Search found 26 matches
- Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: Got a Court Summons Today for a ticket I never got!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2317
Parked or Stopped
An argument may be made that the vehicle in questions was stopped and not parked, especially when the vehicle has been moved to another location/parking spot and no service was effected at the time of the offence. Usually parking infractions are handled under part II of the Provincial Offences Act b...
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:42 pm
- Forum: Careless Driving
- Topic: I need help- careles driving, HTA130
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3313
What to do with your careless Charge- 401 Rollover
The other people posting are correct, it is a story that may be hard to believe, but not impossible. There are charges under the H.T.A. that some Careless charges may be negotiated down to. One for example is Leave Roadway - Not in Safety. This charge carries two(2) Demerit points and is considered ...
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:31 pm
- Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
- Topic: 40 over in a 40km/h zone
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6374
40 Over - What you can do about it.
When charged with going 40 Km/H over the limit you may have some options. You could plead Not Guilty(Option #3) and request a Court date. You or your agent should then request and review the Disclosure for your case(All the Evidence that the Prosecutor plans on using against you) and seek out possib...
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:18 pm
- Forum: Exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
- Topic: Speed Trap - 79 in 50 zone
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3975
Try using Regulation 615 of the HTA
Hello, Regulation 615 of the Highway Traffic Act is where you will find the requirements for having Speed Limit Reduction Signs. It is important to note that in a 60 KM/H or less zone, depending on the length of the Speed Zone the signs must be spaced no farther than 600 metres apart (in a zone that...
- Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:37 pm
- Forum: Driver of a bus failing to stop at an unprotected railway crossing
- Topic: Why the charge is 5 points
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6179
- Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:48 pm
- Forum: Driver of a bus failing to stop at an unprotected railway crossing
- Topic: Why the charge is 5 points
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6179
- Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: Free Legal Clinic-Peterborough - June 15/08
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1346
Free Legal Clinic-Peterborough - June 15/08
In response to X-Copper Legal Services going bankrupt, and leaving 1000's without legal representation, D.C. Paralegal Services is holding a FREE Legal Clinic at: The Peterborough Inn & Suites Hotel, at 312 George Street North, Peterborough, ON (Downtown) on June 15, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m...
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:59 pm
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: X-Copper Goes Bankrupt! 1000's lost money and get convicted.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1613
X-Copper Goes Bankrupt! 1000's lost money and get convicted.
Read the following article about one of the, former, largest paralegal services in Ontario specializing in H.T.A. defences.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2 ... opper.html
Has this bankruptcy affected anyone on this board?
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2 ... opper.html
Has this bankruptcy affected anyone on this board?
- Sat May 31, 2008 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: Insurance
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2901
Rate Increase
I spoke to an agent with Whitley Insurance in Belleville, Ontario and the agent I spoke to stated that with some insurance companies, it could be seen as a minor violation and rates could increase. I have one client who stated that when he worked as an insurance agent, he saw rates increase quite fr...
- Tue May 27, 2008 1:05 am
- Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
- Topic: 144 (18) Red light fail to Stop
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2505
Should you challenge you ticket?
You should challenge the charges against you. If you plead guilty you are facing the $180 fine plus 3 points on your licence. Your insurance rates will most likely increase if the conviction is discovered. Keep in mind from the insurance companies perspective, if you get convicted once....how many o...
- Tue May 27, 2008 12:44 am
- Forum: Prohibited turns
- Topic: Proceed contrary to sign at intersection, 144(9)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11119
Length of time before Trial
You should definitely consider raising an argument under section 11(b) of the Charter any time a case takes longer than 9-12 months to get to Trial and the delay is not due to the Defendant. Here is a link with a sample Notice that you need to prepare and serve on the Crown and file with the Court. ...
- Thu May 01, 2008 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: Rediculousness
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3235
There are no demerit points for any of the offences you listed, however you should note, that all 4 will form part of your permanent driving record. If the office spelled your name wrong, you may be wise to speak to someone about representing you in court, as the prosecution must prove the identity ...
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:41 am
- Forum: Improper left turn
- Topic: Improper Left turn on oneway street
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5216
As long as the documents are correct, the charge would stick. Also, the officer is not required to inform a driver of the demerit points for the charge, or any other ministry sanctions. A Charter of Rights issue could be raised, but I haven't seen it in my area yet. Any thing you discuss in an attem...
- Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:20 pm
- Forum: Improper left turn
- Topic: Improper Left turn on oneway street
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5216
Print Sample form and make one for yourself(Keep it on file in case you need one again). You can find the court address on the back of your offence notice. It is recommended that you submit your disclosure request as soon as you realize you would like disclosure, but only after you have signed your ...
- Sat Apr 12, 2008 3:12 pm
- Forum: Improper left turn
- Topic: Improper Left turn on oneway street
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5216
Unfortunately, not all agents are the same. Try to find a Paralegal that is able to expain your options in a way YOU understand, not using confusing word in the way he or she speaks. As far as tracking down the street sweeper, as you mentioned it is the first time you saw one on the street(at least ...