Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Thanks for the replies.

Yes, I can confirm that the form I filled out is titled "Notice of Appeal under Section 135 of the POA". I was contacted by the clerk last week by phone and she said the Judge has said the appeal can go ahead if I pay the fine so I went on that same day and paid it.

With regard to my defense, I don't mind being convicted ...

Hmmm. I see. I kind of thought the appeal was my new trial. Drat. So I've already pulled a rabbit out of a hat to get the appeal, now when I appear before the judge in 2 weeks, I need to pull another one out to get the new trial. I suppose it's to my advantage that the crown told me to appeal....suggesting that they won't object to a new trial.

If ...

Hi all. First post here. Appears to be a great resource. Here is the story in broad detail just to get some of my initial questions out there. I can follow up with minute details later. Don't want to write a novel on my first post.

Fact: I was charged with 72 in a 50.
Fact: I know I wasn't doing 72 because I checked my speedometer. I might have ...