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by novice
Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:46 am
Forum: Driving the wrong way on a divided road
Topic: 156 (1) (a) Drive wrong way - divided highway
Replies: 6
Views: 5325

Re: 156 (1) (a) Drive wrong way - divided highway

It was on Cumberland Street north of Clarence Street. I'm not sure what effect this charge will have on my insurance and whether the effort and cost of an appeal is worthwhile. Though with professional help, I think an appeal could be successful. If you accept the JP's interpretation that the yellow...
by novice
Wed Oct 10, 2012 2:03 pm
Forum: Driving the wrong way on a divided road
Topic: 156 (1) (a) Drive wrong way - divided highway
Replies: 6
Views: 5325

Re: 156 (1) (a) Drive wrong way - divided highway

Attended my trial. Provided evidence citing definitions of divide highway from dictionaries and technical highway design manuals. Cited examples from reports produced by consulting engineers. HTA did not have a definition of divided highway. I could not convince the JP that a yellow line does not co...
by novice
Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:58 am
Forum: Driving the wrong way on a divided road
Topic: 156 (1) (a) Drive wrong way - divided highway
Replies: 6
Views: 5325

156 (1) (a) Drive wrong way - divided highway

I was charged under the HTA section noted in the subject line. This was on a city of Ottawa collector road with 2 lanes in each direction with a yellow line. This road was not a divided highway, it was one roadway. Do I have a strong case to plead not guilty in trial because the road was undivided? ...

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