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by bend
Fri Dec 14, 2018 12:16 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: 89 km speed in 60 km/hr zone and got speeding ticket
Replies: 5
Views: 5370

Re: 89 km speed in 60 km/hr zone and got speeding ticket

- Your job meeting is irrelevant.
- It's 3 demerit points.
- Your options are on the back of your ticket.
- Yes, you can do it yourself.
- No, they can't wave points. They have nothing to do with the points. They can offer you a speed reduction. If that speed is 16 or more, it's still 3 points. If it's less, then it's zero points.
- Your insurance ...
by bend
Thu Dec 13, 2018 6:00 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: Using nitrous on a drag strip or racing event
Replies: 4
Views: 3722

Re: Using nitrous on a drag strip or racing event

It's private property. That's up to the owners. They'll have officials that will inspect your vehicle either way. If they allow it, you'll have follow particular safety guidelines and make sure the racing class type allows it. They used to mark cars with nitrous for the emergency responders incase of an accident

Otherwise, that's something you'd ...
by bend
Thu Dec 13, 2018 8:03 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: DRIVE - HANDHELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE - chances not to get 3 demerit points?
Replies: 1
Views: 3301

Re: DRIVE - HANDHELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE - chances not to get 3 demerit points?

By the sound of it, you're a G2 driver. The problem here is that you're on driving probation.

Within the last year or two, they've made no handheld devices practically a condition on your novice license, hence the 30 day suspension.

There is no equivalent charge that would be lower than a handheld device charge. It is not likely that they'll ...
by bend
Thu Dec 13, 2018 7:43 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: 90 km/h to 131 km/h driving 40 OVER SUDBURY
Replies: 1
Views: 2952

Re: 90 km/h to 131 km/h driving 40 OVER SUDBURY

It's hard to read what your argument is here. I'm not sure what your Canadian Tire receipts or rental car have to do with anything.

Are you saying that you were late to work? It's irrelevant.

You're still likely to get a reduced charge, something like 29 over. If you're going to pay someone, you might as well do it yourself. They're just going to ...
by bend
Wed Dec 12, 2018 10:11 pm
Forum: Hand-held devices
Topic: Hand held at red light not holding phone holding a route copy
Replies: 5
Views: 3232

Re: Hand held at red light not holding phone holding a route copy

Lets take a look at the charge in question:

Hand-held devices prohibited
Wireless communication devices
78.1 (1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway while holding or using a hand-held wireless communication device or other prescribed device that is capable of receiving or transmitting telephone communications, electronic data, mail ...
by bend
Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:11 pm
Forum: Improper left turn
Topic: left turn ticket under the highway traffic act
Replies: 5
Views: 5182

Re: left turn ticket under the highway traffic act

rlit01 wrote: Mon Dec 10, 2018 4:08 pm We both pulled off the road and waited for the OPP to arrive. I was charged with left turn 114(5) under the traffic act.
You sure it wasn't 141 (5)?
by bend
Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:53 pm
Forum: Failing to stop for a school bus
Topic: Decrease Demerit Points for fail to stop for school bus?
Replies: 2
Views: 4288

Re: Decrease Demerit Points for fail to stop for school bus?

When did he receive the speeding ticket? Demerit points last 2 years from the day you receive your ticket. If you need to stretch it out, you can ask for a court date and that might push you over the 2 year mark on your last ticket.
by bend
Sun Dec 09, 2018 3:47 am
Forum: Failing to obey signs
Topic: issued 4 tickets after road rage citizen attempts to confront me
Replies: 3
Views: 3797

Re: issued 4 tickets after road rage citizen attempts to confront me


Bend,You seem to always respond by supporting the actions of the police and offer little advise in the way of defence.Sometimes ,Bend, yes, officers do make mistakes.


I would disagree. By providing this person with what is and isn't a defense, it is defense advice.

(1) Failure to stop at a stop sign is an absolute liability offense. There is ...
by bend
Fri Dec 07, 2018 12:52 pm
Forum: Failing to obey signs
Topic: issued 4 tickets after road rage citizen attempts to confront me
Replies: 3
Views: 3797

Re: issued 4 tickets after road rage citizen attempts to confront me

All four of your tickets have nothing to do with this road rage incident.

You rolled a stop sign in front of a cop.

Your sticker has to be visible. If it's been damaged, you have to go to Service Ontario and they'll give you a new one.

