W. Rojek

The defendant was charged with speeding 21 kilometers per hour over the posted speed limit on Wellington Road West in Guelph.

A police officer using a properly calibrated and tested Ultralyte laser speed detection device measured the defendant's vehicle traveling at 81 kilometers per hour in a posted 60 kilometers per hour zone.

The defendant testified he was traveling at 60 kilometers per hour based on his vehicle's speedometer.

The court accepted the officer's evidence over the defendant's, finding the laser device to be a scientifically and legally recognized instrument.

The court also addressed the defendant's argument regarding speed sign spacing under Regulation 200, finding that the speed zone was properly established and the offense occurred within the enforceable zone.

The defendant was convicted and sentenced to a fine of $94.50 plus victim surcharge, payable within 15 days.

The defendant was charged with operating a motorcycle with handlebars exceeding the maximum height of 380 millimetres as prescribed by Ontario Regulation 596, section 10(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The defendant challenged the constitutionality of the regulation on grounds of vagueness and anachronism, arguing violations of sections 7, 9, and 26 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The court found the regulation was not vague, not anachronistic, and did not violate the defendant's Charter rights.

The defendant was convicted after the prosecution proved the handlebars measured 830 millimetres above the seat.