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I have a reason why I was going so fast. Can I use this reason as a defence to fight my Stunt Driving or Racing charge?

There are valid defences to fight an Ontario Stunt Driving or Racing charge.

However, most “excuses” are NOT defences. Because a Stunt Driving or a Racing charge is a public safety offence, the lawmakers made it very difficult to “win” these cases. That means most excuses won’t get you off this charge.

Excuse #1 – “Everyone else was driving that speed too.”

No, this is NOT a defence.



- Many clients believe they were following other speeding drivers.

- Police have the right to ticket ANY driver for exceeding the posted limit.

- It does NOT matter whether other drivers were at this speed as well. The Prosecutor only needs to prove that you drove “in excess of 50khm over the posted speed limit”.



Excuse #2 – “I can’t lose my drivers license and pay crazy insurance rates.

No, this is NOT a defence.



- Many clients have to drive for work. Or, for their family. Or for medical reasons. And losing a driver’s license can be devastating to your personal and work life.

- However, the penalties for Stunt Driving or Racing are severe for a reason.

- The lawmakers want to send a strong message to the public that you have to follow the rules of the road. And if you don’t follow the rules, then you will face serious consequences.



Excuse #3 – “It was an emergency, I had to drive that fast.”

No, this is NOT a defence.

See logic above.



Excuse #4 – “My speed didn’t hurt anybody. I don’t understand the big deal.”

No, this is NOT a defence.

The fact that no one was hurt has no legal meaning. See logic above.

Excuse #5 – “I didn’t commit a crime. The penalties are crazy.”

No, this is NOT a defence.

Yes, the penalties are severe because the lawmakers want “responsible” drivers on the road. And for those people that do not drive responsibly, the law will punish them appropriately.



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