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A careful reading of the section that nobbie48 quoted will show that the charge is not for simply flashing your brake light, you must slow, stop, impede, cut off, or interfere with another motor vehicle. As drivers we know that exchanges like this happen over time and may not be easily explained...

Good luck on your upcoming course!

There are probably dozens of members within this forum that could search elaws and tell you exactly which charges would apply here. Then we could ask Rob how to file the paperwork! I'm a traffic guy. I don't do gun stuff, at least not unless it falls in my lap, which usually results in a high...

Everyone is different, and I know some guys will wave and others won't. I will wave if I'm able to, but sometimes I have too much going on to get a hand off the bars. My ptt button (push to talk) is above my right thumb, along with the emerg lights button. The left side has an on/off button that...

The only thing I know about bait cars is what I've seen on tv, probably the same stuff you folks have seen. I would hazard a guess to say there isn't an appetite for bait bikes due to the perception by police brass that it would cause a pursuit with said motorcycle, and that doesn't look good...

I didn't expect to get so much commentary on this one, thanks everyone for posting, it's been interesting to read. I disagree with some of your perspectives but that's the beauty of free speech. In the original video, I see the kind of driving that has caused collisions in the past. I recently...

Helmet charges fall under s. 104 of the HTA so if you were to receive a ticket that's what it would reference. The regulation that covers the specifics of helmets is O.Reg 610: 1. A helmet worn by a person, (a) riding on or operating a motorcycle; or (b) operating a motor assisted bicycle...

There are a few hurdles before charges can be laid. Video evidence is regularly used in courts these days and when paired with testimony from an eye witness (police or otherwise) it can be quite compelling. If we can satisfy the basic requirements to lay a charge, referred to as reasonable and...

The guy in the plane is typically a Constable, not a Sgt. or other supervisor. They really do have an incredible view of what goes on down on the highway. I've been trained as an aircraft observer but the constant left turns in the plane make me a little queasy after 2 hours or so. My XR650R...

With more and more cameras finding their way onto handlebars and dashboards, we are one step closer to helping people understand that when they are on or in a vehicle they are not anonymous. I don't want to chase people who didn't signal their lane change. If I had my way, I would only enforce...

Under advice from another member, I'm posting in the general forum to reach a wider audience. Here it is: I know that at times we as motorcyclists are on the receiving end of some pretty poor driving, and because we don't have a cage around us, we are vulnerable. I've read in other posts that...

I would make the argument that most officers have a "moral superiority" complex more so than a "God complex". That comes with the territory and is almost encouraged by current hiring practices - tell me about how you stole a chocolate bar when you were 8 and how you know it's wrong... In a job...

Wow. What a video. I'm reminded of Jimbo Jones "videotaping this crime spree is the best idea ever".

And beside the poster and the MTO warning, is a letter from the (then) president of the OPPA saying that he couldn't find a reason that the plate covers were illegal. Talk about a mixed message.

There was a guy at the Barrie auto flea market last summer selling clean titles for old cars. He had several 3-ring binders full of old ownerships. Doesn't seem legit to me, but I don't work for the MTO.

Suspension isn't the norm. It might be a local thing. If you are convicted of stunt in Whitby, you will find a stiffer penalty than Newmarket for example. But you are right it's in there... Here's the offence subsection for that offence: Offence (2) Every person who contravenes subsection...

6th gen vfr is the personal bike. I've had a couple different rides and this one is a good compromise between sport and comfort. I was also going to add that no one cares about fires. :p

One often overlooked advantage of the full M class licence is that on conviction of certain offences under the HTA, a novice licence will be suspended for 30 days. Not so with the full M. For reference, look to the charges for Novice B.A.C. above zero in the HTA.

To that last line, you just need to add, "and it happened more than 6 months ago"... then you're all set for the public forum.

Just to clarify some of the details, the minimum fine is $2k, max is $10k. Typically, at a trial in absentia, the fine is $2k. If the person is present or has legal representation they usually plead guilty to a lesser offence of speeding at x/100 (whatever they work out with the prosecutor)...