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by Stanton
Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:36 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Representative?
Replies: 3
Views: 1859

Re: Representative?

It shouldn't be an issue for you to represent her, you'll just have to show it's with her permission. Either she'll need to attend to verify that or you'll want some kind of signed note from your wife authorizing you to act on her behalf.
by Stanton
Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: Parking Tickets
Topic: Parking ticket for expired plate sticker
Replies: 2
Views: 4699

Re: Parking ticket for expired plate sticker

I would say yes, you have a defence. You should have gotten an extended validation receipt when you purchased the stickers online. Your plates were valid, but unfortunately without the sticker the bylaw officer wouldn't know that. I'd try going to the local bylaw office and showing them the receipt (which should be dated before the ticket). I would ...
by Stanton
Wed Apr 08, 2015 3:07 pm
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: Warning for careless, How long on record for?
Replies: 10
Views: 7819

Re: Warning for careless, How long on record for?

The MTO does use a confusing three letter short form in place of the proper vehicle model names. Sometimes it makes sense and sometimes it seems entirely random. The code will also vary depending on whether you have the base model or high end version. I remember the base 4-cylinder Pontiac Grand Am had the code "SE1" whereas the V6 model was ...
by Stanton
Tue Apr 07, 2015 7:11 pm
Forum: Driving While Suspended
Topic: Plead guilty when not. Can I appeal?
Replies: 6
Views: 3582

Re: Plead guilty when not. Can I appeal?

I'd start with the abstract. A certified 10 year abstract is only $18 and will answer your question pretty quick. No sense spending hundreds of dollars on transcripts needlessly.
by Stanton
Tue Apr 07, 2015 5:19 am
Forum: Driving While Suspended
Topic: Plead guilty when not. Can I appeal?
Replies: 6
Views: 3582

Re: Plead guilty when not. Can I appeal?

As suggested above, you really need to start by confirming if you were actually suspended or not. Id suggest going to the Ministry of Transportation and ordering a copy of your driving abstract. Your outstanding fines may not be an accurate reflection of your licence status, etc. It doesnt really make sense that your suspension would have been ...
by Stanton
Sat Apr 04, 2015 7:21 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: 57 or 58km/hr in 40 zone & Insurance Card Tickets
Replies: 10
Views: 3002

Re: 57 or 58km/hr in 40 zone & Insurance Card Tickets

For those in the know, I am wondering why the electronic copy of the insurance card that the OP presented to the officer was considered inadequate? Is there a regulation somewhere that says insurance cards can't be sent electronically and then printed at home?

The way the section reads I would say originals are still required.

The act states ...
by Stanton
Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:20 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Electronically printed Certificate of Offence
Replies: 5
Views: 2295

Re: Electronically printed Certificate of Offence

As OPS stated, nothing is actually filed by the officer anymore. The e-ticket is submitted electronically to the courts. The only thing the officer needs to print is a copy of the ticket to serve the defendent.

While I can't speak to whether the officer printed out something extra or redundant with your ticket, it won't unfortunately prevent it ...
by Stanton
Wed Mar 18, 2015 1:22 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Driving with an expired license
Replies: 4
Views: 2867

Re: Driving with an expired license

Your sister can pay off her outstanding fines, a $150 reinstatement fee and get her licence back.
by Stanton
Tue Mar 17, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: disobey stop sign - officer don't have a clear view
Replies: 7
Views: 2939

Re: disobey stop sign - officer don't have a clear view

Typically the plea deal will still be offered on the day of your trial but there's no guarantee. Once you start your trial however, the plea deal is no longer an option. So if the Justice of the Peace finds you guilty, you can't suddenly take the deal to the lesser offence.
by Stanton
Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: License plate sticker - questions
Replies: 4
Views: 5115

Re: License plate sticker - questions

1) Yes, you can transfer your old plates to your new vehicle at time of purchase.
2) Yes, they will either add credit to your file or issue a refund depending on the amount. They will give you credit for every full, unused month.
3) On a new ownership, the matching sticker is not required as the serial number is printed on the front of the ...
by Stanton
Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: Red Light Camera Ticket
Topic: Challenging Legal Basis of Red Light Cameras
Replies: 9
Views: 7396

Re: Challenging Legal Basis of Red Light Cameras

Legally, the officer should be present in the intersection directing traffic. And if that's the case, they should be visible in the photo and no charge laid. The problem seems to mainly arise on unescorted processions, where courteous motorists simply wait and let people through. I'm not sure how much luck you'd have getting the charge withdrawn in ...
by Stanton
Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:04 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: dealership licence plate holders
Replies: 18
Views: 9095

Re: dealership licence plate holders

News article in the Sun today about Ottawa police (or at least one officer there) requesting the section on tinting be amended to allow photometric light meters: http://www.torontosun.com/2015/03/10/cops-want-ticketing-power-for-distracted-cyclists-heavy-equipment-drivers

"I would respectfully propose the introduction of Photometric Meters to the ...
by Stanton
Sat Mar 07, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: 114km/h in a 80km/h Zone
Replies: 1
Views: 2443

Re: 114km/h in a 80km/h Zone

You'd have to contact State Farm and see what they consider to be a minor versus major speeding ticket. I've never heard of anything under 35 being considered a major offence so you're probably safe in that respect. You're correct though that New York and Ontario share convictions, so if the MTO was notified by NY, you'll see an out of Province ...
by Stanton
Fri Mar 06, 2015 6:26 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: Not paying
Replies: 5
Views: 2146

Re: Not paying

Then what Decatur said applies.
by Stanton
Fri Mar 06, 2015 6:12 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: Not paying
Replies: 5
Views: 2146

Re: Not paying

Just to clarify, what do you mean by out of town? And if you're asking about another Province are you talking about photo radar or a regular ticket where you were charged as the driver?