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by Stanton
Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:54 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Left turn at a red light
Replies: 1
Views: 2067

Re: Left turn at a red light

Whenever there is signage and/or dedicated turn lane traffic lights, you're required to wait for a green signal to make your turn. In short, you did the right thing by waiting.
by Stanton
Wed Sep 18, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: licence plate location
Replies: 1
Views: 3963

Re: licence plate location

1) Red light cameras take photographs of the rear plate only. I believe the 407 toll cameras operate similarly.
2) Placement of the plates is covered by regulation 628 of the HTA, which states the following: 9(3) - The number plates for a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or a motor assisted bicycle, shall be attached to and exposed in a ...
by Stanton
Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: Driver failing to wear a seat belt
Topic: no seatbelt and driving while under suspension.
Replies: 4
Views: 3141

Re: no seatbelt and driving while under suspension.

Talk with the prosecutor on your first attendance date. If your record is relatively clean and they find you credible, they might allow you to plead to a less serious offence. I've seen some people plead to drive no licence, which is a reduced fine and additional suspension.
by Stanton
Mon Sep 09, 2013 7:21 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Fail to obey stop sign (Fought, Adjourned, HELP!)
Replies: 1
Views: 2356

Re: Fail to obey stop sign (Fought, Adjourned, HELP!)

If the trial has reached the point where its your opportunity to take the stand, you wont have any further opportunity to question the officer. Id also hesitate a guess that if the JP is surprised youre not taking the stand, youve yet to raise a reasonable doubt against the Crowns evidence. Thats not to say you should take the stand, but it might ...
by Stanton
Mon Sep 09, 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: Failing to remain at the scene of a collision
Topic: Summon to court with 3 tickets
Replies: 8
Views: 5692

Re: Summon to court with 3 tickets

It is section 142(1).
The driver or operator of a vehicle upon a highway before turning to the left or right at any intersection or into a private road or driveway or from one lane for traffic to another lane for traffic or to leave the roadway shall first see that the movement can be made in safety
by Stanton
Fri Sep 06, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Already got a roadside break... should I request trial?
Replies: 5
Views: 2177

Re: Already got a roadside break... should I request trial?

In my experience, no, you wouldn't get any further reduction.
by Stanton
Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:01 am
Forum: Failing to stop for a school bus
Topic: FAIL STOP FOR SCHOOL BUS-OWNER
Replies: 7
Views: 6939

Re: FAIL STOP FOR SCHOOL BUS-OWNER

Im a little confused by what the prosecutor told you as well. The paralegal is correct in that the section your wife was charged under carries no demerit points (subsections 19 & 20). Demerit points only apply when youre charged as the driver (subsections 11 & 12).
by Stanton
Fri Sep 06, 2013 9:45 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or more
Topic: Speeding 50 over + DUI
Replies: 8
Views: 5027

Re: Speeding 50 over + DUI

No, the Crown cannot introduce new charges at the time of your trial, they can only amend the speeding ticket back up to its full amount. If they did want to lay additional charges, they would have to serve you prior to your trial date and within 6 months of the offence. Since you blew in the warn range, there is no applicable charge for that ...
by Stanton
Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:21 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or more
Topic: Speeding 50 over + DUI
Replies: 8
Views: 5027

Re: Speeding 50 over + DUI

Most likely the Crown would bring forward that you blew in the warn range and your licence was therefore suspended.
by Stanton
Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:17 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Driving without front license plate
Replies: 4
Views: 14342

Re: Driving without front license plate

I think it would be very difficult to argue it was an arbitrary detention. Typically for police to detain someone, they need a reasonable suspicion of an offence. Courts have defined reasonable suspicion as the possibility of an offence being committed, even if there are other possible conclusions based on the available facts. In my mind, that ...
by Stanton
Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:20 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or more
Topic: Speeding 50 over + DUI
Replies: 8
Views: 5027

Re: Speeding 50 over + DUI

Theres still nothing wrong with requesting disclosure and reviewing the evidence against you. Its always possible the officer made a mistake that would prevent the Crown from proving their case.

That being said I certainly wouldn't proceed to trial unless I had a viable strategy to defend against the charge.
by Stanton
Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:04 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Speeding - Motor Vehicle Involved (N) Checked
Replies: 3
Views: 2613

Re: Speeding - Motor Vehicle Involved (N) Checked

No, that would not be a fatal error.
by Stanton
Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:02 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: puzzle disclosure, Can someone decipher it?
Replies: 2
Views: 2045

Re: puzzle disclosure, Can someone decipher it?

I'm guessing you were charged with a speeding offence. Can you advise for what speed and where? Disclosure can be easier to decipher when we have more info about the actual offence.

My best guess:
L2 - Lane 2
212m - Distance at which the reading was obtained
Lead veh - Lead vehicle (As in you were at the front of a pack)
36 - Your speed?
22612 ...
by Stanton
Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
Topic: 4 driving without insurance tickets at 17 years old
Replies: 2
Views: 3460

Re: 4 driving without insurance tickets at 17 years old

I don't think our advice will be any different than last time you posted. The fact that you've continued driving without insurance has done nothing to help your situation. The Courts and Crown are very unlikely to have any sympathy since you continue to break the law on a regular basis.

You need to stop driving and get legal representation.
by Stanton
Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:00 pm
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: Summons to appear in court for Careless Driving
Replies: 6
Views: 6170

Re: Summons to appear in court for Careless Driving

1) No, the officer won't attend on your first appearance date, only on the trial date (if there is a trial).
2) The Crown can withdraw the plea deal at anytime, but it's very unlikely they will. Typically offers stay open right up until the day of your trial.