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Now, here is what you would like to hear. Give a real road test to drivers, young and old, new and seasoned say every three, four years. We'll give special consideration to them there police officers, 5 years. Now we can hand out insurance premiums based on ability and number of KM driven....wait that makes sense so the gov't would never go for it ...

However, could a car in the right lane expect to only obey the light on the right, assuming in this case that it has no arrow indication?


Because the red light on the right side would, theoretically, according to section 144 (10) apply, then I think they're not "facing" a green arrow "in their respective lane."

But I think viper1 raises a ...

Correct, 0% BAC for anyone 21 or under. This particular issue already generated quite a bit of discussion here:

http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/topic552.html

I'd use the shoulder.

On the four-indication traffic lights, the top three still apply to through lanes.


Section 144 has to be tied for the worst-worded section of the Highway Traffic Act. As for not having a traffic light for each lane, let's take a major intersection with three lanes in each direction and a left turning lane. There are two red/amber/green ...

Mmm... wine & cheese...

Back to one of my points....give me a "traffic car" to see this stuff, not a B&W billboard, not a crown vic. I would more than gladly knock off the drivers you speak of, but I need the tools to do the job.

I think it would be worthwhile seeing if employing that sort of "traffic car" reduces collisions, injuries and ...

Or do all signals facing you apply to you?

Always thought that they put up the traffic lights so that they directed specific lanes to do specific things. Otherwise, why not just put up one light at each intersection instead of two lights for two lanes?

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Just to make matters worse, has anyone driven in Toronto on Lawrence Avenue and been ...

Sitting reserve for the last month and only called in once = WAY too much spare time = Idle hands... very dangerous indeed

WAIT! You're in the right lane, facing a circular red indication for that lane, because each lane has its own signal, correct?

Obeying lane lights

(10) Every driver shall obey every traffic control signal that applies to the lane that he or she is in.

So... if you're in the right lane and want to make a right turn on red, but the green arrow ...

Your insurance company will bring your rates up for three years following most HTA convictions.

As for the sign not being bilingual, this has consistently proven to be the "default" strategy for fighting "disobey sign" in many parts of Ontario. I'd do the leg work before your attempt to plea bargain with the Crown, meaning set up your trial date ...

I'd call that one in. The Sunfire driver sounds like he's got a brain like a BB in a boxcar.

My personal favourite is the mounted units but those guys NEVER scoop up afterwards!!!


Yep, lots of road apples on Queen's Quay. Pleasant...

Bicycle cops are very common in Toronto.

Pretty effective, too, in downtown. The traffic congestion is so heavy they have usually no problem catching up. I've seen them do traffic stops, a little out ...

ticketcombat wrote:Excellent post RI!

Thanks, hopefully it proves useful! Also, would like to mention that your website provided the foundation for that post.

ticketcombat wrote:A couple of things to add, you can take the ticket to any POA office in Ontario.

Good to know. Will note that for future reference. rbee, I think you've got an excellent chance of beating this.

Yep, he drives the speed limit all right and no doubt thinks he's the safest driver on the road. Beware the self-righteous, they're the most guilty of all.


No kidding. :x

I'd add, too, that when a large transport truck moves to pass on an undivided two-lane highway, the smart thing to do would be to just back off the gas a little bit so they ...

FiReSTaRT wrote:This happens quite a bit.. People perfectly content to do 80 in a 90 zone accelerate to 110 as soon as you try or to pass'em. Seen too many of those goin' up/down 69.

Yeah, and it drives me FRIGGIN' BANANAS!

Don't get me started...

What probably happened is one of the cars that was turning left tripped the red light camera. This is what I would do:

Take the photographs that were provided to you, and take a note of sections 144 - 18 and 144 - 19 of the Highway Traffic Act. 144 - 19 is the part that allows you to turn right on a red. It may be helpful to photograph the ...

I agree with Reflections.

Pleading guilty to a lesser charge should work if you're concerned about the level of the fine and demerit points. If you want to fight this charge, there are some other ways to go about it, though. As for the First Attendance, as much as possible try to convince the Prosecutor that you're trying to save the court's time ...

Couple of things about your ticket. As it was a red light camera offence, there will not be any demerit points and your insurance rates will not be affected if you pay, as you are being charged as the vehicle owner.

there were cars making left turn

Did they have a green arrow to turn left? If so, this was posted under a discussion on "improper ...

the next detachment is not for another 75 km/hr

The OPP have moving detachment buildings that can go 75 km/h? :? :?: :?: :shock:

I am not trying to be a smart alic here but i am really curious what happens when bikes try to run.


Friend of mine who was with the Ottawa Police spotted a bike on Innes Road several years ago, haulin' a** at ...

If you were charged with "disobey sign," it's beatable. I know the area. Is this the Tim Horton's that is adjacent to a Mac's and across the street from Petro-Canada? If so, I don't recall any "no left" turns. First and foremost, send the ticket in with the "not guilty" option checked off and set up a trial. Go back and take photographs of the ...

My bad. :oops: I'd still be willing to bet that this charge can be beaten in court. Without a collision, where's the proof that he was following too close? Gets very subjective from there.

racer already outlined a pretty good defence. There is no specific following distance between vehicles, just "reasonable and prudent" (unless you are a ...

under the Radiocommunication Act, you cannot divulge or make use of intercepted communications unless you have permission from either the recipient or the originator, or if the recipient was not in Canada at the time of transmission.


100% correct... although almost no one complies. Allows for funny stories when my co-workers are talking shop ...

Out of curiosity, since it was a speed trap and there were two officers on site at the time even though only the one issued the ticket do both have to show in court if I can't get this bargained down?

If one identified you as the offending vehicle and the other one flagged you down, then yes, both have to attend. Also, "following too closely ...

I drove by Allen & Eglinton today. Zyrynx is right, there is no sign indicating no turn. I also noticed that it was either all full green or full red, since it's the end of the Allen Expressway. So take a photograph showing that there is no sign. Read over the disclosure package you get carefully. See if there's anything that the officer saw that ...

The incident is before the courts, so I can not comment.


Roger.

A driver receives a call on the handfree.

Caller: "Honey, it's on the news, there is a driver travelling the wrong way on a highway where you are!"

Driver: "One?!?!?! There are THOUSANDS!!!"

Caller: "THOUSANDS?! WOW!"

Driver: "Yeah! And I'll bet I get blamed for bad ...

Nice pics!

Did your brother stop his vehicle and talk to the other driver at the site of the incident? I was not 100% sure. If they stopped, did they exchange information? If not, did they both talk about it and say "ah, no damage, forget it"? Without the full picture, it's hard to offer any real advice here. The only thing I can say, without knowing what the ...

Hey, Brampton is several times worse than Toronto; I'd say it's worse than Scarborough.

Worse in terms of people who don't know how to drive? I live in Scarborough, I'd say that about 70% of the drivers who live in this part of the city have absolutely no clue about anything related to driving. I don't know if Brampton is worse but I'd say they ...

That's always been my hypothesis as well, but then why does the predominant 'reasoning' seem to be that a real passenger knows how to shut up during tense moments?

Good question... I believe that it's because it is a simple, succinct explanation, and the whole "mental image" thing seems a bit abstract, even though I think the "mental image" idea ...

If I recall correctly, the sign isn't above the light, it's on the right side of the road as you approach the traffic light at Eglinton. You're right in that bilingual defence won't work in this case. Would be worth driving by, however, and seeing if the sign is posted on the right side of the road, adjacent to the right lane. If there's nothing ...