Send your summons, court date and a short description of the incident. We check the immediate deadlines and basic details of the stunt driving charge.
The alleged speed, posted limit, driving record, roadside suspension and available disclosure are assessed. Police notes, device evidence and vehicle-identification details may also be reviewed.
Your options are explained in simple terms. Court documents, prosecutor communication and the selected defence approach are prepared based on the evidence.
What is the charge?
Far broader than street racing. Under s. 172 and O. Reg. 455/07, "stunt" covers excessive speed plus a list of specific manoeuvres: tire squealing and burnouts, donuts and drifting, lifting wheels off the road, chasing another vehicle, deliberately preventing another vehicle from passing, driving with a person in the trunk, or driving while not in the driver's seat.
The Speed Thresholds:
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40 km/h or more over the limit where the posted limit is under 80 km/h
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50 km/h or more over the limit where the posted limit is 80 km/h or higher
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150 km/h or more, anywhere, regardless of the posted limit
There is no grace margin. One km/h past a threshold is inside the offence.
Fighting it
The prosecution has to prove two separate things: which vehicle was involved, and who was driving it. Establishing the first does not establish the second, and a registered owner is not automatically the driver. Where identification rests on a partial plate, a witness description, or damage matching, that proof can be thin. Whether a collision even occurred in the legal sense, and whether you were aware of it, are also live questions.
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Penalties before you are convicted
This is what separates s. 172 from every other charge on this site. At the roadside, on the charge alone:
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30-day licence suspension, immediately
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14-day vehicle impound, at your expense
Neither requires a finding of guilt. Both happen before a court has looked at anything.
Penalties on conviction
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Fine of $2,000 to $10,000
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6 demerit points
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Up to 6 months in jail
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Licence suspension: 1–3 years (1st), 3–10 years (2nd), lifetime on a 3rd (reducible after a period), lifetime on a 4th
Stunt driving is a provincial offence, not a Criminal Code offence, so it does not create a criminal record on its own. A dangerous or injurious incident can still attract separate criminal charges alongside it.
What Ontario Drivers Say About Vertex Legal Solutions for Stunt Driving Issues
Daniel R., Toronto
“I contacted Vertex Legal Solutions after receiving a stunt driving charge in Ontario on Highway 401. They reviewed the summons, alleged speed, roadside suspension and court date, then explained my options in simple terms. The communication was clear, professional and consistent from the first call through the final update.”
Aiden P., Mississauga
“My vehicle was impounded after a stunt driving ticket in Ontario, and I was worried about work and insurance. Vertex reviewed the police notes, speed evidence and driving history before preparing the matter. I appreciated the honest advice, organised process and clear updates throughout the Provincial Offences Court case.”
Michael T., Brampton
“As a G2 driver, I was concerned that a stunt driving conviction could affect my licence. Vertex Legal Solutions explained the novice-driver risks, possible demerit points and court process clearly. They reviewed the summons carefully and made each step easier to understand without making promises about the final result.”
Sarah M., Hamilton
“I drive a company vehicle, so the stunt driving charge created serious employment concerns. Vertex reviewed the alleged speed, vehicle impoundment, driver abstract and available disclosure before recommending the next step. Their licensed Ontario paralegal service was practical, responsive and focused on the full impact of the charge overall.”
Jason K., Ottawa
“Vertex Legal Solutions helped me understand how to fight a stunt driving charge in Ontario. The team reviewed radar evidence, officer notes and vehicle-identification details, then explained the possible resolution and trial options. I received clear guidance, timely communication and professional representation throughout the entire Ontario court process carefully.”
What is the Charge?
Leaving the scene of a collision without stopping, giving your name and address, and offering assistance where required.
This is not the criminal charge. The Criminal Code version of failure to stop requires proof of intent — typically an intent to avoid civil or criminal liability — and produces a criminal record. The Highway Traffic Act version does not require that intent and does not create a criminal record. Which one you are facing determines everything about how the case is run, so identify it first.
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7 demerit points — the highest single point value in the Ontario system
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Fine of $400 to $2,000
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Licence suspension up to 2 years
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Up to 6 months in jail
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Novice drivers: automatic 30-day suspension
