out of curiosity - what time of day and light conditions?
Lamps required on all motor vehicles except motorcycles
<A href="http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/french/elaws_statutes_90h08_f.htm#s62s1">62. (1) When on a highway at any time from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres or less, every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle shall carry three lighted lamps in a conspicuous position, one on each side of the front of the vehicle which shall display a white or amber light only, and one on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red light only
For less than a days pay (i.e. taking the day off work) you can get a paralegal to represent you in court. The charge will more than likely be tossed (there are no sure things in court) , especially if you have proof you had a replacement bulb with you. the question is, which will be cheaper - the ticket or the para. That cop must have been having a bad day if the exchange between the two of you was respectful (not necessarily the case for commercial motor vehcles in the Windsor area - but that is another story altogether). I would actually be surprised if the cop even showed at the court date, unless she was a busy beaver that day issiung many tickets that end up having the same court dates.
- never mind - lots happened while I was researching the appropriate section of the HTA....