So I had my court date.
The officer was there, and appeared to be the type that loves the courtroom, so I decided not to bring up adjournment based on non-disclosure.
I ended up plea bargaining with the crown for "Disobey lane signal" - no points. The Justice of the Peace reduced the fine from $180 to $85.
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- Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:20 pm
- Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
- Topic: Left turn through amber -Red light fail to stop HTA 144(18)
- Replies: 9
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- Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:13 pm
- Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
- Topic: Left turn through amber -Red light fail to stop HTA 144(18)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7172
Re: Left turn through amber -Red light fail to stop HTA 144(18)
Thanks Bookm. I guess it doesn't look like I have much of a defence then?
I'll have to hope the officer doesn't show up, and if he does then either motion for a dismissal (if disclosure doesn't arrive), or I guess try to plea bargain with the prosecutor for a lesser charge. If I get a continuance then I'll have to hope the officer doesn't show the ...
I'll have to hope the officer doesn't show up, and if he does then either motion for a dismissal (if disclosure doesn't arrive), or I guess try to plea bargain with the prosecutor for a lesser charge. If I get a continuance then I'll have to hope the officer doesn't show the ...
- Sat May 24, 2008 3:38 pm
- Forum: Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic control stop/slow sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal
- Topic: Left turn through amber -Red light fail to stop HTA 144(18)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7172
Left turn through amber -Red light fail to stop HTA 144(18)
I was traveling west and needed to make a left turn to go south. I approached the intersection a little faster than normal because there was absolutely no oncoming traffic or pedestrians in the way of my turn. The light turned amber as I approached the intersection, and I'm pretty sure it was still amber when I entered.
However there was an officer ...
However there was an officer ...