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Discussion in 'Canada' started by norm, Jun 15, 2005.

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  1. norm

    norm Karting

    May 30, 2003
    204
    Rochester, NY
    I received a traffic ticket for possession of a radar detector in Ontario. What is the normal fine/penalty for this?
     
  2. 412monzaindy

    412monzaindy Formula Junior

    Mar 8, 2005
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    They usually take them away, as far as the fine, expect about $ 200.00 and plus, plus plus.

    Do you have a court date?

    What I would suggest is, to call a traffic consulting firm there are 3 or 4 in Toronto.
     
  3. ClassicFerrari

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    Jan 7, 2004
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    Hey I spotted a U.S Plated white Mondial Cabrio in Yorkille a week or so ago. Was that you ? :)
     
  4. norm

    norm Karting

    May 30, 2003
    204
    Rochester, NY
    No, it wasn't me in the White mondial.
     
  5. norm

    norm Karting

    May 30, 2003
    204
    Rochester, NY
    yes, the officer confiscated the unit & I have a court date. Normally in US, this could be simply handled thru the mail.

    What do these traffic consulting firms do? Normally in NY, would hire an attorney if necessary.
     
  6. MayB1Day

    MayB1Day Karting
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    Oct 25, 2004
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    Court date?

    Is that because you do not want to pay the fine and you are fighting the charge, or is it an automatic visit to the judge? Not sure how you would argue you're innocent, honestly.

    I got caught with one 10 years ago, $140 bucks, no points, no court date. He confiscated the unit and handed me the ticket.
     
  7. frefan

    frefan F1 Veteran

    Apr 21, 2004
    7,370
    Yikes, my car was shipped to Ontario and I have a built-in radar detector (can't be removed without ripping apart the dash). Anybody know what would happen in that case? Would they confiscate the car? I can power it off but it still exists... #$%^!
     
  8. yongster

    yongster Rookie

    Jul 18, 2004
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    Same for me in 1991.
     
  9. b-mak

    b-mak F1 Veteran

    Norm, what happened? Did you miss those enormous signs on our side of the border?

    In case you missed them, they say:

    RADAR
    DETECTION
    DEVICES
    PROHIBITED

    Sorry, couldn't resist.

    Get yourself an experienced lawyer, don't bother with the former cops.
     
  10. b-mak

    b-mak F1 Veteran

    Unless it's a V1, keep the power off.
     
  11. ClassicFerrari

    ClassicFerrari F1 World Champ
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    I disagree B. My brother is a lawyer and God know's I don't mind supporting him but they will charge alot for no reason. These ex-cop dudes are awesome providing you go see a reputable one.

    Just my .02

    Vasco
     
  12. b-mak

    b-mak F1 Veteran

    I respectfully disagree. Note I said "experienced"--just dial up our good friend Ryalex and he'll hook something up. I have an aquaintance that is just waiting for me to get a large ticket so that he can help me out.

    Did you see the story in the paper today about the X-Copper dudes that didn't inform their client of a trial date? The client missed the trial date, goes to jail, gets a huge fine...
     
  13. norm

    norm Karting

    May 30, 2003
    204
    Rochester, NY
    Not planning on fighting this one. It seems to be a pretty straight-forward case for the prosecution. Just does not appear to be any form of mail-in guilty plea on the ticket. I would have paid the officer the fine on the spot, if it would have been possible.
     
  14. MayB1Day

    MayB1Day Karting
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    Oct 25, 2004
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    I donno about that. There are a bunch of Sceptre's floating around in ghost cars that can pick up ANY radar detector, including V1s, from miles away. You cannot detect Sceptres yet.

    There is no way to hide. I stopped using my radar long ago. Id buy a V1 right now if I thought I could get away with it.
     

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