Beans Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I just received a notice from the Ontario Transportation Dept. that because I will be 80 in March I must make an appointment by phone for an eye test and a group session before they will issue me a new two year drivers licence...fair enough but have you ever tried calling a government number?...have been trying the number on my application for over two hours and all I get is a busy signal...I suspect they take the phone off the hook so they won't be bothered...I know, serves me right for living beyond my allotted three score years and ten.. What a PIA !...any suggestions on getting through to them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Dang that's frustrating Norm, just keep trying. Don't spose you have auto redial? Grab yourself a beer (or drink of choice), put on a good movie and just keep hitting redial Good luck hon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 good luck with that...one of my son had a issue with his license a few years ago the ministry cancelled his license by mistake so he was to call that magical number that no one ever answers...one day for giggles I called the number but it on speaker and went about my business...the call was never answered. I got resolution by calling my MPP she got things cleared up right away!!! You also might want to try the licensing office they might be able to help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I doubt this is the problem, but I discovered that sometimes when calling a government number using my computer they don't answer it. I assume the number doesn't show as a local number. Happened to me many times. Maybe it's similar with any VoIP. This where you're calling? 1-800-396-4233 (toll free) or 416-235-3579 (in Toronto) Info 1-800-387-3445 http://www.ontario.ca/page/renew-g-drivers-licence-80-years-and-over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Dang that's frustrating Norm, just keep trying. Don't spose you have auto redial? Grab yourself a beer (or drink of choice), put on a good movie and just keep hitting redial Good luck hon! Thanks Joey...I'll pass on the beer and keep on pressing redial... I doubt this is the problem, but I discovered that sometimes when calling a government number using my computer they don't answer it. I assume the number doesn't show as a local number. Happened to me many times. Maybe it's similar with any VoIP. This where you're calling? 1-800-396-4233 (toll free) or 416-235-3579 (in Toronto) Info 1-800-387-3445 http://www.ontario.ca/page/renew-g-drivers-licence-80-years-and-over Yep...the 1-800-396-4233 number is the one... They don't list the test centers or their phone numbers...just driver renewal centers...the test center is in Lindsay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Call Laurie Scott's office and put them to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshS Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Maybe just try calling service Ontario? 1-800-267-8847 Not sure if they'll be able to help you but I've had trouble calling gov numbers in the past and service ON call centre helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 id call your MPP as well, they will usually help you out. send some emails etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeGuy Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Maybe try dialing about a minute or two before the office is scheduled to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motojoe Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hi Bean, I have just help my dad called the number 416-235-3579, before 9am it's busy signal, after 9:05am then I got the ringing tone then I was put on line for 25 mins waiting for a officer to answer my call. After you told them the number of your driver's lic, then they will tell you the closer centre, time and schedule. But it's better to use a speaker phone, if not you nee to holding your phone to wait for the officer........good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew3 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 beans push the digit to speak French, most can speak both if not ask for someone who can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I know, serves me right for living beyond my allotted three score years and ten.. If I get that far my friend, I will be happy and probly asking the same question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) Finally got through to the automated message "the office is now closed...call back after 08:30 am tomorrow"... I used a different remote phone and dialed their number to get this message then did a redial and got the busy signal...I'm thinking maybe redial does not work for their phone number...is this a possibility ? My phone is with my cable company... Why they don't let us make the appointment via e-mail or a form on their website?...Probably because that might make sense Grrr! I was thinking of trying the Toronto number but I thought that was for Toronto residents...? Edited January 12, 2016 by Beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 You need to be a refuge they will come to you and take care of everything for you! If you go to the drive test center in Lindsay be ready to wait for a long time. I went in a couple of weeks ago just to get my license updated with my airbrake endorsement. Got there at 8:30 and was first in line. They opened the doors at 8:50 and when I got up to see the girl at the desk I was told I had to go over to the kiosk (which only opened at 9:00) and take a number. She then processed over 50 people from out of town while I waited. When she had processed all the people that were there for their drive test finally at about 9:45 my number got called, by 9:50 I was done and heading out the door. Good luck with it Beans I feel your frustration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 man that is annoying. Love the idea about using your mp or mpp...I would give that a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto_Angler Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 You need to be a refuge they will come to you and take care of everything for you! ! Oh give it a rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I have a similar situation in regard to contacting CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) about my wife's income tax returns. I have dialed the 1-800 numbers numerous times to only get a busy signal or a message "all agents are busy assisting other customers". I finally gave up. They're with holding her refund from last year. $198.00. They state she has not filed income tax returns from previous years. I have in my possession 7 years tax returns, Notice of Assessment, & Statement of account. Statement of account shows $0 dollars owing. There are so many different offices, I'm sure 1 office doesn't know what the other is doing! Today I'm going to contact my MPP. Good tip - Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Typical ...welcome to Kanadakastan..for English press 5 ,if your a Caucasian tax paying citizen ,please don't tie up the line ,hang up and don't call back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister G Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Oh give it a rest! I don't believe Big Cliff needs to give anything a rest. He's entitled to his opinion just like you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwilly Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I just received a notice from service Ontario that apparently I'm driving without insurance.....Proof of insurance was given at time of renewal! What a bunch of scum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) I don't believe Big Cliff needs to give anything a rest. He's entitled to his opinion just like you are. Yup, TO Angler or maybe toe dangler doesn't realize that maybe he'll make 80 some day if he's wise enough. Edited January 13, 2016 by Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) I don't believe Big Cliff needs to give anything a rest. He's entitled to his opinion just like you are. X2 Edited January 13, 2016 by mikeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto_Angler Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I don't believe Big Cliff needs to give anything a rest. He's entitled to his opinion just like you are. I'm sorry if I'm tired of the anti refugee Bull that gets spouted. Yes I do think it needs a rest and I will stand up for against it as is my right. This country was built on helping others and immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto_Angler Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Yup, TO Angler or maybe toe dangler doesn't realize that maybe he'll make 80 some day if he's wise enough. You people are ignorant no wonder this board is such a joke now and is a total shadow of its former self. I'm done with this place. You can go back to being racists now I wont miss this place its not like there is any useful fishing information or a decent community here anymore just a bunch of self righteous rednecks that the times have passed by. I feel sorry for the few decent posters left but they are close to being run off anyways (Borger etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 toronto-angler---- if you can not face reality as it is right now you leaving will not be missed ... sorry that you feel this way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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