Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Ajc is correct in that insurance companies look at total convictions, not total demerit points. Typically most would consider a speeding ticket with 3 points no different then a speeding ticket with zero points.

The fact that the laser operator didn't maintain constant sight of your vehicle would not be reason for the Crown to withdraw the charges. It might help raise reasonable doubt, but you'll have to review disclosure to see how strong the evidence is.

In regards to time, it should be the time of the offence. That being said, it doesn't have to be ...

First offence, minimum $10,000 to a max of $50,000. Second offence, minimum $20,000 max $100,000.

I can't think of any circumstances. Possibly it's a different model that I haven't seen or a totally different brand altogether.

Pepsi wrote:Thanks Stanton, yes it is the handheld. What does the left side show when the trigger is released?

Nothing, it will be blank.

If it's the Genesis handheld your asking about, once you lock the speed it remains on the display (right side) until you lock a new speed or turn off the device. The left side of the display always shows the current "live" reading as long as the trigger is depressed.

Good chance it will impact your insurance. While both tickets would be considered minor offences, typically more then one minor offence on your record and your rates go up. Contact your insurance provider to confirm.

Oops, my mistake. I didn't read the OP's post carefully.

Regardless, the fine is still correct. Speeding, for whatever reason, is the one section where the set fines are lower than HTA fines.. For the OP's speed range, the HTA says $7 per kilometre over, but the set fine is $6 per kilometre over.

Here's the Ontario Court of Justice set fines ...

No, I don't believe a lack of detail in notes would be considered inadequate disclosure. Inadequate disclosure is when you're not provided with something that's required and exists (i.e. refusal to simply give you any notes).

You're correct. Both the victim surcharge and Court costs are added.

Victim surcharges are calculated based on your initial fine. The higher the fine, the higher the victim surcharge.

Here's the table: http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_000161_e.htm

As for Court costs, it's an additional $5 on everyday tickets.

Here's the ...

Your fine sounds correct.

As you said, when you're going 35-49 over, the fine is $6 per kilometre over the limit. So at 38 over, your set fine is $228.

The Government then adds on a victim surcharge fee to fund victims of crime. The fee varies depending on what your set fine is. In your case, for a fine of between $201-$250, the fee is $50. Court ...

No, you still need to legally turn into the lane closest to you, then switch lanes.

I'm curious as to what you mean by private cop car. Was it an actual police officer that charged you or a private security officer?

I'm not sure the reasoning behind the two different fines, but it's not an error. Speeding tickets issued at the roadside always have the lower fine amount. If you're convicted in Court they can ask for the higher fine.

To the best of my knowledge, yes and yes (though I don't have personal experience with HOV lanes).

Section 154.1 (3) of the HTA seems to be a catchall category covering all HOV offences. I believe it's what you'd be charged under if you crossed the striped line. It carries the usual $110 fine and 3 demerit points.

The actual HOV rules themselves ...

Here's a few published decisions on CanLII for section 159.

http://www.canlii.org/en/on/oncj/doc/20 ... cj188.html

http://www.canlii.org/en/on/oncj/doc/20 ... cj250.html

The Justice of the Peace in the second decision notes that there is little in the way of case law regarding this charge.