Getting a Stunt Driving ticket in Ontario is a scary experience, and can have some serious penalties. But if you have your G2 license, the situation can be even tougher. A G2 class license has many restrictions that can enhance the penalties of a Stunt Driving conviction in the Ontario courts. Below, I will outline some of the differences when you get a Stunt Driving charge with your G2, as well as some suggestions to help ease the penalties with a G2 class license.
Will Stunt Driving and my G2 include additional license suspension?
The answer is yes. If a G2 class license holder accumulates more than 4 demerit points, the Ministry of Transportation (the “MTO”) will automatically assign a 30 day license suspension. The Ministry states that if a G2 class license holder goes more than 29 km/h, they will automatically get this 30 day suspension. Speeding of 30km/h – 49km/h has a total of 4 demerit points. If you get convicted of Stunt Driving, you will get 6 demerit points. Both of these will get you the 30-day suspension. This suspension is non-negotiable and has nothing to do with the court, the prosecutor or your legal defence. It is set out automatically by the MTO upon any conviction registering more than 3 demerit points. So be prepared to add this automatic 30-day suspension to the additional suspension in a Stunt Charge conviction that can range up to 2 years.
The Prosecutor may get tough on your penalties if you are a G2 license holder
As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, the prosecutor holds a lot of power. They are empowered by the Province of Ontario to ask for penalties of $2,000 – $10,000, 1-3 years mandatory suspension, or up to 6-months jail time. In our experience in the Ontario courts, a prosecutor has a different “lens” when looking at a Stunt Driving charge with a defendant holding a G2 class license. In the eyes of a prosecutor, the Stunt charge carries a higher level of risk for the public, because they view G2 license holders as newer drivers, that are not experienced and have not proven themselves yet on the road to offset the penalties associated with Stunt. Our suggestion is to always seek legal advice before proceeding with your case.
Can I get my G license before I am convicted of Stunt Driving in Ontario?
Sure you can. But it will not change the 30-day automatic suspension. The Stunt Driving charge is “attached” to your G2 license. This means that even if you got your G license the same day, it would not help the 30-day suspension. However, there is good news. Getting your G license during your case may help show a type of “maturity” to the prosecutor. It may show an effort to try to improve your situation. Also, If you get your full G license, it may help with your insurance company once the case is over. Insurance companies generally have better rates for G drivers. So it can only help to get your full G.
The bottom line…get legal help
It may sound biased for me to tell you to get legal help, but it really is the smart and safe play here. A Stunt Driving ticket in Ontario can put you in an Ontario jail. The ultimate win for a Stunt Driving case is to get a legal strategy that may help you avoid ever having these types of penalties. Take the Stunt Driving Penalty test below, and give us a call for some free information.
Will Stunt Driving and my G2 include additional penalties?
The prosecutor holds a lot of power. In the Ontario courts, a prosecutor may have a different lens when looking at a Stunt Driving charge with a defendant holding a G2 class license, due to the fact that newer drivers, that are not experienced and have not proven themselves yet on the road to offset the penalties associated with Stunt.
Can I get my G license before I am convicted of Stunt Driving in Ontario with my G2?
The Stunt Driving charge is attached to your G2 license. This means that even if you got your G license the same day, it would not help the penalties associated with Stunt Driving and your G2. However, getting your G license during your case may help show a type of maturity to the prosecutor. It may show an effort to try to improve your situation.
