Disobey Sign H.t.a 182(2) -- Officer Bluffing?
My first trip to Greyhound bus station in Toronto Downtown(Intersection of bay street and Edward street) and got ambushed by a Cop. Ambush is the best way to describe it. Its like they are waiting for someone to make a mistake. It is sad when the city profits on your mistakes.
1) In my defense, there is no overhead "No Turn" display hanging. It is a "No left turn(7 to 7)" sign on the corner. I took a left from a left marked pavement into Edward street. The sign on the corner was obstructed by 3 greyhound/grayline buses waiting to turn into the station. usually, i am very vigilant for these kind of signs.
2) After i got the ticket, i asked the officer if there were any demerit points given. He said "he has not given me any. But if you fight the ticket and lose, there will be 2 demerit points".
Going by the book, this kind of offense comes with 2 demerit points. Was the officer bluffing(or lying) to make me just pay the fine? Do the officers have the power to withhold the demerit points on a offence. The ticket does not mention any demerit points other than a set fine of 85$(total 110$).
I am personally worried that after paying the fine, i might see 2 demerit points on my record. It will be then be too late to fight the officer.
can I take the officer's word in this regard?
I request all the Gurus on this forum to shed some light at your earliest convenience.
Many thanks in advance,
NightSky.