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by bend
Sun Oct 27, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: witness is lying
Replies: 14
Views: 4083

Re: witness is lying

You are wasting your time. Whether or not the tow truck driver told you he was going to call the police or not isn't an issue.

Your alleged careless driving isn't the tow truck drivers fault. You admit you lost control.

Your alleged fail to remain isn't the tow truck drivers fault, whether he is there to tell you to stay or not. It's your duty ...
by bend
Wed Oct 23, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: misspelled offence for failing to stop at a stop sign
Replies: 8
Views: 4145

Re: misspelled offence for failing to stop at a stop sign

The a does not look like an o; it is an o. The policeman wrote in capitals so the a's and o's are obvious. For example, he wrote 'HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT' and 'FOIL' so it is very clear that is an O.

It doesn't matter either way. It would be best to save your resources elsewhere because this argument isn't going to benefit you.

In response to the ...
by bend
Wed Oct 23, 2013 2:21 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: 90 in 70 zone reduced to 80-fight or not
Replies: 41
Views: 14334

Re: 90 in 70 zone reduced to 80-fight or not

R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 615
"(6) A speed limit sign as prescribed in section 1 shall be erected at the termination of the designated portion of the highway, except that the maximum speed shown thereon shall be the appropriate speed limit for the adjoining portion of the highway. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 615, s. 5 (6)."
Termination of the highway is every ...
by bend
Wed Oct 23, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: misspelled offence for failing to stop at a stop sign
Replies: 8
Views: 4145

Re: misspelled offence for failing to stop at a stop sign

1. Is it a fatal flaw that it says 'foil' instead of 'fail'? A pretty significant word to misspell.

No. An "a" that looks like an "o" is not significant.

3. Is it worth a shot to meet and attempt to reduce the ticket to a charge that just carries a fine? I read that even if the prosecutor drops the demerit points on the ticket, the insurance ...
by bend
Wed Oct 23, 2013 2:53 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: 90 in 70 zone reduced to 80-fight or not
Replies: 41
Views: 14334

Re: 90 in 70 zone reduced to 80-fight or not

You weren't charged against the "Ontario Traffic Manual". The Ontario Traffic Manual Books and/or the Official Government Driving Handbook are simply guides. OTM for traffic practitioners and the Handbook for new drivers. They are not a defense to Highway Traffic Act violations. If you have an issue with the information provided in these guides ...
by bend
Mon Oct 21, 2013 1:24 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: G2 License - 125 in 80 zone
Replies: 1
Views: 2047

Re: G2 License - 125 in 80 zone

Requesting a trial leaves all doors open. You can plead guilty later on, have a chance to be offered a deal, and/or go to trial.

Request a trial, make a request for disclosure, and there's a good chance you'll be offered a plea deal for under 30km. Since you risk being suspended, it would probably be in your interest to bite the bullet and accept ...
by bend
Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: Parking Tickets
Topic: No parking except permit, but no sign posted!
Replies: 1
Views: 2524

Re: No parking except permit, but no sign posted!

Hey,

I entered a street from the east, and drove west. I saw a sign that said parking was enforced until 9pm and about 5 meters west the sign i parked infront of a pay station. The sign post nor the pay station said anything about a permit after 12:01am. I paid went back in the direction in which i came.

I returned to my car at 1am and got a ...
by bend
Wed Oct 16, 2013 3:39 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: New sign
Replies: 5
Views: 1931

Re: New sign

Need some advice please. :(

144(5) A driver who is directed by a traffic control signal erected at an intersection to stop his or her vehicle shall stop.... etc


Should you request a trial, you can start by requesting disclosure once you get your Notice of Trial

Whether or not the sign is new or not is not going to make for a successful case ...
by bend
Fri Oct 11, 2013 10:24 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Speeding... 68 over School Zone.. By my Dash Cam say 65...
Replies: 15
Views: 10368

Re: Speeding... 68 over School Zone.. By my Dash Cam say 65

I got 2 Questions. He put an "R" in my ticket. Do you think I can still get a reduction to 65?

Whether or not your ticket gets reduced to 65 isn't going to be because of your video, it'll be because they are willing to reduce your charge for admission of guilt.

No one knows how that speed was calculated. Assuming it's just GPS, it's definitely ...
by bend
Fri Oct 04, 2013 11:51 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Can officer bring video to court?
Replies: 2
Views: 2068

Re: Can officer bring video to court?

