Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Regardless of the time issue what can't you read on the notes ? Seems pretty legible to me.

The two activities are completely different. I file my ticket right away and only prepare disclosure if the matter is set for trial. When the driver responds within the 15 days makes no difference and I don't even hear about it.

All I'm telling you is I've never heard of it. The officer would have to have enough evidence to proceed with a charge. The system allows you to challenge that in court. We have many policies and procedures but not for every conceivable action that we might take. That's where common sense comes into play.

Received my court date in the mail yesterday. I am going to request the disclosure this week. Does anyone know if the officers have some sort of "guidelines". "manual" or "rulebook" outlining procedures for setting up road side stop traps? They must have certain procedures that must be followed, such as distance, view of intersection etc.

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Tell him to contact the MTO. They won't speak to you about it.

140(4) reads "No pedestrian or person in a wheelchair shall leave the curb or other place of safety at a pedestrian crossover and walk, run or move the wheelchair into the path of a vehicle or street car that is so close that it is impracticable for the driver of the vehicle or street car to yield the right of way."

That would imply that running ...

The Act doesn't say change lane to the left, it just says change lane 'if it is safe to do so'. It will be up to you to prove why it was unsafe to do so but if there was no other traffic and you are relying on the fact that there were ramps and you didn't see an accident then you're going to have a hard time of it.

Yes the points apply, it isn't ...

Head down to the court on a day prior to your court date and watch how it goes. That way it won't be so daunting when your turn rolls around.

259. (1) When an offender is convicted of an offence committed under section 253 or 254 or this section or discharged under section 730 of an offence committed under section 253 and, at the time the offence was committed or, in the case of an offence committed under section 254, within the three hours preceding that time, was operating or had the ...

You received a huge break - you would have lost your licence and vehicle for a week and your insurance would have likely been close to unsustainable. Personally I'd pay the fine and move on.

What I mean is that you will each have your own trial set and your issue and the other driver's issue should be dealt with completely separately. You may still be able to make a deal on trial day.

175(11)

Fail to stop for school bus - meeting

Set Fine: $400.00

Total Payable: $490.00

Demerit Points: 6

Every driver or street car operator, when meeting on a highway, other than a highway with a median strip, a stopped school bus that has its overhead red signal-lights flashing, shall stop before reaching the bus and shall not proceed until ...

Your issues are now split. Meet with the Crown on the day of the trial and strike a deal.

44.1 (3)

Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero

Set Fine: $85.00

Total Payable: $110.00

Demerit Points: 0

It is a condition of the drivers licence of every novice driver that his or her blood alcohol concentration level be zero while he or she is driving a motor vehicle on a highway

You are ALWAYS better off dealing with things, however late. I don't think you can go to jail for this but better to deal with it over time. Communication is always good !