Ontario Highway Traffic Act

I guess the argument would be that he did reduce it to 115, but would he have pulled me over for doing 115 in the first place?

Just be aware that for Court purposes, saying you wouldn't have gotten pulled over for 15 over isn't a valid defence (although on a 400 series highway it's quite true). All the Court cares about is whether you were ...

Ive never seen a GPTR conviction on a driving abstract. I suppose it could be simply because theyre rare, but Id lean towards Simons opinion that they probably dont get recorded. Ontario has reciprocal agreements with other Provinces and a few States, but the agreement doesnt list anything Federal. I know many municipalities have bylaw infractions ...

I'd suggest talking with your boss about how he wants the ticket handled since it sounds like he has more to lose then you. While paralegals can be expensive, if he has CVOR issues, maybe it would be in his best interest to help pay for your defence. If it was just a regular ticket you'd received operating your own vehicle, then I'd say try and ...

I'm guessing your notice of trial is some automated form that's printed out, probably didn't have the data entered correctly.

You can always change your plea to guilty if you want to, the Courts sure don't mind. :)

Just curious, have you received disclosure yet? Is there some particular issue you're going to fight the charge on?

As I always say ...

Speaking to the Crown or JP requires different options. To request a reduced fine from the JP, you would plead guilty with an explanation (Option 2). Prior to setting the fine, the JP would allow you to provide input. You could explain your financial situation and circumstances surrounding the offence. You are still pleading guilty however, and the ...

If your friend's case probably the officer forgot to submit the ticket or it wasn't processed properly. It does happen from time to time, but just don't be counting on it.

You may want to try fighting the ticket if the actual parking signs (not the pavement markings) weren't visible. If not, your best bet is to either try to work out a deal with the Prosecutor to plead guilty with a joint submission for a lower fine, or plead guilty outright to the Justice of the Peace and explain your financial situation. Quite ...

Yes, you would face two demerit points upon conviction. Unfortunately I'm not sure your defence strategy is that strong. I'm assuming you're talking about the Moore Park area of Toronto. If so, the green signs you refer to aren't official Highway Traffic Act signs, just general information notices posted by the City. As long as any official HTA ...

You should only be facing the charge listed on the summons. Without notice of the other charges, you can't prepare a proper defence. If they want to proceed on other charges, they would first have to serve you notice and allow you time to prepare a defence.

I would contact the Court and Crown's office. Sounds like they have some serious paperwork ...

pqtran wrote: Is there a possibility that the police officer might have lost/no record of the incident? Or anything of that nature? Thanks

Very unlikely for an officer to have no notes or to have lost them.

I would suggest option 3 and request a first attendance meeting with the Crown. There is no guarantee of anything, but I imagine they would at least offer a reduced fine.

No, as OPS clarified, there is no reinstatement with the roadside 24 hour suspension. Even if the officer had suspended your licence, as long as 24 hours has passed, your licence is valid again. If you get the 30 day suspension, then you'll need to get your licence reinstated.

Option 3 means you're pleading not guilty. There would be no suspension ...

To fight it in Court, you would have to show due diligence; in other words that you made reasonable efforts to check on your plate prior to operating your motor vehicle. The outcome at trial would be very dependent on how long your plate had been damaged for and how it had been damaged in the first place. For instance, it it had rusted through ...

No, option 2 means you're pleading guilty to the offence you were charged with. To plead to a different charge, you'll have to make a deal with the Crown. Pick option 3 and request a first attendance meeting. See if the Crown is willing to offer a deal.

The suspension would take effect shortly after conviction (guilty plea or found guilty). The Ministry would serve you notice by mail of your suspension taking effect.

Just be advised that if you plead guilty the Justice of the Peace can lower your fine, but I don't think they have any control over the suspension. It's automatically applied by the ...