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by ticketcombat
Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:38 am
Forum: Police Clothing and Equipment
Topic: self-testing devices
Replies: 42
Views: 19114

Re: self-testing devices

I'm kinda curious if a defendant can establish that the internal test is not sufficient. Probably would depend on the court's willingness to hear the evidence or consider it credible.

Some cases from the US... ruled that tuning fork tests were sufficient to verify the radar was working properly. Gerdes also held that the internal test was not ...
by ticketcombat
Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:20 pm
Forum: Police Clothing and Equipment
Topic: self-testing devices
Replies: 42
Views: 19114

Re: self-testing devices

Bear you've given some great examples (but not for the reasons you might think).

Most of the devices you have mentioned (OK maybe not poured beer) are subject to independent testing, scrutiny and regulation. For example, gas station pumps are inspected by Measurment Canada .

I've had my hydro meter inspected. They take it down, the homeowner is ...
by ticketcombat
Sat Jan 03, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: Police Clothing and Equipment
Topic: self-testing devices
Replies: 42
Views: 19114

self-testing devices

I have a lot of issues with the idea that speed measuring devices like radar and lidar guns are using computer generated simulations to test themselves that they are working properly. The manufacturer is making a claim that a device can test itself. Where's the proof that it works?

Is it in the manual or is it simply an unsubstantiated claim? Do ...
by ticketcombat
Sat Jan 03, 2009 2:23 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: suspended license, violation of curfew
Replies: 5
Views: 2396

Re: suspended license, violation of curfew

You may want to think about going to a legal aid clinic to get some help. You shouldn't face this alone.

http://www.legalaid.on.ca/
by ticketcombat
Sat Jan 03, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Highway of Heroes
Replies: 5
Views: 2295

Re: Highway of Heroes

This is really quite moving. How do you find out dates/times when the procession goes by?
by ticketcombat
Sat Jan 03, 2009 2:15 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: all records erased when you turn 18?!?
Replies: 1
Views: 1578

Re: all records erased when you turn 18?!?

If the charges are under the Young Offenders Act then there are provisions to seal/destroy records. Info can be found here under Destruction and Disclosure of Records.

But if it's a provincial offence matter, like speeding for example, then a cop will be able to see that on his computer for all time (even when you are 80 years old!)
by ticketcombat
Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Disclosure not complete
Replies: 29
Views: 10055

Re: Disclosure not complete

There is no valid reason for the Crown to deny you a copy of or access to the manual. At the very minimum you are entitled to view the entire manual at the prosecutor's office. Please see R. v. Vanier, 2005 ONCJ 318 . The fact that they are not giving you everything you want is really good! The frustration you are feeling is exactly what you need ...
by ticketcombat
Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: ParkingTickets.TO
Replies: 21
Views: 5018

Re: ParkingTickets.TO

Took 3 parking tickets in today to John St. Went at lunch time, no line-up. I mean NO lineup at all. Took 3 minutes. And I didn't have a ticket when I got back to my car! Must be Christmas :-)
by ticketcombat
Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:25 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Don't ditch your Car, OR ELSE...
Replies: 37
Views: 10749

McGuinty/Fantino

I don't get it. There's nothing between the ears and yet they continually come up with new ideas to make Ontarians' lives miserable. How is this possible? I'm going with the alien possession theory.

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by ticketcombat
Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
Topic: HTA 144(18) RED LIGHT - FAILED TO STOP.
Replies: 8
Views: 5973

Re: HTA 144(18) RED LIGHT - FAILED TO STOP.

One of the biggest mistakes you can make at roadside is correcting the cop. You can say "yes" or you can say "no". Anymore than that and you are asking for a ticket.

Yes you can fight your ticket and yes you can win.

You were traveling at or below the speed limit which you thought was appropriate for the conditions. The light turned amber, you ...
by ticketcombat
Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:26 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Who is YOUR role model?
Replies: 5
Views: 2157

Re: Who is YOUR role model?

lawmen wrote:Now in order for me to tell you what your new number is click on this link http://www.ticketcombat.com/ I will make the coolest and most toxic site outside of the U.S.S.R. appear.
Cool and toxic 8)

[Finally I get to use the sunglasses emoticon!]
by ticketcombat
Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:43 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Bicyle-car collision
Replies: 10
Views: 2768

Re: Bicyle-car collision

Check out the thread above for some ideas. If you can handle it, you might want to try the aggressive approach: "I've found out that you were riding on the sidewalk against the municipal by-law and you are at fault, not me. You can let this go, otherwise I'm going after the full amount of my damages from you!"

If you're not up to playing chicken ...
by ticketcombat
Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:35 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: BILL 117
Replies: 14
Views: 4608

Re: No end in sight...

Does this look like a stunt driving charge could be laid, she's not sitting in the seat, looks more like she's sitting on the trunk
or is it just simple seat belt infraction?


http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l352/toastedwhitebread/70.jpg

I think the fashion police should get first crack. What's the rule? Don't wear upholstery after Labour ...
by ticketcombat
Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:31 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Replies: 9
Views: 2662

Re: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Have a safe and happy holiday. Keep the booze in the bottle, the cell phone in the trunk and the pedal away from the metal.

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by ticketcombat
Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:33 pm
Forum: Improper left turn
Topic: Improper left turn
Replies: 5
Views: 4080

Re: Improper left turn

Then stick to your story: "it was my intention to turn into the proper lane, I heard/saw the ambulance coming and also saw the officer motioning vehicles to pull over. I saw this BEFORE I made my turn. As I was in the intersection with an oncoming ambulance, I did what the officer told me to do: pull over to the right."

