Fail To Turn Out To Left To Avoid A Collision
Inquiry: I have a fine for 110. It was a POA. failing to turn right to avoid collision. It was due march 19th My son became ill and still is. ive missed work and i completely forgot. I tried to pay online however they do not accept visa/debit cards had no idea. I am waiting […]
Wrong Gender On Speeding Ticket
Inquiry: I got my first speeding ticket (first ticket in general) and they wrote on the ticket that I was a male, I’m a female and he added 2km to the speed I was doing. I didn’t see this until after I left. The speed I was doing was 72 in a 50 (he showed me the gun […]
Five Year Old Fine
Inquiry: About 5 years ago I was passing a car on a two-lane highway where we were both speeding and were pulled over. I didn’t realize how fast I was going and was told it was double the speed limit. I was fined with “street racing“… The ticket amount was obscene and in no way could I afford […]
Hand Held Communication Device – 2013-02-02
Inquiry: In quebec, I received a ticket for changing songs on my cell phone. I was holding the phone in my hand. I was stopped at a red light. The ticket says I was going 10km/hr. Can I contest and win? Response: We would have to have a disclosure and review of the Prosecutor’s evidence to determine […]
Unpaid Ticket And Pending Licence Suspension
Inquiry: I have a unpaid ticket that I was under the assumption was already paid but apparently i wrote the check wrong. I re sent the payment via mail today Friday February 1st 2013 and the due date was today will my licence still be suspended? seeing they wont get the cheq untill monday or tuesday? Response: It […]
Date Of Birth Error On Ticket – 2013-01-30
Inquiry: I have received a fine for the subject but yet the officer failed to write my proper birthday on the ticket… can i do anything ? or its not fatal ? Response: Generally an incorrect date of birth is not a fatal error. However, there may be other defences to the charge or it may […]
Can I Get My Fines Lowered After Conviction?
Inquiry: Hello, I have some tickets that I have been paying off and getting extensions for. I have always paid more then what I have been instructed. I was wondering if there is a way to get them to reduce or annul or to cancel out my tickets entirely. Response: Unfortunately, arguments regarding penalties are made at […]
Vehicle Permit
Inquiry: I was issued a ticket for failure to surrender my vehicle ownership permit. Will I accumulate any demerit points and is the fine subject to any insurance purposes. Response: We would need to see your ticket or know the specific section of the HTA that you’ve been charged under to give a definitive answer. However, permit charges […]
Underage Driver Without A Licence
Inquiry: My 15 year old was driving without a licence. No one saw him driving, but the car was found crashed into a pole and the 15 y.o. said he was driving — Do they police actually have to see him driving? If he is found guilty after going to trial – how does that affect his […]
Suspended Licence – 2013-01-25
Inquiry: Hi, I had my Licence suspended for 1 month about 3 years ago. I am applying to become a cop here and am worried about what could happen after I disclose to them that I drove while suspended. I didn’t drive aften, maybe around 10 times all month. Can I still be charged? Response: You would have […]