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Ontario|Criminal LawDriving Offences 777 Dangerous Driving Dangerous driving means driving in a way that endangers other people, and it is a serious offence under the Canadian Criminal Code.
- What is considered dangerous driving?
There do not have to be other people around for a driver to be charged with dangerous driving. The only requirement is that a driver drove with reckless disregard for public safety, so that there was a danger to the public who were either present or who might have been expected to be present. The police will consider all the circumstances of the driving, including the nature and condition of the place where the offence took place, and the traffic in the area, when they determine whether someone should be charged with dangerous driving.
- Penalties
If the police lay a charge following an accident, it will likely be for careless driving, dangerous driving, or criminal negligence. Dangerous driving is punishable by a maximum jail term of five years. If you are found guilty of dangerous driving that causes the death of someone, the penalty is a maximum jail term of 14 years.
If you have been charged with a criminal driving offence, you should consult a lawyer for assistance.
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