Also make sure you mention ...
by ticketcombat
Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Bicyle-car collision
Replies: 10
Views: 2768

Re: Bicyle-car collision

You may wish to check out this discussion: http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/topic497.html

The members here have agreed to disagree on who was at fault. The issues center around municipal by-laws on whether you can ride on the side walk, wheel diameter, who has right of way, and civil remedies vs. insurance payments.

I'm assuming that the ...
by ticketcombat
Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:28 am
Forum: Improper left turn
Topic: Improper left turn
Replies: 5
Views: 4080

HTA 141(6)?

Is your charge HTA 141(6)? Don't be surprised if the version you hear from the cop is completely different than yours and likely will not mention an ambulance.

It seems like you have a good story but you are missing the other side's. It's a bit late but you should be requesting disclosure before saying anything at trial. Most people are convicted ...
by ticketcombat
Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: BILL 117
Replies: 14
Views: 4608

No end in sight...

Ontario Government Introduces Sweeping Child Safety Legislation
QUEEN'S PARK, ON, December 16, 2008 /CNW/ -

Childrens Safety Minister Alice Munro tabled new legislation today to safeguard Ontarios children. "We're on the side of young families who want to keep their kids safe," said Munro.

Bill 401 will amend the Child Care Act to legally ...
by ticketcombat
Thu Dec 11, 2008 4:11 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: proper procedure
Replies: 8
Views: 2989

Re: proper procedure

Ticketcombat: on my court date when would be the time to ask for dismissal sighting Section 3(3) of the POA?

If the judge does not grant the dismissal can I still proceed with the trial?
If so I need to know:
What is an acceptable distance that a 904nm laser can be use for speed assessment?
Is it mandatory for an officer to be re-certified for ...
by ticketcombat
Thu Dec 11, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Altered Sticker?
Replies: 1
Views: 1772

Re: Altered Sticker?

It's hard to say until we know with what you were actually charged with. Can you site the Act and section you were charged under? Or were you given a summons to appear?
by ticketcombat
Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:30 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: proper procedure
Replies: 8
Views: 2989

Re: proper procedure

Can argue the "personal service" until the cows come home, but common sense should be used in this situation. Common sense trumping provincial legislation? They aren't written with common sense, why would we start using it after the fact?

I figured out the safety issues right off the bat. I realized why the officer did what he did. But you've got ...
by ticketcombat
Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:25 pm
Forum: Failing to obey signs
Topic: Fail to obey stop sign sec. 136(1)(a)
Replies: 19
Views: 10046

Re: Fail to obey stop sign sec. 136(1)(a)

Your next court date is to meet to schedule a trial date. Yeah I know. And people wonder why the courts are backlogged! If you don't receive disclosure you can raise the issue then: "Your worship, what's the point of scheduling a trial if I haven't received disclosure by now?"
by ticketcombat
Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:21 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
Topic: proper procedure
Replies: 8
Views: 2989

Re: proper procedure

Section 3(3) of the POA, the notice must be served personally within 30 days. Looks like he didn't do that. You'll need the passenger to testify but that should be enough to toss the ticket.
by ticketcombat
Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:53 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: help ! How to reschedule my trial date
Replies: 14
Views: 31223

Re: help ! How to reschedule my trial date

Another thing you might want to try is disclosure. Check out this thread where they requested an adjournment on the trial date because they "just found out" about disclosure.
by ticketcombat
Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:50 am
Forum: Failing to obey signs
Topic: Fail to obey stop sign sec. 136(1)(a)
Replies: 19
Views: 10046

Re: Fail to obey stop sign sec. 136(1)(a)

Hold on! You didn't mention the three second rule before. Make sure you get a copy of that video. Insist upon it. Typically new cops remember their Young Driver's of Canada training. They mistakenly write tickets to people who don't stop for 3 seconds. There is NO legal requirement to stop for 3 seconds. Stop is stop. Even if it is for 1 billionth ...
by ticketcombat
Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:43 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: help ! How to reschedule my trial date
Replies: 14
Views: 31223

Re: help ! How to reschedule my trial date

Don't confuse two different situations:

1. Ask for an adjournment in advance. Not being able to get time off work should be good enough. People routinely request adjournments because the trial conflicts with their vacation! The only bad thing is that someone has to show up at the court between now and Jan 14/09 to explain. Mention something like ...
by ticketcombat
Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: help ! How to reschedule my trial date
Replies: 14
Views: 31223

Re: help ! How to reschedule my trial date

It depends on which court you are attending. Typically you must go to the court and file a Notice of Motion advising the court that you wish to change your trial date. You should do it as soon as possible (well in advance of the trial date). You may have to swear an Affidavit in support of your request. The court will then schedule a court date to ...
by ticketcombat
Fri Dec 05, 2008 1:38 pm
Forum: Following too closely
Topic: following too closely?
Replies: 4
Views: 5982

easy money

You may not have heard the paralegal properly. He pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on your behalf. It doesn't matter what charge or whether you did it or even if it is remotely connected to what you were doing that day. The lesser charge counts for the "win" they promised you which is a reduction of your ticket in either points, fine or a ...
by ticketcombat
Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:38 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Case law conversion
Replies: 10
Views: 3587

Re: Case law conversion

Now that sounds like a plan. Although I'm not sure where to get the vindaloo. It doesn't appear on the menus that often but I may not have noticed it (I'm an AYCE buffet boy myself).

But if it's merciless spice you want then Lahore Tikka House is a great bet. And Kama on King has a solid buffet.
by ticketcombat
Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
Topic: Speeding 146km in 100km (reduced to 129km)
Replies: 30
Views: 11238

Re: Speeding 146km in 100km (reduced to 129km)

Dropping the extra 4km/h isn't that much more. The only thing I can think of is that they REALLY did not want you to get away without some demerit points. Did you dress up? Did you show respect? Did you use any of the arguments I suggested above (showing remorse, sincere apology, distance traveled, etc.)?