The Impact Of A Stunt Driving Ticket In Ontario
Speeding
Stunt driving is a dangerous activity that can cause serious harm to yourself and other road users. It can also cause your insurance rates to increase drastically. This is why it’s important to drive responsibly and follow all the rules of the road. While it’s common to know that driving more than 50 km/h over the limit is considered stunt or street racing, many drivers don’t realize that even just a few seconds of inattention can result in a charge. A driver can receive a stunt driving ticket under section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.When charged with stunt driving, you will be given a court date to appear before a Justice of the Peace. The judge will then give the driver their first opportunity to plead guilty or not guilty to the offence. They will also be given the penalties set out by the government. If you decide to fight the ticket, it’s best to hire a paralegal that understands how court proceedings function and progress, how to cross-examine police officers, and what evidence is required.
Stunt Driving
Stunt driving is a specific type of careless driving that can put you and other road users at serious risk. It is a criminal offense under Ontario Regulation 455/07 of the Highway Traffic Act, and it can lead to jail time and significant fines. In addition, a conviction for stunt driving may result in your license being suspended and your insurance rates will increase dramatically. Besides excessive speeding, stunt driving can also involve street racing, contests and engaging in other dangerous behavior on the road. Some drivers even add illegal car modifications like suspensions and other style enhancements to their vehicles in order to impress other road users.A stunt driving ticket ontario is different from a normal speeding ticket because it is issued under the Highway Traffic Act, and not the Criminal Code of Canada. A driver found guilty of this offense can be sentenced to jail time, license suspension and dramatic increases in insurance rates.
Street Racing
Whether or not you consider street racing a crime, it is still very dangerous and can have a huge impact on your car insurance rates. It’s also a huge safety concern for everyone else on the road, and the police are taking it very seriously. Peel police say they have laid a total of 556 stunt driving charges this year as part of two initiatives. These are Project ERASE (Eliminating Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere) and Project Noisemaker. Between May and September, officers targeted hotspots across the GTA.The MOMS Act, which came into effect on July 1, has increased fines and penalties for those caught engaging in stunt driving and street racing. Drivers who are caught could be charged with a criminal offence and face a jail sentence, a suspended licence or both. The immediate penalties include an IMMEDIATE 30-day driver’s licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment, regardless of who owns the vehicle.
Insurance
Even a single conviction of Stunt Driving will increase your insurance rates. This is because insurance companies consider this a serious offense and will view you as high risk. It is possible you will find yourself paying more than three times as much for auto insurance or even be dropped as a client of the company. If your son is a G2 driver they will face harsher penalties than fully licenced drivers. These penalties can include jail time, a license suspension, and dramatically increased insurance rates.Stunt driving is more than just excessive speeding or street racing. It also involves illegal car modifications. The media has glorified stunt driving through the Fast & Furious franchise, and many young drivers are adding illegal performance-enhancing motors and suspensions to their cars. These modifications may not be reported to insurance and can result in lower resale value when you decide to sell your vehicle. Stunt driving convictions stay on your record for three years, and can affect how much you pay for auto insurance.