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Ignoring court room etiquette, even after several warnings, and subsequently getting kicked out of the court is not grounds for appeal. She had every right to have you removed from the court. Next time, have some respect for the court and the court process.

To be honest, not only is your explanation not 'strong' enough, it's not a defence at all.

You were stopped. You didn't provide current proof of insurance. All the other information you advised of is irrelevant to the charge.

Take it to court, speak with a prosecutor and show them that you have an up-to-date insurance card and therefore have ...

My question iss: do I have any chance to have this 'careless driving charge reduced to lesser one, for example 'Change lane not in safety' and asking advice how to act: go to trial or request early resolution...

If there's no accident and nobody was hurt, I'd say it's pretty much a certainty you'll be offered a plea deal.

If youre content ...

Let me get this straight.

You are travelling in the far right lane of a TWO LANE highway (two lanes in each direction each).

You changed lanes from the far RIGHT lane, into the LEFT lane (the passing lane).

Traffic happened to be traveling in this lane. As you changed into this lane, you nearly caused an accident by not yielding to the ...

I live out in that direction too but I only ever rarely see anyone be so bold as to flash their headlights at another motorist.

I was just given the $490 fine and 3 demerit points this weekend. I have been driving 40 years with never one demerit point and I feel very strongly that I was taken advantage of in this situation. I saw the police cruiser on the shoulder with no car with the cruiser - I slowed down before passing...I noticed the policeman had his head down and I ...

Hi Jamie,

It appears that you are facing a serious charge of stunt driving. This could have some very serious consequences for your financial future and your ability to get insurance for any vehicle you may ever drive.

For this reason, and I think a lot of people will echo my advice, I very much recommend you seek legal advice in the form of a ...

The incorrect vehicle description is not a reason for a ticket to be quashed.

How is the JP supposed to know, based on the face of the ticket, that you were driving a sunbird as opposed to a sunfire (or vice versa)? Fatal errors are errors on tickets where certain information is omitted or incorrect, rendering the ticket of legally invalid (quash ...

The defence of 'well, it was a new sign' will not help you in court.

if you go to court and say, 'Yeah, I was travelling faster than they posted speed because I didn't notice the new sign', you'll have convicted yourself (having admitted to committing the offense) and you'll have done the prosecution's job.

My advice is to attend court and ...

Well, I guess this just proves the complete and utter scam the driver licensing system has become. They gave legal monopolies to drivetest centres + licensing centers and essentially milk the public for every dime possible. Its unfortunate that government programs are being judged on their intent versus their actual results. I am glad I am leaving ...

You sound like one of those kooky Sovereign Citizen rejects.

For those who are unaware of them, here is a related video about how they operate:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_y-gLm9Hrw

Select Option 3 and the ticket should be quashed.

If you are given a court date, attend and point out the mistake on the ticket.

This does not mean you are necessarily 'scott free'.... you may be issued another ticket by the officer upon discovering his mistake. But hopefully not.

Hi there.

After reading over your post, it doesn't look like the officer did anything obvious that would warrant the withdrawal of the ticket.

I don't know the specific OPP policies and procedures- but these policies and procedures tend to govern the actions of the officers themselves and generally the courts are not interested in that when a ...

Oh, and here are the street lawyers, who think we have a 'constitution' and not a CHARTER in this country, but are still on some bizarre crusade because they think the world is against them...

or exhibit b, who thinks we live in a police state and has obviously not traveled much of the world and actually been witness to one.

Free tin foil hats ...

The guy is being very threatening and is not willing ot budge on anything. I was wondering, outside of my name and my car's license plate, what other proof he has against me? Does he have a case to stand on if I were to just simply ignore him and not get a police report filled out, inform my insurance and just ignore him. How will he prove that I ...

Decatur wrote:Read the entire post. tdottopcop isn't a police officer.

I'm not sure where you read that.

Perfectly legal.

However, I would keep it out of sight. Store it in the trunk and keep it there until when you need it. Should you/your vehicle ever be searched by the police, I would advise them that it's there for the reasons you stated. Don't say it's for your protection or anything like that.

I don't doubt what you said, but why can't he perform those checks once your vehicle is pulled over? We've all seen dozens of times, officers pull someone over instantly after they observe an infraction - so I don't find your response valid.

In general, the officer IS lessening the chance you can find a witness. And not in this case, but ...

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I was requested to show my documentation, and I replied "I'm not in care and control of this vehicle and therefore do not have an obligation to produce these documents, only my own identification."

So, how'd that work out for you?

ditchMD wrote:....from the days where cyclists were considered a menace to the majority of folks on the move.....

they still are a menace.

"Suddenly a small car dashed up from behind the big white van and hit me."

That's the kind of sentence that will get you convicted.

Realistically, the prosecutor will strike up a deal with you and reduce the fine/demerit points.

When these traffic defense lawyers say they will win 100%, that doesn't mean you'll be off the charge scott free. It ...

$110; no demerit points; ask your insurance co.

1. No it's in the courts hands to arrange for the necessary processes.

2. No.

"I know that it is an offense to not pull over immediately when you are asked to, but "

Boom. There you go. Whether it's clear, unclear, muddy, whatever, when instructions are made to pull over, PULL OVER and figure it out after. Otherwise- this happens.

Bumped a car, and there's absolutely zero damage?

.... lol..... that's when you say, 'Later!' and off you go. No note. No nothing. If there's no damage then who is interested?

Request disclosure and go from there.

And don't use a "language barrier" as a means to assist you in avoiding getting penalized for breaking the law, unless you really do require it. Pretty despicable in my opinion, and costs everybody in the city of Toronto extra expense through taxes as a result of paying the interpreter (they are paid for each ...

I just wanted to comment on your thinking the officer waited to pull you over because, in your mind, he was denying you access witnesses...

... LOL. Really? Okay *rolls eyes*

the reason for the delay was likely that he was conducting investigative checks on your vehicle, the registered owner, and/or advising his dispatcher that he would be ...

You can make a request for disclosure in writing and sent to the prosecutor's office of the appropriate courthouse.

You can pay up up to the court date, yes.

I don't know how you expect to have the ticket canceled as a result of delays... pretty weak strategy bro. Same with the officer not showing up. My advice would be during the conversation ...

You can file for disclosure any time. But I wouldn't expect to have received disclosure on time.

If you appear for your trial date and, having not received the disclosure, you request an adjournment, the delay will be deemed to been caused by you and any future trials will likely proceed whether you are prepared to or not.

During the trial you can present the photos as evidence.

They may be deemed inadmissible by the JP if they are not certified, but good luck.