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OHTA store sounds like a good idea so, being a loyal member, I go there to buy a bluetooth headset. Plantronics Explorer 330. $18.54. They won't ship it to Canada. Next?

Sorry about that, we have taken out the ones that do not ship to Canada.

All the ones listed now will ship to Canada! :D

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Don't Get Caught Driving and Talking/Texting on your Cell Phone! Go Hands Free! Get Your BlueTooths Here!

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Cell Phone Driving Ban in Effect October 26, 2009. Get A BlueTooth Device Now to Avoid a Ticket!

Beginning on Monday, October 26, Ontario Canada will begin a cell phone ban while driving law. The state of California banned using cell phone while driving back in July of this year. For Ontario, Canada residents, this ban on cell phone usage in ...

How to Avoid Accidents, Ontario Canada

There are many ways to avoid accidents in Ontario Canada and most of them begin with common sense. Distraction is the number one cause of accidents in Canada and the United States and can easily be rectified by some common sense moves. Cell phones should not be used while driving, even hands-free style of ...

Stiff Penalties for Racing and Stunt Driving In Ontario Canada!

Ontario Canada is getting tough on racing and stunt driving on their streets and highways by implementing stiffer penalties for these offenders. If someone is caught racing or stunt driving in Ontario, their vehicle is immediately impounded with a seven day license suspension also ...

Ontario Traffic Ticket Options

There are two types of tickets you can receive in Ontario, Canada and three to four options to choose from once you have received a traffic violation ticket. There is the "Part I" ticket and the "Part III" ticket which simply determine the relevant section of Provincial Offenses Act under which they were issued ...

Ontario, Canada Traffic Ticket, Insurance Implications.


There are many insurance implications that are attached to receiving a traffic ticket in Ontario Canada. Even if it is your first traffic offense, you may want to speak with your insurance broker before you pay the ticket to see if your insurance will be increased or dropped because of the ...

DUI Offense in Ontario Canada, What happens next?

Impaired driving such as DUI or DWI is considered a criminal offense in Ontario Canada and not only does it come with a hefty fine, there could also be substantial jail time included. A criminal offense in Ontario Canada is considered a complicated matter. It is in your best interest to remain ...

Receiving a Careless Driving Ticket in Ontario Canada, Now What?

According to the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario careless driving is one of the most serious offenses someone can obtain a traffic ticket for. Serious insurance implications, six demerit points and a fine for careless driving is what someone will receive if they are not careful. A ...

Ontario Demerit Points System and What it means for you.

The person or office in charge of demerit points is the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. The Ministry of Transportation office controls the Ontario drivers by adding a system of demerit points to traffic tickets for such things as speeding and nearly all other traffic violation ...

What You Should Do if Pulled Over By a Police Officer for Speeding in Ontario Canada.

When pulled over by an Ontario Canada police officer for a speeding violation, the first thing people tend to do is want to talk their way out of it. This is the worst thing a person can do because they often say something like "I was only going a mile or two ...

Strict Liability Offenses vs. Absolute Liability Offenses – Ontario Traffic Tickets

It is important to determine first which type of ticket someone has received before they can defend themselves.

The burden of proof is placed on the defendant with strict liability offenses. The defendant must prove that they took reasonable actions to prevent ...

How to Defend Yourself against a Traffic Ticket in Ontario Canada

Determining what type of ticket you have received is the first step in defending yourself against a traffic ticket in Ontario Canada. The two types of tickets are the Violation Ticket given for minor traffic violations such as speeding and the other is the Offense Notice issued ...

A Justice of Peace is not a judge. Only a Judge can throw your case out.

Anyone can become a Justice of Peace:

http://www.ontariocourts.on.ca/jpaac/en/qualification.htm

Qualifications and Selection Criteria for a Justice of the Peace in Ontario

Minimum qualifications for consideration for an appointment as a justice of the peace are set out in ...

1. No, I think the Justice of the Peace is who you plead guilty with explanation too. JP can reduce your fines, but they can't throw it out. You need a Trial to get your ticket thrown out.

2. An LEO doesn't have to tell you anything about demerit points.

You lost me on the "The ticket you were issued is invalid"??
And, how will the courts know if I paid my friend to help me out?

