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by FiReSTaRT
Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:23 am
Forum: Traffic Offences Outside Ontario
Topic: Offences/driving in Michigan
Replies: 9
Views: 8220

Re: Offences/driving in Michigan

From what I heard quite a few states have reciprocity agreements with Ontario. The question is whether they report the offences. I've heard mixed reports, especially about NY.
by FiReSTaRT
Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:20 am
Forum: Improper right turn
Topic: West bound turn on Gardiner Ramp
Replies: 7
Views: 2750

Re: West bound turn on Gardiner Ramp

The way I see it is that you are charged based on the circumstances on the offense date. On one occasion, I got nailed for speeding in an area where they (are you sitting down?) raised :shock: the speed limit b/w the offense date and the trial date so I looked into it 8)
by FiReSTaRT
Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: Traffic Offences Outside Ontario
Topic: police officers have been told to issue more traffic tickets
Replies: 6
Views: 2765

Re: police officers have been told to issue more traffic tickets

In Winnipeg I'd be more concerned about getting shanked by a dealer/beggar/pimp than by getting run over by a soccer mom. Depends on the city.
by FiReSTaRT
Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:59 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Legality of Aircraft for Speeding
Replies: 20
Views: 5951

Re: Legality of Aircraft for Speeding

On that tangent, what will happen to the law when self-driven vehicles based on dGPS technology come out? 8)
by FiReSTaRT
Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Motorcycle Groups and Right of Way
Replies: 14
Views: 4494

Re: Motorcycle Groups and Right of Way

Squid is a general term that boils down to "irresponsible rider," whether it's due to a lack of proper protective gear or dangerous vehicle operation.
AFIK, lane-splitting isn't allowed in Ontario. It's pretty common here in Chile, but I'm just not sure that your average Ontario car driver would have the proper level of due care and attention to ...
by FiReSTaRT
Sat Jun 06, 2009 11:02 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Cop suspended with Pay, HTA 172
Replies: 67
Views: 25474

Re: Cop suspended with Pay, HTA 172

While that measure would resolve the corruption issues (like possible kickbacks from towing contractors), it would still leave error (misjudged the situation and/or the law) and personal (failed the attitude test) issues open. While the official doctrine of "privilege, not a right" may look good on paper, the bottom line is that an error or a ...
by FiReSTaRT
Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Cop suspended with Pay, HTA 172
Replies: 67
Views: 25474

Re: Cop suspended with Pay, HTA 172

Bear, I'd just like to hear your perspective on 172 based on this outcome (that many people along with myself predicted), since you seemed to be for this law based on your faith in your colleagues' integrity, ability to observe the incident and interpret the law... It only takes a small number of corrupt cops to ruin it for everyone. This guy ...
by FiReSTaRT
Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Motorcycle Groups and Right of Way
Replies: 14
Views: 4494

Re: Motorcycle Groups and Right of Way

We usually just give it but that's because it's dangerous to try to re-form a group once there are a couple of cars splitting it. It's not like we have cell phones to coordinate things. With that being said, we keep our groups small (smaller than 8, usually in the 4-6 range) and we don't hold anybody up. The only exceptions are larger group rides ...
by FiReSTaRT
Thu May 21, 2009 5:26 pm
Forum: Failing to stop when signaled/requested by a police officer
Topic: Neck-breaking speeds while running from the cops!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 4553

Neck-breaking speeds while running from the cops!!!

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_34706.aspx

StreetBeat - May 20 - Motorist Charged With Dangerous Driving Following Pursuit
Wednesday May 20, 2009
CityNews.ca Staff

A brief police chase ended in an arrest by the side of Highway 427 on Wednesday.

Officers pulled over a vehicle just before 6am on the busy roadway just south of Highway 7. The ...
by FiReSTaRT
Thu May 21, 2009 5:16 pm
Forum: Police Training and Education
Topic: Suuuuure, there are no quotas
Replies: 19
Views: 8329

Re: Suuuuure, there are no quotas

Once again, thanks gentlemen, and that includes you, Squish :P
by FiReSTaRT
Thu May 21, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: Prohibited turns
Topic: Disobey Sign U Turn Section 182(2)
Replies: 21
Views: 11489

Re: Disobey Sign U Turn Section 182(2)

Your best bet is to go through the process and see what technicalities are out there. That could include 11b, lack of disclosure, the cop not showing up etc etc etc. Check out the Ticket Combat site as it has a great primer.
I wish I could lose demerits every time I get ticketed :D Actually you gather the demerits until you get 9 in a period of 2 ...
by FiReSTaRT
Thu May 21, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: Police Cruisers and Vehicles
Topic: Halton "TAXI"
Replies: 9
Views: 4055

Re: Halton "TAXI"

Bear, out of curiosity, do you also nail those moving road blocks in the passing lane? In most cases they are speeding, but are still holding up traffic and encouraging others to drive aggressively just to get around'em. As a motorist, all I can do is a honk and a gesture to move over as I (safely) pass them from a driving lane. However, if people ...
by FiReSTaRT
Thu May 21, 2009 12:53 pm
Forum: Police Training and Education
Topic: Suuuuure, there are no quotas
Replies: 19
Views: 8329

Re: Suuuuure, there are no quotas

Bah, she knows me too well to seriously believe that she will be able to attach the hardware on me. She's already resigned to damage control with what will become that useless s***-disturber husband of hers :twisted:
by FiReSTaRT
Thu May 21, 2009 9:56 am
Forum: Police Cruisers and Vehicles
Topic: Halton "TAXI"
Replies: 9
Views: 4055

Re: Halton "TAXI"

Yeah.. Only one official complaint... The civil disobedience campaign was a sign of approval :roll: On a good note, the citizens of Halton region can sleep easier these days. I've always said that marked cruisers do a heck of a lot more to improve highway safety than ninja tactics.
by FiReSTaRT
Thu May 21, 2009 12:56 am
Forum: Police Training and Education
Topic: Suuuuure, there are no quotas
Replies: 19
Views: 8329

Re: Suuuuure, there are no quotas

Ok time to fix the damage that you guys caused... 8)

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Ahhh better :twisted: