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What is your end game?

Your average "ticket fighter" is only going to benefit you so much for a basic speeding ticket. They aren't going to put in the time and effort defending this in some trial. At some point it's not worth it for both parties.

They'll likely just go to the courthouse and get a deal to have your speed reduced slightly. It's ...

so I'm wondering is it possible that he hit the wrong car?

The spread on a laser device (if that's how he calculated your speed) over large amounts of distances is extremely minimal. The officer will also have more information in his notes which aren't usually limited to just pointing a device. You should probably read those before you assume ...

You're assuming it's the wrong charge.

If you plan on arguing it's the wrong charge, then be prepared to argue it. Just because there's another charge that applies doesn't make you not guilty of careless driving.

Careless driving is a vague charge that can apply to practically anything and it's not exactly something Joe Schmo should be prepared ...

As far as insurance goes, They don't care whether it's in a parking lot or on a highway. Fault Determination Rules still apply. In your case, you'd be considered 100% at fault. If that person has your plate, they'll likely give it to their insurance provider and they'll take care of the rest.

In a parking lot, duty to report an accident still ...

I was given ticket this morning as talking on the phone when I was not. Officer insisted that I apologize for doing so, but I did not. What would be my options to have the ticket cancelled?


Your question is extremely broad.

For starters, I'm already starting to assume you believe the ticket was for talking on your phone, when it's not that ...

If you don't accept any offers at the early resolution, they will then book you a court date. How long your court date takes depends on how busy your area is. At your court date, they'll give you an offer(probably the same one). If your plan is to plead guilty, you can just accept it.

The insurance said the most they can try to do is 50/50 because I was supposed to wait for the road to clear. But have I been mistaken this entire time, thinking that the "Do Not Block Intersection" was for people going into the small road and also coming out to turn right or left? Can someone find me the law that states you are not allowed to ...

Is this what your accident looked like?

I'd agree with argyll.

They are two different things. Crosswalk and Pedestrian Crossover both have their own definitions in the HTA.

"crosswalk" means,

(a) that part of a highway at an intersection that is included within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs or , in the ...

Your chances of a reduced speed are good. There's room for them to work there. It doesn't sound like it was already reduced at the scene.

They'll give it to you because it's worth more to them that you take it rather than go through with a time consuming trial.

Whether it's worth taking a day off is up to you. You can have someone go for you also.

You had other options. Safest route is to slow back down and put yourself back behind that driver. That's not excusing the other driver. He/she is an idiot. What he did is also against the Highway Traffic Act. It's stunt driving with an intention to prevent another vehicle from passing. That being said, what you've provided isn't a valid defense ...

I have never heard of any such requirement for a red light camera sign. The sign doesn't tell you to do anything. There's tons of signs that are a courtesy (e.g. "new" sign warning of changes to signage), but they are not a requirement.

As for the line, i'm not sure what you're trying to say there since these cameras are activated partly by speed ...

Here are the relevant section of the HTA.

Red light
(18) Every driver approaching a traffic control signal showing a circular red indication and facing the indication shall stop his or her vehicle and shall not proceed until a green indication is shown. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 144 (18).
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Exception – turn
(19) Despite subsection ...

Sidpanchal wrote: Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:54 pm Will this ticket increase my insurance??

In most cases, yes.

Sidpanchal wrote: Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:54 pm Will demrits points affect my insurance??

No, they don't care about your points.

You story is a bit confusing because you say you were in the left lane but then you later say you continued in the right. I'm assuming you meant the left lane. I'm also assuming the sign was orange. It's simply a guideline, not the be all and end all.

Also, the sign wasn't for your lane. It was for the right. The driver in the right lane can ...

If you seek representation for this charge, any respectable place will usually turn you down. It usually costs more to hire someone than the ticket is typically worth.

Your average ticket may come with demerit points (if that matters to you) or the possibility of an insurance increase. Since the threat of added expenses may follow you even after ...

Driving to left of centre prohibited under certain conditions
149 (1) No vehicle shall be driven or operated to the left of the centre of a roadway designed for one or more lines of traffic in each direction,

(a) when approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the roadway or within 30 metres of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel where the driver ...

Following traffic isn't a thing. It's insignificant to the charge.

Yes, an officer can walk up to you and issue you a ticket. It doesn't matter if you turn off your vehicle and stand next to it. The officer was probably exercising some caution because he was dealing with an individual on a motor bike.

Use some caution when deciding how far you ...

I don't know off the top of my head if there's any reduction available for this charge as it's pretty low as is. It doesn't cost you anything to try though, other than your time.

I wouldn't put too much thought into the points. They last 2 years from the day you got your ticket and then they disappear. Since you need a ridiculous amount of them in ...

Ohta2018-06 wrote: Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:14 pm I noticed that the street is incorrectly spelled. Is this reason enough to have the charge overturned?

No.

If there's any other questions, feel free to ask.

148 (1) Every person in charge of a vehicle on a highway meeting another vehicle shall turn out to the right from the centre of the roadway, allowing the other vehicle one-half of the roadway free. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 148 (1).

The other driver has the right of way.

Interesting read. Here's the CanLii link .

Here's some highlights:

Despite the Apple watch being smaller than a cellular phone, on the evidence it is a communication device capable of receiving and transmitting electronic date (sp?). While attached to the defendant's wrist it is no less a source of distraction than a cell phone taped to someone ...

billiards15 brings up a good argument.

If I were to take the opposite position, i'd say the last sign supersedes the previous one. If you can't turn, the road is essentially closed and merge as need be back into traffic. The right turn can't be completed as intended.

Still a bit harsh though either way.

Hopefully some others can chime in.

There's quite a few arguments in your post, so forgive me if I miss any.

- It's not a defence that another moving vehicle blocked your vision of the sign. No turn signs in an intersection are placed adjacent to the signal head. If you didn't see the sign, you didn't see the lights either. So are you proceeding through intersections blindly? That's ...

What are the chances that my license would be suspended?

For a first time offender at 152, you're in the best situation you can ask for.

Varying fines are usually there for individuals who wont learn their lesson or break speed records.


Also, would the insurance company see the stunt driving charge if the prosecutor agrees to lower my ...

Agreed. Anyone who turns their vehicle across traffic is required to do so in safety.

The blinding sunlight defense gets brought up quite a bit on these forums. If we're being honest, it's a bit of a crutch for user error. If your vision is so impaired that you're turning into oncoming vehicles and creating accidents, then perhaps pull over ...

Short answer: Bicycle tickets do not show up on your license and are not subject to demerit points.

Long answer: The Highway Traffic Act defines a bicycle as a vehicle. There exists a separate definition, motor vehicle , which covers your standard car. Motor vehicles are subject to demerit points while vehicles are not.

Court convictions are ...

If a police officer didn't appear, the chances of being charged are slim to none.

If you were to be charged, it wouldn't fall under the highway traffic act. Obviously, an element of the charge would require the act take place on a highway.

Whatever the charge may be, it would come from somewhere else. For example, there's Dangerous Operation of a ...

Speeding is whats called an absolute liability offense. Basically, that means you were either going the speed limit or you weren't. There's no in between.

Because of that, your argument isn't a valid defense.

Ontario and Quebec have a reciprocal agreement and speeding is covered in that.

Once you're convicted, it will be no different than getting a speeding ticket in Ontario. The MTO will then apply demerit points as if it happened here.