Yes, I just got my ticket on the Sunday.
Yes, Markham is part of York region and falls under Regional Municipality of York.

Diehardfan, please disregard this members' posts. Your ticket is most likely "valid" as are ...

Some LEOs on this forum have said that the pictures must be taken in .RAW format to be admissible in court though.

This sounded a bit strange. So I looked up some info about RAW formats if anyone is interested.

What is a RAW format?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_image_format

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So' I'll fax them over in the a.m after I get them and see how fast I get reinstated. The letter did say " You driver's license will be reistated when you file a satisfactory medical report."

Please keep us updated. This is good information to know.

I think that they will want to see a doctors report stating your ok to drive. It all depends on ...

GC, there is no merit to your postings.

Its called Discretion. MTO is legally allowed to take discretion over WHO they issue licenses to!

Driving is not a Right, its a privilege! Its not a contract either; there is no binding agreement for any specified period that says you can or can not drive. you don't pay to drive, nor do you get paid to ...

We're dealing with an alcohol issue here, not medical. The OP did not drive to the hosiptal while impaired. He was taken there.


An "alcohol issue" doesn't exist, its called alcoholism. Drinking too much is a medical issue.



The HTA articulates you cannot sue a doctor who submits anything to the MOT.

I never suggested suing the doctor ...

The ER/Hospital Doctor can contact the MTO and they can suspend your license IF you are UNFIT TO DRIVE!

There is no legality to it, nor can you sue them as suggested by GC.

Suppose you have a stroke, heart attack, epilepsy attack, have alcoholism/drug problem, and you go to the ER or hospital in a bad condition. The Doctors or Nurses that ...

http://www.canada.com/sacrifice+rights+fight+drunk+driving/2067312/story.html

There is no doubt that drinking and driving remains a problem that needs to be addressed and it is often the case that harsher laws fail to take account of more effective solutions.

In this case, we need to start by acknowledging the fact that alcohol is the most ...

This is just more random checking, which will go against our Canadian Charter of Rights.

David Eby, the executive cirector of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, expressed worry about automatic testing from police.

"Canadians generally have a feeling that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a good thing, that being free from arbitrary search ...

The federal government is considering tough new legislation that would allow police to perform random breathalyzer tests on drivers, whether they suspect the person has been drinking or not.

http://news.sympatico.ctv.ca/Home/ContentPosting?newsitemid=CTVNews%2f20091005%2fbreath_law_091005&feedname=CTV-TOPSTORIES_V3&show=False&number=0&showbyline ...

pch2004 wrote: I managed to listen to a full trial of the evidence for the aerial surveillance program, so if anyone is interested, I can lend some advice as to the testimony of the officers.

Thanks to all for the help...this board is a GREAT resource, as are the regulars who post here.

Sure! Why not post it here.

how about a forum "Commercial Vehicles"

ie: CVSA criteria/violations (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance)
Log Book,hours of service

safety defects, load security..

AND I would be more than happy to volunteer Moderate the forum :idea:

reason being, I work at a Transport Training School that has 22 locations in Ontario, and 7 in BC and AB.

As ...

so apparently i should've asked for a first attendance specifically instead of a trial even though there was no option on the form for that. I called the court and they told me that and she said that its too late to request that and i've to go to the trial.

so any suggestions now? do i meet the prosecutor outside the court to plea bargain or what ...

tonygambini wrote:Does anyone know how long I have to appear in court?

You will get your court date when you file your ticket with option 3. Probably looking at a couple months.

tonygambini wrote: Like do I have to show up in court to make my court date and pick (option 3) before the 15 days (to pay the ticket) is up?
Thanks

Yes, or mail it in before 15 days.

surrender driver's licence, ownership, insurance must all be shown upon demand. There is no 12/24/48/72 etc hr grace period in Ontario.

There may not be a legal grace period, but the cop can give you time to show up at the police station and show your proof. It happened to me for failure to provide insurance, as I had an outdated one at the time ...

barraymian wrote: NOW, when do i meet the prosecutor? i assume there is no first attendance with this type of ticket, so do i meet him before the trial and how would i find him on the trial day?

thanks

Option 3 would have provided you with a First Attendance date when you filed your ticket. You would go on that date and plea bargain to a lower fine.