Hey everyone,

My name is Matt, also known as @mattdreau I am from Barrie ON. I have photos I ha photos to share, locations to add and people to meet. I look forward to posting on this forum and obtaining full membership. Cant wait to see all your photos.

more to come..

Matt

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Posted by Mattdreau Hey everyone, My name is Stab, also known as @Stabdreau I am from Barrie ON. I have photos I ha photos to share, locations to add and people to kill. I look forward to posting on this forum and obtaining full membership. Cant wait to see all your photos. Stabby, stabby.. Stab click to view

Fixed that for ya

Pleasure to "meet" you! I'm @entresaisons on Instagram.

Having your introductory photo be a picture of yourself with a knife (which would be considered a dangerous weapon if you were caught trespassing and could likely raise your charge from a $65 trespassing ticket) probably wasn't a good idea...

But hey, welcome to UER.

Trespassing laws have changed. It's not a 65$ ticket any more ; )

_{*edit: to my knowledge...}

J->

Posted by Jono Trespassing laws have changed. It's not a 65$ ticket any more ; ) *edit: to my knowledge... J->

What is it now? I didn't know it changed?

As of 2010 if convicted you could face fines up to $2000...however it also states that first time would be a lot less.

Posted by ZenCanadian As of 2010 if convicted you could face fines up to $2000...however it also states that first time would be a lot less.

Someone needs to update the "guide to exploring in ontario" thing then, 'cause that's horrifying.
Up to $2000?! Who's dumb idea was that.

http://www.ontario...nes-i/schedule-85/

Although you should acquaint yourselves with section 12 of the TPA in which costs can range significantly higher.

Yeah, I'll pass. I like not being stabbed.

First time is a fine between 0 and 500$, I believe. Plus, you get a court-date automatically. No shoving a cheque in the mail. More steps, more ways for them to pay themselves.

J->

Are you able to post a link to the regulations which lay that out? The link that Intrinsic posted still shows the $50 fine (plus $15 victim fund surcharge). If they're hitting you with a $0-500+ fine it must be under some different piece of legislation. A municipal bylaw perhaps?
I've still yet to actually get myself a ticket, but if the laws have changed it would be very handy to know. We'll update the guide with any new info that's brought to light.

No. This is just information from people who have been caught in the last year or so. Not-quite-hearsay ; )

J->

Many Provincial Offences have undergone revisions (eg. handheld devices) and increased fines. The TPA however hasn't been revised since 2000 and as you can see, the chief justice of the Ontario Court of Justice has set the fine at $50.

As far as I know nothing's changed - so the Trespass FAQ remains unchanged. If it comes to light that someone receives a $2000 fine, I'll gladly update it with the details - and probably find a different hobby

What most likely happened is someone got slapped with a municipal bylaw ticket in addition to the TPA charge. The city of Toronto (or any other city) could very well have something on their books relating to trespassing, which likely carries a much heftier fine.

If you happen to come across whoever told you about the big fine, it would be hugely beneficial to the community if they could give some info or tell their story. I wouldn't be at all surprised if this were 100% true, although I'm glad it appears to be the exception, and not the rule.

That's not a knife.....THIS is a knife! Awaiting the invasion by Zen, on Flickr

Looks like Matt is too cool for us, guys.
He has moved onto posting solely in the photography forum and hasn't even bothered to thank us for welcoming him...
Hmph.

Posted by ZenCanadian Fixed that for ya

lol thank you I will consider editing my original post

I havent Stabbed that many people guys, give me a break

Posted by Skye_Ann Having your introductory photo be a picture of yourself with a knife (which would be considered a dangerous weapon if you were caught trespassing and could likely raise your charge from a $65 trespassing ticket) probably wasn't a good idea... But hey, welcome to UER.

This photo wasn't taken in a building while trespassing, it was taken outside under a light. Thank you for the info/concern and the welcome!