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http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/19/1918.asp
"Canada Introduces $10,000 Speeding Ticket
Ontario, Canada applies street racing penalties to motorists who are not racing anybody.
Ontario, Canada Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced that being caught driving 50km/h (31 MPH) over the speed limit will automatically trigger "street racing" penalties -- even if the accused motorist is driving alone on an otherwise empty road. The change in definition will, in effect, turn ordinary speeding into an offense that can carry a $10,000 (US $9305) fine and up to six months in jail, making it one of the most expensive traffic tickets in North America.
"If you choose to break the law, we consider you a threat to our public safety and you're going to face stiff penalties," McGuinty said in a statement.
In June, McGuinty cited the importance of combating the "organized crime" of street racing as he urged passage of the Safer Roads for a Safer Ontario Act which created the $10,000 penalty. The change in definition also means that the word of a police officer is all that it takes to confiscate a car and driver's license for at least seven days.
"There is no appeal from, or right to be heard before, a vehicle detention, driver's license suspension or vehicle impoundment under [the street racing] subsection," the Safer Roads Act states.
McGuinty also announced a proposal to hire 55 new traffic police officers and purchase a high-tech surveillance airplane in an attempt to rack up several of the expensive new fines."
http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/canada/story.html?id=926b4e14-a6d5-49ad-9e96-fdafc3f8f1c3
"Drivers caught travelling 50 km/h or more above the speed limit on Ontario roads will be treated like street racers under a regulation that will take effect this fall.
The new rule means police can issue roadside seven-day licence suspensions and impound vehicles for a week. If convicted, drivers could face fines ranging from$2,000 to $10,000.
The new regulation, announced by Premier Dalton Mc-Guinty yesterday, takes effect Sept. 30 and tweaks measures implemented earlier this year to target street racing and dangerous driving.
Excessive speeding will now be considered a driving "stunt."
"That means they'll face the extreme stiff penalty we apply to street racers," said Mr. McGuinty, who unveiled the new initiative at the Buttonville Airport in Markham, Ont.
"In short, you're looking at major cost and major inconvenience."
On average, there are about 2,500 convictions in Ontario per year for driving at 50 km/h or more above the speed limit, according to officials.
Police say expanding the laws to include excessive speeders -- as well as other plans to provide extra staff for OPP traffic management teams and funding for a police plane with high-tech surveillance equipment -- are welcome additions in the fight against dangerous driving and street racing.
"It will be another tool for officers to use," said Ottawa OPP Const. Eric Booth.
Most people whom police clock travelling at high speeds are not street racers -- who often escape before police arrive -- but excessive speeders, Const. Booth said.
This summer, the province strengthened penalties for street racers and drunk drivers with its Safer Roads for a Safer Ontario Act. The legislation increased fines for convicted street racers up to $10,000 -- the highest street-racing fine in Canada.
The new law, including the new regulation, takes effect Sept. 30.
Mr. McGuinty made yesterday's announcement at a campaign-style photo-op. The Premier was flanked by about 40 OPP officers and joined by several cabinet ministers, as well as OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino.
"The fact is, one death on our roads is one too many," said Mr. McGuinty, less than two months away from an Oct. 10 election.
Tory MPP Christine Elliot said the announcement included "nothing really new."
"It's a regulation, something they should have dealt with a long time ago," she said.
Queen's Park will also provide the OPP with $2 million for an aircraft that they will use to catch excessive speeders.
"When you're up in the air it's easy to spot them because you have this huge panorama and they just stick out right away," said Community Safety Minister Monte Kwinter.
Mr. Fantino, the former Toronto police chief, said the new aircraft will not just be used in the Toronto area.
"I think everyone across the province is experiencing the same issues," Mr. Fantino told reporters.
"[The new aircraft] will be moving across the province and also be supporting municipal police agencies as well with some of their traffic issues."
Const. Booth said excessive speeders may not have the influence and distraction of another driver in a race, but still face risks of increased crash severity."
