Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted

This is what they classify as Stunt Driving

 

- lifting any tire from the surface of the road (wheelies or stoppies)

- intentionally causing any tire to lose traction while turning (skids or drifting)

- having the intention of causing a vehicle to spin (not sure how they're going to measure intentions...)

- driving a vehicle in oncoming lanes next to another vehicle longer than is "resonably" required to pass

- driving with someone in the trunk (not sure what this has to do with racing or stunting)

- driving while not sitting in the driver's seat

- driving more than 50kph (approx. 30mph) over the speed limit

- driving in a way that prevents others from passing

- slowing down with the intention of slowing or interfering with another vehicle

- driving with the inention of driving as close as possible to a vehicle, pedestrian or fixed object (i'm not sure what this one is about)

- jumping a left turn at a green light before allowing straight-through traffic to proceed

 

So what used to be considered "aggressive driving" falls under "stunt driving" now.

 

Some of these are easily seen on the roads - people making left turns on green before straight-through traffic, slowing on purpose to block others..

Posted

driving with someone in the trunk... boomer better keep a close look out then huh. and everyone else who gets close enough to him at MD never know what he might send your way:whistling:

Posted
This is what they classify as Stunt Driving

 

- lifting any tire from the surface of the road (wheelies or stoppies)

- intentionally causing any tire to lose traction while turning (skids or drifting)

- having the intention of causing a vehicle to spin (not sure how they're going to measure intentions...)

- driving a vehicle in oncoming lanes next to another vehicle longer than is "resonably" required to pass

- driving with someone in the trunk (not sure what this has to do with racing or stunting)

- driving while not sitting in the driver's seat

- driving more than 50kph (approx. 30mph) over the speed limit

- driving in a way that prevents others from passing

- slowing down with the intention of slowing or interfering with another vehicle

- driving with the inention of driving as close as possible to a vehicle, pedestrian or fixed object (i'm not sure what this one is about)

- jumping a left turn at a green light before allowing straight-through traffic to proceed

 

So what used to be considered "aggressive driving" falls under "stunt driving" now.

 

Some of these are easily seen on the roads - people making left turns on green before straight-through traffic, slowing on purpose to block others..

 

 

should we start with this one :stickpoke::big-grin-emoticon:

Posted
How much is the fine for stunt driving?

 

This is the info from the Ontario Ministry of Transport:

 

 

"The legislation includes tough measures for those who choose to race on Ontario’s roads, including higher fines and longer suspensions:

The maximum fine increases from $1,000 to $10,000 upon conviction for street racing, making it the highest penalty in Canada. The minimum fine increases from $200 to $2,000.

Police can issue an immediate seven-day driver’s licence suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment for street racing, participating in a driving contest or stunt driving.

Courts can impose a driver licence suspension of up to 10 years for a second conviction, if the second conviction occurs within 10 years of the first. For a first conviction, the maximum licence suspension period remains at 2 years.

The definition of a “driving stunt” includes driving a motor vehicle at 50 km/h or more above the posted speed limit.

The Act also bans driving a motor vehicle on a highway with a connected nitrous oxide system. Some street racers use nitrous oxide to enhance the acceleration capabilities of their vehicles."

 

Some have challenged and won their case as the law can be triggered in ways that weren't meant to be included - e.g. passing a semi on a two lane road with an 80 KPH speed limit and reaching a speed of 130 KPH or more during the maneuver. Doing so at a much reduced speed would actually be more dangerous as the driver is in the oncoming lane for a greater length of time. (This actually happened to a 62 year old grandmother and the charge against her was overturned.)

 

So...beware when riding in Ontario.

Posted

In our county it's very common now to hear about people getting the licence suspension and car impounded for the 50 kph (30 mph) over speeding offence. Mainly on the 401 but also on the other hwy's.

Posted
In our county it's very common now to hear about people getting the licence suspension and car impounded for the 50 kph (30 mph) over speeding offence. Mainly on the 401 but also on the other hwy's.

 

According to the "RoadRules" site, from Sept. 30, 2007 (Start date) to April 12, 2010 (A year ago today!), the Ontario Provincial Police (Equivalent of U.S. State Police) had issued 12,000 stunt driving charges! Then of course, there are the various municipal police forces! How can our provincial government still be in a deficit position?

Posted (edited)
In our county it's very common now to hear about people getting the licence suspension and car impounded for the 50 kph (30 mph) over speeding offence. Mainly on the 401 but also on the other hwy's.

 

I think thats mostly in Ontario, we do have our own laws outside of Ontario.,....Fines are steep here in SK too, but that stunting crap is only on ONtario.

 

PLease dont include the rest of us Canadians into Ontario......:stirthepot::rotf:

 

Brian

Edited by friesman
Posted

Hmmm no lifting the front tire, done it. No speeds over 30 mph over the limit, I plead the 5th on that, no breaking traction, well I better stay home this next winter. Shaun

Posted

I never thought jumping the left turn to be dangerous.

You can often be gone before they are even starting to pull away.

 

I understand if you jump BEFORE the green....or if you have to cross 2 oncoming lanes....but on a 2 lane road.....I can't see the problem.

Posted
What on earth are you talking about?

 

Don't worry about it. Charlie sometimes misses the fine nuances and/or fun sarcasm that is obvious to most. :) You have to be here a while to truly understand him. :whistling:

Posted
I think thats mostly in Ontario, we do have our own laws outside of Ontario.,....Fines are steep here in SK too, but that stunting crap is only on ONtario.

 

PLease dont include the rest of us Canadians into Ontario......:stirthepot::rotf:

 

Brian

 

Hey Brian, put your glasses on. I said County not Country.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...