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by bend
Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:54 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or more
Topic: Alberta drivers license with over 50 speed ticket what happens?
Replies: 7
Views: 4492

Re: Alberta drivers license with over 50 speed ticket what happens?

There is no difference between having an Alberta license or an Ontario license. You go through the same procedure. The only time it's an issue is if you already have an Ontario license and you're trying to use an Alberta license.

How you decide to proceed is ultimately your own choice.

Don't assume you're going to get a break at 49. You haven't ...
by bend
Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:00 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or more
Topic: I am replying to someone who posted re the law I believe it is 172(2) introduced in 2007
Replies: 1
Views: 2162

Re: I am replying to someone who posted re the law I believe it is 172(2) introduced in 2007

You're about a decade too late on this.

They call these administrative suspensions. They are not limited to speeding, but this particular one for 50+ definitely gets the most attention.

If your blood alcohol levels are enough to impair but not enough to call it drunk driving, you can receive a roadside suspension of 3 days.

If you go to the work ...
by bend
Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:22 pm
Forum: Failing to stop for a school bus
Topic: I failed to stop for a school bus today, will demerit points be taken off?
Replies: 3
Views: 7544

Re: I failed to stop for a school bus today, will demerit points be taken off?

- They would show up the address listed for the vehicle owner.
- Anywhere up to 6 months.
- No demerit points
- The owner of the vehicle would be charged.
by bend
Mon Sep 17, 2018 8:10 pm
Forum: Failing to stop for a school bus
Topic: Passed a school bus with flashing lights. I am physically ill from this
Replies: 2
Views: 5663

Re: Passed a school bus with flashing lights. I am physically ill from this

You don't have to do anything.

You were not pulled over at the scene. If they want to charge the owner of the vehicle, they'll show up at the address listed. If that happens, pay it and move on. It's the equivalent of a parking ticket. It doesn't go against your license.
by bend
Sun Sep 09, 2018 7:28 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Speeding 15km over (reduced from 25km over) - Should I fight it?
Replies: 3
Views: 4015

Re: Speeding 15km over (reduced from 25km over) - Should I fight it?

- Yes, they can amend the charge.

- Demerit points in the grand scheme are rather meaningless.

- Your insurance will treat 15km and 25km the exact same.
by bend
Thu Sep 06, 2018 1:30 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Officer said would be a Caution for Distracted Driving but changed to a Ticket because of G2 License. Is this mandatory
Replies: 2
Views: 2133

Re: Officer said would be a Caution for Distracted Driving but changed to a Ticket because of G2 License. Is this mandatory

It's up to the officers discretion.

However, your daughter is on the equivalent of driving probation. Distracted Driving is treated as a condition/restriction for novice drivers, much like a zero blood and alcohol level.

It's an automatic 30 day suspension for a first offense. This is fairly new as I believe it was enacted in the last year or two ...
by bend
Wed Sep 05, 2018 6:25 am
Forum: Summon
Topic: Is my case really a case of "mis use parking permit"??
Replies: 28
Views: 15975

Re: Is my case really a case of "mis use parking permit"??

Reg. 581: ACCESSIBLE PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

(2) A disabled person parking permit issued to an individual is not valid when it is displayed on a vehicle if,

(a) the vehicle is not being used to pick up or transport the holder of the permit
by bend
Tue Sep 04, 2018 9:20 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Ticketed speed is higher than radar speed
Replies: 3
Views: 3618

Re: Ticketed speed is higher than radar speed

Getting multiple readings is common. Some officers may include all readings, most just write the highest. There's nothing abnormal about what happened.
by bend
Fri Aug 31, 2018 11:41 am
Forum: Improper right turn
Topic: RED LIGHT PROCEED BEFORE GREEN TICKET $325..
Replies: 4
Views: 5194

Re: RED LIGHT PROCEED BEFORE GREEN TICKET $325..

i don't see any of the boxes ticket to see if points will be deducted.

An officer cannot deduct points. They can only reduce your charge.

Basically i know the cop was trying to meet his quota

There is no such thing.

because he stopped me a block way from where i made a right turn.

It's not exactly common that an officer will pull you ...
by bend
Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:54 pm
Forum: Failing to signal
Topic: Failure to Signal from a wonky speeding ticket
Replies: 1
Views: 3126

Re: Failure to Signal from a wonky speeding ticket

You don't say when you made your original request. Usually, 2 months is what your average person will probably wait for a disclosure request to be fulfilled. That being said, it doesn't always work that way. If you don't already have a copy of the notes, you'll likely receive them on your trial day. If you aren't prepared to have a trial, your case ...
by bend
Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:57 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Hand held device charge - should I proceed to trial?
Replies: 3
Views: 3523

Re: Hand held device charge - should I proceed to trial?

O. Reg. 366/09: DISPLAY SCREENS AND HAND-HELD DEVICES


Exemption for pressing buttons
14. (1) A person may drive a motor vehicle on a highway while pressing a button on a hand-held wireless communication device to make, answer or end a cell phone call or to transmit or receive voice communication on a two-way radio if the device is placed ...
by bend
Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:16 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Hand held device charge - should I proceed to trial?
Replies: 3
Views: 3523

Re: Hand held device charge - should I proceed to trial?

Was the phone mounted?
by bend
Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:47 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: speeding ticket for 128km/h in 80km/h what should i do.
Replies: 2
Views: 3480

Re: speeding ticket for 128km/h in 80km/h what should i do.

You're hitting all the check marks for excuses that aren't defenses. "I was speeding but not that fast", "Someone else was speeding too"...

Speeding is called an absolute liability offense. You were either speeding or you weren't. There is no in between. That means you were doing 80, not 90, 95, 100, 105, etc. You will be found guilty otherwise ...
by bend
Sat Aug 18, 2018 12:35 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: Speeding 145KM/h - 45KM over in a 100KM zone - York Region
Replies: 9
Views: 5682

Re: Speeding 145KM/h - 45KM over in a 100KM zone - York Region

The end game is to either get it dismissed or reduced substantially. The defense I'll use is; I have a speed warning on my car set at 110MK/h and cruise control was set at 110KM/h. The officer probably targeted me, but at that instant the laser hit another car.

Speeding is an absolute liability offense. That means you were either doing the speed ...
by bend
Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:23 pm
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: Wrong charge for careless driving
Replies: 3
Views: 4148

Re: Wrong charge for careless driving

I'm not sure if you're grasping how serious a careless driving charge is.

In terms of insurance, it's the worst of the worst. It's the equivalent of driving drunk, street racing, driving with no insurance, etc.

There's a good chance you wont be able to get regular insurance if you're convicted. You will be deemed a high risk driver and will need ...