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by racer
Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:46 pm
Forum: Prohibited turns
Topic: Prohibited Contrary turn at intersection - 144 ( 9 )
Replies: 3
Views: 2675

Re: Prohibited Contrary turn at intersection - 144 ( 9 )

File for trial, do the proper paperwork, you stand a good chance. Esp. in TO, the chances of cop no-show is almost 50% we hear.
by racer
Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:22 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Frustrated - Historic plates
Replies: 14
Views: 19536

Re: Frustrated - Historic plates

Well, my opinion is that the cop was overreacting for sure, but there is not much you can do really :(. Some suggest a video recorder of sorts though.
by racer
Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:18 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: What does this mean?
Replies: 7
Views: 3418

Re: What does this mean?

No, they'll amend it. Or try to.

You may choose not to respond to the ticket altogether. It is then Justice's job to review the ticket, and have it quashed due to a fatal error. More on that here: http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/topic1615.html

"No section" has been listed, and the only cops on board did not disprove it, while commenting ...
by racer
Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:14 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: doing 135km/h on the highway. Reduced to 119km/h
Replies: 2
Views: 2234

Re: doing 135km/h on the highway. Reduced to 119km/h

No, unfortunately you have to file for a trial here. Do not plead guilty. Ask for a trial (Option 3, check "Officer Present" too). Then you see to the prosecutor.
by racer
Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: Parking Tickets
Topic: parking infront of crosswalk/walkway, no sign
Replies: 11
Views: 5010

Re: parking infront of crosswalk/walkway, no sign

Then I saw:

A convenience fee of $2.50 is applied to every transaction.

They should not be allowed to pass on the transaction fees to us. That is the Cities operation cost. Why do we have to pay it?

The parking ticket is already a rip off and now I have to pay MORE for the LUXURY of being able to pay online! I think that just sucks!

not any ...
by racer
Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: Speeding 100km/h in a 60km/h
Replies: 3
Views: 2550

Re: Speeding 100km/h in a 60km/h

Not in Kenora, but there is one in Dryden.

Sunset Country Paralegal
30 Park Crescent
Dryden, On, P8N1T6
Tel: (807) 223-4429
Fax: (807) 223-6794

NOT Endorsed In Any Way. Just happens to be the only one in your area.
by racer
Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:17 pm
Forum: Prohibited turns
Topic: no left turn 144(9) at bathurst/ st clair, buses excepted
Replies: 7
Views: 3532

Re: no left turn 144(9) at bathurst/ st clair, buses excepted

If you have not included that in your submission with "I wish to fight this ticket", then don't bother.
by racer
Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:13 pm
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: Careless driving why me?
Replies: 21
Views: 16181

Re: Careless driving why me?

You will basically get a court date, and a slew of FA meeting dates. You can come to any FA meeting, or not come to any one of them at all. You MUST come on the court date.

On your first attendance the prosecutor will likely try to get you to plead down to "Follow too close", which is about the same fine, but less demerit points.

"Careless ...
by racer
Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: What does this mean?
Replies: 7
Views: 3418

Re: What does this mean?

No clause number? Then it can be viewed as incorrectly filled-out ticket. Anyone else on this?
by racer
Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: Courts and Procedure
Topic: 'be spoken to'?
Replies: 7
Views: 15410

Re: 'be spoken to'?

Did you just see the prosecutor in his/her office and not in front of JP? If yes, then that was the FA meeting.
by racer
Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: Speeding 146 KM/HR IN 100 KM/H Zone
Replies: 7
Views: 3882

Re: Speeding 146 KM/HR IN 100 KM/H Zone

The crown will likely offer you a 29 over if you go to FA meeting.

You are right in that you need to either find errors in the notes, or not receive the disclosure at all. Or the cop no-show. Not sure about Cambridge, but in Guelph the chances of that are next to 0, and in Toronto close to 50%.

Are you sure that they respond to emails? I'd fax ...
by racer
Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:38 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: Speeding 100km/h in a 60km/h
Replies: 3
Views: 2550

Re: Speeding 100km/h in a 60km/h

40 over is rather stiff. You may want to plea-bargain it yourself again. It is also very hard to disprove. You can try to get a set of disclosure though. But attempt "Option 3", with "Officer present". Once you get a court date, file for disclosure. Also, see how far you go to the courthouse, the information should be printed on the ticket.

You ...
by racer
Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:32 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: 2 boxes on Option 3 of an Offense Notice
Replies: 2
Views: 2303

Re: 2 boxes on Option 3 of an Offense Notice

Yes, you need to check both boxes.
by racer
Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:17 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: No disclosure.
Replies: 1
Views: 1783

Re: No disclosure.

First off talk to the prosecutor see what he offers you. Look for the cop as well. If cop doesn't show up you win.

DO NOT accept any papers prosecutor tries to give you. You do not want to receive disclosure 5 minutes before the court.

