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Heynow999 wrote:Would it be a reasonable question to ask the officer during the trial, and if he can't remember the colour, might that be enough to be acquitted of the charge?

No, the officer isn't expected to know the color, make, or model of your phone.

Not only that, but you admitted to the officer that you were talking on your phone.

Practically zero.

The reduced charge usually has to be in the same category and somewhat relevant to the original charge.

I'd argue both drivers are at fault.

The driver making the right needs to make a complete stop before continuing. Had he made the complete stop rather than slowly rolling, he would have been entitled to make that turn as he has his own lane and the driver making the left has his.

The driver making the left also made an error. You are required to ...

So i received the ticket because i was parked 36cm over the edge of the curb and not the driveway?

The edge of the curb is the beginning of the driveway. You're supposed to give a 45cm buffer between your car and the end of the curb, meaning you should be parked more than a foot more forward. I'm assuming whomever wrote the ticket started ...

It's hard to read the ticket, but I don't believe it says you were 36 cm away from the driveway but rather you're obstructing it by 36 cm.

You're already parked on the curb drop and the driveway is angled. The picture you provided is also a tad misleading:



More than a justified ticket, in my opinion.

I'd be lying if I said I knew the answer. It's my understanding that there's no requirement for insurance on private property for let's say a motor vehicle.

However, dirt bikes, atv's, etc require mandatory insurance for any property that isn't your own private property.

Any accident where you are deemed 25% or less at fault shouldn't count as a chargeable accident.

You've made no connection between your speed and an officer with a loud radio. You may believe it's unprofessional, but it does nothing to prove you weren't speeding. I guess if you wanted to make a complaint through the proper avenues, you could do that. It seems a little petty to go through that process though. It has nothing to do with your ...

bobajob wrote:Suppose a, emergency responder, fire, para/police instrcutred you to jump a redlight to give them way

The only defense to an absolute liability offense would be an emergency situation. I don't think anyone is giving out tickets during that kind of scenario, anyways.

FMI: when did the law change?

In 2012, the wording of the regulation changed.

Here is the regulation:

6. (1) A permit for a motor vehicle shall be validated by means of evidence of validation provided by the Ministry. O. Reg. 119/12, s. 1.

(2) Evidence of validation for a permit shall be affixed to a number plate for the vehicle in ...

only what I've been told by my insurance,

me and wife drive each others car and live in same house,
my tickets don't effect wife and wife's ticket don't effect me

"whether" they do real world is another story but that's what Meloche Monnex advised me

I suggest you speak to someone else from your provider and confirm either your wife or ...

I suggest you read your insurance policy carefully.

You have 7 days to report any accident to your insurance regardless (unless you're in a hospital or whatever.

If you are not listed on your parents policy, then in theory it should not affect their policy. But if you are listed at the same address as them, then it might. So what I am saying is I am not sure how to answer your question!

Anyone living under the same residence has to be listed as an occasional driver. Otherwise, you have to fill out an ...

Good to know the limit when no sign. However for many people or noob driver, they have no clue there is a default limit. I bet they wlill be charged without knowing it.

Even if you ignore the whole "ignorance is not a defense" argument, default speed limit is one of the first things you learn about driving before even getting behind a wheel. It ...

Both parties have different stories about how the accident occurred. The best your provider can do is look over whatever evidence they have, figure out which story makes the most sense, and come to the most logical conclusion based on the Fault Determination Rules. That's the way the cookie crumbles.

If you have pictures and a location, feel free ...

You'll lose your device for good and it will impact your insurance if you're a resident of Ontario.

There's a lot of urban myths regarding the radar detector (eg. You can put it in your trunk, back seat, or turn it off and it's legal to be in possession of one). You can't have them in your vehicle, period. As others have pointed out, I believe ...

Summary of notes for those who are interested:


The officer states he was travelling eastbound on Bovaird Drive. The light was green eastbound/westbound.

The light was red northbound/southbound on Chinguacousy Road. He observed a grey Lexus travelling southbound and making a right (westbound) onto Bovaird without stopping at the line markings ...

If my tire broke down can it be proved as a 50/50 fault. So it does not take full toll on me.

Fault percentages have to be assigned to the drivers involved in the accident by the insurance companies. The Fault Determination Rules have to be used and are set up so that things remain consistent and quick across the board, no matter who your ...

You'll have somewhat of an early resolution on your trial date.

There will be quite a bit of people who will receive the same time as you. You'll usually line up and they'll make offers (if there's wiggle room to do so) for you to plead guilty to a lesser charge. Very few individuals in attendance with you, if any, will have a trial. Most will be ...

My question is how will this affect my insurance if found guility? (how much expected increase?)

In most cases, they are both considered minor offences (minor, major, serious).

They'll assign a surcharge percentage. First minor conviction may be 0%, 5%, etc. Second conviction will land you a higher surcharge (eg. 15%).

Here is the Facility ...

iFly55 summed it up pretty well.

G1 drivers are not allowed on 400 series highways or expressways unless they are accompanied by a licensed driving instructor.

G2 drivers are allowed and encouraged to do so. Your G2 exit test will have a portion dedicated to it. Below is how you will be scored and deducted marks:

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EphOph wrote:I just don't want to end up in a situation where I have nothing and the JP is fine with that because the prosecutor says he sent it.

I wouldn't worry about that. They'd arrange for you to receive disclosure on the spot and your trial would likely be adjourned to a later date.

Was it snowy enough that you felt you were going to slide to a stop in the intersection so decided to continue? This might be a defense you could try.

I'd disagree. It's not a defense and the poster should avoid going down this route. This is the "I was speeding because the person behind me was too close, therefore safety" defense.

In that ...

I noticed that he did not make any comments about lighting or weather (it was snowy, I have pictures) and so I'm wondering ifI can use this to cast doubt on the officer's recollections.

I really want to expose that he was not where he claimed to be. But it won't be enough to just say "well you're wrong, officer!" obviously.

I'm not sure what ...

1. The notice didn't use my full name, does that make it invalid? My full name has two middle names, like many catholic females. My second middle name is missing on the fine. All my government issued ID/cards has my full name of four words.

They just send it to whatever name is listed in the computer as the plate owner. The fine is just going to ...

So do I need to worry about something happening or no? And let day he did call and report it would I even get a knock on the door or just a letter saying slow down like my friend did when somebody reported him speeding but caught his plate and called in..

The chances are nothing is going to happen. Sometimes, you (or whomever the plate is ...

Sorry I had another question actually. When we go this weekend to get the damage assesed, and it turns out to be more than I can pay out of pocket, how does the insurance work? Do I call my company or does he simply deal with his?

Technically, you're supposed to notify your insurance company of any accident within the first 7 days. It's in your ...

The charge is for not surrendering your license when requested, not for having no insurance at all.

Having insurance somewhere else doesn't change the fact you were unable to surrender it upon request when you were at roadside. It wont be a defense for a trial, but sometimes they'll cut you some slack. If there was another charge, they may have ...

You're responsible for the load in or on your vehicle. If an object flies out of the bed of your truck, you're responsible. You're supposed to secure any load.

Now I am very grateful I did not get charged with stunt, but my question is, should I try and request a trial, explain my situation and hope for sympathy, or should I just pay the ticket?

What more are you expecting, really? You can either pay the ticket or take it to trial. If take this to an early resolution meeting, they are not going to ...