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by bend
Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:13 pm
Forum: Failing to lower headlamp beams
Topic: failing to use lower beams
Replies: 4
Views: 8799

Re: failing to use lower beams

This was a popular discussion 10 or so years ago when a gentleman from the TV series Motoring was issued a ticket for this same scenario. The story was featured in practically every newspaper.

The short answer is there is no specific law in the HTA that would prohibit you from warning other drivers from something like a speed trap.

The long ...
by bend
Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:04 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Stop Sign ticket mistake?
Replies: 2
Views: 1977

Re: Stop Sign ticket mistake?

This is my understanding of it, but it's possible I may be wrong somewhere.

There's conflicting answers to this question, probably because the tickets aren't dealt with properly.

Bicycles are considered vehicles, so any relevant charges under the HTA would apply.

The problem is bicycle tickets should be labeled as such. From what I understand ...
by bend
Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Help with my first speeding ticket
Replies: 1
Views: 3232

Re: Help with my first speeding ticket

Officers set up at this location all the time doing speed enforcement. Usually, they're sitting in the same dead end street in the early mornings of a weekend or holiday.

The speed before the 50km zone is 60km. First, there's a sign that says "Speed Radar Enforced" along with a sign warning of the 50km ahead. Then there's the 50km begins sign ...
by bend
Sat Sep 02, 2017 12:39 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: HELP License suspended medical review for alcohol dependence
Replies: 1
Views: 5654

Re: HELP License suspended medical review for alcohol depend

Doctors are required by the province to report certain conditions (there's a list). They will do this for anyone who is over 16 (anyone eligible for a license). Because you blacked out and alcohol was involved, they have to submit a form to the ministry. That's where the suspension comes in.

This is something that you and your doctor will need to ...
by bend
Thu Aug 24, 2017 4:41 am
Forum: Red Light Camera Ticket
Topic: Red Light ticket
Replies: 9
Views: 4838

Re: Red Light ticket

I'd suggest posting the ticket to get a better response.
by bend
Wed Aug 23, 2017 2:01 am
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Failure to stop. 136(1)(b)
Replies: 20
Views: 15071

Re: Failure to stop. 136(1)(b)

Oops, I was totally wrong on this one.

Ticket probably should have been written 136 (1)(b) "Fail to yield to traffic on through highway" or just fail to yield.

136 (1)(a) would be "Disobey stop sign, fail to stop".
by bend
Tue Aug 22, 2017 2:21 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Failure to stop. 136(1)(b)
Replies: 20
Views: 15071

Re: Failure to stop. 136(1)(b)

Agreed. The section provides two elements for stopping at a stop sign. The first one ends in "and", meaning both are required to fulfill your obligation.

It's saying it's not simply enough to just stop and proceed. You must yield to the right of way before continuing.
by bend
Wed Aug 16, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Which Disclosure Requests Form I must use?
Replies: 4
Views: 2800

Re: Which Disclosure Requests Form I must use?

ticketcombat recommended not include phone number on the disclosure request form. What you think about this?

They need a way to contact you so they can tell you to come pick up your request. If you don't have a number for whatever reason, you have to provide something here like an email address. If you have a number, just put it. You want your ...
by bend
Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:10 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Which Disclosure Requests Form I must use?
Replies: 4
Views: 2800

Re: Which Disclosure Requests Form I must use?

You can send whatever you want. There's no standard form. Most municipalities can provide a generic form for you to use. They all look different but they will essentially ask you for the same thing. If you want to make your own form, you can do that too. In most cases, the provided form will do just fine.

I'd suggest you do not use the ...
by bend
Fri Aug 11, 2017 5:42 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Should I Continue To Fight? Trial Rescheduled
Replies: 5
Views: 3276

Re: Should I Continue To Fight? Trial Rescheduled

I'm not sure if you realize what you're even asking here. You are asking advice about lying in court. I can't help you there.
by bend
Fri Aug 11, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: Hand-held devices
Topic: Plea Bargin Likelihood
Replies: 2
Views: 2062

Re: Plea Bargin Likelihood

Sounds like handheld.

If paying the original fine would cause you some hardship, it's probably more likely than not.

The demerit points stick. They do not assign points. The conviction is sent to the MTO and they automatically apply the points.
by bend
Fri Aug 11, 2017 2:31 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Clarification of Process - Prosecutor Meeting
Replies: 1
Views: 1846

Re: Clarification of Process - Prosecutor Meeting

Why did she have to plead prior to the discussion? In every meeting I've had it's been discuss, decide, then plead guilt to amended charge. Never have I been asked to plead up front.

There was no discussion because there was nothing more to discuss.

Your friend received the deal of a lifetime. Instead of impounding her car for 7 days, having a ...
by bend
Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:42 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Should I Continue To Fight? Trial Rescheduled
Replies: 5
Views: 3276

Re: Should I Continue To Fight? Trial Rescheduled

In regards to the license plate, my car is from 2005. The cover is a transparent cover put on by the dealership. It does not impact the plain visibility of the plate in anyway, it has been on the car since it came from the dealership, and there was never an issue at all. I've been stopped by officers before for RIDE etc and no one mentioned ...
by bend
Thu Aug 10, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: Stunt Driving
Topic: STUNT DRIVING 183 in 70 KM - Was NOT speeding
Replies: 5
Views: 6465

Re: STUNT DRIVING 183 in 70 KM - Was NOT speeding

100+ over the limit is no joke. It's the kind of charge that will get you in the news, which apparently it did.

The officer claims to have witnessed the motorcycle at an "extremely high speed" and confirmed it with radar.

It's going to be hard to defend against that. Not just the device reading, but the visual of a vehicle travelling almost ...
by bend
Tue Aug 08, 2017 11:26 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Minor Road Rage aftermath question?
Replies: 6
Views: 2882

Re: Minor Road Rage aftermath question?

You're talking criminal and civil issues here. It's somewhat out of the realm of the forum.

As for the estimate, your thoughts and opinions are pretty common among individuals who foot the bill. That being said, they couldn't be more wrong. You don't have the luxury of picking and choosing where someone gets their vehicle repaired. If they want to ...