Stunt Driving Charge
in Toronto? Your Licence
& Future Are on the Line.
HTA s.172 stunt driving charges carry a roadside 30-day licence suspension, 14-day vehicle impoundment, $2,000–$10,000 fine, 6 demerit points, and minimum 1-year suspension on conviction. Call us now.
Toronto Stunt Driving — HTA s.172
The Most Serious Non-Criminal Traffic Charge
Stunt driving under HTA s.172 is the most serious provincial traffic offence in Toronto. Unlike most traffic tickets, a stunt driving charge results in immediate roadside consequences — your licence is suspended for 30 days and your vehicle is impounded for 14 days — before you ever appear in court.
On conviction, the penalties escalate further: a fine of $2,000–$10,000, 6 demerit points, and a court-ordered licence suspension of at least 1 year. The insurance implications are catastrophic. You need an experienced lawyer working on your file from the moment you receive the charge.
Call 416-274-2222 immediately. The earlier we are involved, the more we can do for you.
We guide you through the roadside suspension and impoundment process, advise on vehicle retrieval, and begin building your defence from day one.
We obtain the officer's notes, speed measurement data, and any video evidence. Stunt driving charges require proving specific driving behaviour — gaps in evidence matter.
We challenge the technical and legal elements of the charge at the Ontario Court of Justice, including the accuracy of speed measurement and whether your driving legally qualifies as a stunt.
Know your cost upfront. Given the stakes, professional representation is nearly always the most cost-effective decision you can make.
Real-World Scenarios
Common Stunt Driving Scenarios
Stunt driving charges are laid aggressively and catch many drivers off guard. These are some of the most common scenarios we defend.
Highway Speeding That Crosses the Threshold
A driver on the 400-series highways who drifts to 40 or 50+ km/h over the limit without realizing the specific threshold that converts a speeding ticket into a stunt driving charge.
Passing or Cutting Off Another Vehicle
An aggressive lane change or passing manoeuvre characterized by police as endangering another driver, triggering a stunt driving charge independent of speed.
Late-Night Empty-Road Speeding
Speeding on a quiet road late at night, where a driver may believe the risk is lower — but the same thresholds and roadside consequences still apply.
First-Time Offender With a Clean Record
A driver with no prior record who now faces the same immediate roadside suspension and impoundment as anyone else, and needs a strong defence to protect a previously clean history.
What We Handle
Stunt Driving Charges We Defend
HTA s.172 is broad. If you were charged with any behaviour labelled as stunt driving or racing, call us immediately.
How It Works
Our Step-by-Step Approach
Call us immediately — your vehicle has been impounded and your licence is suspended roadside. We explain your rights, what happens next, and how to get your vehicle released within the 14-day impoundment window.
We immediately request disclosure including the officer's notes, radar/laser data, dash-cam footage, and any witness statements. Delay can result in evidence being lost or destroyed.
The 30-day roadside suspension happens before any finding of guilt — it is an administrative action. We advise on any available avenues to address the administrative consequences during this period.
HTA s.172 charges require proof that your driving constituted a stunt. We scrutinize whether the officer's evidence meets the legal test, including speed measurement accuracy and whether your driving technically qualifies.
We negotiate with the Crown for a resolution that avoids the most severe consequences, including possible reduction to a lesser speeding charge. If necessary, we take the matter to trial at the Ontario Court of Justice.
A stunt driving conviction means a minimum 1-year licence suspension and possible criminal record risk if charges are escalated. We fight hard to protect your driving privileges, insurance, and record.
Stunt Driving Is the Most Serious Traffic Charge in Toronto. Don't Face It Alone.
Legal Solutions Law Firm provides experienced stunt driving defence. Free consultation — call now.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Serving Drivers Across Toronto and the GTA
Stunt Driving: Why the Stakes Are Higher Than Any Other Traffic Ticket
When a client calls us about a stunt driving charge, the first thing I tell them is that this is not like any other traffic ticket. A regular speeding ticket gives you time — you can fight it over months, and the only immediate consequence is a fine on the horizon. A stunt driving charge under HTA s.172 takes effect at the roadside. Your car is gone for 14 days and your licence is suspended immediately for 30 days, regardless of whether you are ultimately guilty of anything.
The charges are laid aggressively. Driving 50 km/h over on a 400-series highway — which can happen before a driver fully registers how fast they are going — qualifies as stunt driving. So does a wide range of other driving behaviours. Many clients who call us had no idea they were doing anything that would be characterized as a stunt.
What Happens at Trial
At trial, the Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that your driving constituted a stunt as defined by the HTA. Speed measurement accuracy, the officer's training and equipment calibration records, and the specific circumstances of the stop all become critical. We have successfully challenged these charges on technical grounds, and we have negotiated reductions to lesser speeding offences where outright dismissal was not available — a result that preserves your licence and dramatically reduces the insurance impact.
If you have been charged with stunt driving, call 416-274-2222 now. Every day matters.
Free Resources
Tools & Guides
Wondering what a stunt driving charge could cost you, or how it affects your insurance? These free tools and guides can help:
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Stunt driving charges carry immediate and long-term consequences. Call Legal Solutions Law Firm for a free consultation — we'll assess your charge and build your defence.