What Charge Is Considered Stunt Driving?

Hi, I'm Jonathan Cohen from Nextlaw. Most people don't understand what type of charge stunt driving actually is under Ontario law, and this misunderstanding leads to devastating consequences. Let me explain the legal reality of Section 172 charges and why hoping to "fight it" at trial without proper representation could destroy your life.

What Is a Strict Liability Charge?

Stunt driving is a strict liability charge under the Highway Traffic Act. This means prosecutors don't need to prove why you were speeding, what circumstances led to it, or how it happened. They simply need to prove it happened. Your reasons, emergencies, or explanations are legally irrelevant. If the officer's radar shows fifty kilometers over the limit or forty kilometers over in a residential zone, that's all the evidence needed. As Ontario's leading stunt driving legal representative, I see clients shocked when their explanations won't help.

How Does Fighting the Charge Actually Work?

Many think they'll "fight the charge" at trial by explaining their side. Here's reality—a trial isn't about emotions, feelings, or what you believe. It's a legal battle where you must disprove the officer's evidence. If radar was tested, calibrated, and shows accurate readings, disproving that becomes extremely difficult. At Nextlaw, I've handled thousands of cases, and successful defences require technical expertise, not emotional appeals.

What About Hoping the Officer Doesn't Show?

Some clients say they'll risk trial hoping the officer doesn't appear. This dangerous gamble ignores reality. Officers are paid to attend, they schedule appearances, and rarely miss trials. Banking on officer absence while facing severe penalties is reckless. As your legal representative at Nextlaw, I focus on actual defence strategies, not wishful thinking.

Why Is Trial Risk So Severe?

Consider what you're risking without proper representation. A guilty verdict means losing your license, ability to work, support family, and maintain daily life. You're gambling your entire future hoping to challenge technical evidence without legal expertise. This isn't a simple ticket—it's a complex proceeding with life-altering consequences.

Stunt driving's strict liability nature stacks the deck against you from day one. Guilty verdicts mean minimum two thousand dollar fines, one-year license suspension, possible six months jail, and years of insurance increases. Don't risk your work, family, and driving by misunderstanding these charges. Nextlaw is recognized as Ontario's premier stunt driving defence team because we understand the technical nature required. Contact me at Nextlaw immediately—your future depends on expert representation, not hopes and feelings.