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Im interested in the police response. I assume that they say that because the other guy is supposed to try and stop at the yellow light. It is in the HTA. I think we all know people rarely stop at a yellow light, some call it a "grey area" in the law because an "amber light - fail to stop" ticket is hard to prove. However if he goes straight ...

Not sure if this belongs in here or general area, so if needed mods could move. I appologise if need be.

Not sure if this is of interest to anyone... but a freind showed me a website that live streams police, ems, fire and other radio comunications for all parts of the world including most of canada and USA. There are quite a few counties and ...

Hey Neighbour. I live nearby and know that area well. Probably flipped you the finger a few times..... LOL just kidding.

So may I assume you were heading south on moodie turning left (east) onto hunt club and the other guy was north on moodie turning right (east) on hunt club?

A left turning vehicle must wait in the intersection until the way is ...

bylaw violation perhaps?

You broke the law, you knew the risks and chose to risk getting a ticket, you got the ticket...pay it, move on...

Really? If the OP is being 100% honest, that sounds like a dangerous situation that I would like to keep my family and my shiny car out of, exiting whatever way I could. Wouldn't you?

However I wonder why the cop gave him a ticket ...

Sounds reasonable. Take some pictures of the obsured sign though. That is what your case is over.

I learned something a few years back about parking ticket agents. Think about it, what kind of person takes a job like that? What kind of personality would a person like that have to put up with that job day in and day out? These people have a job where they have to ruin peoples days many times over, every single shift. A few times a day they get ...

The Ottawa police had two incidents of chacing deer (and killing them) in the city this spring. Also just down the road in Rockland the same thing. For sure there are lots of deer here in Ottawa, but usually juvaniles or doe's. I wont leave the roadway for that, but my car does stop real fast.

Great info! So what does the HTA consiter "Northern Ontario"?

I had a thought on the studded tires.. Maybe Simon could correct me if I am wrong...

I think you have 6 months to register your vehicle and drivers licence in Ontario. So couldn't he run his tires for until he registers his vehicle here being he would look as if he is from manitoba? I know here in Ottawa lots of people from the Quebec side have ...

Any time an animal crosses in front of you, slow down as much as possible and STAY IN YOUR LANE.

That works if it's a small animal... not so much for a moose, bison, elk, etc.

I agree with that. I guess an insurance hike and being alive is better than a comprehensive claim and being in intensive care clinging to life. But the OP was swerving ...

I have a question. I drive a 2005 GMC safari cargo van my company supplies for work, fully marked with company signage. There are a few roads in Ottawa like Ottawa river parkway, Island park drive, colonal By drive, ect that have signs posted "no comercial vehicles - $110 fine". Do I drive a "comercial vehicle" according to that law (its insured as ...

As far as I know many states have agreements with ontario government so for example if I was caught speeding in illinios once convicted I would have dermit points show up on my licence here. In our system if you ignore the ticket you will be found guilty in your absence (unless there is a fatal flaw on the face of the ticket). However if I ...

Wow your spelling is horible. Obviously not from any verifiable source. Looks like a spammer to me!

Do the letters F, O, mean anything to you?

I have done some research on citizens arrest myself for simular reasons. Below is section 494 of the criminal code of canada:

494. (1) Any one may arrest without warrant

(a) a person whom he finds committing an indictable offence; or

(b) a person who, on reasonable grounds, he believes

(i) has committed a criminal offence, and

(ii) is ...

$675 Seems quite high IMO. I still dont seem to understand at what point you were being careless.

I have spoken to insurance about this and if it is a "swerve to avoid " rather than a "strike of an animal" the insurance will be going up.

My wife used to work for a broker, and after hearing some strange stories I learned the same thing. Any time an animal crosses in front of you, slow down as much as possible and STAY IN YOUR LANE. If you ...

When I glanced at my speedometer I saw that I was going WAY to fast... I was going 172km/h

At 50 km over limit you can be charged with stunting/racing and have your vehicle impounded, licence suspended ect. By you admition you were 72 km over limit. Unless you live a sheltered life under a rock somewhere you know this law by now. And you were ...

When I got in an accident the insurance adjuster told me that I would probably get calls from their insurance or the other person. they told me not to answer any questions, to get him their info and let him do the talking. Thinking of your situation I would notify your insurance of what is happining and that you did not have an accident and let ...

I was in an accident where an old lady changed lanes into my van, was charged, and filed for court. I was Subpoena to court. I brought pictures of the damage to our vehicles that showed damage starting at her driver door back to rear bumper, proving I was directly beside her when she changed lanes. Obviously guilty, but the prosecutor offered her ...

I was in an accident where an old lady changed lanes into my van, was charged, and filed for court. I was Subpoena to court. I brought pictures of the damage to our vehicles that showed damage starting at her driver door back to rear bumper, proving I was directly beside her when she changed lanes. Obviously guilty, but the prosecutor offered her a ...

You have to attend court in the jurisdiction where the offence occured.

The cop likely said something like "you should file option #3 and attend court, ..... you might get lucky" When people hear this they usually think what did he mean by that? maybe he doesn't plan to show up. Actually as far as I know cops are paid to attend court and possibly ...

Was this was the first time you were pulled over for the headlight? If so thats a real bullisht ticket. No need for anything but a warning on that one.

As for the insurance, you got to have that paper. Cops are sticky on that. But even so I thought they had some way on their onboard computers to see if you have legit insurance, paper or not.

My ...

Reflections wrote:

My phone was in the console by the time he got to the car

Me thinks you should maybe pay this one.............

Ha Ha good eye there reflections. I missed that first read through.

Im sorry but this "cop" was not in a marked vehicle, did not wear a uniform, did not show a badge, and demanded money on the spot, yet he thought she was a cop. The driver should take some blame on that one, and get a clue. Even a complete moron should know that a quick call to 911 would have proved if this was legit cop or not. And he had time ...

There are laws that we must follow when driving. Most of us know about them. If we fail to follow the law and a police officer observes this we will be in trouble. Thing is at this time there are laws that Police officers must follow too when dealing with us. Unfortunately most people have no idea the laws as far as what the police can and can not ...

the "stop arm" does not have to be working for this to be an offence.

Here is the section for the offence:
HTA 175 (11) Every driver 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 the bus moves or ...

In the situation you discribe it would be unwise to stop. Seems to me you were unsure if he was a cop or not, so dont beat yourself up. I dont think police can pull you over off duty or in their personal vehicles. (nor would I stop) As it may be difficult to tell even if he had an unmarked car... thats why they have flashing blue lights.

Thats bullisht! Fight that, it should be a winner.

BTW did that cop hand out a bunch of those tickets, or just to you?

DJ Jazzy wrote:it doesn't make sense to me that I would lose demerit points from my driver's licence for riding a vehicle that doesn't require a driver's licence.

It doesn't make sence to me that you expect other road users to share the road with you and then you go squeese past several cars and run the red light just to have the cars pass you again.