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by Decatur
Tue Feb 21, 2012 2:20 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Genesis II Select Directional
Replies: 7
Views: 4141

Re: Genesis II Select Directional

#1 This link to the manual is for the US manual and should not be relied upon for use in Canada. They are quite different.
#2 The Genesis II SD can not display the speed of more than one target at a time. They can track and indicate whether the vehicle is travelling towards or away from the police vehicle from both front and rear antennaa(if ...
by Decatur
Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: Improper left turn
Topic: Turning into left turning lane from straight lane
Replies: 2
Views: 2614

Re: Turning into left turning lane from straight lane

Laying a charge in an MVC and being "at fault" are often two different things. Regulation 668 of the Insurance Act sets out At Fault Rules for Insurance companies. In this case, i believe the other driver would be 100% at fault. They could also be charged with the unsafe lane change HTA section 142(1). Determining your speed in this situation would ...
by Decatur
Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:00 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: getting a drivers license for photo id but its suspended
Replies: 2
Views: 4514

Re: getting a drivers license for photo id but its suspended

No.
Google Ontario photo ID card and you will find a link to the MTO for this card. Same size as a Licence but is a purple colour. They may not issue you one though because it says it's for persons who do not hold a drivers licence. Technically you still do but it's suspended. Cant hurt to phone and ask though.
by Decatur
Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: think my car got wrongfully impounded
Replies: 11
Views: 5712

Re: think my car got wrongfully impounded

Ontario Highway Traffic Act
Abandoned or unplated vehicles

221. (1) A police officer or an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act who discovers a vehicle apparently abandoned on or near a highway or a motor vehicle or trailer without proper number plates may take the vehicle into the custody of the law and may cause it to be ...
by Decatur
Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Fail to Obey Stop sign: first ticket, help?
Replies: 6
Views: 6375

Re: Fail to Obey Stop sign: first ticket, help?

Mayday might want to edit the last sentence of the above post as it certainly doesn't offer any assistance to the original post.
by Decatur
Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: New Speed Trap Regulations
Replies: 9
Views: 5313

Re: New Speed Trap Regulations

Like I said, I've never seen or heard of a new province wide regualtion that would prohibit officers from setting up radar at the top of or bottom of a hill.
I don't believe it exists. A speed limit is a speed limit, regarless of whether there is a hill or not.
by Decatur
Mon Jan 09, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: New Speed Trap Regulations
Replies: 9
Views: 5313

Re: New Speed Trap Regulations

I know of no such provincial regulation that would prohibit the use of radar in these locations. Could it just be a local agency policy?
by Decatur
Sun Jan 08, 2012 1:10 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Fail to Obey Stop sign: first ticket, help?
Replies: 6
Views: 6375

Re: Fail to Obey Stop sign: first ticket, help?

Last I checked, Mississauga isn't covered by Metropolitan Toronto Bylaws. You may have to check for something similar in Peel Region.
by Decatur
Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:58 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Where can I find what the codes mean on an offence notice ?
Replies: 3
Views: 6735

Re: Where can I find what the codes mean on an offence notic

As far as I know there is no standard for the codes used in this box. It's left up to each agency. the only one I've ever used is an R to indicate that a speeding ticket has already been reduced at roadside.
by Decatur
Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:48 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Does a Cop write anything on back of their copy of ticket ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1914

Re: Does a Cop write anything on back of their copy of ticke

In my experience, all of my evidence for a Part I is written on the back of the ticket and very little is in the notebook. The only thing in my notebook is simply a quick repeat of the very basic information found on the front of the ticket.
by Decatur
Tue Dec 20, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: Failing to obey signs
Topic: Testing Radar Unit
Replies: 5
Views: 2228

Re: Testing Radar Unit

Simon is correct. The internal tests take about 20 seconds and the only other test to do is to make sure the patrol speed indicated on the radar co-relates to the patrol vehicles speed. If the antenna on the radar is straight, then the speeds will co-relate easily. Just a thought. By any chance doe s the manual you have say "This manual not ...
by Decatur
Fri Dec 16, 2011 7:26 am
Forum: Failing to yield the right-of-way
Topic: Fail to Yeild to Pedestrian fatal error on ticket?
Replies: 4
Views: 3997

Re: Fail to Yeild to Pedestrian fatal error on ticket?

Give us the actual charge wording, section number, set fine and total payable and I'm sure we can give you a more accurate answer.
by Decatur
Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:10 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Rear end collision
Replies: 3
Views: 3308

Re: Rear end collision

Either that or report the collision to your insurance company. So you're either going to pay for it up front or possibly with an insurance rate hike. Regardless of whether you were charged as a result of the collision or not, the insurance company will find you 100% at fault.
by Decatur
Sun Nov 27, 2011 9:03 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: When do the police call off a chase?
Replies: 5
Views: 5710

Re: When do the police call off a chase?

Actually there is a set of rules to follow for a Suspect Apprehension Pursuit. Instead of spewing them all out, here's the link to the Reg.
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/e ... 0266_e.htm
by Decatur
Fri Nov 25, 2011 9:16 pm
Forum: Police Clothing and Equipment
Topic: Genesis VP Directional display
Replies: 3
Views: 4018

Re: Genesis VP Directional display

A quick note about any "manual" you may find on the internet. Chances are: 1) It may be out of date and 2) The Canadian manual is very different than the U.S version. I certainly wouldn't rely on its accuracy for court purposes.