Ontario Highway Traffic Act

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Misspelled name is not a fatal error and does not invalidate the ticket. You must request the trial option within the allotted 15-days.


I see, I just did a search, saw someone point out that this can be used to force fatal error by doing nothing. After convicted, I appeal based on this ...

Thanks everyone!

Updated on my ticket: I carefully examine my ticket again and found that my name was spelled wrong on the ticket, is this fatal error? I would like to know:

Do I still need to request trial option within 15 days? if yes, can prosecutor or judge correct the name right away to make it valid?

You certainly can hire a professional and take the case all the way to trial. No one is going to force you to accept a plea (i.e. to a lesser charge). After all, its your constitutional right to put the Crown/Prosecution's case to the test (i.e. presumption of innocence).

So, if you want to go to trial, simply retain a professional and instruct ...

karra wrote:Have a look at this link,

http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com ... tml#p31870

Then perhaps post any question(s).

I would like to hire a professional for help, and I don't want to just reduce charge, but I am not sure if it is possible.

Here is my situation:

Around 8:30PM a few days ago, I stopped at intersection on left lane, waiting for green light, there was another car in front of me, the light turned green, on the right lane, two cars already passed, I released my brake thought the other car would move but it didn't, I ended up rear-ended the other car in front of me, since ...