Ontario Highway Traffic Act

The chances of your ticket being withdrawn are about 5-10%. That will only happen if the officer does not attend court and the JP is unwilling to adjourn the matter to another date. Remember, limitation periods have been frozen for all POA court proceedings so the 18 month Jordan time frame that normally applies is not currently applicable. While ...

The Ontario government extended their Declaration of Emergency until June 2, 2020. During such period all limitation periods are suspended. Of course, the Declaration may be extended again so you need to keep updating yourself on such news.

What that means is that you don't need to do anything until June 2/20---that's when your 15 days will begin ...

You don't mention what your driving record is like. The offer itself is a fair one in light of the speed. They aren't going to reduce it to a 49over when you were at 70 over. However, if you have a clean record you might be able to get the fine lowered to $3000. If you have a previous record with just a couple minor entries then I would take the ...

It all depends on what you are willing to accept. If you think they are just going to drop it---forget it (especially since its in a school zone). If you would be happy with a 15 over charge (no points) then it may be useful to choose option 2 and speak with them. If its truly your first ticket ever, I'm surprised the officer didn't just reduce it ...

I don't know the exact towing/impound fees for Haldiman County, but in most Ontario jurisdictions it is generally (for most passenger vehicles), a towing pick-up fee of no more than $250 if within city limits (i.e. around 30km radius) and $4-$6/km extra. The daily storage/impound fee varies from $50 per night (if outside) to $80 per night (if ...

Just know that there are usually different prosecutors in the courthouse. Each deals with different types of offences. You want to speak with the Part 3 prosecutor. When you arrive, line up to speak with your Crown. They will either call you in to their office just outside the courtroom (next to the courtroom) or they may already be seated at a ...

I suggest you go to the first appearance without a lawyer. You'll get your disclosure and find out what the Crown is offering. If they offer you a 49 over speeding charge, just plead it out and count yourself lucky. You then saved yourself additional money on not needing to pay for legal representation. If they are unwilling to offer just a ...

You are absolutely correct. He was likely charged with the provincial offence of having cannabis within reach in the car and the quantity itself was legal otherwise. I clearly assumed a worse scenario. Thanks for correcting me.

You must have been charged criminally for the pot possession under the CDSA, correct? If so, get a lawyer and don't self-represent. You'll be dealing with a federal Crown for the federal charge (the pot possession) and a provincial Crown for the stunt driving. It will take place in a criminal court, so this is not the forum you want to get advice ...

You are suppose to turn in to the left most lane that is " provided for the use of traffic moving in the direction ". So, if there is a left turn lane or centre lane for the direction you are turning into, you must first enter that lane (when your left turn can be made safely). Then, if you want to go straight in that direction, you will need to ...

Unfortunately, the delay will be attributed to the defence. Put simply, you weren't ready for trial. You were the one who asked for more time because you wanted to get legal representation; not as a result of lack of disclosure (since you already had all the disclosure that the prosecution was relying on). Any Charter application will almost ...

You seem to be mixing terms interchangeably. Unless you have other outstanding fines that are unpaid (which is likely NOT the case since you likely would have been charged with drive while suspended, etc.) you are NOT paying any fines at this time. You are simply paying the reinstatement fee. Remember, you have not been convicted of anything on ...

You haven't raised any valid legal defence.
As Bend states, police cruisers are set up with moving radar--they have at least 2 antennas; one measures traffic in front of the vehicle, the other measures cars approaching from behind. Its called a moving radar since the patrol car can also measure speed while it is moving. So, all the officer had to ...

As Bend said, it would be a waste of your time to request an ER if you don't plan on considering a guilty plea. Otherwise, just go straight to trial.

Now, if you are going to request an interpreter at trial, they will do their very best to find one for you. They will go through some amazing leaps to get you the interpreter you need. I know they ...

You won't be suspended without an interview. You only get automatically suspended at 15 points. Hope that alleviates any worries. Good luck.