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Issued also in print format. ISBN 978-0-9865446-0-6 1. Traffic violations–Ontario–Popular works. 2. Traffic courts–Ontario– Popular works. 3. Traffic violations–Canada– Popular works. 4. Traf- fic courts–Canada–Popular works. I. Smith, Max, 1968- II. Title. KEO535.J44 2010a 345’.7130247 C2010-902135-5 KF2231.Z9J44 2010a Disclaimer The content of this book does not constitute legal advice or legal opinion. Any risk assumed is that of the reader and/or those who utilize the information contained herein. If the reader feels unsure or at risk, it is best to seek the advice and/or representation of a par- alegal or lawyer with the proper credentials, references and appro- priate experience in these matters. The authors of this book bear no responsibility for any/all fines, convictions, or any loss or damages whatsoever. You also agree that you shall not use any information contained in this book in any claims, proceedings, suits or actions against fightyourtickets.ca, its owners, its operators, or affiliates. Preface The purpose of this book is to empower individuals, without any le- gal training, to successfully challenge speeding or parking tickets they may have received. This book is designed to empower you to FightYourTickets and to win as often as you take up the challenge. All the information you need is now at your fingertips. In order to have the know-how, we must all learn about the system that was invented by different levels of Government (Federal, Provin- cial, Territorial, Municipal and Cities) to ticket and fine motorists and motor vehicles. Upon learning and understanding the system, it is then possible to challenge your speeding or parking tickets and to win them every time. 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Erick Jeffery Max Smith October 2009 Contents Disclaimer iv Prefacev 1 I Just Want to Pay the Fine 17 What if You Have Issues Using Your Credit Card Online to Pay a Ticket or if You Don’t Have Access to a Computer or a Credit Card, But You Still Want to Pay the Fine Reflected on the Ticket?.................. 19 What if I Received a Parking Ticket, Which I Wanted to Pay and I Ended Up Losing the Parking Ticket Before I Paid It?............................... 20 Final Option............................ 24 I Canada’s Laws and Court System 25 2 Canadian Judicial System 26 The Courts: A Description of the Judicial Structure That Currently Exists in Ontario and Canada......... 26 Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee.......... 29 CONTENTS viii 3 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 33 It is Important to Know the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms........................... 33 4 Reciprocal Agreements 36 The Canadian Driver Licence Compact............. 37 Suspensions of Licences in Canada and the United States – Agreement with Ontario................. 42 Canada............................... 43 United States of America.................... 43 5 Caselaw and Jurisprudence 44 What is meant by Caselaw, Judgments or Jurisprudence?. 44 Recent Important Supreme Court Decisions on the Cana- dian Charter of Rights and Freedoms........... 45 6 Importance of Caselaw and Jurisprudence 47 7 Absolute and Strict Liability Offences 49 What is the Difference Between Absolute Liability Offences and Strict Liability Offences?............... 50 How Do the Courts Determine What Traffic Offences Con- stitute “Absolute Liability” Versus “Strict Liability”?.. 51 8 Defence of Necessity 62 9 Ontario Provincial Offences Act 64 10 Mandatory Time Limits for Laying Charges 65 CONTENTS ix Are There Mandatory Time Limits for Charging a Motorist Under the Highway Traffic Act?.............. 65 11 Right to Drive 67 Don’t I Have the Right to Drive?................. 67 12 Right to Issue Tickets 68 What Law or Legislation Provides a City in Ontario With the Right to Ticket Vehicles and to Administer and Process Parking Tickets and the Fines Imposed?......... 68 By-Laws Inconsistent With the Highway Traffic Act Deemed Repealed........................... 69 Approval of Traffic By-Law in Whole or in Part......... 69 Withdrawal of Approval by Ministry............... 70 13 Child Support Payments and the H.T.A. 72 If I do Not Make my Child Support Payments, are There any Consequences Under the Highway Traffic Act?..... 72 14 Samples of Bodily Fluids 74 Can a Police Officer Force Me to Provide a Blood, Urine or Saliva Sample, if that Officer Suspects that I am Under the Influence of Drugs, While Operating a Motor Vehicle? 74 15 Requirement to Wear Seatbelts 76 Do Children’s Car Seats Really Keep Children Safe?..... 76 Are there any Recent Studies that Suggest the Safety Fac- tor for Infants, Toddlers and Children in Child Car Seats? 76 Seat Belts – Do I Have to Wear One, While Driving a Motor Vehicle?..........................