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As if getting a Stunt Driving charge in Ontario isn't stressful enough - now imagine those charges as a G2 Driver. There are many differences in the penalties and the way in which you need to handle your Stunt Driving case with a G2 class license.  Let's explore.

What are Stunt Driving Ontario G2 Penalties?

In Ontario, G2 drivers charged with stunt driving face severe consequences, including a 1-3 year license suspension, hefty fines, 6 demerit points, the possibility of jail time, and additional penalties specifically targeted at G2 novice license holders.

G2 License Stunt Driving Suspension #1

The first wave of suspension happens at the roadside.  Every single driver, regardless of the class of your license - G driver, G2 driver, G1 driver, etc - all get a 30-day roadside suspension.  This is equal across the board.  Everyone gets this suspension from the officer.



G2 License Stunt Driving Suspension #2

After the 30-day roadside suspension for Stunt Driving in Ontario, you will get back your G2 license until the outcome of your court case.  However, now you are facing a minimum of 1-3 year license suspension if you are convicted by the court for your charges.  This also, is equal to every single person convicted of Stunt Driving.  The law states that any individual convicted of Stunt Driving will get an automatic 1-3 year license suspension from the courts and the Ministry.

G2 License Stunt Driving Suspension #3

Here is where the difference occurs with a G2 driver.  Even if you do not get convicted of the Stunt Driving charge, but rather, get convicted of the speeding portion of your charge, you will mostly likely get another 30-day suspension.  This has nothing to do with the court.  Rather, once of the restrictions of a G2 is that if you get more than 3 demerit points (4 or more) at any given time, you will get an automatic 30-day license suspension from the Ministry.

Are there any other penalties for a G2 driver charged with Stunt Driving??

These are some risks of presenting your case to a prosecutor as a G2 driver:



- G2 drivers are generally younger, which is frowned upon by the court

- Younger drivers can't use the "i have a clean record" defence, because you have not driven long enough to have earned a clean record in the eyes of a prosecutor

- G2 drivers can't use the "it's my first offence" argument, because, again, you have generally not been driving long enough to earn the right to that statement

- G2 drivers are generally considered more dangerous by a prosecutor because of their age and inexperience on the road



A law firm deals with stunt driving charges should be dealing with a G2 charged with Stunt Driving.  It takes a specific strategy and way of speaking to the prosecutor to handle the fragile nature of a G2 charge.  So if you want  to keep driving, you will need to hire a firm that speaks the language of the Crown and has a solid strategy that they can clearly explain.  And the good news - it all starts with a free consultation, so there is no expense or risk for you to understand the strategy.  Book a call and keep your license.



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