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by butterflydc
Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:21 pm
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: Rear End Collision - Careless Driving
Replies: 9
Views: 2502

Re: Rear End Collision - Careless Driving

[updated version] I was driving on Hwy 401 Cambridge at 5PM. I was driving in mid lane and was following a line of cars around speed limit. The vehicle in front of me was large and I decided to change to the left lane to get better line sight. As soon as I entered the left lane, I saw the car in fro...
by butterflydc
Thu Nov 28, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: Rear End Collision - Careless Driving
Replies: 9
Views: 2502

Re: Rear End Collision - Careless Driving

The big vehicle didn't create the blind spot. You did.The further you are from the rear of a large vehicle, the more you can see. You indicate "There was no sign of snow anywhere else on the Highway except for the place that I crashed my car." 200m to stop under those circumstances is gen...
by butterflydc
Thu Nov 28, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: Rear End Collision - Careless Driving
Replies: 9
Views: 2502

Re: Rear End Collision - Careless Driving

I know that Careless Driving is really hard to prove, so what type of proof do the prosecutors usually provide for this case scenario where the defendant is at fault? How about you hit a car from behind which means you were too close to the vehicles in front of you and you didn't leave enough space...
by butterflydc
Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:14 pm
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: Rear End Collision - Careless Driving
Replies: 9
Views: 2502

Re: Rear End Collision - Careless Driving

Sample Disclosure Request: http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/topic2959.html You have to submit the request at the prosecutor's office at least 8 weeks before your trial. You'll most likely have to pick up disclosure in-person at the prosecutor's office, they might have an e-mail option. I kno...
by butterflydc
Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:43 am
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: Rear End Collision - Careless Driving
Replies: 9
Views: 2502

Re: Rear End Collision - Careless Driving

Snow tires not giving you as much stopping distance you are used to is not going to help. Careless is a serious charge and you should request a trial, ask for disclosure and see what the evidence against you is. Never plead guilty before you have examined the case against you. If you speak to a pro...
by butterflydc
Tue Nov 26, 2013 11:57 pm
Forum: Careless Driving
Topic: Rear End Collision - Careless Driving
Replies: 9
Views: 2502

Rear End Collision - Careless Driving

I was driving on Hwy 401 Cambridge at 5PM. I was driving in mid lane and was following a line of cars around speed limit. The vehicle in front of me was large and I decided to change to the left lane to get better line sight. As soon as I entered the left lane, I saw the car in front of me approxima...

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