Tags: legal

01/06/09

Permalink 10:04:21 am, by Gary Parker, 835 words
Categories: In The News, Provinces, Ontario, Highway Traffic Act

IF YOU HAVE A "STUNT DRIVING" TICKET

IF YOU HAVE A "STUNT DRIVING" TICKET

  • This is a Summons ordering you to attend court on a specific date.
  • If you do not appear a warrant can be issued for your arrest or a trial date will be set in your absence.
  • If you are found guilty there is a minimum fine of $2,000 up to $10,000
  • You may be liable to 6 months in jail with or without the above fine
  • The Justice may impose a Drivers License suspension: 1st Conviction up to 2 years. 2nd Conviction not more than 10 years - in addition to the 7 day roadside suspension and vehicle impoundment you may already have experienced!
  • The Ministry of Transportation will impose 6 Demerit Points !

Actions that are considered to be Stunt Driving in Ontario

Driving at a rate of speed that is higher than 50km/hr is the most common reason, by far.

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