Careless Driving and Stunt Driving are not criminal charges, and are prosecuted pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA). Careless Driving and Stunt Driving are considered the most serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act. Though they are not criminal in nature, being found guilty of these offences can have a number of detrimental impacts, including jail terms, increased insurance premiums, vehicle impoundment and significant fines.
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Careless Driving
Section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act outlines the offence of Careless Driving. The section states: Every person is guilty of the offence of driving carelessly who drives a vehicle or street car on a highway without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the highway and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $400 and not more than $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both, and in addition his or her licence or permit may be suspended for a period of not more than two years.



Stunt Driving
As of July 1st, 2021, the Moving Ontarians More Safely Act 2021 changed the law on Stunt Driving. Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act creates an offence for driving a motor vehicle in a race or contest, while performing a stunt or on a bet or wager. Under the old regulation, “stunts” included exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 50 kilometers per hour. However, the amended regulation now includes as a “stunt” driving a motor vehicle at a rate of speed that is 40 kilometres per hour or more over the speed limit, if the speed limit is less than 80 kilometres per hour. Where the posted speed limit is 80 kilometres per hour, one will commit Stunt Driving by driving 50 kilometres per hour or more over that limit.

Why you should hire Passi & Patel – Criminal Lawyers for your Careless Driving or Stunt Driving Charge
Careless Driving and Stunt Driving is broadly defined under the Highway Traffic Act, as a result, these charges are very common. As noted above, these charges can have a number of detrimental impacts including, jail, increased insurance premiums, vehicle impoundment and significant fines. For individuals in the transportation or automotive industries, these charges can also have consequences for employment. For these reasons, it is important to hire skilled and effective Mississauga criminal lawyer if you have been charged with Careless Driving or Stunt Driving. At Passi & Patel, our Mississauga criminal lawyers have successfully defended a number of Careless Driving and Stunt Driving cases. We have the knowledge and expertise required to get you results. Call us today at (905) 459-0004 if you, a friend or a loved one has been charged with Careless Driving or Stunt Driving and let our Mississauga criminal lawyers assist you.
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