Stunt driving laws in the Province changed as of July 1st

Racing, stunt driving, following too closely, unsafe lane changes and road rage are all forms of aggressive driving that places drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians at risk.

The Perth County OPP wants to advise area drivers that as of July 1st two changes to the Highway Traffic Act took place in regards to racing/stunt driving.

The changes form part of the Moving Ontarians More Safely Act which received royal assent on June 3rd, 2021.

The first change is an increase in the 7 day vehicle impoundment period to 14 days.

The second change is the introduction of a lower speed threshold for street racing offenders on municipal roads.

On roads with a posted speed limit of less than 80 km/h, drivers caught travelling 40 km/h over the speed limit will face racing/stunt driving charges (the previous limit was 50 km/h over the speed limit)