What is Stunt Driving?
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Stunt driving in Ontario is a serious Highway Traffic Act offence under section 172(1) that can lead to immediate roadside suspensions, vehicle impoundment, heavy fines, demerit points, possible jail, and long-term licence suspensions, even for a first offence.
Stunt driving (Ontario Highway Traffic Act, s. 172) is treated as a major traffic charge because the penalties and insurance consequences can be severe, even for a first offence.
- Demerit points: 6 points on conviction.
- Fine range: $2,000 to $10,000 (plus 25% victim fine surcharge).
- Immediate roadside penalties: 30-day licence suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundment at roadside, before any conviction.
- Court penalty range (on conviction): $2,000–$10,000; the court may also impose up to 6 months in jail and a licence suspension of 1 to 3 years for a first offence (longer for repeat offenders).
Why you should call: this charge can jeopardize your licence and driving record and often turns on evidence (radar/lidar accuracy, speed reading reliability, officer observations). Getting representation early matters.
