Archive for the ‘Traffic Ticket Defence Advice’ Category
Sunday, February 5th, 2012
Inquiry: I got a ticket turning onto a reserved lane for buses,and taxis (ramp leading to a bridge).Sign showing the “forbiden times” to enter the ramp(6 am-9:30am is not clearly visible from the distance,rather becomes appearent when one gets very close;when it’s too late to change course,without causing a possible accident.What’s my option? Fine is only $156,but I feel it to be unjust!
Response: We will need more specific information about your matter to advise on any pending demerit point penalty. The other concern in your case will be the impact of the charge on your insurance. I would recommend speaking to one of our staff in more detail via our toll-free number 1-866-801-8299; we offer a no-cost initial consulation on cases.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager (London)
Tags: Traffic Ticket Defence
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Sunday, February 5th, 2012
Inquiry: I was pulled over and said that I was going home down the street and that I had moved a month ago. The officer noticed that my address on my license and ownership have not been changed and gave me two tickets, one for each of the outdated documents. I find that drilling me for information and then ticketing me for their findings is really unfair. What is the best way to fight this?
Response: It is possible that we may be able to get rid of one or both of the charges. I would recommend calling our toll-free line at 1-866-801-8299 to speak with one of our staff. We offer a no-cost initial review of cases.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager (London)
Tags: Fail To Notify Change Of Address, Traffic Ticket Defence
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Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Inquiry: I was stopped and given a ticket for DWI in Montreal. I was contacted recently by the officer (surete de Quebec) to inform me that she had put the wrong year on the court date. She wants to bring me a “{new one”{ with the right date on it next week. What should I do? Does this affect the outcome in any way, ie :court etc
Response: The reservice will likely have no impact on how your case proceeds. Given the serious nature of the charge, you would be well advised to consult a local lawyer in advance of your first court hearing.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager (London)
Tags: Impaired Driving, Traffic Ticket Defence
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Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Inquiry: i recieved a ride home the other night from a friend and had to share a seatbelt, we went through a ride-program both recieved a 240 dollar inproper seatbelt ticket, then he let us drive away. Can an officer ticket you, then let you drive away doing the same thing?
Response: The charge likely carries 2 demerit points. If you drove away with the seatbelt still improperly worn, the Officer could have charged you a second time. If you would like to contest the seatbelt charge, we offer a no-cost initial review of cases via our toll-free number 1-866-801-8299.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager (London)
Tags: Seatbelt, Traffic Ticket Defence
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Monday, January 30th, 2012
Inquiry: I received a ticket for offence 139 (1). Fail to yield from driveway. That is all the offence he put on there. Also cross streets were incorrect. Name was spelt incorrectly. What should I do pay or try to fight. Really would like demerits lowered. Help.
Response: The charge you’ve listed is a 3 demerit point charge. We will need to know more specific information about what occured to be able to advise if a lesser charge is applicable. As for the errors on the ticket, they may not be fatal errors to the Prosecutor’s case. We do however need to be aware of them incase they can be used to argue for the the dismissal or reduction of the charge. If you pay the fine, you will be convicted of the charge and recieve the demerit point penalty. If the demerit points are something that you would like to have the opportunity to have reduced or eliminated, you may wish to speak with one of our staff via our toll-free number 1-866-801-8299 for a no-cost initial review of your case.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager (London)
Tags: Error On Ticket, Fail To Yield From Driveway, Police Officer Error, Traffic Ticket Defence
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Monday, January 30th, 2012
Inquiry: Got a ticket for failing to stop at a stop sign in North York. $110 and I think that’s 3 points on my record. Quiet residential area, end of month, Sunday afternoon, wife and hungry crying baby in the back, maybe I didn’t stop for 3 seconds, but I stopped 5 meters after the intersection when I saw the cop. Can I get it reduced to no points or even wipe it out?
Response: The usual charge for failing to stop at a stop sign does carry 3 demerit points. Most of these charages can generally be reduced down to a lesser, generic sign charge. We will have to wait until we have reviewed the Prosecutor’s disclosure of evidence until we know whether there is a possible grounds to have the charge eliminated outright. We offer a no-cost initial consultation for clients via our toll free number 1-866-801-8299.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager (London)
Tags: Stop Sign - Fail To Stop, Traffic Ticket Defence
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Sunday, January 29th, 2012
Inquiry: i was stopped due to a headlight was off. it came back on while the officer was checking my license & my insurance was not valid. the light came back on an he just gave me a ticket for failure to show proof of insurance?? what are my rights as that was the only reason that i have to go to court??
Response: Fortunately the Officer did not issue both charges. If the headlight was originally out, regardless of whether it later came back on, the other charge would have been valid. With insurance charges, we have to be careful about whether the charge states that you didn’t have insurance, or whether you simply did not surrender an valid insurance card (the former carrying very large fines). If you would like to review the insurance related charge, we offer a no-cost initial review of cases via our toll-free number 1-866-801-8299.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager (London)
Tags: Fail To Surrender Insurance Card, Insurance
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012
Inquiry: Hi, I’m originally from Qc but I am now an Ontario resident. I got pulled in Qc this week for goint 130km/h in a working zone (70 km) on the highway. I got a fine of $900 in Quebec, but I know that the Ontario fine range for $2K to 10K for a similar offence. Since I got stopped in Qc, will I have to pay both the Qc and Ontario fine or only the Quebec one? Also, how do I know if I have also been charged with stunt or reckless driving? It’s not mentioned anywhere on the ticket. Thank you
Response: The record of conviction will likely go to your Ontario driving record, however, you should not be required to pay any additional fine. At 50 km/h over the speed limit, the charge will fall into the highest (6 demerit point) level for the MTO and be very problematic for insurance. Given the nature of the charge, you may wish to review the case with one of our staff via our toll-free number 1-866-801-8299. We offer a free initial consultation on cases. At the very least, it would be prudent to see if the charge can atleast be reduced to a lesser offence.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager (London)
Tags: Race Motor Vehicle, Speeding, Traffic Ticket Defence
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Inquiry: Peace officer wrote me a ticket (Offense Notice) and filled in the Section Number as 209(6)(b) when in fact he should have wrote 209(6)(a) if anything.
Traffic Safety Act is:
209
(6) No driver of a vehicle shall fail to bring the vehicle to a stop:
(a) at every place where a stop sign is erected;
(b) when approaching a railway crossing, and a signal person or automatic signal indicates the approach of a train.
My question is if I have a case to plead not guilty as I failed to stop at a traffic light on a highway bridge. There is no railway crossing.
Response: It is possible that you may have a defence to the charge. Unfortunately we do not cover the area that you are in.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager (London)
Tags: Error On Ticket, Police Officer Error, Traffic Ticket Defence
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Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Inquiry: I recieved a speeding ticket for driving 15 over in a 40km zone, the officer failed to write my name correctly on my ticket. Do i have to pay it?
Response: If you do not respond back to your ticket by paying it or requesting a court date, you risk being convicted of the charge and having your licence suspended for non-payment of the fine. While there may be an incorrect spelling of your name, it is likely that the other unique identifier of your driver’s licence number is correct. If you would like to review defending your charge with one of our staff, we offer a no-cost initial review of cases via our toll-free number 1-866-801-8299.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager (London)
Tags: Error On Ticket, Police Officer Error, Speeding, Traffic Ticket Defence
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