Stunt Driving & Street Racing Defence (HTA 172)

Stunt driving and street racing charges under Highway Traffic Act Section 172 carry severe immediate penalties including 30-day licence suspension, 14-day vehicle impoundment, and fines up to $10,000. Our experienced paralegals provide aggressive defence to protect your licence and record.

HTA 172 applies to excessive speeding (50+ km/h over), street racing, driving contests, stunts, and unsafe driving. Convictions result in minimum $2,000 fines, 6 demerit points, licence suspension up to 2 years for first offence (longer for repeat), and massive insurance increases.

How We Defend You

We challenge radar accuracy, equipment calibration, officer observations, speed measurement methodology, and procedural compliance. We negotiate with prosecutors and fight aggressively in court to seek withdrawal, reduction to simple speeding, or acquittal.

Defence Strategies for HTA 172

Stunt driving charges require specialized defence strategies targeting equipment, observations, and legal procedures.

• Radar/laser calibration and accuracy challenges
• Officer training and certification review
• Speed measurement methodology errors
• Charter rights violations and disclosure
• Emergency or necessity defences

• What is considered stunt driving in Ontario?

• What are the penalties for stunt driving in Ontario?

• Can I fight a stunt driving charge or is it automatic?

• How long will my licence be suspended for stunt driving?

• Should I hire a paralegal or lawyer for stunt driving charges?