Ontario Highway Traffic Act

I am extremely worried my insurance premium will double...what should I do?

While the province has taken a hard stance on distracted driving, auto insurance companies have always been slow to catch up on this one. I believe they still consider this one a minor offense even after the new handheld fines. Realistically, it would be treated much ...

They are paid to show up just like any other part of their job. It's not a normal occurrence for an officer to miss out on a court date. They might not be waiting in the courtroom when you arrive, but they'll show up. They also book court dates at their convenience, meaning you probably wont be the only person there dealing with this officer.

The spelling mistakes wont matter. The notes are to refresh the officers memory. They are not going to trigger some fatal flaw. Example, practically every set of officers notes will contain abbreviations and those are fine. If you need clarification, you can make that request. However, the trial will keep on rolling.

As for the video, consider you ...

You're likely not going to find anyone easily who will prepare for a full blown trial on a minor speeding ticket.

If you're trying to get some more months out of this, just book a trial. You're likely not going to get a date within the next 6 months at the very least depending where the courthouse is.

Was there a speed attached to this stunt driving charge? 180?

I've merged your posts since you already have a topic open.

Your question has already been answered.

If you want to book a court date, request disclosure, plead guilty and pay the set fine, you're certainly free to do so.

Handheld device conviction absolutely can impact your insurance.

Here are the notes typed out. They are pretty clear, but there were a couple words there I couldn't make out.

"Wednesday 19, Sept 2018
I was working in uniform operating mc 33/302 (motorcycle and police vehicle ID number) n/b (northbound) Salem Rd in left lane. Vehicles in left ...

There are a list of conditions that a doctor is required to report to the Ministry of Transportation. These are conditions that could suddenly impact a driver while driving (eg. heart conditions, black outs, strokes, alcohol dependencies, ALS, MS, brain issues, etc). I believe sleep apnea is one of those conditions.

If that's the case, the doctor ...

6 months.

The fact they told you to represent yourself says a lot. They aren't wrong either.

From their prospective, it's a losing situation for them. At the very least, they can't even get you a reduced charge. It's either you're convicted of the handheld charge or not. Their bread and butter is speeding tickets. You get charged with 40km over, they walk ...

My question is, will this show up on my driver's abstract for my insurance company when it's time to renew?

Nope. That is the charge they give someone when they have a plate number but no idea who is driving the vehicle. The ticket then goes to the owner of the plate, like a parking ticket does. When you don't pay, you can't renew your plate ...

If you want the answers to your questions, you're going to have to request a trial. From there you can make a disclosure request and receive a copy of the officers notes.

If you need further information on how to make a disclosure request, feel free to reply with the courthouse listed on your ticket.

I wouldn't exactly call the notes lacking. They are pretty detailed and on par, if not better, than your average set of notes.

Is there something in the notes you were expecting?

It's not uncommon that they offer a deal, but you should probably prepare for the possibility that they wont. Factors like speed and previous driving history will also come into play. Obviously, the closer to 50 over increases your chances. At 170, you're pushing your luck.

The 7 day suspension you received is what they call an administrative ...

Any ideas on how we could fight this case?

This is one of those charges where you hope to get a favorable plea deal. With a speed of 53 and a somewhat clean record, it's not uncommon for people to be offered speeding 49km over. It's the difference between a 5% surcharge on your insurance versus 100%. At the end of the day, the difference in ...