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by John Peters
Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:09 am
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Red Light - Fail to Stop HTA 144(18)
Replies: 2
Views: 3464

I also found this link to the website of the OSL (the Ontario Safety League)

http://www.osl.org/print/speed.htm
MPH (KPH): 30 (48.3)

Metres per second: 12.5m

Perception Distance: 33' (10.1m)

Reaction Distance: 33' (10.1m)

Vehicle Braking Distance: 48' (14.63m)

Total Vehicle Stopping Distance: 114' (34.75m)

Is there any way that I can get the judge to consider this information?
by John Peters
Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Red Light - Fail to Stop HTA 144(18)
Replies: 2
Views: 3464

Red Light - Fail to Stop HTA 144(18)

I was given a ticket for failure to stop at a red light at 12:30 am. This was when it was slightly warmer, but as far as the weather was concerned, it was barely drizzling rain (it was almost a mist, but enough for me to be using my windshield wipers), and this resulted in a thin layer of moisture on the road. The intersection that I was approaching is on an incline, so I was applying my foot to the gas pedal as I cam up towards the intersection, however I never exceeded the speed limit. The light turned yellow as I was within 30 feet of the intersection. I noticed one or 2 cars stopped at the...

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