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by calgary1983
Tue Sep 13, 2011 2:21 pm
Forum: Failing to stop for a school bus
Topic: Advice on what to do - failing to stop for school bus
Replies: 5
Views: 5484

Re: Advice on what to do - failing to stop for school bus

I just went to a traffic ticket paralegal firm (who shall remain unnamed) as was passing by. Quickly explained the situation and was told that all the bus driver would have to do is identify a male matching my description to be enough to charge me as the driver (rather than the vehicle owner route). They also said that this would not be mailed but ...
by calgary1983
Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:41 pm
Forum: Failing to stop for a school bus
Topic: Advice on what to do - failing to stop for school bus
Replies: 5
Views: 5484

Re: Advice on what to do - failing to stop for school bus

Thanks. Reading through other posts it does seem likely that, if reported, it would have to be against the owner of the vehicle and not the driver, as this would require police presence at the time of the offence. I guess we should just expect a letter in the mail some time soon.

At the very least it is a stupid mistake I will not be making again.
by calgary1983
Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:53 am
Forum: Failing to stop for a school bus
Topic: Advice on what to do - failing to stop for school bus
Replies: 5
Views: 5484

Re: Advice on what to do - failing to stop for school bus

Thanks for the post. Just to clarify - I am not the owner of the car (my wife is) but I am a named driver. Would it therefore be enough for the bus driver to identify the driver as male and thus it be obvious to anyone that it was me? Or would this level of confirmation require police intervention to hold up officially? While the fine is obviously ...
by calgary1983
Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: Failing to stop for a school bus
Topic: Advice on what to do - failing to stop for school bus
Replies: 5
Views: 5484

Advice on what to do - failing to stop for school bus

I would appreciate sensible advice on what I should do / what is likely to happen as a result of the following.

I approached a school bus on a 2 lane road, which was stopped on the opposite side and had the stop sign out and probably flashing lights. I am a new driver to Canada (less than 1 year but full licence) and have never encountered a ...