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Understanding "Stunt Driving" Charges While Overtaking Cars

It's a situation many drivers find themselves in - travelling at the speed limit, and they decide to pass a slower vehicle and suddenly find themselves being charged by the police for stunt driving. Such cases often have clients frustrated and professing their innocence, explaining that they were merely passing another car when they were clocked by radar equipment.

However, arguing such circumstances usually falls on deaf ears when it comes to the law. Even if you were in the process of overtaking, if the radar identifies your speed as being associated with stunt driving, that evidence is generally enough to find you guilty.

Does a Stunt Driving Charge Automatically Lead to a 1-3 Year License Suspension?

Definitely not! Being charged with stunt driving doesn't necessarily result in a conviction. Remember, the charge simply marks the beginning of the legal process. It can be distressing, given it often entails a 14-day car impound and a preliminary 30-day license suspension even before your court date arrives.

At this stage, it's crucial to seek professional legal advice and proceed with caution. Despite many considering a stunt driving charge as merely a "traffic" violation, it's important to consider the real-life implications if you were to lose your driving privileges for a minimum of 1 year. This could include:



- Potential job loss

- Difficulty attending job interviews

- Challenges in taking care of your family

- Inability to use a car during emergencies

- And countless other hardships



The Potential Consequences of a Stunt Driving Charge if Not Properly Addressed

The intent is not to scare you into becoming a client, but rather to emphasize the need for professional guidance. An experienced law firm specializing in stunt driving cases may have a strategic legal plan that can prevent such drastic measures as license suspension. And the best part? An initial consultation won't cost you anything.

You have the option to schedule a free consultation with either Dan Joffe or myself, Jon Cohen, at the end of this page. There's absolutely no obligation, but this one call could significantly alter the trajectory of your case.



https://youtu.be/qmN-3hjQQ5c https://www.nextlaw.ca/2021/08/13/new-stunt-driving-laws-in-ontario-passing-cars/

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