If you’ve been charged under Highway Traffic Act section 172(1) for stunt driving, you are not dealing with a routine traffic ticket — you are facing one of Ontario’s most serious driving offences. The penalties are harsh, the consequences immediate, and the long-term impact can follow you for years. This is not the time to wait and hope for leniency.
Stunt Driving: What the Charge Actually Means
Many drivers are shocked to learn that stunt driving covers far more than racing or drifting. You can be charged for:
- Driving 40 km/h or more over the limit in zones under 80 km/h
- Driving 50 km/h or more over the limit in higher-speed zones
- Tailgating or cutting off other drivers
- “Marked departure” driving
- Performing burnouts, wheelies, drifting, or other risky maneuvers
A momentary mistake can instantly escalate into one of the most damaging charges available under the Highway Traffic Act.
Penalties Are Immediate and Severe
Stunt driving carries both roadside penalties and long-term consequences that can reshape your life:
Immediate penalties:
- 7-day licence suspension
- 7-day impoundment of your vehicle at your expense
If convicted:
- $2,000–$10,000 in fines
- 6 demerit points
- Up to 2-year licence suspension (longer for repeat offences)
- Up to 6 months in jail
- Insurance premiums that can triple or make you “high-risk” for years
- Possible loss of employment if driving is part of your job
A stunt driving conviction is not something you simply “pay and forget.”
It follows you — financially, professionally, and legally.
About XPolice Traffic Services
XPolice Traffic Services is a team of highly experienced paralegals and former police officers, offering over 120 years of combined expertise in the Canadian legal system.
Our dedicated team aggressively defend your case, using every legal argument and strategic opportunity available. While many firms aim for quick guilty pleas, we fight to win — because your driving privileges and financial future depend on it.
Here’s what our results-focused approach includes:
- Detailed review of officer notes and disclosure
- Identifying errors, inconsistencies, or procedural issues
- Challenging weak evidence or unsupported charges
- Negotiating strategically with prosecutors
- Pursuing withdrawals, dismissals, or significant reductions
With insurance costs already high, even a single stunt driving conviction can skyrocket your premiums for years. Our goal is simple:
Protect your record. Protect your licence. Protect your wallet.
Act Fast — Stunt Driving Charges Don’t Fix Themselves
A stunt driving charge is one of the most serious offences under Ontario’s traffic laws. The consequences begin the moment you’re charged, and they intensify if you do nothing.
Your best chance at protecting your future is to take action immediately.
Get Trusted Legal Guidance for Your Stunt Driving Charge
Take Action Now — Before the Consequences Become Permanent. Contact XPolice Traffic Services today for a free, confidential consultation. We will assess your situation, explain your options, and build the strongest defence possible.