What is the penalty for Stunt Driving in Ontario?
If convicted of stunt driving in Ontario, penalties include:
- Fines ranging from $2,000 to $10,000
- Six demerit points
- A major conviction on your driving record
- Imprisonment for up to six months
- Mandatory driver's license suspension, with durations based on the number of convictions:
- First conviction: 1 to 3 years
- Second conviction: 3 to 10 years
- Third or subsequent conviction: Lifetime suspension
Recent legislative updates mandate license suspensions for those convicted of stunt driving offenses. Penalties are severe and the courts do not take these charges lightly. Traffic Law Paralegal Services always offers free confidential consultation and competitive service fees.
What Constitutes a Stunt Driving in Ontario?
Stunt driving covers a wide range of dangerous driving actions, such as:
- Lifting one or more tires off the road surface
- Racing or driving in a way that suggests a competition
- Causing tires to lose traction (e.g., during a turn)
- Stopping or slowing down to interfere with other vehicles
- Preventing another vehicle from passing
- Spinning or driving in circles without control
- Driving with a passenger in the trunk
- Exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or more (in areas where the limit is 80 km/h or higher)
- Exceeding the speed limit by 40 km/h or more (where the limit is below 80 km/h)
Fighting Stunt Driving Charges
Defending against stunt driving tickets is challenging since they are strict liability offenses. However, a due diligence defense can be effective. Traffic Law Paralegal Services will explore case weaknesses and challenge police evidence to protect your record, driving privileges, and freedom. A comprehensive analysis of stunt driving allegation, applicable laws, and any procedural errors can help formulate a persuasive defense.
We can help you fight stunt driving charges in Mississauga, Toronto and other municipalities in Ontario. If you’ve been charged with driving while performing a stunt, complete our FREE CONSULTATION form and let our experienced paralegals fight for your rights. Call today!
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What we do
Traffic Law Paralegal Services is based in Mississauga and has been defending traffic violations and summary criminal offences in Ontario for over two decades. We fight traffic tickets in Mississauga, Toronto and other minicipalities in Ontario.
At Traffic Law you will receive experienced and competent defense services fighting traffic and criminal charges (summary offences). Most common allegations include careless driving tickets, stunt driving, no insurance and more.
About Traffic Law Paralegal Services
Serhiy Senatorov is an owner of Traffic Law Paralegal Services and is a former vice-president of the Licensed Paralegals Association (Ontario), former vice-president and founding board member of the Ontario Paralegals Association, and a regular speaker on continuing professional development for paralegals, lawyers, and Justices. Serhiy Senatorov has been providing reliable defense for over 20 years and is confident to help you.