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by Squishy
Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:50 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: safe highway merge
Replies: 19
Views: 7407

Re: safe highway merge

That's one of two of those shorty ramps that I know of - the other in Orillia. If I remember correctly, you can see traffic while still on the downhill portion and pick your spot before the dotted lines. The only time I remember having a problem on that ramp was when the car in front of me failed to speed up and I had to merge at around 70 km/h ...
by Squishy
Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:46 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Is this for real?
Replies: 17
Views: 5354

Re: Is this for real?

It's my understanding that the mother-in-law was already in the hospital for treatment, and they were rushing there for her last moments. Not saying that excuses the actions of the officer, but I don't think he caused the mother-in-law's death.

That Moats drove the rest of the way with his hazard lights on changes my view a bit. The officer should ...
by Squishy
Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:03 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Is this for real?
Replies: 17
Views: 5354

Re: Is this for real?

I don't see why being injured should result in no tickets being given, especially in cases where those injuries were the result of the driver's own actions.
by Squishy
Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: Courts and Procedure
Topic: Interesting article about court appearances. Opinions?
Replies: 86
Views: 44812

Re: Interesting article about court appearances. Opinions?

162K! I might have to join up sooner. :D Don't think I'd feel comfortable getting four hours' overtime pay for a ten-minute appearance, though.

I don't know about certified statements (the truth can always be stretched), but what about video evidence? Dash cams, or even a video device fixed to the officer's person. Those small pinhole cameras with ...
by Squishy
Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:36 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Impaired boating
Replies: 19
Views: 6196

Re: Impaired boating

There's quite a bit that applies, so I'll provide a link instead:
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90l19_e.htm#s31s1

Sections 31 and 32 are the relevant sections.

'Private place' is defined under s. 3 of REG. 718.
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_900718_e.htm

Open alcohol is only allowed on ...
by Squishy
Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:25 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Impaired boating
Replies: 19
Views: 6196

Re: Impaired boating

Under the Liquor License Act, you can't even have open alcohol on board a boat unless there are permanent sleeping and cooking facilities on board. I'll dig up the relevant sections and definitions.
by Squishy
Sat Mar 28, 2009 12:48 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: safe highway merge
Replies: 19
Views: 7407

Re: safe highway merge

Haha, I was just going to suggest switching to Kelvin. Who cares when water freezes; I want to know when EVERYTHING freezes. :twisted:

I hate the imperial system, too. We had to be somewhat fluent in both systems in engineering, but I never got the hang of dividing by 12. I still don't know the relationship between an ounce, a quart, and a pint ...
by Squishy
Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:52 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Impaired boating
Replies: 19
Views: 6196

Re: Impaired boating

It's not actually the HTA that allows it. "Impaired" is part of the Criminal Code.

Here's the wording of the section:
253. (1) Every one commits an offence who operates a motor vehicle or vessel or operates or assists in the operation of an aircraft or of railway equipment or has the care or control of a motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft or railway ...
by Squishy
Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:50 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Driving with a temporary cast
Replies: 2
Views: 34058

Re: Driving with a temporary cast

Along with your possible insurance troubles, there's also this part of O. Reg 340/94. It would likely depend on the type of cast whether it qualifies as "significantly" interfering with your ability to drive. I once had a walking cast on that still allowed mobility in my ankle (ironically, it was for a fractured ankle) and probably gave more ...
by Squishy
Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:59 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: safe highway merge
Replies: 19
Views: 7407

Re: safe highway merge

I have yet to come across a single ramp that didn't allow the Escort to merge at the speed of traffic (in good weather conditions). Even the really short 'American' style of on-ramp which gives you maybe 30 m to merge will have enough straight road before the dotted lines for me to unleash all 110 HP.

Following too close on the highway does ...
by Squishy
Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:38 am
Forum: Police Clothing and Equipment
Topic: Misc radar/lidar
Replies: 8
Views: 4313

Misc radar/lidar

Maybe we'll just ban black vehicles like California. :twisted:
by Squishy
Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:00 am
Forum: Police Training and Education
Topic: 'Lie to Me'
Replies: 6
Views: 3674

'Lie to Me'

Has there been any interest in applying the 'microexpression' theories from the Fox show to law enforcement? I hear the military has played around with it, and that the technical consultant on the show and co-creator of the system promotes it as an alternative to torture. I could see it being very useful in both military and law enforcement.

"Do ...
by Squishy
Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:28 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: safe highway merge
Replies: 19
Views: 7407

Re: safe highway merge

I can't find anything in the HTA specifically targeted at merging, so I guess it would be "unsafe lane change" under s. 154 (1) (a) or "unnecessary slow driving" under s. 132. Maybe even "fail to keep right" under s. 147 (1) due to how much merging lane was left.

This is one of my biggest pet peeves, just below "fail to signal". I find that most ...
by Squishy
Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: New moderator vote!
Replies: 27
Views: 6718

Re: New moderator vote!

7.95 * Sqrt(tire pressure * contact patch width / contact patch length)

Okay, I Googled that one. I quit school before I got to the hydroplaning course. 8)
by Squishy
Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:40 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: front license plate position in ontario
Replies: 13
Views: 71653

Re: front license plate position in ontario

Unless there is something else that specifies 'front bumper', I think it all boils down to the interpretation of Reg. 628, s. 9 (3):
9. (3) The number plates for a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or a motor assisted bicycle, shall be attached to and exposed in a conspicuous position on the front and rear of the motor vehicle. R.R.O. 1990 ...
by Squishy
Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:38 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: New moderator vote!
Replies: 27
Views: 6718

Re: New moderator vote!