If you do not like the offer, you can also ask for stay due to non-disclosure. They will try to reschedule, but ...
by racer
Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:11 am
Forum: Prohibited turns
Topic: no left turn 144(9) at bathurst/ st clair, buses excepted
Replies: 7
Views: 3532

Re: no left turn 144(9) at bathurst/ st clair, buses excepted

If it takes 6 months just to get a scheduled court date, you might win on 11B alone... (Unreasonable delay in lieu of court)
by racer
Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:07 am
Forum: Courts and Procedure
Topic: Summons to court
Replies: 6
Views: 7406

Re: Summons to court

Stuffing it under your door is no way to serve it.

FYI, you CAN be arrested for missing a court date. It is not a threat.

Him not showing up does play well into your favour. It can help you plead down the fine if anything.
by racer
Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:04 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Defective Braking System: $110
Replies: 36
Views: 15613

Re: Defective Braking System: $110

Update:

Received disclosier today via fax. Only thing there is officer's notes from ticketing officer. His notes state that a constable came to help him. Can i get the other guys notes? Or are there any? What if i want him as a witness? Notes are mostly legible, i managed to read it all. What a bunch of.... sigh..

Request 2-nd officers note. A ...
by racer
Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:00 am
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: HTA 144(18) Red light - fail to stop (bicycle) - HELP!
Replies: 4
Views: 2988

Re: HTA 144(18) Red light - fail to stop (bicycle) - HELP!

Hello, and welcome to the site!

Do you know how the officer looks like? You can look and see if he will shows up.

In your second request, did you specifically ask for the by-law? Typed version of handwritten notes? Then you can apply for a stay. Talk to the prosecutor, but don't let him know too much (or anything really).

It is too late to ask ...
by racer
Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:31 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Required time to File Intent Upon Receiving Offense Notice
Replies: 1
Views: 1841

Re: Required time to File Intent Upon Receiving Offense Notice

Some people also reported that they were able to file for a trial up to a month after the date. of the ticket. Maybe this is why.
by racer
Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:21 am
Forum: Improper driving when road is divided into lanes
Topic: Failure to stop within marked lane
Replies: 5
Views: 3348

Re: Failure to stop within marked lane

The only ones with points are 154 - "Improper driving where highway divided into lanes"
AND
154.1 (3) - "Improper use of HOV lane"
by racer
Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:19 am
Forum: Parking Tickets
Topic: Driving away results in parking ticket cancellation???
Replies: 1
Views: 3939

Re: Driving away results in parking ticket cancellation???

If you do not pay your ticket, you are deemed to be in disagreement with it. If you drove away instead of receiving it would be one way of it. The court has to go through all the unpaid tickets, and review them. If there is a flag that you drive away/weren't served, that might cancel the ticket for you.
by racer
Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:15 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: Speeding - 117km/h in 80 zone
Replies: 1
Views: 2007

Re: Speeding - 117km/h in 80 zone

You can always bargain with the prosecutor. Chances are your ticket will be dropped to 15 over, which is no points. Your insurance might go up a little, or it might stay the same. You will also get a rather small fine.

In the meantime, file for disclosure once you receive a court date.

Also, you may want to check out using a professional ...
by racer
Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:39 pm
Forum: Ontario Traffic Ticket Help Articles
Topic: Ontario Demerit Points System and What it means for you
Replies: 14
Views: 26447

Re: Ontario Demerit Points System and What it means for you

OK, this is just arguing the small semantics.

Ticket < ticket with points < ticket with lots of points. That is direct.

Locked.
by racer
Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:45 pm
Forum: Improper driving when road is divided into lanes
Topic: Failure to stop within marked lane
Replies: 5
Views: 3348

Re: Failure to stop within marked lane

Hello, and welcome to the forum!

Yes, it is possible to beat the ticket due to a cop no-show. You may also want to go some distance and request the disclosure (after you request a trial). Then you will be able to better bargain with the prosecutor.

Demerit points do not matter to insurance companies, convictions do ...

This is rather ...
by racer
Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: 72 in 50 zone which wasnt marked
Replies: 5
Views: 2508

Re: Speeding

Hi,

Iwas caught speeding @54 km in a 40km zone. I have checked with my insurance company and my premiums will go up even if the offence does not carry any demerit points. My question is, when I go to trial would I be able to bargain with the prosecutor to reduce this offence for say a parking violation to be paid inmediately, or an HTA offence ...
by racer
Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: Failing to obey signs
Topic: Do all traffic signs require a by-law?
Replies: 16
Views: 11400

Re: Do all traffic signs require a by-law?

Quite unfortunately, you could not prove that there was no by-law. However, this is not your responsibility. The crown MUST provide a copy of the bylaw that made the placement of the sign possible. Otherwise the ticket should result in "no charge".

You may want to file an appeal here, due to mistrial.
by racer
Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Subscribe to the OHTA.ca RSS Feed! Get the Latest Posts Here
Replies: 3
Views: 1748

Re: Subscribe to the OHTA.ca RSS Feed! Get the Latest Posts Here

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