thanks guys, looks like the only thing left to do is formulate the proper way to present your argument in court. Not sure why this should be neccessary if the courts know the Offences Notices are flawed on their face.

wow, thank you for taking the time to supply such a detailed response. The bottom line seems to be that an Red Light Camera System Offence Notice in Form 5 shouldn't fly in the City of Ottawa.
Can you tell me if the procedure listed in my second entry looks right?

So if I'm interpreting this correctly any Red Light Camera ticket issued in the City of Ottawa that is on Form 5 and not Form 6 is invalid?

it's the part that indicates "in those parts of Ontario designated for the purposes of section 5.1 of the Act" that confuses me.
And yes, it appears I put this query in the wrong section. If you could move it to the red light camera offence section I would appreciate it.

I accessed the noted documents via a Google search. (sorry, not sure how to post a link) I'm having a hard time interpreting the legislation to determine if Form 3 is in fact the proper format for an Offence Notice inthe City of Ottawa. If it helps , the following is the procedure I was given: 1) On...

I've been told there is an issue specific to the City of Ottawa that makes Red Light Offence Notices in Form 5 invalid. Apparently they need to be in Form 3 in the City of Ottawa as per subsection 3(4) of the Ontario Regulation 108/11 so that section 13 of the Provincial Ofences Act can be satisfied...