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by Stanton
Mon Feb 08, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Officers statement at the location
Replies: 4
Views: 2426

Re: Officers statement at the location

I don't see it being an issue unless there actually was a camera in the car and the officer didn't record the offence without some reasonable explanation as to why. If the officer failed to obtain/provide evidence, you might have something to argue.

If the officer simply stated there was a camera when there wasn't, I don't see it causing ...
by Stanton
Mon Feb 08, 2016 3:34 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: No validated permit HTA (7) (1) (a)
Replies: 11
Views: 7024

Re: No validated permit HTA (7) (1) (a)

The case law is R. v. Isik, 2014 ONCJ. It states you no longer need a sticker on the back of your ownership.
http://www.canlii.org/en/on/oncj/doc/2014/2014oncj161/2014oncj161.html

Regardless, I don't think there's any reasonable prospect of conviction if the officer has no notes regarding what he did or didn't see.

Edit: Was the disclosure ...
by Stanton
Fri Jan 29, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: Red Light Camera Ticket
Topic: Redlightcamera: light was only red for 000.5 seconds
Replies: 18
Views: 19826

Re: Redlightcamera: light was only red for 000.5 seconds

I understood that Ontario's red light law is "permissive", meaning if you are already in the intersection when it turns red, you're OK (as opposed to someone's comment above saying you're already guilty if you run an amber). Which is correct? (A quick google didn't get me there. I know some jurisdictions get you if it changes while you're in the ...
by Stanton
Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: Stunt Driving
Topic: Tailgate Entrapment! help
Replies: 6
Views: 3424

Re: Tailgate Entrapment! help

So just to confirm the officer who stopped you wasnt using radar to obtain your speed? If your speed was determined by the off duty officer, theyll be required to testify at your trial and you also should have received some type of disclosure from them (i.e. notes or a statement). The off duty officer would also have to convince the Courts that ...
by Stanton
Sat Jan 16, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: URGENT: London, ON voting on RED LIGHT CAMERAS
Replies: 22
Views: 6643

Re: URGENT: London, ON voting on RED LIGHT CAMERAS

I'm not sure why the implementation of red light cameras would necessarily preclude a change in timing of the amber lights as well. I think red light cameras can help increase motorist safety but obviously shouldn't be the only consideration. I'm not aware of any Municipalities in Ontario that have changed the timing of the lights post traffic ...
by Stanton
Sat Jan 16, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: HELP!!! I am FREAKING OUT!
Replies: 9
Views: 2967

Re: HELP!!! I am FREAKING OUT!

At the very least youll want to request disclosure and review the case against you. Driving while under suspension is NOT an absolute liability offence so you may have a legal argument regarding being unaware of the Provincial suspension. If youre especially concerned about the possible probation violation, it may be worth hiring a paralegal, etc ...
by Stanton
Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: Summon
Topic: received summons but no ticket?
Replies: 6
Views: 3585

Re: received summons but no ticket?

You're going to have to request disclosure and go from there. The only other option would be to find out who the investigating officer is and contact them directly. If you truly had nothing to do with the offences you may want to go that route. It's possible someone impersonated you if they were riding a bike registered to you.
by Stanton
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:18 am
Forum: Failing to lower headlamp beams
Topic: 2 tickets, 2 different courthouses. Cop says Quota System.
Replies: 23
Views: 8976

Re: 2 tickets, 2 different courthouses. Cop says Quota Syste

That's actually the ICON numbers in the top left representing the courthouse. First one's Mississauga and the second one is Brampton. Ticket numbers would be in the top right which is blacked out.
by Stanton
Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
Topic: No Insurance, no permit
Replies: 16
Views: 8078

Re: No Insurance, no permit

You failed to mention your third charge. It now makes sense why your plates were seized.
14. (1) Where a police officer or an officer appointed under this Act has reason to believe that,
(a) a number plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer,
(i) has not been authorized under this Act for use on that vehicle,
(ii) was obtained by false ...
by Stanton
Thu Jan 07, 2016 7:30 pm
Forum: Failing to lower headlamp beams
Topic: 2 tickets, 2 different courthouses. Cop says Quota System.
Replies: 23
Views: 8976

Re: 2 tickets, 2 different courthouses. Cop says Quota Syste

If what you're saying is true, I would strongly suggest filing a complaint either through the police service or the OIPRD.

Theres not really any advice this forum can provide you if the charges are truly fabricated.
by Stanton
Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:55 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: taking the stand as a expert witness
Replies: 4
Views: 2270

Re: taking the stand as a expert witness

Can I compel a witness to appear in court?

Example:
I want the Crown to disclose the certain mechanical aspects of the police car. They will likely refuse. Can I summon the mechanics that work on the police cars?

Example:
I want the testimony of an accident reconstruction specialist but I don't want to pay for one. Can I summon the detachment's ...
by Stanton
Tue Jan 05, 2016 9:20 pm
Forum: Courts and Procedure
Topic: Summons for an "owner" violation with set fine
Replies: 8
Views: 3432

Re: Summons for an "owner" violation with set fine

I just read through the relevant section of the POA. It does simply prohibit the use of a Part I summons, not all summons in general. Technically the Crown could seek a higher fine if youre convicted at trial, but there would need to be some sort of justification for the request. For an offence where the driver cant even be identified, I see zero ...
by Stanton
Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:33 am
Forum: Courts and Procedure
Topic: Summons for an "owner" violation with set fine
Replies: 8
Views: 3432

Re: Summons for an "owner" violation with set fine

What type of summons did you receive? I believe the section simply prohibits a type 1 summons (essentially a regular traffic ticket) from being issued, but not other types.
by Stanton
Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:18 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Change lane not in safety - Bus Driver
Replies: 2
Views: 2140

Re: Change lane not in safety - Bus Driver

It looks like you're using the TicketCombat form which has a lot of non-relevant items. I'd suggest you simply request the following:

1) A copy of the onboard video
2) A copy of the officer's notes (if they're not legible you can make a second request for typed notes)
3) A copy of any witness statements (i.e. written statements provided by other ...
by Stanton
Sun Dec 27, 2015 11:08 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: Laws regarding traffic signs
Replies: 4
Views: 2727

Re: Laws regarding traffic signs

They probably got your speed well before you passed them so you're going to want to request disclosure and see where and how exactly they measured your speed.