Dangerous Driving is a Criminal Code offence. If convicted you automatically loose your license for a full year.

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Dangerous Driving Definition

• the driver is accused of driving a motor vehicle with “wanton and reckless disregard for the lives and safety of others”.

• the dangerous driving must occur in a public place where there is a likelihood of people being present.

• there does not have to be anyone actually present for the offence of dangerous driving to be committed.

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Dangerous Driving Penalties

As a criminal charge, the penalties for a conviction of dangerous driving will affect the livelihood and ability to drive a motor vehicle, and include;

• Criminal record for life,

• Mandatory one-year drivers licence suspension, and

• Possibility of jail

• Fines

• Criminal Probation

• Dramatic insurance rates for at least five (5) years