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by Plasmator
Tue May 24, 2011 9:58 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: 136 on QEW Westbound near Gray's Rd
Replies: 17
Views: 5266

Re: 136 on QEW Westbound near Gray's Rd

Firstly, thanks for the prompt response and advice.

The risk appears to be $200-$500 + 4 demerit points , if I pay now or go to trial. There is no *jail* time or other extreme consequence, correct me if I'm wrong.

The offense was issued based on a measuring device and the presumption that it is calibarted properly to provide a true/accurate ...
by Plasmator
Mon May 23, 2011 7:29 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: 136 on QEW Westbound near Gray's Rd
Replies: 17
Views: 5266

Re: 136 on QEW Westbound near Gray's Rd

A3. there is no defence (other than necessity/duress) that you can use -it's an absolute liability offence. All you can do is try to raise reasonable doubt by attacking the prosecutor's evidence.

>> In this case one would want the someone with experience to conduct the defense.

A4. What are the charges, costs or consequences ? Fine is set by the ...
by Plasmator
Mon May 23, 2011 5:00 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: 136 on QEW Westbound near Gray's Rd
Replies: 17
Views: 5266

136 on QEW Westbound near Gray's Rd

While the world did not end on 21-May-2011, I got pulled over around 3:36PM for speeding @ 136 in a posted 100 zone on QEW Westbound near Gray's Rd.

The cop was in an un-marked black car in the center lane. There was another vehicle behind him which made it a bit difficult to see the cop car. The QEW westbound was fairly busy and had other cars in ...