imported_alwaysoverkill

I got a ticket tonight for obstructed view of license plates, ****, been meaning to take those off and fail to stop - amber light, which is crap cause it turned when I was already about to go through it.

Anyways, if I remember right from police foundations, the officer must actually sign the ticket in the box I circled in black, otherwise its considered improper service. He must sign the white copy, then flip it up and actually sign your ticket. Then both signatures show up on the pink court copy which shows the ticket was given properly.

marker

So? Looks like he signed it to me.

imported_starboy869

IF you think it's wrong then see a JP or go to court.

RajunCajun

Yeah man, clearly looks signed.

Cynikal.Mindset

they dont gotta flip up nothing, what would the point of transfer paper be? c'mon man!

imported_alwaysoverkill

thanks, I thought he had to actually sign the ticket he's giving you, but meh. Looks like i'm off to court on this one. I'm hoping if I plead guilty on the obstruct plate, they will drop this BS light ticket, but I doubt it.

imported_tuttle

He did actually sign it lol, that is what the transfer paper is for...to save time.

imported_alwaysoverkill

^^^ yes thanks for that observation. Save time, he took 30 minutes, saving time was the last thing on his mind. I swear he ordered a pizza and watched a video of prison break before returning with my tickets and documents

Cynikal.Mindset

it takes time cuz they have to look up the damn hta info on the infraction...then chill for a bit

T-train

Cops don't know the HTA off the top of their heads. They have to be sure that they get the proper ref for the ticket. If what you said was correct,(obstructed plate) then why is the ticket for failure to stop at an Amber light? Amber light

(15) Every driver approaching a traffic control signal showing a circular amber indication and facing the indication shall stop his or her vehicle if he or she can do so safely, otherwise he or she may proceed with caution. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 144 (15).
for plate obstruction..............
Number plate to be kept clean

(2) Every number plate shall be kept free from dirt and obstruction and shall be affixed so that the entire number plate, including the numbers, is plainly visible at all times, and the view of the number plate shall not be obscured or obstructed by spare tires, bumper bars, any part of the vehicle, any attachments to the vehicle or the load carried. 1994, c. 27, s. 138 (7).

Obstruction prohibited

(3) The number plates shall not be obstructed by any device that prevents the entire number plates including the numbers from being accurately photographed using a photo-radar system. 1993, c. 31, s. 2 (5).

Same

(3.0.1) The number plates shall not be obstructed by any device that prevents the entire number plates including the numbers from being accurately photographed using a red light camera system. 1998, c. 38, s. 2 (1).

Same

(3.1) The number plates shall not be obstructed by any device or material that prevents the entire number plates including the numbers from being identified by an electronic toll system. 1996, c. 1, Sched. E, s. 2 (1).

Offence

(4) Every person who contravenes subsection (2), (3), (3.0.1) or (3.1) is guilty of an offence. 1993, c. 31, s. 2 (5); 1996, c. 1, Sched. E, s. 2 (2); 1998, c. 38, s. 2 (2).