The 3+ HOV lane that exists on the bridge is municipal and is covered by an Ottawa by-law. The provisions of the HTA do not apply. Had you been charged under the NCCTPR, you'd have been guilty. The officer charged you with the wrong offence. If you're in court within six months of the alleged offen...

I am writing this on behalf of a friend because I strongly believe I can help him fight this but wanted the community's input first: 1. He was stopped for not wearing a seatbelt in Cornwall by the Cornwall Police. 2. So, he provided his licence, registration, and proof of insurance. 3. Then, the off...

I still think what I suggested will work. Signs may have been posted, but I'm guessing from what you've said that (a) there were no "HOV lane ahead" type signs on the Quebec side and (b) the signage did not conform to the Regulation (I believe someone who's in a similar situation said the...

You should get the officer to testify as to what he saw. Then ask him or her to describe the signage and road markings. Bring four copies of Regulation 620/05 (the HOV Regulation made under the HTA): one for the officer, one for the JP, one for the prosecutor and one for you to use. Ask the officer...

You should get the officer to testify as to what he saw. Then ask him or her to describe the signage and road markings. Bring four copies of Regulation 620/05 (the HOV Regulation made under the HTA): one for the officer, one for the JP, one for the prosecutor and one for you to use. Ask the officer...

So I got the same thing in January. Link: https://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/improper-use-of-high-occupancy-vehicle-lane/improper-use-hov-lane-interprovincial-bridge-t8039.html My court date is May 2. I assume I will be going to court before you about this matter, so I can certainly report bac...

That is the same situation as me. From what I understand on that thread, I should meet with the prosecutor on my court date and ask them to drop the charge because it was the incorrect one. To clarify my situation, it was indeed the Ottawa Police and it was 154.1 (3) of the Highway Traffic Act. Wher...

I was charged under section 154.1 (3) of the Highway Traffic Act.

Hello, I am hoping to get advice on how to proceed with my defence regarding a ticket I received for improper use of a high occupancy vehicle lane on an interprovincial bridge between Hull, QC and Ottawa, ON. The ticket was given in Ottawa by the Ottawa Police. What happened: I was staying at my gir...

UPDATE I called multiple lawyers. Only one of them is claiming to fight everything because paying my fine is an admission of guilt. The other lawyers are suggesting to pay everything in full to re-instate my licence and fight the suspension to at least bring it down to a lesser fine (without real h...

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Hello, WHAT HAPPENED I forgot to renew my sticker in May, 2014, got stopped in October, 2014, for having an outdated sticker, and was fined $125 in Cornwall. I put the fine in my glove compartment and simply forgot about it. My primary address on my driver's licence is my parents' address in Cornwal...