You were just charged with Stunt Driving or Racing in Ontario, and you received an immediate 30-day license suspension at the roadside. Your physical license was confiscated by the officer and your car was towed on the spot. You had to get a ride back to your destination and now you are 29 more days until you can sit behind the wheel of a car. You work, or you have responsibilities, but cannot drive. Let’s investigate.
30-day Stunt Driving Roadside license suspension and your job
What if you have a job that requires you to drive – either for the actual job – or to get back and forth from the job? This can be incredibly damaging. Unfortunately, as per the new Stunt Driving laws (the MOMS Act), this is not enough of a reason to get your license back early. The law has already taken this into account, and has weighed the charge vs. your ability to drive for 30 days. You need to make alternate arrangements for the 30 days.
30-day Stunt Driving Roadside license suspension and your family
Perhaps you are a caregiver or have young children? Again, the law does not make exceptions for this situation. In fact, using this reason to keep driving may anger a police officer, as they see you as a public safety threat, and will weigh that against the fact that you made a decision to Stunt Drive even though you have these responsibilities. Again, you should make alternate arrangements for the 30 days to accommodate these family responsibilities.
30-day Stunt Driving Roadside license suspension and your school
This is also not a valid enough reason to get your license back early.
There are other ways to get to your school such as Uber and Public transit. Using school responsibilities will generally not qualify as a reason to avoid the 30-day license suspension. Remember, the law views your Stunt Driving charge as a “public safety” threat, and has leaves little room for sympathy for your personal responsibilities.
What happens after the 30 days of Stunt Driving license suspension?
On day 30, visit your local Service Ontario. Bring your documents for suspension you received at your roadside charge. You should get a temporary printed license immediately at no cost. You will also get a new hard-copy of your license in the mail. Everything will return to normal from this point until your court case is over.
Can I drive for work during the 30-day Stunt Driving license suspension in Ontario?
No, the law does not make exceptions for individuals who need to drive for work. The 30-day license suspension must be observed and alternate arrangements should be made.
What happens after the 30 days of the Stunt Driving license suspension in Ontario?
After the 30 days, visit a local Service Ontario office and bring the documents received during the roadside charge. A temporary license will be issued immediately and a new hard-copy license will be mailed. Normal driving privileges will resume until the court case is finished.
