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Stunt Driving Law in Ontario – Is it Worth Fighting Your Ontario Stunt Driving Ticket?
If you are charged with excessive speeding, Ontario officials are not going to take it lightly. As of 2007, Ontario drivers who get caught driving faster than 50km/h are charged with stunt driving. If you receive an Ontario stunt driving ticket and are convicted, the consequences can be severe.
The owners of most of the impounded vehicles in Ottawa, Ontario have met such a fate because of the aforementioned Ontario stunting law. Under this new law, the following penalties will apply if you are convicted for excessive speeding:
- Your vehicle be impounded immediately for seven days
- Your driver's license will be suspended immediately for seven days
- You will be fined anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000
- Your driver's license may be suspended for up to two years upon conviction
- You will receive six demerit points
- If you are convicted a second time, your driver's license could be suspended for up to 10 years
- Your insurance rates could increase up to 100% for the next three years
As you can see, the Ontario stunt driving charge has major consequences. If you receive a stunt driving ticket, you may want to consider seeking the help of a paralegal. A paralegal can help you defend your stunt driving charge to prevent you from having to face an Ontario suspended license and other consequences.
The first thing a paralegal will do for you is try to have your charge stunt driving dismissed. If it is determined that a dismissal would not be possible after reviewing the evidence, the next step would be to negotiate with the prosecutor to have your Ontario stunt driving charge reduced to a minor offence. A minor offence will not carry the same heavy fine, insurance rate increase, and license suspension period.
There are several factors that paralegals can use to their advantage when fighting a stunt driving ticket. For one, any stunt driving ticket that a police officer issues has to be written out properly. Any errors on a speeding ticket such as the wrong date or a misspelled name can be considered fatal errors and help you get your ticket canceled. However, in order to cancel or “quash” a stunt driving ticket, you must present your case properly to the Justice of Peace. Arguing the motion properly in court can be a tricky process so it's advisable to hire a qualified paralegal to help you.
Many people wonder: Is it worthwhile to fight an Ontario stunt driving charge? In short, yes, because a conviction for stunt driving in Ontario carries far too many serious consequences. Before you plead guilty, you should consult a paralegal to help you determine whether or not there is enough evidence to convict you. Then there is always the possibility that the prosecutor will offer you the resolution of pleading guilty to a lesser offence.
Got hit with an Ontario stunt driving ticket? Don't plead guilty just yet. Contact Traffic Ticket Advisory Services today for a free consultation with experts in stunt driving ticket defense. There's a good chance that we can help you have your charge reduced or dismissed.
