Ontario Highway Traffic Act

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Fighting this is the only way to avoid the full fine and demerit points. You should be able, at worst, to plea-bargain to 15 over, since this is your first offence. Take your ticket to the courthouse and choose option 3, or mail it if they have that option. They'll then set a trial date. Option 2 is pleading guilty to the same ...

Well, as much as I was not involved, the fact that the cops got involved put a smile on my face. :D

Serves him right. You were doing what any other driver would have done in your situation. Any time someone does not go through insurance, three written estimates is the off-the-record "expected" thing-to-do. As for him, well, he sounds like he's a ...

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Why the song and dance? File an 11B instead. It's been over 11 months.

1. Yes, unless they adjourn the trial, or the officer is a collision reconstruction expert.
2. No. I wouldn't, though.
3. Your wife is deemed not to dispute the charge and a conviction is entered. Either that, or if she received a summons, she can be arrested for failing to appear. The defendant has to be present.
4. Convicted. Don't even think of ...

I'm not really sure careless driving applies here, but if I were in your situation, I'd consult a paralegal. Our website sponsor, DC Paralegal Services, is a good place to start. You can fill out the form at the bottom of the page for a free no-obligation quote, or call them at 1-888-668-9267. They will get the full story from you, file for a trial ...

When's the trial date?

Just a couple of thoughts, since hwybear and Simon Borys already gave you everything you need...

If this guy "worked for insurance," first and foremost, he should know and understand the Fault Determination Rules. They would place you as 100% at fault for this collision, because you were leaving a parking space and failed to yield (section 16 ...

Theoretically this one should have demerit points. O. Reg 339/94 prescribes demerit points, and for a couple of municipal by-law infractions, you can get demerit points. In your case, offences under section 143 and 144 (9) of the HTA, and "any municipal by-law prohibiting turns" (including u-turns) is supposed to have 2 demerit points.

However ...

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Toronto traffic = free entertainment. Yesterday the DVP was like the Autofragginbahn.

I had this one time where the person in front of me did that and I had to wait through 5 ...

Failing to stop for an amber light is one where, if you testify carefully, you should be able to win. If you'd adjusted your speed for the conditions, found it was slick and decided it was unsafe for you to attempt to stop, and proceeded with caution, you didn't break the law. What you'd want to do in court, after the officer testifies for the ...

Historical note... the person who "invented" the amber light (actually, the three-colour traffic signal) was a cop: William Potts, of the Detroit Police.

With multiple serious charges like this, it is best to consider hiring a paralegal. One way to get started with that is to fill out the form at the bottom of the page for a free no-obligation quote.

With "a few" driving under suspension charges, if you were to get convicted this time, in combination with the other charges, you are likely looking ...

There's no "law" about leaving your telephone/fax number. It would probably be accepted as a valid request by the JP, especially since they mailed a reply to you. Personally, I'd include the telephone number. It is of no benefit to leave it out. The theory is that the Crown could claim that "we called him and he never picked it up," but they could ...

Your driving instructor is correct.

Section 144 (12) of the HTA allows you to enter on a green (well, no kidding). Once you've pulled in to the intersection, as you know, you just wait for traffic to clear and then turn when safely able. Now, here's where some confusion comes up. Section 145 allows by-laws to be passed prohibiting blocking an ...