Fight Stunt Driving Charge Ontario

Stunt Driving Charge Ontario

Highway Traffic Act Prohibits Stunt Driving

172 (1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway in a race or contest, on a bet or wager or while performing a stunt. 2021, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 15 (4)

What is the charge?

For the purposes of section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act, “stunt” includes any activity where one or more persons engage in any of the following driving behaviours:

Causing a vehicle’s tires to lose traction while turning.
Spinning or making the vehicle circle without maintaining control.
Driving multiple vehicles side by side or in proximity, occupying oncoming traffic lanes for longer than necessary.
Driving with a person in the trunk of the vehicle.
Operating a vehicle without the driver sitting in the driver’s seat.
Exceeding the speed limit by 40 km/h or more (if the speed limit is less than 80 km/h), or by 50 km/h or more (if the speed limit is 80 km/h or more), or reaching a speed of 150 km/h or more.
Operating a vehicle without due care or attention, such as blocking other vehicles, intentionally interfering with traffic flow, or driving too closely to other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects on the road.
Making unsafe or reckless turns, particularly when not yielding to other vehicles or traffic signals.

Fines and Penalties:

(2) Every person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both, and in addition, the court shall make an order suspending the person’s driver’s licence,

(a) on a first conviction under this section, for not less than one year and not more than three years;

(b) on a second conviction under this section, for not less than three years and not more than 10 years; or

Insurance

Driving without insurance is a major offence in the eyes of insurance companies. A conviction could limit your ability to get affordable insurance in the future.

What to Do for a Stunt Driving Charge Ontario

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