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Defending Your Stunt Driving Charge in Mississauga

Understanding a Stunt Driving Charge in Mississauga

If you’ve been charged with a stunt driving in Mississauga, you’re facing serious consequences. Stunt driving can include speeding excessively, street racing, or performing dangerous maneuvers like drifting. The penalties for a stunt driving violation in Mississauga are severe and can affect your life for years to come.

Upon being charged with stunt driving, your vehicle will be impounded for 14 days, and your license will be administratively suspended for 30 days. These penalties are imposed immediately upon being charged and are separate from the penalties you may face if convicted.

What Are the Penalties for Stunt Driving in Mississauga?

Stunt driving in Mississauga carries severe penalties, including:

  • Fines ranging from $2,000 to $10,000
  • Up to six months in jail
  • Six demerit points on your license
  • Mandatory license suspension of at least one year
  • Increased insurance rates or potential policy cancellation

These penalties can have a lasting impact on your driving privileges and financial situation, making it crucial to fight the charges.

How to Fight a Stunt Driving Charge

Fighting a stunt driving charge requires a strong defense strategy. At Traffic Law Paralegal Services, we:

  • Thoroughly examine the evidence against you.
  • Analyze police reports and video footage for inconsistencies.
  • Identify weaknesses in the prosecution's case.

Our goal is to reduce or dismiss your charges, protecting your driving record and minimizing impacts on your life.

Highways 403 and 410 in Mississauga are known for heavy police enforcement, making it essential to be careful when driving on these roads.

Contact Traffic Law Paralegal Services

If you’ve been charged with a stunt driving it’s important to act quickly. Contact Traffic Law Paralegal Services today to discuss your case and explore your options for defense. We are here to help you navigate the legal process and achieve the best possible outcome.

Frequent Questions about Stunt Driving

What is considered a stunt driving in Mississauga?

A stunt driving charge in Mississauga includes actions like driving 40 km/h or more over the speed limit on roads with limits under 80 km/h, or 50 km/h or more over the speed limit on roads with limits of 80 km/h or higher. It also includes other dangerous maneuvers like drifting, street racing, or deliberately causing a vehicle to spin or lose traction.

What are the penalties for a stunt driving charge in Mississauga?

If convicted of a stunt driving charge in Mississauga, you could face:

  • A mandatory license suspension of at least one year for a first offense
  • Six demerit points on your driving record
  • Fines ranging from $2,000 to $10,000
  • In some cases, jail time

Can I fight a stunt driving charge in Mississauga?

Yes, you can fight a stunt driving charge in Mississauga. A legal defense may involve challenging the accuracy of the speed measurement, technical factors that affect the validity of the case, or the interpretation of the driving behavior in question.

What happens if I’m charged with a stunt driving charge in Mississauga?

If you're charged with a stunt driving in Mississauga, you will face the following immediate penalties:

  • Your vehicle will be impounded for 14 days
  • Your license will be administratively suspended for 30 days

These penalties are separate from the potential consequences you may face if convicted, which can include:

  • Higher Fines
  • Demerit points
  • Mandatory License suspension
  • Jail time

Will stunt driving charge in Mississauga affect my insurance?

Yes, a conviction for a stunt driving charge in Mississauga will likely result in significantly higher insurance premiums. Some insurers may even refuse to renew your policy, making it difficult to find affordable coverage.

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.

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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.

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