Stunt Driving Court: Ontario, Canada

Nextlaw: The Premier Stunt Driving Lawyer for Ontario Cases

When facing stunt driving charges anywhere in Ontario, Nextlaw stands as the province’s leading legal defence team. Legal representative Jon Cohen, widely recognized as the best stunt driving representative in Ontario, has meticulously analyzed provincial enforcement patterns and court outcomes across all 53 court jurisdictions. Our comprehensive data reveals an alarming 146% increase in Ontario stunt driving charges since 2015, with dramatic variations between regions and a significant pandemic-related spike. As Ontario’s top stunt driving lawyer, Nextlaw provides specialized defence strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of each regional court. With Jon Cohen’s exceptional success rate in courts throughout the province, defendants receive the highest quality representation from Ontario’s most trusted stunt driving lawyer.

Key Ontario Statistics:

• Ontario 2024 Stunt Driving Charges: 7,912
• Increase Since 2015: 146%
• Peak Year: 2021 with 8,329 charges
• Most Significant Year-Over-Year Increase: 36% between 2019 and 2020

Understanding Stunt Driving Charges in Ontario

Stunt driving charges under Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act have increased dramatically across Ontario over the past decade. As Ontario’s best stunt driving lawyer, Nextlaw has analyzed this unprecedented growth to help Ontario motorists understand the evolving enforcement landscape. Our legal representative, Jon Cohen, has compiled comprehensive data to provide insights into these concerning trends for clients seeking the top stunt driving representation anywhere in the province.

Statistical Trends in Ontario (2015-2024)

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Regional Variations Across Ontario

While the provincial increase of 146% is concerning, Jon Cohen and the Nextlaw team have identified dramatic variations between regions. Through our comprehensive analysis, we’ve found:

• Highest Growth Jurisdictions: Brampton (620%), Dryden (520%), Lennox & Addington County (342%), Leeds & Grenville (290%), and Mississauga (219%) have seen the most dramatic increases.
• Declining Jurisdictions: Only five of Ontario’s 53 court jurisdictions have seen decreases, with Kingston (-46%) and Grey-Bruce (-17%) experiencing the most significant reductions.
• GTA Impact: The Greater Toronto Area has been particularly affected, with courts in Brampton, Mississauga, York Region, and Durham Region all experiencing increases exceeding 175%.
• Northern Ontario: Some northern courts have seen substantial increases, with Thunder Bay, Sudbury, and Timmins all recording growth above the provincial average.

Pandemic Impact on Stunt Driving in Ontario

The COVID-19 pandemic created a unique environment that dramatically affected stunt driving rates across Ontario. As the premier stunt driving lawyer in the province, Nextlaw’s analysis revealed:

• Pre-Pandemic (2015-2019): Ontario saw steady annual increases averaging 11% per year.
• During Pandemic (2020-2021): Charges surged by an extraordinary 36% in 2020 and continued rising to reach a peak of 8,329 charges in 2021—a 159% increase over 2015 levels.
• Post-Pandemic (2022-2024): After an 18% decrease in 2022, charges have begun climbing again but remain below pandemic peak levels.

Ontario experienced an unprecedented pandemic-related spike in stunt driving charges, which Jon Cohen attributes to dramatically reduced traffic on normally congested highways during lockdown periods. With fewer vehicles on the road, drivers encountered less congestion, creating opportunities for excessive speed that would have been impossible during normal traffic conditions.

Major Enforcement Corridors in Ontario

Based on Nextlaw’s extensive experience as the top stunt driving lawyer in Ontario, our legal representative Jon Cohen has observed increased enforcement along these major provincial corridors:

400-Series Highways

• Highway 401: Ontario’s busiest highway sees intensive enforcement, particularly in the GTA between Mississauga and Ajax, around Kingston, and near London and Windsor.
• Highway 400: The corridor between Toronto and Barrie is heavily monitored, especially during cottage country travel seasons.
• Highway 403/QEW: The Hamilton-Burlington-Oakville corridor experiences significant enforcement, particularly around the Burlington Skyway.
• Highway 407: Despite being a toll route, this highway sees substantial enforcement, especially in York Region and Durham.
• Highway 410: The section through Brampton has become one of the province’s most heavily enforced areas.

