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@highwaystar thank you for your input into this discussion, it's been very helpful.

I thought they only used the Superior Courts (judge/jury) if one of the parties intended to "tort" sue the other for loss/damages (health, work, psych etc); isn't the threshold $30,000?

The damage at most to each vehicle appears to be <$3000.

Or do the ...

This is an interesting topic

Can someone point me to the exact sections of the HTA & Fault Determination Rules that discuss yielding right of way at a traffic signal controlled intersection? What section of the HTA is the OP guilty of?

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90h08_e.htm#BK250[quote]Vehicles interfering ...

edit: listen to highwaystar

Don't forget to check the guidelines for submitting photographs: http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/topic1765.html

What do you mean by "will be required"? Are there consequences if he does not come? From what I've been reading online and what the officer told me, the other party usually doesn't come to court as there is no incentive for them to come. This results in the charge being dropped. Rather than copy/paste posts from other threads, i'll just leave ...

http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/topic4448.html#p25821 some more information on aircraft enforcement.

Here's a Google Maps measurement of the white painted lines they use for air/speed enforcement around Cobourg. It was measured to be ~500m: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zKLJCn0uRDwE.kKWnphiuRJsg

If my math is right 149km/h over ...

The two tickets can not be separated, this question has been asked before: http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com ... tml#p25457

Guidelines for submitting photographs: http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/topic1765.html

You should just invest in a cheap HD dashcam instead; if mounted correctly... it will show that you made a complete stop behind the white stop line. If you presented that to the prosecutor, charges would immediately get withdrawn. With a decent setup, you ...

Can you provide us a Google Streetview Link or give us more details on where this intersection is and what exactly you did?

Is this what happened?

If you choose to go to trial; the accident report will not be used to convict you. The officer will subpoena the other driver. That driver will be the crown witness and will testify under oath as to the details of the accident.

The license plate discrepancy recorded on the MVAR has nothing to do with the charge.

If the other driver shows up to ...

From what I read, I simply have to ask for the stay, walk the court through my documents, what I asked for and when. However, I would assume that the prosecutors will not take too kindly to giving up on trying to win and may have some tactics to present me with disclosure on the spot and set a new court date? Do I require any case law to prove ...

It's in your best interest to book your G road test at the earliest availability and become fully licensed in order to avoid a [future] DL suspension, if you're convicted [again] . Tired eyes, i meant to write this. It also looks better when you're trying to cut a deal.

The suspension is based on the offence date and the class of license at the ...

That is incorrect, if he gets an HTA conviction that carries +4 demerit points his license will get suspended. In my earlier post, I gave you two links: first was from the MTO, the second was the legislation that supports it.

The situation you're discussing is if he has multiple HTA convictions that carry less than 4 demerit points.

Example:

3 ...

R. v. Pizzurro, 2013 ONCA 584 (CanLII)
R. v. Kazemi, 2013 ONCA 585 (CanLII) [14] Road safety is best ensured by a complete prohibition on having a cell phone in ones hand at all while driving. A complete prohibition also best focuses a drivers undivided attention on driving. It eliminates any risk of the driver being distracted by the ...

Also keep in mind that +49, +53 or Stunt Driving all carry four or more demerit points; you will receive an automatic 30-day driver's license suspension on your novice class G2 license; it's part of the novice driver's escalation sanctions.

It's in your best interest to book your G road test at the earliest availability and become fully licensed ...

Keep in mind most insurance providers ask whether you'll be using your motorcycle to tow a trailer. A lot of them will not insure you if you do choose to tow a trailer.

So you should review your policy, because in the event you need to make a claim or there is a claim against you; your insurance doesn't deny you coverage.

Generally they will give you all the time that you need to review the footage. You're not watching a feature film, the alleged offence will take place within a couple of seconds. You're most likely just going to view it and take notes. Some jurisdictions give you a USB key or a CD with the video on it, and give you instructions on how to play it ...

No, your copy must be signed. If you have doubts, you can choose the trial option and give yourself more time to research fatal errors.

Here are some things I found doing a quick search, there's a lot more out there:

R. v. Robson [2005] O.J. No. 1826 (Ontario Superior Court of Justice)

The signature is the "certification", the act that ...

You could get a surprise "State of Claim" from a third-party up to two years after the date of loss.

A lot of threads in this forum discussing forced-fatal error. Here is a recent one: http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/post34462.html

I don't think an officer would intentionally forget to write his signature. A verbal warning would have been much more effective.

Unfortunately, no.

However, here are a list of fatal errors that could get you off the hook: http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/topic1965.html

Normally, with these simple minor-accident ticket trials, the officer will not be present; he didn't witness the accident, and does not really have anything to contribute other than the information recorded in the motor vehicle accident report.

The other driver or nearby witnesses will be subpoenaed to your trial date and give evidence as crown ...

Failing to stop for a red light is an absolute liability offence. The courts are only interested in whether you stopped or not. Why you failed to stop, is not an essential element.

Enforceable signs in Ontario have to visible 60m away in the direction of travel. I believe the red light camera signs are merely a courtesy, I don't see anything in ...

Lets say a tire just came flying off a truck and hit your car, then the truck is responsible. But if the tire is stationary, then it's your fault; it's the equivalent of hitting traffic pylons, stopped construction/police vehicles.

It's your responsibility to avoid stationary hazards.

Once you get your 'Notice of Trial', and have your Trial Date... you can request disclosure; sample form: http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/topic2959.html

Crown will give you the same plea-bargain/deal at an early attendance meeting vs. trial date. No, it will not close the door.

You mean guilty with explanation vs. being found guilty at ...

Choose the trial option; once you get your 'Notice of Trial' with the trial date, you can request disclosure and get the officer's notes.

Without the officer's notes, we'll be unnecessarily speculating.

The crown is guaranteed going to find an amended zero point charge. Especially if the alleged offence took place inside or near a traffic-signal controlled intersection, then they have a slew of zero point charges available to them.

Example

S144 (12) - Green light — fail to proceed as directed
S144 (10) Disobey lane light

If the light was red for 17s, then you most likely weren't paying attention or you're one of those drivers that lead light? I see people edge into to the intersection against a red in anticipation for a green.

Fault Determination Rules covers this very specific situation.

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_900668_e.htm

(3) If automobile "A" is turning, either to the right or to the left, in order to enter a side road, private road or driveway, the driver of automobile "A" is not at fault and the driver of automobile "B" is 100 per ...

Where did you receive the ticket?