If there is a video, it will be made available to you through disclosure.
by bend
Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:38 pm
Forum: Courts and Procedure
Topic: disclosure not received
Replies: 5
Views: 5327

Re: disclosure not received

We're talking about a month.

No side is going to be at fault. You filed in a reasonable amount of time and the prosecutor needs time to review your disclosure and provide you with what is reasonable. Throw in the days it sits in the mail box and the requests that came in before yours. 6-8 weeks would probably be a reasonable amount of time before ...
by bend
Fri Sep 27, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Stop signs at shopping plaza
Replies: 2
Views: 2746

Re: Stop signs at shopping plaza

Whatever the reason was for her to be there, it's not for what you're thinking.
by bend
Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:00 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Passing vehicles on a highway with just one lane for each
Replies: 8
Views: 2837

Re: Passing vehicles on a highway with just one lane for eac

I am a fully graduated licensed driver.. Haven't had a ticket in over 25 yrs... I don't know what you mean when you say 3 or 4 points means nothing to my license... ?

Points only stay on your record for 2 years from the date you received your ticket on the side of the road. When he says they mean nothing, it's because you'd have to accumulate a ...
by bend
Tue Sep 24, 2013 6:32 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Passing vehicles on a highway with just one lane for each
Replies: 8
Views: 2837

Re: Passing vehicles on a highway with just one lane for eac

I was driving in cruise at 83 kms on a posted 80kms highway.. Just two lanes, one going each way.. I caught up to the truck in front of me but he was driving erractically. First 80 kms, then 79, 83, 81, 79, etc.. I had to keep braking so I kept a safe distance between us..

If you have to keep braking for a driver who is fluctuating in speed by ...
by bend
Thu Sep 19, 2013 12:12 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Forced trial
Replies: 2
Views: 1819

Re: Forced trial

When were you charged and when did you originally request disclosure?
by bend
Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: What if I ask for a trial and then change my mind?
Replies: 2
Views: 1861

Re: What if I ask for a trial and then change my mind?

You can just show up on your regular court date. They'll offer plea deals to everyone who shows up. If there's no more wiggle room on your charge for a reduction, you can just plead guilty to whatever is on your ticket.
by bend
Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:43 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: SPEEDING TICKET - wrong info
Replies: 2
Views: 2128

Re: SPEEDING TICKET - wrong info

I received a speeding ticket and after a few days later while looking it over I noticed the officer bumped my speed up by 10 km more than what I was travelling!! Claiming I was doing 62km in a 40km zone. This is untrue. I looked at my speedometer when I noticed him and I was barely over 10km past the 40km limit. At the time, I thought to myself ...
by bend
Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:01 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Already got a roadside break... should I request trial?
Replies: 5
Views: 2537

Re: Already got a roadside break... should I request trial?

solidbs wrote:Can anyone verify if delaying the ticket through trial would save me on insurance?
It would only delay your conviction.

If you have reason to want to delay this ticket (eg. another ticket from 2 years ago), then yes, you may be able to save on insurance that way. You'll have one ticket show up on your abstract instead of the two.
by bend
Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: "encouraging" an 11b?
Replies: 3
Views: 1860

Re: "encouraging" an 11b?


2. I was thinking of 'encouraging' things to take more time by waiting to request disclosure, then requesting an adjournment because I won't have it yet. Placing the delay on the fault of the crown, and possibly delaying my case past the 11 or so months that would constitute a not-so-speedy trial. Are my assumptions here correct? Would they laugh ...
by bend
Wed Sep 11, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: Driver failing to wear a seat belt
Topic: no seatbelt and driving while under suspension.
Replies: 4
Views: 3496

Re: no seatbelt and driving while under suspension.


I got my lisence back but I stilll have to go to court next week for these charges and I'm petrified! I'm 50 yrs old and feel like a child so scared. We haven't the means for me to get a lawyer or I would have done so.

