In this blog, we explore stunt driving laws in Ontario, the definition of what stunt driving is, and dig into some of the practical defence strategies that our traffic ticket paralegal team at OTD Legal use on a regular basis.
Understanding how long a stunt driving conviction remains on your record is crucial for planning your future and understanding the long-term consequences of these serious charges. At OTD Legal's stunt driving practice, we help clients understand these implications and...
A stunt driving charge in Ontario is a serious offence, but it doesn’t mean you're completely out of options. With the right legal strategy, it is possible to have the charges reduced—or even dismissed entirely. At OTD Legal's stunt driving defence practice, we help...
In Ontario, there is a law that every driver must be aware of, and that is “stunt driving”. When we hear the term, we often associate it with that of what we see in the media, and that is typically travelling at a high rate of speed. However, it is important to know...
Question: I have a summons for “stunt driving” but wasn’t performing a “stunt” with my car. Will this get thrown out if I hire you? Response: It sounds like you have been charged under section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act for what is commonly known as Stunt Driving...
On April 1, 2022, the Ontario government added a new penalty for Stunt Driving/Race a Motor Vehicle. Anyone convicted of under the Highway Traffic Act will…
The Moving Ontarians More Safely Act 2021, or Bill 282, will provide sweeping changes to Stunt Driving offences (mostly speeding) and other areas of Tow
As the Province shuts down for another Covid Closure, or what is being referred to as an emergency brake, it appears many drivers in Ontario have forsaken
If you’ve been charged and received a stunt driving ticket in Ontario there is help! There is hope! We provide 100% confidential, free, no obligation consults.
We have the skill and experience to help drivers just like you, all while protecting your best interests in the process. We provide free, no obligation, confidential consultations. We help drivers throughout Ontario, including in Kitchener, Georgetown, London, and Windsor, or from our home office in Cambridge. To start a free consultation, text a copy of your ticket to 226-240-2480 or email a copy to help@otdlegal.ca. Once we receive a copy of your ticket, we will call you. As always, we can also be contacted toll-free by calling 1-844-647-6869.
AtIt's one of the most common questions from drivers who decide to handle a traffic ticket on their own. You've got an early resolution meeting coming up. You want to say the right thing. You're hoping to get the charge withdrawn or at least reduced to something less...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbb0GYoDIxQ It's a question that comes up regularly - from parents of new drivers, from people who've never been pulled over and from drivers who want to know they're handling it right before it ever happens. What do you actually do...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65HbrsqYSPE When a police officer signals you to stop, pull over safely and use your turn signal. Once stopped, stay in your car unless instructed otherwise. Then, prepare your driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of...
