Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Based on some new wording in the HTA, the sticker no longer needs to be placed on the back of the ownership, only the plate. There is some case law (non-binding) that supports this. Based on the OP's post it sounds like there was no sticker on the plate which would still be illegal. Not sure how being stopped a week earlier is a defence.
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I was under the assumption as if they don't ask, I don't reveal. I'm not lying to them, just not telling them about it. If they ask, I'll be truthful. I've been on the same policy with the same provider for 7 years and not once have they asked me about tickets.
They won't ask you, the fact that you have a policy with them they are able to check ...

UnluckyDuck wrote:Haven't seen jsherk around in a while...

That is very true, wonder what's keeping him away

I hope the officer was not simply looking for cash grab situation, because if the ticket was issued for "incorrect placement" that is what it is IMO.
And yes, we all no the cash does not go to him, he is following orders...

jsherk is absolutely right....
I have been to several court proceedings and seen paralegals come and present several cases in about 5 minutes (if that)
They tend to take plea deals and go back to the client saying this is the best they could do and make several hundred dollars for doing nothing at all.
You could do this for no charge.

If this was me, and it will NEVER be me, at least I hope the HELL not...

I would file the tickets and request trial, you can always call the prosecutor and ask for a ER meeting, if it works out, you take the deal and they will simply withdraw the other ticket(s) but at least you have started the clock on the proceedings. If you wait, then the time ...

argyll wrote:
He got it dropped because he was going to be a bigger pain in the ass than the time allowed for, not because his arguments had any merit.

So lesson learned here is, that it pays to be a pain in the arse, LMAO

In your case, even if your ticket is dropped down to 49 over (which I have no doubt they will offer that in order for you to take a guilty plea) you still have that seven day suspension to deal with. That means your insurance is going to find out you were suspended and they do not like that, there is a large rate hike associated with it. The only ...

The old theory that police have a quota to meet and it is the end of the moth so they are targeting drivers is no longer valid/true.

Since the province downloaded POA court administrations and their cost onto municipalities, they also gave the revenue from POA offences to them as well (revenue neutral download)
Fo this reason, most municipalities ...

Does stunt driving require the same proof as speeding? Meaning does crown have to prove the speed using say radar or pacing? Or is it more based on the opinion testimony of officer that they were just driving way faster than everybody else?
Good question, I love to hear how the officers on this forum will answer this...
For charges like this ...

jsherk is right, they do not "have to" offer you any kind of deal, but they always do, the reason is, they do not want to deal with the possibility of you getting off on a technicality and they prefer a guaranteed win over a "most likely" win scenario.
Once you go to court, anything can happen, even best officer testimonies at times are brought ...

As for the insurance, you are better off checking couple of online quotes yourself, do not contact your insurance company. once they hear about this no matter whether you are found guilty or not, they will jack up your rate, you just told them...

As for disclosure, you won't get much, most likely you will get a statement telling you some one ...

I have seen the section about the size color etc of a speed limit sign, but I can not find where it stipulates the placement of it.
When you enter a road (making a right or left turn) usually within the first 50 meters there is a sign telling the drivers what the speed limit is.
So, I'm guessing there must be a regulation that states where signs ...

I can see how you did not get the letter from insurance/MTO, but not getting both letters? It kind of works against you that both were expired/cancelled and you did not know about either one.
If it was just one or the other, then you would have a better leg to stand on...
You are in a sticky situation and I too would recommend getting a lawyer ...

I know all about "do not talk to police" story and I know jsherk is taking a lot of heat for his views on the subject, but....

In my own personal experience at Queen St. courthouse, talking to prosecution and or police officer was a painful experience, simply because they were strong arming me to take a plea deal and plead guilty. Being my first ...

During a trail I was sitting as an observer, the officer was sworn in and asked if he had reviewed his notes prior to trail to refresh his memory and if he had independent recollection of that day's events. He confirmed positive to all this then JP asked the defendant if he has any objection and he said no.

In my mind I was thinking that I would ...