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by Stanton
Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:58 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Railway crossing flashing lights
Replies: 3
Views: 3263

Re: Railway crossing flashing lights

Then you proceed through.
by Stanton
Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:58 pm
Forum: Red Light Camera Ticket
Topic: Red Light Camera Offence - Demerit points & pleading guilty
Replies: 7
Views: 17837

Re: Red Light Camera Offence - Demerit points & pleading gui

I would, however, advise that you don't use the excuse that you couldn't see the light due to the bus blocking you. You *technically* should of slowed down and proceeded with caution, if you could not see the lights. (Not trying to judge you, just pointing out that the courts probably won't be sympathetic to you).

Red light camera tickets are ...
by Stanton
Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: Driving While Suspended
Topic: Information for suspended drivers
Replies: 5
Views: 5479

Re: Information for suspended drivers

is it an offence to obtain a license from another jurisdiction and drive only in that jurisdiction, while your current one is suspended?

(i.e. Ontario license suspended, obtaining a Manitoba license and only driving in Manitoba?)

All provinces and territories have a reciprocal agreement in place regarding suspensions and/or convictions. As long ...
by Stanton
Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:13 am
Forum: Failing to obey signs
Topic: Disobey Sign - HTA 182 (2) - Mississauga
Replies: 4
Views: 4505

Re: Disobey Sign - HTA 182 (2) - Mississauga

I don't see any reason to bring it up. As stated above, the officer can't change anything at this point.
by Stanton
Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:59 pm
Forum: Failing to report a collision to a police officer
Topic: Reasonable time to report single vehicle accident
Replies: 1
Views: 4982

Re: Reasonable time to report single vehicle accident

There isn't a set time, but you're required to report an accident "forthwith". I can appreciate when it's just you you may feel there's less urgency, but you're still legally required to report it as so as practicable. It would be hard to legally justify not calling from home or the hospital. You may want to consult with a paralegal because a ...
by Stanton
Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:48 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Not wearing corrective lenses and speeding 83-50
Replies: 2
Views: 1695

Re: Not wearing corrective lenses and speeding

Take a read through the forums, there's lots of advice on speeding tickets and common defense strategies. You'll also want to request disclosure and see what the actual evidence against you is for more specific advice on defense strategies. Another option is to try and get a plea deal, such as agreeing to plead out to the licence restriction charge ...
by Stanton
Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:45 pm
Forum: Failing to obey signs
Topic: Location and height of 'No left turn' sign
Replies: 6
Views: 2632

Re: Location and height of 'No left turn' sign

Regulation dealing with signs is here: http://www.canlii.org/en/on/laws/regu/r ... g-615.html

I'm not aware of any rule stating which side of the road it needs to be posted on. Might help if you gave us the actual intersection and City so people could have a look at the sign on Google maps.
by Stanton
Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:42 pm
Forum: Courts and Procedure
Topic: Should I file an 11-B on this ticket?
Replies: 2
Views: 2673

Re: Should I file an 11-B on this ticket?

1) No. The delays are attributed to you, not the Courts. All you have is the initial 9 month delay between the charge and your first Court date.
2) Chances are a professional could obtain better results, but that will be dependent on what the actual charge is and what kind of outcome you expect.
3) No. In fact you may have difficulty getting ...
by Stanton
Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:42 pm
Forum: Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
Topic: 3 Tickets
Replies: 6
Views: 2628

Re: 3 Tickets

No, the Court will need some type of advanced notice to arrange for a translator.
by Stanton
Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:46 pm
Forum: Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
Topic: 3 Tickets
Replies: 6
Views: 2628

Re: 3 Tickets

I'd suggest a Court appointed translator as well. The Court pays for the costs, and a Court appointed translator would be somewhat familiar with the Court process and may have a better grasp of legal terminology.

You'll also want to request disclosure and see what the evidence against your friend is. might be a good idea if they offer a reasonable ...
by Stanton
Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:40 pm
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: Careless driving ticket for obstructing a cop's pursuit
Replies: 14
Views: 4144

Re: Careless driving ticket for obstructing a cop's pursuit

The paralegal should look after notifying the Court on your behalf once you've hired them.
by Stanton
Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:35 pm
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: Driving on the shoulder after being boxed in.
Replies: 4
Views: 2107

Re: Driving on the shoulder after being boxed in.

That's about all that will happen, they can't charge you or anything, unless the cop himself witnessed it.

Not entirely true. If the witness can identify you as the driver, you could still be charged. It's probably not likely, and a simple warning is the most likely outcome, but there is no requirement for police to witness any offence. The ...
by Stanton
Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:19 pm
Forum: Red Light Camera Ticket
Topic: question about the picture
Replies: 4
Views: 1902

Re: question about the picture

The ticket needs to state which intersection the offence took place at, but I'm not aware of any requirement for the street signs to be visible in the photograph itself.

As for saying you were blinded by the sun, it's not a valid defence in Court. Red light camera tickets are what's known as absolute liability offences. Basically if committed the ...
by Stanton
Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:10 pm
Forum: Parking Tickets
Topic: Parking ticket for out of country plate
Replies: 5
Views: 3369

Re: Parking ticket for out of country plate

It shouldn't for parking tickets, just traffic tickets.
by Stanton
Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:51 pm
Forum: Improper left turn
Topic: Hwy 7 & Leslie - Left turn collision
Replies: 7
Views: 3203

Re: Hwy 7 & Leslie - Left turn collision

1) If you can't read the notes, then you can certainly make another request for a typed copy. I'm guessing you've used the disclosure list from Ticketcombat and asked for everything. The problem is that many items on that list aren't applicable or relevant. Prosecutors see those requests and ignore many of the items since they assume it's just ...