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
Legislative updates to this section of the Highway Traffic Act have created a mandatory suspension if convicted of the offense of being engaged in a stunt. 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 is Performing a Stunt Ticket?
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 stunt driving tickets is challenging, as these are strict liability offenses that allow for a due diligence defense. Traffic Law Paralegal Services will explore case weaknesses and challenge police evidence to protect your record, driving privileges, and freedom. A comprehensive analysis of the ticket, 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 got charged with driving while performing a stunt complete FREE CONSULTATION and let experienced paralegal fight for you. 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, former vice-president of Licensed Paralegals Association (Ontario), former vice-president and one of the founding board members of the Ontario Paralegals Association and a regular speaker on continuing professional development in a legal community.
Serhiy Senatorov is providing trusted and reliable defense in Ontario and confident to help you.