No, why? :shock:
by Squishy
Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:46 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: New moderator vote!
Replies: 27
Views: 6718

Re: New moderator vote!

This thread got me digging for more information on the braking distance formula. What I found is that mass does have an effect on braking distance, but not in the 'ideal' system considered by that equation. The friction coefficient of a tire will change depending on load and tire pressure. High loads lead to a reduced friction coefficient, and tire ...
by Squishy
Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Courts and Procedure
Topic: disclosure and witnesses
Replies: 13
Views: 5629

Re: disclosure and witnesses

Methinks you haven't changed the time for DST. Have you been showing up an hour late to work? :lol:
by Squishy
Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:29 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: New moderator vote!
Replies: 27
Views: 6718

Re: New moderator vote!

What's the context of that formula? Coefficients of friction can change according to velocity as the material heats up, but I think we've always assumed a constant coefficient in the formulas I worked with.

As for the rest of the challenges, I submit an alternate entry where I have combined both the Bookm and Foxworthy family albums.

I fully ...
by Squishy
Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:00 am
Forum: Courts and Procedure
Topic: disclosure and witnesses
Replies: 13
Views: 5629

Re: disclosure and witnesses

142.1(1) is failing to yield to a bus. 142(1) is failing to signal a turn (including lane changes).
by Squishy
Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:01 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: New moderator vote!
Replies: 27
Views: 6718

Re: New moderator vote!

Hmm...I'll have to think about this. While I would love the job, hwybear has seniority and brings a unique point of view to the site. There's just something about his attitude that demands respect.

Can't we all get hired? :wink: I'm part of a team of ten moderators on the other site. While it takes a bit more organization to keep from stepping on ...
by Squishy
Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: server problems??
Replies: 5
Views: 1803

Re: server problems??

It did log me out for some reason two days ago, but I logged back in and haven't had a problem since.

Is it still doing it for you? Clearing your cookies should straighten things out, although you'll have to log in again for all your other sites.

Is this why no one has been posting lately? I felt sad and alone hitting refresh and seeing no new ...
by Squishy
Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Legality of Mohawks on helmets
Replies: 16
Views: 6510

Re: Legality of Mohawks on helmets

Similiar note went to a collision couple weeks ago....2 kids in child seats....owner asks if they can be used again.....highly recommend they both be replaced as the manufacturer states so.....but I just spent $200 on them 2 days ago, that was a waste of money :shock: ...your children are not injured the seat did its job! $200 or your child's life ...
by Squishy
Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:28 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Legality of Mohawks on helmets
Replies: 16
Views: 6510

Re: Legality of Mohawks on helmets

I can't find the definition for it, but I'm pretty sure a "motor assisted bicycle" refers to gasoline-powered bicycles, the ones that require the new low-speed M license. An electric bicycle is called a "power assisted" bicycle and doesn't require a license to operate, and the only helmet difference between that and a normal bicycle is the over-18 ...
by Squishy
Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Legality of Mohawks on helmets
Replies: 16
Views: 6510

Re: Legality of Mohawks on helmets

According to "R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 610", motorcycle helmets can meet any of these certifications:
-CSA Standard D230
-Snell
-British Standards Institute
-DOT FMVSS 218

The DOT standards were easy too look up, and they only seem to prohibit rigid cosmetic projections. I'm not sure if just the act of modification voids the DOT certification, but ...
by Squishy
Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:38 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Moderator Needed! Post your Resume Here or PM Me!
Replies: 8
Views: 2298

Re: Moderator Needed! Post your Resume Here or PM Me!

Yeah, this should be left with somebody who's tried it and is still crazy enough to do it. I've been a mod on one forum, but I found it difficult to stay neutral in some more flammable discussions. All the power to those with that level of self control. As for me.. I've been here less than a week and already gave one member a piece of my mind ...
by Squishy
Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: School attack thwarted by stealthy Canadian
Replies: 0
Views: 1257

School attack thwarted by stealthy Canadian

:D

Computer junkie a modest hero

Concordia student hailed for alerting police to teen's Internet threat to attack his U.K. school

Mar 21, 2009 04:30 AM

Andrew Chung
QUEBEC BUREAU CHIEF

MONTREAL – A Concordia University student who helped thwart a potential firebombing at a British high school is being recognized for his efforts on both ...
by Squishy
Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:31 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: O.P.P criuser impounded under 172
Replies: 56
Views: 17141

Re: O.P.P criuser impounded under 172

Sorry, I should have known there would be something in your contract.

I'll just wait for more slip-ups and put the pieces together. :twisted:
by Squishy
Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:58 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Moderator Needed! Post your Resume Here or PM Me!
Replies: 8
Views: 2298

Re: Moderator Needed! Post your Resume Here or PM Me!

Not sure what kind of resume you need - a work resume? :lol:

I moderate Escape-City.com, a site for Ford Escape owners; I mostly moderate the tech sections, as we've decided to let the users go nuts in general chat areas (aside from personal insults and spam). I actually did the outline for our warning system, escalating from a PMed "verbal ...
by Squishy
Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:28 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Whats the charge for driving without eyeglasses/contacts?
Replies: 6
Views: 18320

Re: Whats the charge for driving without eyeglasses/contacts?

Would it be section 32, subsection 9?
Driving in breach of condition prohibited

(9) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway while contravening a condition contained in his or her drivers licence or imposed by the regulations. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 32 (9).

Subsection 17 gives a penalty for subsection 9, but it only applies to ...