fishing n autograph Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) This is no different than a parking ticket. I don't see any difference between ticketing the owner of a car when they don't know who parked it and ticketing the owner for speeding or running a red light without knowing who was driving. It would be different if demerit points were involved. The HTA makes the registered owner of the vehicle responsible regardless of whoever is driving. In some cases, the RO can be charged for the offence. Not sure if points are involved. But if the fine is $180, thats the price for Red Light - fail to stop Anyway, for those interested.....our radar/lazer trap caught over 80 speeders and ALL of them going at least 20 KM over the limit in the city...some where doing as much as 70 in a 40.....not cool....but fun to catch 'em Edited February 5, 2008 by FishnNAutographs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) All I can tell you is I have the souvenir photo sequence print out and the cancelled cheque, for $180, from when my daugher was 0.18 seconds late entering the intersection of Bronson/Carling Ave at 3:52 AM Same corner that a week ago three Carlton Students where killed in a Yukon that nailed an OC transpo bus doing the same thing. More than glad all I had to do was pay $180 and add it to her tab. Edited February 5, 2008 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I got my first ticket in over 20 years in Bradford on hyw 88 last April after coming out from the Tims on 88. They had just dropped the limit to 50 from 80 between Bradford and 400 and an OPP nailed me at 85. I did not see the sign (actually was blocked by a construction sign) and I have driven that stretch off an on for 10 years when it was 80. I asked him how long has it been 50km and he told me it was as long as he could remember. (I wasn't going to call him a liar) I asked a local about 15 min later and they said it was changed about 2 weeks earlier. I couldnt believe he did not cut me some slack. 4pts and $200 plus. I am taking it to trial on principle. Not every officer has common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 At trial your ticket will be dropped probably from 35 over to 29 over....$130 and 3 pts.....that's what they did for me 5 years ago....you get point back after 2 or 3 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disspatcher Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) sorry Edited February 5, 2008 by Disspatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disspatcher Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Does anyone know how far away the radar can clock you? Id also like to know, when fighting a ticket, how long do the courts have in order to set a trial date?? (I have been waiting for 14 months already!) Thanks in advance guys! Diss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 i got mine on the qew 141km towing my boat the opp a woman got out she was not happy 370$ later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Well, without jinxing myself... I have NEVER had a ticket for driving/speeding, actually, I've never been pulled over and wouldn't know what to do if I did!LOL I drive "like an old woman" as my wife says, but my insurance rating is excellent, I don't have to pay tickets and I arrive at my destination a couple of minutes behind the folks that go rippin by me. I guess sencond place is alright by me! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Yup, like headhunter, I leave a little early, take my time, laugh at those who get pulled over, and save a little money on fuel....oh and I arrive safely To me it's simple, but then I'm a simple person so I need to keep things simple Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Yup, like headhunter, I leave a little early, take my time, laugh at those who get pulled over, and save a little money on fuel....oh and I arrive safely To me it's simple, but then I'm a simple person so I need to keep things simple Maureen That's me too. Life in the slow lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Dang Joe... was that you I cut off and drove around down by the bus station..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Couldn't have been me Wayne, I make it a personal policy to never travel west of Bay street! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I'm with you HH, never speed; the last ime I spoke to a cop when I was in my car was 1973. I live nextdoor to one for many years but all he came over for was to drink my home-made wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Does anyone know how far away the radar can clock you? Id also like to know, when fighting a ticket, how long do the courts have in order to set a trial date?? (I have been waiting for 14 months already!) Thanks in advance guys! Diss Hey Diss....in regards to the length of time, 14 mths...if i were you i'd check real quick because there could have been a mistake and the ticket may have been voided, etc....and hopefully you licence isn't suspended...if you're ticket is from York Region 14 months is about how long you're waiting lol...tickets i gave last June aren't in court until this coming August/September.....or you could fight the fact that you've haven't received your court date in a reasonable amount of time which will lead to your ticket being canned.....charter or rights says that everyone is entitled to a date in court within a reasonable amount of time....includes traffic court radar is infinite.....works on Doppler effect, sends a radio wave until it hits a moving object and bounces back with a signal...but most models are about 500 meters....lazer, i've been able to get readings from as far as 2km away...checked today but it was hilly....1500m was the farthest i got, but i wasn't using the scope because i don't like it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleM Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hey Dave...... Do those newer radar detectors work? Also, if I happen to have one and it works and the cop turns around to bust my arse....What happens if I whip that sucker out the window before he spots me? Will he take my car in for the tear down? What if they dont find it because its in the ditch? Do I still have to pay to get my car searched by a mechanic if they dont recover anything? All hypothetical mind you LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hey Dave...... Do those newer radar detectors work? Also, if I happen to have one and it works and the cop turns around to bust my arse....What happens if I whip that sucker out the window before he spots me? Will he take my car in for the tear down? What if they dont find it because its in the ditch? Do I still have to pay to get my car searched by a mechanic if they dont recover anything? All hypothetical mind you LOL AND THEN????????????????????? NO AND THEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yup, Yup........nope.....don't know lol.....just don't have one lol.....btw...most high end european cars have radar detectors built in and the Chief doesn't want the bill for the damage to the car lol..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleM Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 By a radar detector working I mean, can you detect it in my vehicle. The only way I can speed is if I cruize in N down a hill. I loved the drive out west....getting passed by fully loaded transports going up hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 The only way they found radar detectors was to drive BEHIND people and flick the gun on and off.. waiting for people to hit their brakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 The only way they found radar detectors was to drive BEHIND people and flick the gun on and off.. waiting for people to hit their brakes! The hand held radar unit that we use has a function to detect a Radar detector. But the people who have them in their car have it for a reason and they all get caught at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jat Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 hmmmm......was wondering, is there a statute of limitations for parking tickets as well? Anybody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLofchik Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 The only non-detectable radar detector out there atm is a Bell STi. Everything else they will know what you have and they WILL tear your car apart to find it and take it out. Even if you're not speeding you WILL be stopped and you will not be let go until they have it. Any built in system will simply have parts snipped off it until it is no longer serviceable (eye in the grille, control head, nice quick way to lose $1k). Laser jammers are quasi legal, they are illegal to import, but not illegal to use (yeah I know, you figure it out). Radar jammers are totally illegal, user beware. A Bell STi will run you around $500-$600US, but if you put on alot of km in a year and the exorbitant fines we have in Ontario (highest in North America) they pay for themselves in one avoided stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 rocky mountain radar has jammers radar detectors all in one just got my new one a month ago works great they pay the ticket the first year 200$us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 i got mine on the qew 141km towing my boat the opp a woman got out she was not happy 370$ later Not sorry for you, you're a danger on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Not sorry for you, you're a danger on the road. yeah sorry about that but how is he a danger expain ,its the 70-90 kmh turtles thats the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Ya, looks like you need a wake up call too. 141 in a 100, bordering on the stupid zone, lose your vehicle for a week and $10K fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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