Thunder Bay police issue 3 stunt driving charges in single night

The Thunder Bay Police Service charged three motorists with stunt driving on July 31, 2025, including two commercial vehicles. (Thunder Bay Police Service/Facebook)

Thunder Bay police handed out stunt driving charges to three motorists during patrols in Oliver Paipoonge on the night of July 31, marking a busy end to the month for traffic enforcement.

Two commercial vehicles among those charged

Two commercial motor vehicles travelling across the country were stopped after being clocked at 96 km/h and 94 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. Both drivers face stunt driving charges, along with additional offences for failing to maintain a daily log. Their employer was also charged for permitting the operation of commercial vehicles without mandatory electronic logging devices.

Passenger vehicle also caught speeding

A third driver, operating a passenger vehicle, was charged after police recorded them travelling 108 km/h in the same 50 km/h zone.

Ontario’s stunt driving laws, penalties

Under provincial law, stunt driving is defined as exceeding the speed limit by 40 km/h or more on roads posted under 80 km/h. The offence also covers dangerous behaviours like racing and intentionally cutting off other vehicles.

Stunt driving charges carry an automatic 30-day licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment.

Court-imposed penalties for stunt driving may include a fine of up to $10,000, a driver’s licence suspension of up to three years and/or up to six months in jail. Drivers face a minimum first-time fine for stunt driving of $2,000 upon conviction.

All of the accused are scheduled to appear in court at a later date to answer the charges.

The Thunder Bay Police Service highlighted the incidents in a social media post Friday, reminding drivers of the consequences of high-risk behaviour on the road.