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by tdottopcop
Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:27 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: No front license plate (out of province)
Replies: 1
Views: 4382

Re: No front license plate (out of province)

No. Although residents of Ontario who are driving vehicles registered from another province have a time limit before they are required by law to register the vehicle with Ontario and subsequently adorn it with Ontario plates (6 months I believe, I can't remember and am too lazy to look up HTA).
by tdottopcop
Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:01 am
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Red light ticket - Question about video
Replies: 4
Views: 2230

Re: Red light ticket - Question about video

If the video doesn't help prove your case, why would you have any interest in having it played during the trial?
by tdottopcop
Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:56 am
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: multi-vehicle collision - careless driving
Replies: 3
Views: 2256

Re: multi-vehicle collision - careless driving

Everything Bend said is accurate.

You got the ticket because you were following too close to the vehicle and you did not allow your vehicle enough space to avoid the collision. It is your responsibility not to go careening into the back of somebody's car, even if they are involved in a collision, even if it's rainy, etc etc etc.

The reason we ...
by tdottopcop
Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: Failing to obey signs
Topic: U-Turn on HWY 401
Replies: 2
Views: 3835

Re: U-Turn on HWY 401

Your defence needs work. The 'except authorized vehicles' is irrelevant to you having completed the U-turn contrary to the universal 'U-turn' sign. I doubt the court is interested in a definition of what an authorized vehicle includes because you weren't driving one.

The fact that you're bilingual is irrelevant also. Signs are not required to be ...
by tdottopcop
Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:56 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Changing plea?
Replies: 3
Views: 2108

Re: Changing plea?

If you don't show up for your trial, you'll be found guilty and a conviction will be registered with the fine shown on the ticket you received. It will not be raised.
by tdottopcop
Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:43 am
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: How is the fine amount decided for"Amber light fail to stop"
Replies: 1
Views: 2232

Re: How is the fine amount decided for"Amber light fail to s

The fine is defined by the Provincial Offences Act and can be changed as a result of government decision.

http://www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/how-do-i/set-fines/

PS- I would hardly call any amber light a 'split second' decision unless there is not enough attention being paid to the automatic traffic signal.
by tdottopcop
Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:49 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Driving with Headphones, Legal?
Replies: 10
Views: 17516

Re: Driving with Headphones, Legal?

If your country's local law rules allow then it's legal other wise it's illegal. Some county law allow it and some not allow it. So first know your local rule and then after driving with headphones.

Hi AndruLuka.

If you haven't noticed, this board is in regards to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, a piece of legislation that exists in Ontario ...
by tdottopcop
Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:56 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Incorrect Speed Sign Limit written on ticket (Fatal Error?)
Replies: 2
Views: 2365

Re: Incorrect Speed Sign Limit written on ticket (Fatal Erro

As long as the set fine matches up with the apparent speed limit written on the ticket, everything else could be corrected or are triable issued at court (including no DL #).
by tdottopcop
Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: I'm thinking of taking some BIG RISKS-please help
Replies: 5
Views: 1999

Re: I'm thinking of taking some BIG RISKS-please help

- you will not be charged for fraud by your insurance company. If you are caught driving without insurance, the first conviction is a minimum $5000 fine. So remain insured.

- In addition to the fines and extended suspensions for driving while under suspension, you can also be put in jail for up to six months.

You are taking some serious risks ...
by tdottopcop
Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:07 am
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Am I Wrong? Laughed at by prosecutor - disclosure question
Replies: 3
Views: 2729

Re: Am I Wrong? Laughed at by prosecutor - disclosure questi

I'm just curious as to how you think your Sec. 7 Charter right was violated, as Sec.7 is "the right to life, liberty, and security of the person."

You advised that you received disclosure from the officer (made a copy of his notes then and there for you). So disclosure has been satisfied.

You cannot file for an 11B now as you have delayed the ...
by tdottopcop
Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:05 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Red light ticket with video
Replies: 2
Views: 2063

Re: Red light ticket with video

- Apply for disclosure to see what kind of evidence the officer has against you.

- Fight the charge, even if only by yourself. You'll be offered the oppourtunity to speak with a prosecutor. Explain what happened. You'll very likely be offered a plea bargain where you plea guilty in exchange for a reduced charge (which includes less fine, demerit ...
by tdottopcop
Fri Jan 11, 2013 3:41 am
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Speeding Ticket - Was convicted - Never got notice of trial
Replies: 1
Views: 2633

Re: Speeding Ticket - Was convicted - Never got notice of tr

File an 11(b) charter application. There are numerous posts on this on how you can go about doing so.
by tdottopcop
Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: Disobey stop sign - stop wrong place
Replies: 9
Views: 8185

Re: Disobey stop sign - stop wrong place

Okay so I have finally gotten my court date (Feb 4th) as well as my disclosure. The officers field notes are rather straight forward and short, they contest that I rolled a stop sign so she followed me, and watched me stop over the line at another, and then charged me.

I had taken site photos the day after the incident, and as well have created ...
by tdottopcop
Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Checking a Licence plate
Replies: 5
Views: 5513

Re: Checking a Licence plate

Hey Stanton,

I've often wondered the same thing. I understand "random" vehicle stops are lawful in order for police check that the driver is licenced, insured, sober and that the vehicle is mechanically fit...

... but as far as checking licence plates, in my experience anyways, the justification for running plates (as opposed to stopping cars ...
by tdottopcop
Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Can I sue the city for license suspension? Lawyer gurus?
Replies: 5
Views: 2458

Re: Can I sue the city for license suspension? Lawyer gurus?

My opinion would be no you can't sue the city. But here are some thoughts you should be aware of before pursuing legal action:

- Driving in Ontario is a privilege, not a right.
- Why is your driver's licence necessary for work? Could you have taken public transit or a taxi? Or made arrangements for a family member to give you a ride?
- Why did you ...