Hello all, in December I was at fault for an accident due to running a red light. I called the police and gave the officer my story. I was driving on the road, and did not even notice the intersection until I was already in it. The intersection was a bit "sketchy" I thought, because the lights were so low. Within the next few days I thought that the Highway Traffic Act must have a regulation for height, and I went to measure. Neither of the lights were hanging over the intersection. Because both the lights were at the side, and since I was looking straight ahead I think I perceived a green light due to the intersection about 400-500 m up ahead. This intersection is up a slight hill and has the lights at 5.0 m above the roadway. The light on the left was in accordance with the law as it was 2.75 m off the ground. However, the on on the right was 2.1 m off the ground which is not in accordance with O. Reg. 626, s. 1 (5). I think the light on the right was a Temporary Traffic Signal put up around August due to a truck driver taking out the normal light and was fixed about two weeks after my accident. Due to the above Regulation the light was illicit. O. Reg. 626, s. 1 (4), when it speaks of Traffic Signal Systems it says, "at least one of which shall be located on the far right side." Does the right hand light being illicit make the whole intersection illicit due to this? I have photos of the intersection, videos and photos of my measurements, and a video approaching from out of town showing there is no signage for a temporary light or construction. There are only pylons around the light base. The Prosecution has offered to drop the charge to a disobey lane light, HTA 144(10) but I am unsure if I should take this I think it would still show up on my MTO. I am wondering if anyone thinks I have a chance to get it dropped in court. Thanks and God Bless, Alex T
Hello all, in December I was at fault for an accident due to running a red light. I called the police and gave the officer my story. I was driving on the road, and did not even notice the intersection until I was already in it. The intersection was a bit "sketchy" I thought, because the lights were so low. Within the next few days I thought that the Highway Traffic Act must have a regulation for height, and I went to measure. Neither of the lights were hanging over the intersection. Because both the lights were at the side, and since I was looking straight ahead I think I perceived a green light due to the intersection about 400-500 m up ahead. This intersection is up a slight hill and has the lights at 5.0 m above the roadway.
The light on the left was in accordance with the law as it was 2.75 m off the ground. However, the on on the right was 2.1 m off the ground which is not in accordance with O. Reg. 626, s. 1 (5). I think the light on the right was a Temporary Traffic Signal put up around August due to a truck driver taking out the normal light and was fixed about two weeks after my accident. Due to the above Regulation the light was illicit. O. Reg. 626, s. 1 (4), when it speaks of Traffic Signal Systems it says, "at least one of which shall be located on the far right side." Does the right hand light being illicit make the whole intersection illicit due to this?
I have photos of the intersection, videos and photos of my measurements, and a video approaching from out of town showing there is no signage for a temporary light or construction. There are only pylons around the light base.
The Prosecution has offered to drop the charge to a disobey lane light, HTA 144(10) but I am unsure if I should take this I think it would still show up on my MTO. I am wondering if anyone thinks I have a chance to get it dropped in court.
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what to do about a an illegal right turn onto steeles from staines rd
got the ticket around october of last year
put it to trial
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What should the set fine and total payable read?
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An OPP officer ticketed me claiming I was going 40km/h over the limit (140km/km) on my way home with a few friends on the 401. This is my first ever speeding offense. Although I am sure I was over the limit, I am almost certain that I was not going 40 over, more realistically closer to 30 over. The…
Yesterday night I was charged for stunt driving (excess over 50km/h) and I have a few inquiries. I'm sure you've all heard the same story, but the unmarked cop in an SUV was tailing me for a good 2-3 minutes as I was travelling 120~135 km/h. Then as he came close I decided to boot it up…
I had a speeding ticket in May 2013 which brought me to 9 demerit points out of 15. I received a letter and had to attend an interview. Due to a history of speeding tickets and a previous interview a few years prior, the interviewer decided to put me on zero tolerance for a year. Meaning if I…