Plate covers aren't legal on Ontario roads. Nothing can obstruct your plate, not a clear cover, or even worse ...
by bend
Fri Dec 07, 2018 12:15 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: DR. M.V. FAIL TO DISPLAY TWO PLATES HTA 7(1)(B)
Replies: 2
Views: 6040

Re: DR. M.V. FAIL TO DISPLAY TWO PLATES HTA 7(1)(B)

It wont state bumper. It'll say front and rear. The front or rear may not be the bumper depending on obstructions (guards, racks, spare tires), it might be your tailgate, or even the portion of a trunk that extends to the rear. That is why it doesn't say bumper.

REGULATION 628

9. (3) The number plates for a motor vehicle, other than a ...
by bend
Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:13 pm
Forum: Improper left turn
Topic: Left turn - failure to afford reasonable opportunity to avoid collision. How should I proceed?
Replies: 1
Views: 7763

Re: Left turn - failure to afford reasonable opportunity to avoid collision. How should I proceed?

Onus is on the driver to turn when it is safe to do so, regardless of other drivers using turn signals. I think that confuses some drivers the most. You just have to assume the other driver wont turn.

If you're hoping this charge will somehow turn into a parking ticket, it wont. They can give you something relatable, probably with a smaller fine ...
by bend
Tue Nov 27, 2018 5:53 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: G2 License expired more than 3+ year, during DUI suspension.
Replies: 3
Views: 5826

Re: G2 License expired more than 3+ year, during DUI suspension.

The reality here is that you never had a full license. You had a novice class license. Everyone has 5 years to complete the graduated licensing program. If not, you start over.

The government realizes that some people may have issues completing it within that time frame, so they've made certain exemptions. If you are unable to complete it within ...
by bend
Sun Nov 25, 2018 10:12 pm
Forum: Parking Tickets
Topic: What's the waiting time for a trial nowadays?
Replies: 9
Views: 4589

Re: What's the waiting time for a trial nowadays?

I have never gone through the new system and we're only finding users recently trickling in with questions.

It's a lot faster. You can do it online or in person.

Your ticket will be reviewed by what they call a Screening Officer. If you don't agree with the decision, it gets bumped up to a Hearing Officer. A Hearing Officer will give the final ...
by bend
Sat Nov 24, 2018 1:50 pm
Forum: Other Ontario Provincial Acts Related to Traffic
Topic: I Have a 8Plate Sticker Fine Question..Please Help!
Replies: 2
Views: 3088

Re: I Have a 8Plate Sticker Fine Question..Please Help!


:evil: Just now, my partner got a ticket from the Military Police (MP) saying my plate sticker is supposed to be on the FRONT plate of my truck.
I was told at the registry that it goes on top corner of the BACK plate.
My truck is not a commercial vehicle and I can't find anywhere in the traffic act that says a personal vehicle's plate sticker ...
by bend
Sat Nov 24, 2018 1:32 am
Forum: Parking Tickets
Topic: What's the waiting time for a trial nowadays?
Replies: 9
Views: 4589

Re: What's the waiting time for a trial nowadays?

Was this in Toronto? If so, there's no court for parking tickets anymore. They went to a new "review" system last year.
by bend
Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:47 pm
Forum: Failing to stop for a school bus
Topic: Would I get charged for stopping too close to stopped bus ?
Replies: 1
Views: 3661

Re: Would I get charged for stopping too close to stopped bus ?

Technically, you could. Will anything come out of this situation? Most likely not.

When meeting, you're supposed to stop before reaching the bus. You cannot proceed until the lights stop flashing or the bus starts moving.

The bus driver is supposed to continue with the stop until all passengers, receiving or discharging, have completed their ...
by bend
Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:33 pm
Forum: Improper passing
Topic: Accused of aggressive driving while passing by OPP in Thunder Bay and handed a speeding ticket for 113 Km
Replies: 3
Views: 3655

Re: Accused of aggressive driving while passing by OPP in Thunder Bay and handed a speeding ticket for 113 Km

Pinkfloyd1964 wrote: Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:28 pm He gives me a ticket for speeding for 113 km. I wasn't speeding!! I was passing.
If you're moving faster than the posted speed limited, you're speeding.

Passing is not a defense.
by bend
Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:23 pm
Forum: Driver failing to wear a seat belt
Topic: Not wearing belt noticed on a stop for an expired plate.
Replies: 2
Views: 3119

Re: Not wearing belt noticed on a stop for an expired plate.

If you get your sticker done, they may consider dropping that if you plead guilty to the seat belt charge.
by bend
Wed Oct 31, 2018 2:21 pm
Forum: Hand-held devices
Topic: Hand-held ticket when plugging in at red light, officer rushed to deal with an accident during citation.
Replies: 3
Views: 3120

Re: Hand-held ticket when plugging in at red light, officer rushed to deal with an accident during citation.

