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Stunt Driving – It’s not a serious crime – it’s just speeding

Stunt Driving – It’s not a serious crime – it’s just speeding

The misconception about a Stunt Driving charge in Ontario is that it is just a SPEEDING ticket.  

True, it is related to the speed of your car.  True that normal speeding tickets are just a fine and demerit points.  So why all of a sudden, is this “speeding” ticket causing a 14-day car impound, a 30-day license suspension, and forcing you to appear in court to face a further 1-3 year license suspension, \$2000 – \$10,000 in fines, and possible jail time?  Let’s take a close look.

Isn’t Stunt Driving the same as a regular speeding ticket?

The answer is no.  A speeding ticket, is considered to be breaking the law – the speed limit – in a range that is against the posted limit, but not in a range that threatens the lives of individuals.  This is called a “Part 1” offence, and can be resolved on your own by simply paying a fine and getting some demerit points from the MTO.  Easy, done, nothing more.

A Stunt Driving charge is very different.  It has been upgraded to a “Part 3” offence.  The law now considers you a threat to public safety.  You are essentially putting people’s lives at risk because you have surpassed a simple speeding ticket, and are well beyond the normal range of a speeding ticket.  Depending on how high a speed you are going will depend on how high the prosecutor will set your penalty for the charge.

For example, you can get a 1 year license suspension, or you can get up to a 3 year license suspension.  You can be fine $2,000 or up to $10,000.  You can get no jail time, or up to 6 months jail time.  That’s how serious this law is viewed.  So it is always best to understand how serious this charge is before you start speaking to a prosecutor about how this is just a speeding ticket.

So what can I do about my Stunt charge?  I need to keep driving?

The answer is to seek legal advice from a law firm that handles these charges on a regular basis.  The difference between you driving and not driving for a year or more is a set of expertise and a strategy.  At least get free legal advice to understand what you may be facing in court and how to best defend your charges.

What is the difference between a Stunt Driving charge and a speeding ticket in Ontario?

Stunt Driving charges in Ontario are classified as 'Part 3' offences and are considered a threat to public safety, while a speeding ticket is a 'Part 1' offence and is simply breaking the law by exceeding the posted speed limit. The penalties for Stunt Driving can be severe, including license suspension, fines, and even jail time, while a speeding ticket usually results in a fine and demerit points.

What should I do if I am facing a Stunt Driving charge in Ontario?

If you are facing a Stunt Driving charge in Ontario, it is essential to seek legal advice from a law firm that has experience handling these types of charges. They can provide you with the expertise and strategy needed to defend against the charges and potentially avoid severe penalties, such as license suspension, fines, and imprisonment. Getting free legal advice can help you better understand the charges you are facing and the best ways to defend against them in court.

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Jonathan practices exclusively in defending Stunt Driving charges in Ontario.  He is the co-founding partner of Nextlaw and is licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.

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