1) Only the actual vehicle owner can be charged for operating a motor vehicle with no insurance.
2) It's certainly possible.
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- Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:13 am
- Forum: Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
- Topic: "driving without insurance" but I'm not the owner of the car
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2117
- Sat Jan 14, 2012 12:35 am
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: Strange incident in Montreal Quebec
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1952
Re: Strange incident in Montreal Quebec
Very likely not lawful, though very hard to file a complaint if you don't even know what police service it was, let alone cruiser # or plate.
- Sat Jan 14, 2012 12:34 am
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: What to do if you witness an HTA infraction
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3854
Re: What to do if you witness an HTA infraction
Simply contact the police when safe to do so. Once you have the other vehicle's information though (i.e. licence plate), I would stop following. You may have had good intentions, but it could easily make the situation worse.
- Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: General question about Police radar conduct
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2156
Re: General question about Police radar conduct
It doesn't violate any law, nor is there a requirement to maintain constant visual contact. If visual contact is lost however, it could help raise reasonable doubt at trial.
- Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:15 pm
- Forum: Courts and Procedure
- Topic: Newcomer Needs Advice
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2129
Re: Newcomer Needs Advice
Do you actually have the information for the vehicle with no lights? Or did it leave the scene?
I'm kind of curious why your insurance company is so hung up on a formal statement.
I'm kind of curious why your insurance company is so hung up on a formal statement.
- Tue Jan 10, 2012 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: Who is held responsible for improper maintenance of a road?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1720
Re: Who is held responsible for improper maintenance of a ro
What youre asking would really be a question for the civil courts, where theyd have to decide if the Township exercised due care in maintaining the road in light of the construction, etc. Its not something thats covered by the Highway Traffic Act.
- Tue Jan 10, 2012 5:39 pm
- Forum: Courts and Procedure
- Topic: Newcomer Needs Advice
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2129
Re: Newcomer Needs Advice
Again, there is no requirement for police to obtain a formal written statement from involved drivers. You could certainly contact the original investigating officer and enquire about providing a statement, though I imagine theyd be hesitant to accept it so long after the incident.
There should still be synopsis of what happened on the accident ...
There should still be synopsis of what happened on the accident ...
- Tue Jan 10, 2012 5:05 pm
- Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
- Topic: 90 in 70 zone reduced to 80-fight or not
- Replies: 41
- Views: 12939
Re: 90 in 70 zone reduced to 80-fight or not
There's always a chance to fight a ticket, but it's impossible to know what those chances are without further information.
You're best bet is to request disclosure and see what the officer's evidence is, and see if there are any weak points on which you could try and fight the charge.
Be aware however that if you do go to trial, the ticket will ...
You're best bet is to request disclosure and see what the officer's evidence is, and see if there are any weak points on which you could try and fight the charge.
Be aware however that if you do go to trial, the ticket will ...
- Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: help please - improper brakes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1360
Re: help please - improper brakes
Correct.
- Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:10 pm
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: New Speed Trap Regulations
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5339
Re: New Speed Trap Regulations
The only act that Im aware of governing police conduct in Ontario is the Police Services Act.
http://www.canlii.org/en/on/laws/stat/rso-1990-c-p15/latest/rso-1990-c-p15.html
You can look through the various regulations, but as stated above there are none that would appear to govern speed enforcement.
As OPS Copper said, many US states such as ...
http://www.canlii.org/en/on/laws/stat/rso-1990-c-p15/latest/rso-1990-c-p15.html
You can look through the various regulations, but as stated above there are none that would appear to govern speed enforcement.
As OPS Copper said, many US states such as ...
- Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:57 pm
- Forum: Courts and Procedure
- Topic: Newcomer Needs Advice
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2129
Re: Newcomer Needs Advice
Its common practice for police services to charge for completed accident reports. Typically youre given a basic copy at the roadside, but the final report is kept by the police. Normally your insurance provider orders the report from the police service.
As for statements, there is no requirement for police to obtain a formal written statement from ...
As for statements, there is no requirement for police to obtain a formal written statement from ...
- Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:39 pm
- Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
- Topic: Appeal Conviction - Red Light
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3051
Re: Appeal Conviction - Red Light
You have 15 days from conviction to file an appeal.
First, you need to determine if you have sufficient grounds to appeal the decision. The fact that you dont agree with being found guilty isnt sufficient in itself. You have to show that the Justice of the Peace made an error in law or fact. You list several possible defences in your first post ...
First, you need to determine if you have sufficient grounds to appeal the decision. The fact that you dont agree with being found guilty isnt sufficient in itself. You have to show that the Justice of the Peace made an error in law or fact. You list several possible defences in your first post ...
- Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:27 pm
- Forum: Stunt Driving
- Topic: police clocked me at 153km/h but put 156km/h cause of radar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4104
Re: police clocked me at 153km/h but put 156km/h cause of ra
I would request disclosure. I've never heard of police being allowed to raise speed readings regardless of cosine effect and/or radar tolerances. I think you would have good grounds to fight the charge since the Crown would have difficulty proving a speed greater then what the radar showed. I'd suggest consulting a paralegal.
- Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:15 pm
- Forum: Stunt Driving
- Topic: police clocked me at 153km/h but put 156km/h cause of radar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4104
Re: police clocked me at 153km/h but put 156km/h cause of ra
Unlikely. Police aren't allowed to modify the speed based on what they believe the cosign error to be. The offence should be for the speed shown on the radar. And I really can't see an officer caring about an extra 3 km/h when the speed is already so excessive.
- Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:13 am
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: help please - improper brakes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1360
Re: help please
If you were actually charged with an offence, there is no guarantee it will be dropped simply because you've fixed the problem. Your best option is to request a first attendance meeting with the Crown and see if they're willing to withdraw the charge. The Crown is the only person who can withdraw the charge.