You have to be legally parked to handle your device. Stopping at a red light does not meet the criteria.

Whether or not you were using the device is also irrelevant. The law makes it clear that simply holding the device is enough.

You are not entitled to ask the officer questions roadside. The side of the road is not a courtroom. It's perfectly ...
by bend
Thu Oct 25, 2018 7:59 pm
Forum: Courts and Procedure
Topic: Date mismatches in the disclosure note ......
Replies: 1
Views: 2891

Re: Date mismatches in the disclosure note ......

Notes are just something to refresh an officers memory.

You aren't winning a case based off a simple error in the notes. The officer will just correct himself and the trial will move on.
by bend
Thu Oct 25, 2018 3:26 am
Forum: Driving through, around or under a railway crossing barrier
Topic: What are the possible defenses to failing to stop at the nearest curb for an emergency vehicle?
Replies: 10
Views: 6676

Re: What are the possible defenses to failing to stop at the nearest curb for an emergency vehicle?

I don't know if legal representation is all that necessary, but that's up to you.

I believe 159 (1)(b) sits together with the "move over" laws. 3 demerit points for those. The high fine is due to increased public frustration within the last couple years for drivers who are oblivious to emergency vehicles.

As per the officers notes...

The officer ...
by bend
Sun Oct 21, 2018 11:41 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Question about licence suspension/interview/demerit point
Replies: 3
Views: 3684

Re: Question about licence suspension/interview/demerit point

The most important thing to deal with is the surrendering of the license (when he is issued a suspension), and the fee for the interview. Do not ignore these two things or it will make the situation way more complicated than it needs to be.

He'll have to pay another fee again to have his license reinstated after the suspension is served, which I ...
by bend
Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:03 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Being a driver of a vehicle using hand phone.
Replies: 1
Views: 2250

Re: Being a driver of a vehicle using hand phone.

This forum deals with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. The process will probably differ in Quebec as they use the Highway Safety Code.
by bend
Thu Oct 18, 2018 1:28 pm
Forum: Driver failing to ensure infant/child passenger is properly secured
Topic: Traffic ticket for not properly securing a seat belt
Replies: 7
Views: 11312

Re: Traffic ticket for not properly securing a seat belt

When did you receive your tickets?

Have you asked for a court date yet? Are you waiting for your date? Have you received your date?
by bend
Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:48 pm
Forum: Driver failing to ensure infant/child passenger is properly secured
Topic: Traffic ticket for not properly securing a seat belt
Replies: 7
Views: 11312

Re: Traffic ticket for not properly securing a seat belt

Who received the ticket for your wife?

Passengers over 16 are responsible for themselves. Passengers under 16 are the responsibility of the driver.

Are you sure your daughter received a ticket for seat belt under the arm? Is she in a car seat? Booster seat?

Here's the relevant section of the HTA which deals with your tickets:

How to wear seat ...
by bend
Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:55 am
Forum: Forum Rules
Topic: New Member? Come and say Hi and Introduce yourself here! :)
Replies: 168
Views: 1230833

Re: New Member? Come and say Hi and Introduce yourself here! :)

Hi hassansaleel,

Please feel free to create a new thread with specific details to your own case/tickets. Every situation is different. We've notice that you've been replying to older threads. We ask that you please refrain from bumping up threads that haven't been active for nearly a decade. You're not likely to get a response and your post will ...
by bend
Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: Stunt Driving
Topic: Alleged STUNT and CARELESS driving. Never pulled over!
Replies: 1
Views: 2970

Re: Alleged STUNT and CARELESS driving. Never pulled over!

In a perfect scenario, the officer would pull you over and give you your ticket right then and there. However, it's their job to consider public safety and rules and regulations regarding high speed pursuits.

If the officer has your plate information, he probably has a brief description of the driver also.

While it's your right to not incriminate ...
by bend
Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:14 am
Forum: Courts and Procedure
Topic: Appealing a conviction for a traffic offence where the ticket was not signed.
Replies: 6
Views: 4432

Re: Appealing a conviction for a traffic offence where the ticket was not signed.

So if I understand you correctly you can't even look at your phone to see who is calling?

You can, you just have to have your phone mounted. There's also an exemption for pressing a button so you can make, answer, or end a call as long as it's hands free.

The problem is your phone wasn't mounted. One of the elements of the distracted driving ...