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So, brief update on this thread. I decided to fight the "park on private property without permission" $30 ticket, issued by the private parking enforcement company through the City of Toronto. It's not an issue of money; I was genuinely curious to see what the private company rep. would say...

What a terrible decision from the C of A. Not naming the municipality where the offence occurred, is a minor mistake? And so is putting in the wrong date (i.e. wrong year)? Okay, so, then, what would be an example of a mistake that is not minor? The Court also said these "minor" mistakes...

What bothers me around Christmas, beginning around Nov., is the incredible amount of ads I see encouraging people to drink - on buses, subway, bus stops, malls, newspapers, etc. They're usually accompanied by a small print message "drink responsibly". Last year, to spite the booze industry, I...

I'm going based solely on what I read on the news, here. It seems the person in the Hyundai was rear-ended by the Honda, and then the Hyundai hit the VW. In the process, a couple of teens were hurt. The Hyundai person was charged with over eighty. It makes you wonder: what are the odds...

Thank you for your input, guys. Much appreciated, especially in terms of what to get at my novice level.

Not sure why ppl think I'm trolling. I'm actually taking proactive steps to educate myself before I start riding seriously. That's partially how I came upon this site. Sorry for calling $5K a pittance. It's not. It's a lot of money for a lot of ppl; no, I'm not one of them, but that doesn't...

That's fair. And seriously a high-end bike only costs one $35K-$40K? The audi I drove costs more than that. Wow...

I'm neither. Just a newbie. I now read the Sportsbikes are Not beginner bikes thread in the New Riders - Star here forum, on this site. Crap. Should've done that before I posted. I guess a Ninja 250 it is, then. A pittance too, found one for under $5K!

Thanks for the suggestion. I just looked up a 2016 Aprilia Tuono factory 1100, and found one in Guelph for under $20K. That's almost 50% less than my budget for the Ducati R. Is the Tuono as good as the Ducati in terms of performance/power/etc.?

I've been eyeing this bike, for some time. It's a 2016 Ducati Panigale R, for sale in Cambridge, for approx. $35K plus tax. While it's within my budget, I actually haven't owned a super bike before. Any advice on: 1. Would you recommend this to a relative newbie rider? 2. Due to the recent...

Maybe this is a noob question, but does anyone know if the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja H2R is street legal in Ontario? It looks like an awesome bike!

Thanks for all of your inputs, folks! In response to your matter, I find it interesting that the accused brought a signed letter indicating consent from landlord to park on private property. I thought the onus is on the prosecutor to show accused had no consent; not the other way around (i.e...

Last week I parked on a private lot in TO (i.e. not owned by the City). I got a $30 parking ticket, NOT for not displaying ticket, BUT for parking vehicle on private property without consent. In the contrary to by-law section, no by-law section written, just the word "Toronto" entered. I...

This is just a hypothetical. If your high-end bike OR cage (i.e. 2016 Harley or Porsche 911) gets impounded at side off road for speeding, for ex., and your vehicle hidden camera shows later that the tow truck driver and/or his friends were "test driving it" after impounding it, can one press...

Can anyone please please please put a link up to the decision? I tried looking for this case on CanLii, but was unable to find it! This is huge news for both the criminal bar/prosecution. Thanks!

Interesting point. I was always under the impression that, at least police officers, get extensive special training how to drive in emergency situations (i.e. when sirens are on, slowing down at intersection and driving on red light, etc.). At least I would hope so for their safety and that of...

Good point. Forgive my ignorance, but does the emergency vehicle definition include tow trucks? They're in the news right now about the new regulations (that they're not happy with), but man, when these guys rush to an accident, they're racing like crazy with their white-yellow flashlights on...

As I sit in my cage on DVP, Gardiner and/or 404/401/400, etc. during rush hours exacerbated sometimes by collisions, I sometimes see riders taking the shoulder/emergency lane to beat the traffic and get out at the next exit. On one occasions, one dude was riding between 1 & 2nd lanes, on the...

Hey, interesting to know. But if it's a criminal matter, doesn't the prosecutor have to prove that the person intended to DUI, i.e. mens rea? Post #13 talked about someone waiting for a taxi in his car and then getting charged - but he had no intention to drive. I mean, let's say it's -40C...

Hi there, I was reading the thread on the reinstatement of expired suspended license, and was wondering if anyone know why the MTO keeps a record of your driving history from the day you got your license? My understanding is that anyone can request a copy of your driver's license, but only...