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by Mark Reynolds
Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:16 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: How long does it take
Replies: 13
Views: 5796

Re: How long does it take

Section 4 of the Provincial Offences Act says that the Certificate (ticket) shall be filed in the office of the court as soon as is practicable after service of the offence notice or summons.

Regulation 200 of the POA, Rule #11 says The clerk of the court shall not accept for filing a certificate of offence more than seven days after the day on ...
by Mark Reynolds
Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:30 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: How long does it take
Replies: 13
Views: 5796

How Long does it Take

When an officer issues a regular ticket (Part 1 of the Provincial Offences Act) he/she has 7 days to file it with the court. If it is not filed within that time, the ticket is null & void and if the officer wants to proceed with the charge it must be reissued under Part 3 of the Provincial offences Act. This would be a summons that would have a ...
by Mark Reynolds
Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:58 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Am I suspended?
Replies: 30
Views: 21006

Re: Am I suspended?

Calling 3 times a week is not unreasonable.
by Mark Reynolds
Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:41 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Am I suspended?
Replies: 30
Views: 21006

Re: Am I suspended?

When I say to keep on them, I mean call them regularly. They tend to go at their own pace unless you light a fire under them. I don't mean that you should call and be rude or abusive in any way but be presistent.
by Mark Reynolds
Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:54 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Am I suspended?
Replies: 30
Views: 21006

Am I Suspended

Not to rain on Greatest Canadian's parade but I would never advise a written submission to the Licence Appeal Tribunal. Always appear in person. I also have little confidence in a charter agrument. I do this kind of thing for a living and don't recall anyone being successful with a charter argument for a licence suspension. The most effective way ...
by Mark Reynolds
Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Am I suspended?
Replies: 30
Views: 21006

Am I Suspended

In the event that MTO chooses not to reinstate your licence, you can appeal to the Licence Appeal Tribunal. MTO takes a hard line on these types of suspensions, but keep on them. They will drag their feet on a decision regarding your suspension if you let them.