Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Not only that, but some municipalities are recovering traffic fines through property taxes

http://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2 ... taxes.html

You'll have to re-request for the speed measuring device manual again.

if it's your first appearance, they'll give you an adjournment to review the disclosure without any problems; however, the prosecutor will make sure that it's on the record you requested for disclosure 2 weeks before your trial, and the provincial guidelines require them made at least a minimum of 8 weeks before the trial.

the new adjournment ...

I still believe the prosecutor will plea bargain with you in an effort to avoid a trial. You still have a chance with highwaystar's "guardian angel" option.

Careless Driving could be plea-bargained down to charges that carry 3pts (HTA S.141 (5)) to 4pts (HTA S.158). I'm not aware of any amended/alternate charges for backing on highway, so you'll ...

file the ticket for trial and request disclosure

R. v. Capobianco, 2010 ONCA 589 (CanLII): http://canlii.ca/t/2cj6m

crown needs to not only prove that you failed to drive in a marked lane, but also that the manoeuvre was not made in safety.

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90h08_e.htm#BK230[quote]Where highway ...

Careless Driving is exactly what you did, "I closed my eyes and ran into the back of a small car with my van".

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90h08_e.htm#BK202[quote]130. Every person is guilty of the offence of driving carelessly who drives a vehicle or street car on a highway without due care and attention or ...

The crown will be aware that you've already been given a huge break; you've already avoided an expensive 7-day drivers license suspension & 7-day vehicle seizure.

You will not get any further speed reductions, however depending on your financial security you might be able to sway the Justice of Peace in reducing the fine and/or getting extra time ...

what exactly were you charged with?

epcjay wrote:Any update on your Trial?

FYI this discussion was continued in another thread

http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/post30434.html

@cclo

You're in a unique position where the officer made a "fatal error" on your ticket. This fatal error gives you the opportunity to get the ticket dropped.

You can force a fatal error by choosing two options:

1) Ignoring the ticket
2) Choosing the trial option, and not showing

In your absence, a JP will examine the ticket and make sure ...

There are a lot of schools in Ontario, and roads adjacent to them could be considered "school zones". However, fines for speeding and traffic offences can only be increased in designated "Community Safety Zones".

I'm familiar with that stretch of Brimley, and I don't believe that's a Community Safety Zone. So all the fines would be regular.

for ...

They need the officer (crown witness) to appear in court and testify against you. If your court is anywhere in the GTA, your charge will most likely get withdrawn because they're way too congested to re-schedule.

They will most likely plea-bargain down to HTA S.182 - Disobey Sign, which carries two demerit points rather than three. They will most ...

I received my trial notice and am about to send my disclosure request. Would it be a good idea to ask for GPS coordinates and a description of the terrain where the alleged offense took place and where he pulled me over. The group of cars I was in was coming over a hill. Then, I lost sight of the cruiser in my rear view mirror, because there was ...

Signs are absolute liability offences, there are no "due diligence" defences available for them. Courts are only interested in whether you disobeyed the sign or not, "the why" may affect your sentencing for a reduced fine.

afaik, the 'New' are more of a courtesy rather than a requirement. In my area they installed a new stop sign near a school and ...

hey, sorry to resurrect an old thread, but i have a trial tomorrow and would appreciate some clarification:

the cop was on general patrol and charged me with speeding. He did not mention in his notes he tested the mounted radar unit in his moving vehicle. I received disclosure and am prepared to make a motion to not permit any other evidence ...