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What is the defendant’s standard of proof when proving due diligence for strict liability matters?

For how long does the Highway Traffic Act specify a vehicle must stop at a stop sign?

Which of the following is NOT a way for police to detect and measure a driver’s rate of speed?

Scenario for Questions #42-46 The following scenario applies to Questions #42-46. Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31               On March 1, Amanda was in a rush to get to work and spilled coffee down the front of her coat. When she stopped at a red light, she unbuckled her seat belt in order to take her coat off. A police officer happened to notice that Amanda was not wearing her seat belt and pulled her over. Amanda was very upset when the officer charged her, under section 106(2) of the Highway Traffic Act, for not wearing her seatbelt. The officer assured her that it was a minor offence with no possibility of jail time. When she told the officer that she was terrified about going to court, he told her that she could just pay the fine instead of going to court.   If the officer didn’t charge her on that date, what would be the last possible day for service of an offence notice on Amanda?

Provincial offences are sometimes referred to as “quasi-criminal” offences.

Aisha was charged with with “Improper right turn” contrary to section 141(2) of the Highway Traffic Act.  The set fine is $85.  What is the maximum fine the justice could impose at trial?

What is NOT considered to be a “stunt” under Ontario Regulation 455/07?

The Provincial Offences Act, RSO 1990, c P33 would apply to persons charged with speeding in Quebec.

Which of the following officers would be classified as a “provincial offences officer”?

Mr. Johnson, 75 year African-American male, has Type 2 DM and Hypertension and works as a greeter in Walmart. He presents to the clinic with fever and chills, cough, shortness of breath and headache. What tests would you consider performing on this patient in the clinic?