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High Penalty

Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:55 am
by hall

I received a $490 ticket and 3 demerit points for not changing lanes when a police car was stopped on the shoulder of a highway. I did not know that this new rule existed. Is there a defense against this ticket since I did not intentionly commit an offense?


note: thread moved to proper area by Moderator HB

Re: High Penalty

Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:13 pm
by hwybear
hall wrote: I did not know that this new rule existed.

It is not a new law.....it has been a law in Ontario since December 9th, 2002.....it was Bill 191


Fail To Move For Police Vehicle

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 7:23 am
by OTTLegal

The court will reduce the fine if you appear in court, but you always want to win the case completely to keep your insurance rates low. Seek professional advice.