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What the charge means
Section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act covers racing, stunt driving, and exceeding the speed limit by 40 km/h (in zones of 80 km/h or less) or 50 km/h (in zones above 80 km/h).
Highway Traffic Act s.172
Stunt Driving charges in Brampton, Ontario.
40+ km/h over (in 80 km/h zones or less) or 50+ km/h over (above 80 km/h) triggers automatic 30-day licence suspension and 14-day vehicle impound at roadside.
- Courthouse
- Brampton Provincial Offences Court
- Court Phone
- (905) 874-2900
- Consultation
- Free & Confidential
ii.
Penalties
Fines from $2,000 to $10,000; up to 6 months imprisonment; licence suspension up to 2 years on first conviction; 6 demerit points; insurance impact is severe (often non-renewal or 100%+ increases).
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Available defences
- Calibration and certification of speed-measuring device
- Officer's notes and training records
- Charter — arbitrary detention, unreasonable search
- Identification
iv.
The process
Roadside suspension is automatic; we move quickly on disclosure and bring withdrawal applications based on evidentiary gaps before trial.
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Notes for Brampton
Peel Region's central court hub. Criminal summary matters from Peel Regional Police, OPP, and Brampton bylaw are heard at the Davis Courthouse on Hurontario; HTA tickets and provincial offences are routed to the Ray Lawson POA building. One of the busiest court complexes in Ontario.
Brampton Provincial Offences Court
5 Ray Lawson Boulevard, Brampton, ON L6Y 5H6
(905) 874-2900
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