Ontario Highway Traffic Act

I think that would be a good idea. From time to time we get a few inquiries from truckers/commercial operators... would definitely add value to the forum. But that's just my opinion.

Even if that is true, my street is already overenforced when it comes to meter maids and they're a rude bunch.

You must live in Etobicoke. :shock:

Yep, two tickets in two minutes?! At least one of them should be withdrawn.

Correction: IF the system wasn't a modified Gong Show, at least one of them should be withdrawn. However, they'll likely ...

You don't have to tell the Crown anything with regards to your intent/defence when you're bringing up a motion. It's for the JP to hear and no one else. As for format... I really can't be too sure. In my (non-legally-trained) opinion, I'd probably type up a document (business-letter format) with each point of my argument set apart as a header ...

Definitely. S. 128 has NO provision for seizure/impoundment. In fact, some officers are using s. 128 instead of s. 172 specifically to let the motorist drive home but face consequences later (which is how it should be), innocent until proven guilty, plus the alleged act has been stopped... but anyway... yeah definitely get a paralegal involved, if ...

It is three demerit points. The other issue pertains to insurance. Did you notify your insurance provider of the collision? (Doesn't matter if you submit a claim or not, still must notify your insurance company per the Insurance Act.)

Not much recourse available, unfortunately. If you really wanted to get the speeding ticket re-opened and jump through all of those hoops, it's possible, but very difficult.

There's some debate as to whether or not "administrative licence suspensions" can be used against your insurance premiums, but the general consensus is that yes, they can ...

They can adjourn (more or less) at any time. The Crown will present their evidence first, so let them submit the bungled documents. Your counter-argument is that they failed to submit documents proving ownership (submit your paperwork) - this is mostly for trial. One caveat: They may not allow you to submit your documents in closing , (depends on ...

I havent been in trouble with the police since 1998. Seems not everyone will forget i guess, and i expect to be treated differently. But that doesn't mean i have no rights.

Given the number of times you've been stopped/ticketed lately, you might want to consider hiring a lawyer. The lawyer could do a bit of digging and see if your vehicle/plate ...

Something got drawn to my attention. Try this approach: Let the Crown enter their evidence, but do not get on the stand to testify. Then just submit your own ownership, and in closing, state that the MTO document clearly shows that you are not the registered owner of the vehicle. That should do it.

Considerations on amendment

(4) The court shall, in considering whether or not an amendment should be made, consider,

(c) whether the defendant has been misled or prejudiced in the defendants defence by a variance, error or omission; and

(d) whether, having regard to the merits of the case, the proposed amendment can be made without ...

I found an equally interesting ruling that quietly went through in June.

R. v. Van Der Merwe, 2009

Justice Woodworth, who presided over that case made the following ruling:

The respondent has not established that the deprivation of liberty resulting from this is demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society and as such Section 3.7 ...

So when a cop pulls me over under HTA and asks my passengers for ID (WTF DO YOU NEED HIS ID FOR???) and i question it, Im giving him attitude?

And how did you respond to the officer asking your passenger for ID? Was it closer to: "Why?" or was it more like: "Why the f*** do you need his ID, you fat pig?"

Also, from your post under speeding 30 ...

Why does it take two squad cars for a minor traffic infraction? I have never understood this, why they request/need backup?

Several reasons. First, if a person is driving through a high-complaints area at 4:00 in the morning, then starts giving the cop attitude and otherwise acting suspicious, the cop would be nuts NOT to call for backup. (Act ...

It's all over the news now. The ruling basically said that, indeed, speeding, no matter by how much, is an absolute liability offence and cannot have the possibility of imprisonment, therefore the inclusion of a specific speeding offence in O.Reg 455/07 violates section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Police can still seize and impound ...

"Curb to curb" would apply if the middle lane was a through lane or left turn lane. In that case, a turn to the right on red would be disobeying the lane markings, or an improper turn. If the lane is designated for a right turn, then yes, you can make the turn on a red. Section 144 of the HTA, as Squishy was saying, outlines what can be done at ...