Stunt Driving
In Edmonton
Stunt Driving Tickets
A stunt driving charge in Alberta is one of the most serious Traffic Safety Act offences you can face. The penalties are severe, the insurance consequences can last for years, and some insurers will refuse to cover you at all after a conviction. If you have been charged with stunting, fighting the charge is not just worth it. It is essential. Got a Ticket? Fight It! has represented drivers facing stunt driving charges across Edmonton and Alberta, and we know that the right defence strategy from the start can make the difference between a conviction and a far better outcome.
What Are The Penalties For Stunt Driving?
If this is the first time you have been charged with stunting, you face the following consequences:
- A fine from $842 up to $2,400.
- 3 demerit points.
- Mandatory court appearance (pink ticket).
- Possible suspension of your licence for no more than 90 days.
- Possible jail time of up to 6 months.
Beyond these immediate penalties, a conviction for stunt driving can affect your insurance premiums for up to 3 years. Some insurance companies will refuse to insure drivers convicted of stunting. That means after paying the fine and any legal costs, you could face years of dramatically higher premiums or no coverage at all. For younger drivers or those already carrying demerit points, the compounding effect of a stunt-driving conviction can be particularly severe.
It is also worth noting that a licence suspension following a stunt driving charge begins immediately at the roadside in some circumstances, before any court date has been set. That makes acting quickly even more important.
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What Should You Know?
What Is Stunt Driving?
Stunt driving covers a broader range of behaviours than many drivers realize. The most common trigger is excessive speed, but the charge can also be laid for:
- Loud, unnecessary noise or activities that distract other drivers.
- Racing or engaging in speed contests on a public road.
- Attempting to lift the wheels off the ground (wheelies).
- Spinning or circling without control (doughnuts).
- Driving while not seated in the driver’s seat.
- Driving with a person in the trunk.
- Driving in the oncoming lane beside another vehicle.
The breadth of conduct covered by this charge is significant. A driver can be charged with stunting based on an officer’s assessment of their behaviour, even if the driver had no intention of endangering anyone. Because the charge is so broadly defined, the specific allegations against you matter enormously, and so does having someone review them carefully.
Because the charge covers such a wide range of conduct, it is important to have your case reviewed as soon as possible. Our team also handles related charges such as dangerous driving and careless driving, which are sometimes laid at the same time as a stunting charge.
Why Fighting This Charge Matters
Because stunt driving requires a mandatory court appearance, you are already in the court process whether you want to be or not. That makes having the right representation critical from the start. Showing up without proper preparation is not a neutral decision. It is one that can significantly limit your options.
Our team reviews the specific conduct alleged, the evidence available, the officer’s notes, and any video footage to identify weaknesses in the case. We challenge the basis of the charge and work to achieve the best possible outcome, whether that means a full dismissal, a reduced charge, or minimized penalties that limit the long-term damage to your record and your insurance.
In many cases, prosecutors are open to resolving a stunt driving matter through a negotiated reduction, particularly when the evidence is weak or the circumstances support a lesser characterization of the conduct. Our team knows how to identify those opportunities and pursue them effectively.
If your matter also involves a Driver Control Board hearing due to a licence suspension, we handle that too.
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- Founded by a former RCMP officer with deep knowledge of the court system.
- Over 27 years of experience defending Alberta drivers.
- Licensed paralegals focused exclusively on traffic ticket defence.
- Free consultations with no obligation.
- In most cases, you will not need to appear in court at all.
- Affordable representation for the full range of Traffic Safety Act violations and Rules of the Road infractions.
- Precedent-setting case experience that benefits every client we take on.
- Serving Edmonton and communities across Alberta.
Before you pay, talk to us. A free consultation with our team takes just a few minutes and could save you far more than the fine. There is no obligation and no pressure. Just honest advice about your options from a team that has been fighting for Alberta drivers for over 27 years.
