Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Sometimes you got to know a lost cause when you see it. Even if you got 2 follow too closelies (which I doubt you'd be so lucky to be offered after they find out you ALSO backed up on a highway in another incident after being charged with careless twice!), you'll still be called in for an interview with Ministry.

So, your choices are therefore ...

You're kidding right? The question is why haven't you been suspended yet?

You have shown a complete disregard for the safety of other drivers----2 careless driving, a couple texting offences, plus backing on a highway and still only in your 20's! Yet, somehow you STILL think you should be driving.

This must clearly be a joke---no one could ...

If you're raising Charter arguments, you have to file the proper applications (and meet the required notice requirements). Don't think a simply objection is going to cut it--which seems to be the belief you're under.

It seems to me like you are way over your head on this 'simple' case-----you seem to be arguing improper disclosure AND wanting to ...

I wouldn't waste my time on an 11b--you likely won't win. The Crown's case closed in August---so, you already know 'the case to meet' and had your opportunity to test it (i.e. cross-examinations).

This new delay actually could be viewed as being helpful to you (i.e.since you were afforded more time to prepare your case now that the Crown has laid ...

No one stated or implied that the clerk intentionally changed your charged on the notice of trial. Rather, its generally just a result of a typo or data entry mistake. Happens quite frequently.

In any event, you MUST go with what's on the ticket. If the ticket does not mention 'cmv' then you're case is under 111(2). Don't get bogged down by the ...

You'll likely need to attend court to resolve this. However, WRITE the prosecutor's office requesting a copy of the by-law/amendment beforehand. Do not rely on telephone conversations---put your requests in writing. That gives you a paper trail for evidence. Secondly, the amendment might exist---the website may just not be current. Publising laws ...

Stanton is correct--you should go by the ticket; not the notice of trial. Is there a discrepancy?

I understood that the ticket you received referenced 111(2) but then uses the indication "cmv" in describing the offence. However, the proper section applicable for a "cmv" is actually 111(2.1). That small detail COULD be a great defence since its a ...

You are correct that "cmv" means commercial motor vehicle. However, you need to see if your vehicle meets the definition before assuming it will not apply. See section 1(1) of Regulation 199/07, especially sub-section g dealing with pick-ups and their loads. If you don't meet the definition, that should be your defence.

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A slew of charges might apply, depending on what's really going on. For example:

* No muffler ‑ motor vehicle --- s. 75(1)
* Improper muffler ‑ motor vehicle ---s. 75(1)
* Excessive fumes----s.75(3)
* Refuse or fail to place vehicle in safe condition --s.82(9)
* Refuse or fail to remove unsafe vehicle from highway --s.82(9)
* Operate unsafe ...

Your lawyer should have explained the timing to you when you plead. There are no fixed rules that apply to everyone; it all depends on the "stream" the Crown permits, the wording of the charge (i.e. whether it includes ' and/or impaired by drug'---a common concern!) and how the sentencing judge worded their judgement. Generally, first time ...

What is your defense going to be? How are you going to explain your car ending up on the grass, requiring a tow truck to get it unstuck (but not really noticing the full extent of the damage when you were out of the car) and likely having damage of more than $1000 which required you to report it? Refuting the tow truck driver's statements will only ...

As Stanton states, the car making the right (i.e. the red car) must yield to the car already on the street (i.e. the car that just made the left turn on to the street). This is further corroborated by the fact that the YIELD sign is for the red car; not the one having just turned left.

Just know that while the car turning left MUST ensure their ...

So long as you have come to a complete stop as required at an intersection, and there are no signs or signals prohibiting the turn (or prohibiting a turn on a red), then you may proceed to make the turn as long as it does not impede the safety of anyone or any other car. That means that the cars coming from your left (i.e. having the green light ...

If you've never been convicted or discharged before, then you will not have a criminal record at this stage. However, if someone requests a 'vulnerable sector check' on you then your incident with the police WILL appear. ALL incidents appear on vulnerable sector searches where there was any involvement with the police within the last 5 years ...

What specific section were you charged with? If it was disobey sign (182(2)), then you are already at the lowest demerit point offence (i.e. 2 points) for those facts. There is very little room to negotiate, other than reduce the fine. Just know that prosecutors and the court cannot reduce or forgive demerit points---they have absolutely no ...