Since Ontario passed its street-racing legislation over two years ago, Legal Action has reported on this law’s positive results, praises, criticisms, failings and even unlikely suspects.

Earlier this summer the speed racing law was again called into question when the Toronto Star reported corruption within OPP ranks.

The Crown and OPP are investigating 200 speeding tickets issued by a single officer:

“Mahoney-Bruer, 49, was arrested and charged last week with three counts of breach of trust and one count of attempting to obstruct justice after an investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police Professional Standards Bureau. The 12-year member of the force is accused of using false evidence to lay charges against three drivers last month. He has been suspended with pay.

An additional 50 criminal charges – including impaired driving, dangerous driving and non-traffic related charges – in which Mahoney-Bruer was involved as an investigator, are also under review. Police say it’s unclear how old some of the charges under review could be. The OPP says a “small number” of charges have already been stayed by the Crown.”

Although the outcome of the case may hold vindication for many speeding ticket recipients, one of them told the Toronto Star that even if his ticket is revoked, he’s already experienced financial losses in towing, taxis and legal fees fighting the traffic ticket.

Paralegals who specialize in fighting traffic tickets say this evidence of police corruption reduces the confidence of the public in the traffic tickets being issued.

If you need help fighting your speeding or stunt driving ticket, contact Legal Action today to speak with one of our paralegals.