Other Major Routes

• Highway 7: This major east-west route sees concentrated enforcement from Guelph through Kitchener-Waterloo to Ottawa.
• Highway 11/17: Northern Ontario’s primary routes experience significant enforcement, particularly near urban centers like North Bay, Sudbury, and Thunder Bay.
• Highway 6: The route through Hamilton and into the Bruce Peninsula is heavily monitored, especially during summer months.
• DVP/Gardiner Expressway: Toronto’s major expressways see intensive enforcement, particularly during off-peak hours.

Ontario Provincial Police and local police services conduct targeted enforcement operations using both marked and unmarked vehicles along these routes. Aerial enforcement is increasingly common on major highways, and mobile speed camera use continues to expand across the province.

Legal Consequences of Stunt Driving in Ontario

A stunt driving charge in Ontario carries serious penalties:

• Immediate: Roadside vehicle impoundment (14 days) and license suspension (30 days)
• Upon Conviction: Minimum $2,000 fine (maximum $10,000), possible jail time up to 6 months, 6 demerit points, and license suspension of at least 1 year
• Insurance Impact: Significant premium increases that can last 3+ years, potentially doubling or tripling insurance costs
• Employment Consequences: Potential job impacts, particularly in sectors where driving is essential

Recent legislative changes have increased the severity of stunt driving penalties in Ontario, including longer roadside license suspensions and vehicle impoundments. As Ontario’s leading stunt driving lawyer, Nextlaw has observed these changes making effective legal representation even more critical for those facing charges.

Common Stunt Driving Charge Scenarios in Ontario

While excessive speed (50 km/h or more over the posted limit) is the most common basis for stunt driving charges in Ontario, Jon Cohen and the Nextlaw team regularly represent clients charged under other provisions of Section 172(1), including:

• Street Racing: Competing with other vehicles to outdistance or exceed the speed of other vehicles
• Wheelies: Causing a vehicle to lose contact with the road surface
• Doughnuts: Driving in a manner that causes the vehicle to spin in circles
• Passing: Repeatedly changing lanes in close proximity to other vehicles to facilitate faster travel
• Road Blocking: Driving alongside other vehicles to prevent passing

Each type of stunt driving charge requires a specialized defence approach. As the best stunt driving lawyer in Ontario, Jon Cohen develops tailored strategies based on the specific circumstances of each case.

Defending Against Stunt Driving Charges in Ontario

Every stunt driving case in Ontario presents unique circumstances and potential defence strategies. As the leading stunt driving lawyer in the province, Nextlaw and Jon Cohen focus exclusively on traffic-related offences and have developed effective approaches including:

1. Technical Defence: Challenging speed measurement equipment calibration and operator training
2. Necessity Defence: Establishing legitimate reasons for exceeding speed limits
3. Charter Applications: Identifying violations of rights during traffic stops
4. Negotiated Resolutions: Working with Crown prosecutors to reduce charges
5. Trial Strategy: Developing comprehensive case-specific approaches when proceeding to trial

Nextlaw’s province-wide experience and focus on traffic law have allowed Jon Cohen to develop specialized knowledge of each court’s unique procedures and tendencies when handling stunt driving cases.

Why Experience Matters for Ontario Stunt Driving Cases

As the best stunt driving representation in Ontario, Nextlaw’s extensive experience allows our team to:

• Understand local Crown attorney tendencies and negotiation approaches in all 53 Ontario court jurisdictions
• Navigate the specific court scheduling and procedural requirements that vary significantly between regions
• Apply knowledge of local judicial precedents that may benefit your case
• Leverage relationships built through years of practicing in courts across Ontario
• Identify jurisdiction-specific defence strategies most likely to succeed in your local court

With Jon Cohen’s specialized focus on stunt driving defence throughout Ontario, Nextlaw offers unparalleled expertise regardless of where your charge was issued.

Nextlaw Client Success

NextLaw is by far the best law firm there is when it comes to stunt driving. Their legal team is experienced and expert at handling crucial stunt driving cases. Each case is different and that is exactly how they treat it. Regardless of the scenario, they have the needed experience in the court systems to gain the best possible outcome. Although the price can sometimes be on the higher end, I can assure you this is where every penny will be spent properly in your defense. Your case is important, and you require the expert defense and experience that Next Law provides. I will never recommend anyone else for a stunt driving case in Ontario. Thank you, Jon and Dan, for the remarkable job.

– J.K.

Contact Nextlaw – Ontario’s Best Stunt Driving Lawyer

This statistical analysis is based on official Provincial Offences Act court data from 2015-2024 and is provided for informational purposes only by Nextlaw and Jon Cohen. Every legal case is unique, and outcomes depend on specific circumstances.