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by bend
Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: Failing to yield the right-of-way
Topic: unsafe lane change
Replies: 6
Views: 4294

Re: unsafe lane change

My defence is a page out of the drivers handbook about overtaking.

OPS Copper pretty much summed it up.

Open up a physical copy of the Ontario Drivers handbook and it will tell you "As you read, remember that this handbook is only a guide... For official descriptions of the laws, look in the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario and its Regulations ...
by bend
Wed Apr 09, 2014 6:59 pm
Forum: Courts and Procedure
Topic: Section 11b, I can't make the court date to request a stay.
Replies: 6
Views: 2710

Re: Section 11b, I can't make the court date to request a st

If you're out of province, you can hire a paralegal local to the courthouse to represent you.
by bend
Tue Apr 08, 2014 5:42 pm
Forum: Failing to yield the right-of-way
Topic: unsafe lane change
Replies: 6
Views: 4294

Re: unsafe lane change

Do I have a chance?

Based on what exactly? Unsafe lane change is a charge that applies whether or not there's an accident or whether or not there's damage. I don't know exactly what argument you plan on making, but it doesn't sound like you really have one.

The first time I went to court his witness were not present. I rescheduled so my ...
by bend
Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Talking on Cellphone new fine
Replies: 7
Views: 2853

Re: Talking on Cellphone new fine

I am going to court on Friday re cell phone charge what are the chances of BUrlington pop not showing up. And does anyone know if the fine can. Be increased from the 155 if you go to court

They will show up.

The set fine with surcharges for anyone charged before March 18 is $155. If a driver challenges the ticket in court, a judge has the ...
by bend
Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:16 am
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: Rear ended school bus 2X - court dates soon. Advice please
Replies: 13
Views: 4680

Re: Rear ended school bus 2X - court dates soon. Advice plea

Is mentioning the carpet came with the car and I had no idea it would catch a good idea for the first accident?

It's not going to matter. You are not the first person to blame shoes/carpeting/etc for causing an accident. It's an excuse, not a defense. They hear this nonsense everyday. Wear proper shoes while driving or don't drive.

Is ...
by bend
Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: Failing to report a collision to a police officer
Topic: Got charged.
Replies: 12
Views: 5367

Re: Got charged.

MsDeeya wrote:Anyway besides all this I heard from someone that the cost of damage needs to exceed a certain amount (I forgot what) but clearly this incident did not reach that amount. Is this correct?
You want advice on a charge and yet you haven't disclosed what the charge was. Care to share? Failure to Report an Accident?
by bend
Sat Mar 29, 2014 2:15 am
Forum: Stunt Driving
Topic: [URGENT/SERIOUS] Goin 185 KM/H on Highway (100 Limit)
Replies: 61
Views: 24947

Re: [URGENT/SERIOUS] Goin 185 KM/H on Highway (100 Limit)

Im also a G2 driver
And its my first ticket
What do I need to know?


$2,000 to $10,000 fine on top of your impound fees, 6 demerit points, up to 6 months jail, up to 2 year suspension for a first conviction.

You'll automatically be suspended an additional 30 days if convicted (Novice Sanction).

Because of the 6 demerit points, you may serve an ...
by bend
Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:14 pm
Forum: Failing to report a collision to a police officer
Topic: Got charged.
Replies: 12
Views: 5367

Re: Got charged.

I spoke to the person payed them on the spot some money which was agreed upon.

Apparently her husband told the cops afterwards and wasn't happy with how she handled it.

Advice?

Whether you settled financially with the other driver over repairs has no impact on whether or not police choose to charge you. They are two separate things. You can't ...
by bend
Mon Mar 24, 2014 1:19 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Stopping inside intersection and making a left turn
Replies: 5
Views: 2209

Re: Stopping inside intersection and making a left turn

So if I'm forced to complete my turn after the light turns red (assuming I entered the intersection on a green light), I wouldn't lose any points or fail my test because of it?

Stanton summed up up nicely. Complete your turn WHEN IT IS SAFE to do so. Do not rush to make the turn just because the light is going to turn red. You don't want to be ...
by bend
Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:21 pm
Forum: Failing to obey signs
Topic: Fatal Error on Disclosure?
Replies: 1
Views: 2258

Re: Fatal Error on Disclosure?

There's nothing there to make your ticket go away.

There's no need for him to rewrite the highway traffic act offense number on your disclosure. It's already on your ticket.

Simply request disclosure again and let them know the photocopy wasn't great and portions didn't come out. Do not wait until your court date to bring this up. Sounds like you ...
by bend
Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:48 pm
Forum: Red Light Camera Ticket
Topic: Ran a red light camera - seeking advice
Replies: 14
Views: 9693

Re: Ran a red light camera - seeking advice

Stanton provided the best answer you'll get.

Worst thing that can happen from the early resolution is that they aren't willing to budge. At that point you can either:

(a) pay the fine and call it a day or;
(b) request a trial.

Nothing is going to change until a trial starts. There's no need to stress. Red light camera tickets don't have any ...
by bend
Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:46 pm
Forum: Prohibited turns
Topic: Haven't heard from Court
Replies: 5
Views: 3585

Re: Haven't heard from Court

sp_412000 wrote:The front desk person told me that if I don't hear back within 12 weeks, I should call them.
sp_412000 wrote:I've not heard back anything yet. It is more than 12 weeks. What should I do?
sp_412000 wrote:What should I do?
sp_412000 wrote:The front desk person told me that if I don't hear back within 12 weeks, I should call them.
sp_412000 wrote:I should call them.
by bend
Sun Mar 16, 2014 4:39 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Caught "speeding" 70 in 50 following the flow of traffic
Replies: 6
Views: 3425

Re: Caught "speeding" 70 in 50 following the flow of traffic

How the hell could I be driving 20 km/h faster then others when I was following the bloody flow of traffic. I was not passing anyone..zero..just some 3 car lengths behind a black car in front of me. the car wasn't pulled over no one else was aside my taxi.

You weren't charged with "driving 20km faster than others". You were charged with 70 in a ...
by bend
Wed Mar 12, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: Got a careless driving charge at non-functional traffic
Replies: 3
Views: 2050

Re: Got a careless driving charge at non-functional traffic

My question is:
a 4-way stop is a sort of sign created by City Toronto at intersection where there is not power supply then.
Can I argue on the court this is a infraction to Toronto city by Law, supposed not regulated by H.T.A(130) ?


You arrived at an uncontrolled intersection where the yield/stop/right of way rules apply, and yes ...
by bend
Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: Red Light Camera Ticket
Topic: First Ticket Ever...HELPPPP!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 5215

Re: First Ticket Ever...HELPPPP!!!

ahh, okay. does my ticket have any missing areas that will allow it to get dismissed?

Red light camera camera offenses are pretty standard. The technology calculates all the numbers and then someone looks it over to make sure the pictures show everything they need to show (you behind the line, red light, you passed the line, red light, license ...