Minimum fine for Driving while suspended is $1000 (plus surcharges and reinstatement fees), mandatory 6 month license ...
by bend
Mon Sep 09, 2013 11:09 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: Charged going 127 in 80 KM zone on 401
Replies: 3
Views: 2292

Re: Charged going 127 in 80 KM zone on 401

tgatsbie wrote:What course of action is recommended to reduce the fine/lower the demerit points? Should I go for early resolution or simply select the trial option?
If your goal is to just get a reduction, you can do either or. In my opinion, i'd just schedule a trial and put some more space in between the 2 tickets
by bend
Sun Sep 08, 2013 2:59 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Couple of questions regarding a 50 in a school zone 40
Replies: 4
Views: 2571

Re: Couple of questions regarding a 50 in a school zone 40


(1) should I fight this, to save the insurance? I can hope the officer doesn't show up (change the date, etc), as for disclosure... Or maybe take pictures and show that the sign is not very clear (it's around a bit of a bend, and in the trees).


I wouldn't count on an officer to not show up. It doesn't happen as much as your friends or whomever ...
by bend
Sat Sep 07, 2013 3:14 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Does speeding 10 km over the limit affect my record?
Replies: 6
Views: 12563

Re: Does speeding 10 km over the limit affect my record?

I had the same situation. Did 50 in a 40 zone which resulted in a $40 ticket, no demerits. Officer said that it will NOT go on the driver's abstract which is what the insurance company sees. Is that true?

It's zero demerit points, but it will be visible on your driving abstract. Whether or not your insurance provider uses it against you is up to ...
by bend
Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:35 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Driving without front license plate
Replies: 4
Views: 14723

Re: Driving without front license plate

police in Ontario can stop any vehicle on the road to check DL, Insurance, and registration.No offense is needed. Checking for a plate is checking for registration. Maybe the vehicle had no plates at all.

Since they can stop any vehicle to check for those it is not a arbitrary detention. This was fought and decided years ago.

OPS copper ...
by bend
Sat Aug 31, 2013 4:19 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Careless Driving WTF I couldn't have been any more Careful!
Replies: 18
Views: 7802

Re: Careless Driving WTF I couldn't have been any more Caref

While I somewhat admire your ambition, Careless Driving is not something to screw around with.

I'd say there's a good chance they may offer you some kind of plea deal that would nix Careless Driving for something else (eg. Following Too Closely). Personally, if I were in your shoes i'd take it and run. You're still going to be convicted, but you ...
by bend
Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:38 am
Forum: Red Light Camera Ticket
Topic: Red Light Camera Ticket in Toronto
Replies: 4
Views: 13425

Re: Red Light Camera Ticket in Toronto

I was driving in an area not well known to me. I was looking for the street I had to turn onto (would be a left turn) but was unsure how far I needed to go. I do not remember "running" a red light but I do remember being somewhat in distress as I was starting to worry I had missed my turn. So most likely I was coming up to the light and was ...
by bend
Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Do I have any options?
Replies: 4
Views: 2550

Re: Do I have any options?

1. I assume my best options if I want any chance of getting rid of this is to request a trial and request disclosure (is that what it's called? getting the officer notes, radar maintenance schedule etc?). What do I look for in all this? Assuming the ticket is without mistakes (I believe it is, but I'll double check tomorrow, it's at the office ...
by bend
Sun Aug 25, 2013 9:31 pm
Forum: Failing to obey signs
Topic: Disobey U turn 401/Consumer dr Whitby
Replies: 1
Views: 2189

Re: Disobey U turn 401/Consumer dr Whitby

hi

I just got the ticket i failed to see the U Turn sign my 10 months baby was crying. Officer gave me ticket he did not checked the checkbox "Witness", I got the 2 demerit point. I have never get any ticket in my driving history (even parking ticket). Can i ask for Not Guilty?

You can choose whatever option you want, but it's not going to go ...
by bend
Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:06 am
Forum: Failing to obey the directions of a police officer
Topic: Disobey Officer Directing Traffic to Allow Truck to Back Up
Replies: 1
Views: 3920

Re: Disobey Officer Directing Traffic to Allow Truck to Back

There's little to say or do until a ticket is issued. You can kick back and relax in the meantime.
Steven79 wrote: - Does the officer not have to actually issue a ticket at the scene?
Nope.
by bend
Wed Aug 21, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Stunt driving excessive speed,novice driver b.a.c above zero
Replies: 9
Views: 3102

Re: Stunt driving excessive speed,novice driver b.a.c above

As already stated, driving 50+ over the posted limit is considered a stunt by itself.

And if convicted and my license is suspended for another 30 days...

Since you are a G2 driver, you're subject to Novice Driver Escalating Sanctions :

Your first offense (stunt driving) is a 4 or more demerit point conviction. It will carry a 30 day ...