Skulle du stanna ifall du riskerade 60 000+ i böter ?
http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/19/1918.asp
"Canada Introduces $10,000 Speeding Ticket
Ontario, Canada applies street racing penalties to motorists who are not racing anybody.
Ontario, Canada Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced that being caught driving 50km/h (31 MPH) over the speed limit will automatically trigger "street racing" penalties -- even if the accused motorist is driving alone on an otherwise empty road. The change in definition will, in effect, turn ordinary speeding into an offense that can carry a $10,000 (US $9305) fine and up to six months in jail, making it one of the most expensive traffic tickets in North America.
"If you choose to break the law, we consider you a threat to our public safety and you're going to face stiff penalties," McGuinty said in a statement.
In June, McGuinty cited the importance of combating the "organized crime" of street racing as he urged passage of the Safer Roads for a Safer Ontario Act which created the $10,000 penalty. The change in definition also means that the word of a police officer is all that it takes to confiscate a car and driver's license for at least seven days.
"There is no appeal from, or right to be heard before, a vehicle detention, driver's license suspension or vehicle impoundment under [the street racing] subsection," the Safer Roads Act states.
McGuinty also announced a proposal to hire 55 new traffic police officers and purchase a high-tech surveillance airplane in an attempt to rack up several of the expensive new fines."
http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/canada/story.html?id=926b4e14-a6d5-49ad-9e96-fdafc3f8f1c3
"Drivers caught travelling 50 km/h or more above the speed limit on Ontario roads will be treated like street racers under a regulation that will take effect this fall.
The new rule means police can issue roadside seven-day licence suspensions and impound vehicles for a week. If convicted, drivers could face fines ranging from$2,000 to $10,000.
The new regulation, announced by Premier Dalton Mc-Guinty yesterday, takes effect Sept. 30 and tweaks measures implemented earlier this year to target street racing and dangerous driving.
Excessive speeding will now be considered a driving "stunt."
"That means they'll face the extreme stiff penalty we apply to street racers," said Mr. McGuinty, who unveiled the new initiative at the Buttonville Airport in Markham, Ont.
"In short, you're looking at major cost and major inconvenience."
On average, there are about 2,500 convictions in Ontario per year for driving at 50 km/h or more above the speed limit, according to officials.
Police say expanding the laws to include excessive speeders -- as well as other plans to provide extra staff for OPP traffic management teams and funding for a police plane with high-tech surveillance equipment -- are welcome additions in the fight against dangerous driving and street racing.
"It will be another tool for officers to use," said Ottawa OPP Const. Eric Booth.
Most people whom police clock travelling at high speeds are not street racers -- who often escape before police arrive -- but excessive speeders, Const. Booth said.
This summer, the province strengthened penalties for street racers and drunk drivers with its Safer Roads for a Safer Ontario Act. The legislation increased fines for convicted street racers up to $10,000 -- the highest street-racing fine in Canada.
The new law, including the new regulation, takes effect Sept. 30.
Mr. McGuinty made yesterday's announcement at a campaign-style photo-op. The Premier was flanked by about 40 OPP officers and joined by several cabinet ministers, as well as OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino.
"The fact is, one death on our roads is one too many," said Mr. McGuinty, less than two months away from an Oct. 10 election.
Tory MPP Christine Elliot said the announcement included "nothing really new."
"It's a regulation, something they should have dealt with a long time ago," she said.
Queen's Park will also provide the OPP with $2 million for an aircraft that they will use to catch excessive speeders.
"When you're up in the air it's easy to spot them because you have this huge panorama and they just stick out right away," said Community Safety Minister Monte Kwinter.
Mr. Fantino, the former Toronto police chief, said the new aircraft will not just be used in the Toronto area.
"I think everyone across the province is experiencing the same issues," Mr. Fantino told reporters.
"[The new aircraft] will be moving across the province and also be supporting municipal police agencies as well with some of their traffic issues."
Const. Booth said excessive speeders may not have the influence and distraction of another driver in a race, but still face risks of increased crash severity."
Skulle du stanna ifall du riskerade 60 000+ i böter ?
