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I have driven on the autobahn and the one thing that is absolutely clear is that it is unforgiving in the way it is designed.

In Ontario several kms before an exit sign we get a warning sign that it's coming up. We might get two more warnings before finally coming to the huge exit sign.

In Germany there is one warning sign 50 - 100 metres in ...

Sounds like a Section 154 offence which carries 3 demerit points.

Right now request a trial, request disclosure and request the earliest possible trial date (don't worry, you won't get one). You can check out my site below for your introduction to fighting a ticket, step by step instructions and the form letters you will need.

Unless the officer ...

Hackers have discovered a new way of duping users onto fraudulent websites: fake parking tickets.

Cars in the US had traffic violation tickets placed on the windscreen, which then directed users to a website.

The website claimed to have photos of the alleged parking violation, but then tricks users into downloading a virus.

Careless driving is one of the most severe charges under the HTA and also one of the hardest to prove. The mere fact you were in an accident shouldn't trigger the charge. It should be a marked departure from due care and attention.

Police are infamous for over using this charge. They come across the accident scene, somebody caused the accident ...

Usually u-turn signs don't actually have any words on them so there won't be a "language" issue.

You were charged under s.182 not s.143 (u-turns) which means the sign was erected by municipal by-law as opposed to a "natural" no u-turn under s. 143.

- So disclosure should produce the certified copy of the by-law, if not, argue improper disclosure ...

Or everyone will start driving around with calculators. And that would create another driver distraction ban: NO DRIVING WITH CALCULATORS! 6 pt penalty or maybe 2x3pt penalties (since you've got the calculator handy)

I'm not sure what "rounded for 1 year" means. Whether the Crown or the police have it, it is the Crown's duty to disclose it to you. Send another letter restating your request, indicate that you believe there is evidence that will exonerate you and you must have it in order to prepare for trial. Also note in your letter that there is barely enough ...

I ain't no English professor (hehe), but I believe the " By " being on the left of the comma restricts subsections i to iv to "[C]" only. If the " By " had been on the right of the comma, [A], AND [C] would have been associated to subsections i to iv.
That's one heck of a comma! If you are right, then basically the definition of a stunt is anyone ...

Naw... Reflections nailed it! The word "or" breaks this sentence into 3 separate possibilities for conviction. If "and" had been used instead, THEN the "endangerment" portion would be required for all of it.

"Marked Departure" of speed is in the definition of "Race" or "Contest", not "Stunt".

Actually the word "by" is what's at play here ...

TC...speaking of face value of a PON. What about the signature? I have two ways of thinking on this.
1) Sign the top copy, identical signature is complete thru each layer of the PON, thus all are original and identical
or
2) Rip out the defendants copy and sign it in ink, then sign the top of the PON, thru the remaining copies. But does this then ...

I'm with Bear on this one. Doesn't meet the definition of stunt. The way it's written you must drive at a marked departure from the lawful rate of speed and cause any of the following:

• lack or attention
• lack of consideration
• endangerment

There was no (excessive) speeding. Doesn't meet "the stunt" requirement.

A missing signature is a fatal error as my site states. Or if there is nothing to identify the officer. BUT if it's an electronic document then the printed name is the signature and it's valid: ONTARIO REGULATION 497/94 - ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS
2. (1) A document is properly signed in an electronic format if the document contains a code, name or ...

So without any evidence to confirm the visual observation...what do we have? no evidence!

What I don't get is these trained OPP officers can't tell the difference between 180 km/h and 100km/h as they're driving? If you drive through a school zone, can you tell if you're going 40km/h or 120km/h without looking at the speedometer?

Reflections ...

Ontario has reciprocal agreements with other provinces. You get a ticket there, it comes on your record here. If that ticket is still on your record, this would have implications. MTO keeps the conviction on your record for 3 years, demerit pts for 2 years. Insurance companies keep records up to 6 years.

Always check the intend to challenge box ...

I heard where the cop can still make some changes to the ticket after the fact, but not too sure on how that works.
That's a huge no no and will get the ticket tossed quick.

Mark, check out my site for information on fatal errors. If your driver's license is correct, then they can still find you and fine you. The wrong city likely will not be a ...

Just be careful. Remember your insurance company is looking at the number of convictions you have. They will probably let the first one slide, but now you don't have any elbow room next time.

Always choose option 3, even if you're not going to fight the ticket. It gives you a little more bargaining power with the prosecutor.

A solid disclosure ...

TFF

Fame has its price. At least the paparazzi chase Britney and not you!

Fight the ticket. You DON"T want the points!

If you were in the GTA, the bilingual defence applies. That could get you out of the ticket. See my site, Step 5 on how to use it.

Otherwise, follow Bookm's advice. It's always solid.

Did the officer come from behind or did you drive toward him him and he pulled you over? Was it day or night?

First step, request disclosure.

tamilrmx, you did not state what the sign says. Was it a bus lane during designated hours? I haven't been there in a while but I believe those signs are not valid, they have to be bilingual (info about this is on my site).

I suggest you
request a trial,
request disclosure,
ask for an early court date

They must provide a copy of the by-law to ...

You have to mail in your trial request. The trial will be in the cop's jurisdiction, not your home city. Justice and convenience are not roommates.

Yes and no. If you don't live in the jurisdiction you were ticketed in, then the back of your ticket should have a mail-in option. Otherwise, you can go to any Provincial Offences Office in the province to request a trial.

The 72 hour notice is not a requirement, just a very nice officer.

It's almost impossible to fight a ticket in Guelph. Forget "I hope the cop doesn't show up," the entire detachment will be there!

And the published rulings out of Guelph range from medieval to bizarre.

I call Guelph an appeal town. If you want to win, you have to do it on appeal ...

Edge, I'm in the process of updating the site with more examples of how to fight specific charges. However, to find the disclosure form go to STEP 4 -->disclosure on the right hand side menu (discussion board rules do not allow me to link to my own site).

klayymann, you've left it too late. I suspect you also haven't requested disclosure. If the ...

You are barking up the wrong tree. The only relevant part of the officer's book (other than your ticket) is the total number of tickets he wrote for the day and then only to try and prove some sort of quota system. It's a long shot.

You should assume the operator is competent and capable of resetting the device. The chances or arguing improper use ...

Resend the request asking for a typed version. An example request form is on my site under Step 4.

The prosecutor has to provide you with access to evidence that shows the device was working properly and the officer was properly qualified to use it. They may deem the calibration record or training record unnecessary but they have to show some type ...

I think the cop has 7 or ten days to file the ticket. The 72 hours was probably if you saw the cop before he filed the ticket, he could just rip it up. If it's filed, then it's in the hands of the prosecutor.

cadvmtor wrote:combat: could you tell me were to go to find out more about the accuracy of the radar. I like what you people have to say.

Here are some links:

• http://jesbeard.com/Index-full.htm#Speeding%20Links
• http://www.guysoflidar.com/faq.html
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radar_gun

In my case, the charge was failing to obey a (no u-turn) traffic sign (182.2). That regulation, as far as I can see, makes no mention of requiring a by-law. Should I still propose a Motion of Non-Suit if I don't get a by-law in the disclosure? If there is a sign, then there should be a by-law creating the no u-turn area. The exception is the ...

Go to the courthouse and file a motion to change the court date. The motion should be heard before the actual court date.

You will have to give an adequate reason why the change is necessary. I would suggest something along the lines of attending to a business matter that is imperative to maintaining your employment/income.

Generally the motion ...