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License plates in Ontario come with a 5 year warranty. They can be replaced at no cost as long as the damage is considered a defect.

Apparently, old plates used a slower process where the aluminum was painted on directly and baked on. The new process involves printing the plate on reflective vinyl sheets and it's adhered to the aluminum plate ...

Just a suggestion but the court system in Toronto is very backed up... If you get any kind of ticket in Toronto (parking, red light, speeding) you should plead Not Guilty and get a Trial date. Most likely the trial date will be outside the "speedy trial" Charter 11(b) and you can then apply to get it dropped because of that.

Red light camera ...

But how would the police officer know who was driving the vehicle?

Those are going to be two different issues. The officers believe they have enough evidence to charge you. Therefore, whether or not you leave you vehicle doesn't change whether or not a charge can be laid. They can, they will, and you will be convicted should there be enough ...

anthony.singh wrote:I wanted to know if anyone knows if it is lawful to give me a ticket after the fact

Yes. Just because you park your car and get out doesn't mean the officer automatically loses any right to charge you.

1. The ticket doesn't state where the offence occurred, e.g. highway X at street.

It wont go into that much detail on your ticket. You'll have to request disclosure. The officers notes should have more detail about the exact location your speed was calculated, how it was calculated, etc. Example, if there had been radar enforcement, it'll list ...

This entire post is excellent information.......but I'm afraid the "LOUD PIPES equals PENIS COMPENSATION" crowd out there just/still won't "get it".

I believe Harley's official slogan now is "Loud Pipes Risk Rights"......and it's never been more true.

Municipalities, when put under enough pressure, will start to hire bylaw officers with ...

I read on here, i saw many of members here got their Driver License suspended for not paying fines, do they suspend driver license if you don't pay parking ticket though ?

These fines were attached to your plate, not your personal license. Your speeding ticket is another issue. These are fines where the identity of the driver isn't necessary ...

Looks like we'll have to disagree - case law states there must be an independent witness who can essentially tell the court just how close the offender was - fact there was an accident is not proof in-and-of-itself - no witness, no conviction, as I stated above.

Yes, there has to be a witness. I wasn't disagreeing. I never said there didn't need ...

Thanks for your response, just one more point. We didn't receive the validation stickers for 2014 & 2015 but shouldn't it popup on the officers computer that the permit is still valid?

Whether or not the officer could have somehow come to the conclusion the permit was valid at the time of stop may be an irrelevant point if there is a regulation ...

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Relevant portion to your charge:

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 accordance with this Regulation, and the portion ...

In order to obtain a conviction at trial the prosecution must have a witness who can testify as to the closeness of the following vehicle.

Yes, any witness has to attend. That being said, they technically have to show up. Once they are there, the case is a slam dunk. There was an accident, therefore, too close.

It's my understanding that a FTC ...

To the second part, it is impossible to know if he had his license on him WITHOUT stopping him first. If they weren't legally permitted to stop him, that evidence would NOT be admissible in court, and cannot be used to prosecute him - in other words, there's absolutely no case if you can prove the stop was unlawful in the first place.

The point ...

The courts have upheld that motorists can be pulled over at any time to check the driver's documentation.

Agreed. In Ontario, officers can pull over any vehicle at any time to check for license, insurance, permit. They don't need any other reason other than you're behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. If there's no other valid reason for holding ...

now we have 2 Separate policies, now I have one ticket my wife has 1 ticket
at renewal, will they see me as having "2" convictions

husband and wife driving each others cars... I "think" my convictions only effect me, but surely the fact that as a "family" we have 2 tickets would that put is into the throwing us out territory for having 2 tickets ...

If I go ahead with early resolution, will I still for sure be taking a hit to my insurance and potentially my points?

That's up to your insurance provider. Any conviction could have an impact on your insurance.

I've heard in the past they tended not to show up

They show up more times than not.

What are the worst case scenarios if I do go ...

thats true, but the term "accident forgiveness" which you sometimes pay an extra premium is for at fault accidents not traffic tickets.
And also the forgiveness is ONLY for that company at renewal,
if you have AF and change companies, its not valid.

I know this because I asked around ;)

Accidents and convictions are two different things with ...

Sonic wrote:Step one is to ask for a trial, and review the disclosure against you.

Given the severity that this would have on your insurance and/or licensing, I would highly recommend you hire someone to fight this for you.

He or she has already been convicted.

Even so, I'd guess that almost any professional would argue you take that deal and run.

You could show your valid insurance but it doesn't mean it'll necessarily go away.

You were charged with not surrendering that particular valid document when prompted. You were not charged for driving without insurance.

If it's paired with another charge, it's a lot easier to have it dropped if you plead guilty to the other. If it's the only ...

People sometimes use the full clear plastic to protect the plate, especially if its a vanity plate... whats the issue?

Yellowing, oxidation, pitting, glare, etc. Some people also want to believe "clear" means tinted (black, blue, etc). The issue is a lot of times they interfere with the reading of a plate, whether by an officer, toll, or another ...

At least your name wasn't in the paper.

I'd agree with everyone else.

You were charged with an offense committed on public roads.

If the owner of the property decides he'd like the officer to move, he's free to make that demand. That's an issue between the property owner and the officer. The evidence collected against you isn't based on the officer forcing entry into an area without ...

If the disclosure is really only what you received, it's a slam dunk. That being said, those are some of the absolute worst questions.

Why is the colour of your shirt or whether or not you were wearing khakis relevant? It's a speeding ticket. The officer is not required to remember what was on your dash, what color your seats were, or what was ...

You can't have more passengers than there are seat belts. Older vehicles made before a time where seat belts were mandatory (1974 I believe) have been grandfathered in. Even then, you can't transport infants or small children. You, the driver, are responsible for anyone under the age of 16 in any vehicle with belts.

Insurance will also not cover ...

It's not uncommon to wait 4-6 weeks. You could probably wait a couple more weeks before sending a second request.

You can request disclosure. The officer would have written down all the relevant information regarding your stop (how he determined your speed, when, where, etc).

Hi guys, I got caught past Woodbine Ave, and officer says I was going over 30 on a 70km/hr. I was not over 30, but maybe over 20-25, but it's his words against mine.

Speeding is an absolute liability offense. You were either speeding or you weren't. There's no in between. "I was speeding, but..." means your trial is already over before it begins ...

fd ID3 mpp3, grey ford h/b , 80 @ 238.8 L2, s c d, ULLRB
The red part I obviously know is my car, but other than that I'm not sure.

80 @ 238.8 = Speed and distance. I'd assume it's in metres.
L2 = Lane 2
S C D = Probably Sunny, Clear, Dry

Using the device on a hill/turn/etc benefits the driver. The speed will read lower than you're moving so ...

Each city is different and you'll have to look up the particular bylaw in that specific city. The city will have it's own regulations about how the signs and the spot is to be labeled. It's not uncommon for a sign to be the only indicator required for a handicap spot. So just because there isn't something on the ground doesn't mean it's not a ...

Updating the address on your license isn't just a good idea, it's mandatory. You are required to update your address within 6 days of the change.

If they are unwilling to offer you a plea deal (and rightfully so), you can either plead guilty or continue with a trial. That's pretty much it. It's a pretty straight forward case. You were either ...

sam45 wrote:Can I still get charged for this for being too close?

When approaching a school bus, I don't believe there's a minimum distance required as long as you remain in front of it. If coming from behind, you're required to stop at least 20 metres behind. That's so the driver can see your vehicle.