth the risk?
by Decatur
Fri May 24, 2013 12:10 pm
Forum: Driving While Suspended
Topic: Licence Suspension Timelines don't add up
Replies: 5
Views: 4209

Re: Licence Suspension Timelines don't add up

That was actually my definition of glitch but I didn't want to type it all :)