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Speedometers aren't accurate, especially at speeds of ~140 km/h. Not completely sure, but I think SAE-spec cars (North American and most imports) are allowed +/- 10%, while E-code cars are allowed +5% (some European imports).

Reflections wrote:And last time I checked, 110 on HWY 12 around Orillia is not that fast. It's wide open and the sight lines are good. Squishy, correct me if I'm wrong.

HWY12 actually tends to drop below the limit of 80 around Orillia. Don't know why.

HWY11 tends to flow at around 120, 30 above the limit.

It is difficult to adjust the output of nuclear plants, so we likely have a lot of excess power at night that just gets grounded (and will have even more in the future as more nuclear plants go on-line). Given that most people will plug-in at night to charge for the morning commute, especially with the new smart meters, I think we'll have quite a ...

Most likely the insurance company will find you 100% at fault. Even if they go with 50/50, that just helps your deductible - you still get an at-fault collision on your record.

This is separate from the police investigation.

Of course humans are superior. Thumbs, baby. We grew thumbs, developed language, and made fire. We're the big cheese until we overpopulate and wipe ourselves out with a pandemic. But until then, this also means we have greater responsibility as the "caretakers" of our environment. Dogs, cats, rabbits, and my potatoes have no consitutional rights ...

Treated fairly, yes, but not equally.

Dogs and cats require licences because the majority of society (at one time) called for it. They are more plentiful, thus have more of an impact on a community should bad owners exist (also why many municipalities have by-laws restricting the number of pets per household). They are larger than most other pets ...

CoolChick wrote:A plant is a resident of a place, but it cannot consent to anything !!!! why should a human being ?

Humans have a bit more reasoning capacity than plants do. Attempting to treat humans, other animals, and plants as equals is (for lack of a better term) crazy hippy-talk.

But the court system doesn't provide the service you have an issue with. It would be like complaining to the McDonalds janitor that you were given the wrong order.

You can ask Toronto Transportation Services (they handle all city-maintained roads) to put up a temporary sign or remove some unnecessary visual distractions. That department is a lot ...

The JP can't really do anything about roadwork and signage. I've been successful in the past in voicing my concerns to our local Works department, even had my suggestions brought up at an MTO meeting.

Just can't tell them to do something that will cost a chunk of money, as then they ignore you.

Can someone with a JP buddy either confirm or refute this "consent" thing, or at least know of some legal determination supporting either side? I'll admit that, while it sounds fishy to me, I have little knowledge in that part of law (i.e., the "technicalities").

My thought is that simply by entering the province, you have consented to all ...

Got any case law showing that s. 31 of the HTA has been successfully challenged in any court of law?

The closest thing I can find to your position are a few cases, mostly in the US, but notably R v. Rowland in Alberta, where driving was deemed a "near right" subject to the driver demonstrating competency. That is, you can't be arbitrarily denied a ...

That sounds like something you should talk to Toronto Transportation Services about.

No one is being harmed simply by my flying through restricted airspace (other than myself after being shot down).

Let's consider the Royal Commission Inquiry into Civil Rights , where chairman James McRuer wrote the following on pp. 730‑31 of Report No. 1, vol. 2:
It might well be that the police should have greater powers to control and ...

Are there really no roads up to there? I should go exploring someday with the Escape.

Hey! I can demand the government supply me with a plane and flying lessons because I want to travel there. I KNOW MY RIGHTS!

So I can jump in a plane and fly it around because I have not signed anything to do with a pilot's licence and thus am not bound by any aviation laws?

I can go enter restricted airspace and refuse to be shot down because I do not consent to their laws. We'll see how that goes.

Going along the same subject, how do you feel about road closures due ...

That lady on our legal tender happens to be the Queen of Canada , but yes - we have a queen because of our relationship with the United Kingdom. However, are you saying that common law is the only valid law, and anything enacted after that is not valid unless consented to by every individual ? And assuming that, does not choosing to live in this ...

I doubt you are able to withdraw consent as an individual. You may do so as a majority of society, by electing/pressuring goverment that will repeal the unpopular laws. Even a small minority can bring about changes now, with teh interwebs and cable TV, but the individual is still relatively powerless.

You can't tell the officer that you do not ...

I think the majority of our laws are "Acts of Parliament" (are they still called that at the provincial level?).

I should withdraw my consent to the BNA/Canada Act. That Union Jack sure is sexy.

Come on, you have to admit Toronto is one of the most "American" cities in Canada. I lived there for over ten years and during that time I learned very little about Canadian culture. I did know about the latest catchphrases, fashion trends, music developments, and other stuff from across the border.

I'll forgive you guys when you adopt either ...

hwybear wrote:Don't recall that Ontario is in the USA......NEXT..

Don't know about that "Toronto" place...they even have that weird 'merican accent.

"Right to travel freely" sounds like mobility rights. It is outlined in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (not the Bill of Rights) and reads as such:
Mobility of citizens

6. (1) Every citizen of Canada has the right to enter, remain in and leave Canada.

Rights to move and gain livelihood

(2) Every citizen of Canada and every person who has ...

The highways can be travelled on foot and on bike, as well as by bus or taxi.

Do you have a quotation of the section you are referring to? The closest thing I can find is our right to mobility under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which do not guarantee the use of highways.

True. Although I don't think many people even know that a valid reason is not needed (I didn't until I just read it on this site) and the officer chose to give a simple reason to avoid conflict.

Technically, you can be pulled over to see if your paper work is in order.

I have heard of cases where the officer says " I pulled you over because your signal was flashing too fast" or similar and the JP tosses the case. Why officers don't just say they were checking documents is beyond me.

"I pulled you over because your signal was flashing ...

Getting a license plate and a driver's license are not rights. If the terms are violated then the privilege can be revoked.

Then you would have to signal.!!!
If you ever want to leave whoever is behind you there. You do the bookem
thing.

I had that done to me one time and no way are you gonna catch them if done just as the light changes.

Cheers
Viper1

The point is that having no signal is ambiguous to cars around you. We have no idea if you want to follow the turn ...

Well I can understand a licence plate being a tool to identify a vehicle....but a plate doesn't need to be registered or have a province name slapped across it in order to be identifiable. I mean, you could stick anything on it for it to have a uniqueness that could be identified. Usually criminals who abduct children or commit robberies steal a ...

... I did not move as I will not leave my lane for anything unless I can be sure the next lane over is clear.

To maximize your odds of having a clear lane to your right?... Drive faster than everyone else 8)

Today's advise subtotal = $$no charge$$

EDIT: Just kidding!
(slower is safer!)

What happens when the car comes from the lane to your ...

viper1 wrote:I don't think you need to signal if you are in a lane that clearly indicates it is a turn lane. (what else would you be doing?)

You could be going straight (if the road allows) or wanting to merge back into a through-lane.

Or you could be one of bookm's co-stars and be looking to pull a turn across all lanes of traffic.

I had a similar experience on the 401 almost a month ago. In my case, I did not move as I will not leave my lane for anything unless I can be sure the next lane over is clear. In this case, it wasn't clear 10 seconds ago and I didn't have time to check again, and I was also next to a solid line. Driver hit my passenger quarter panel and took off, I ...